Siu Nim Tao Grading
The UKWCKFA has only two compulsory gradings. These were instigated to separate beginners, intermediates and advanced level classes. After that all gradings are voluntary and you will complete the rest of the formal ‘Art’ in time regardless of whether or not you wish to test yourself. The UKWCKFA has only two compulsory gradings to move through classes. The Siu Nim Tao grading allows students to move to the advanced classes.
Big ‘Congratulations’ to all of the students who took part in the 2nd Level grading known as the Siu Nim Tao grading. There was a great class camaraderie. The students who came to watch were inspired to push forward and enjoyed it immensely.
Rayleigh
Well done to Steve Hunt who proved that age is not the great barrier that many fear. At 60 yrs of age and with only a couple of years in training he succeeded in passing the test, and with a smile. He also was responsible for pulling his classmates together by using the National HQ, when it was free, to meet up for extra practice. http://www.rayleighwingchun.co.uk
Maidstone
Another ‘Well done’ to Darren Sumpton of the Maidstone Wing Chun School as he succeeded in gaining a ‘Distinction Pass’ of 82.5% well earned and a testament to his teacher Mark Blackbourne.
Sidcup
John Cossentine Sifu who runs the Sidcup Wing Chun school managed to successfully get his two candidates through this demanding grading. Well done to Owen Bradnock and Patrick Cotton. Go to http://www.kentwingchun.net for more info
Finally the students from the Bedford Wing Chun School travelled all the way to Essex and faced the challenge with a good pass being earn. Well done to Antonio and Enzo. http://www.bedfordwingchun.co.uk
Special thanks go out Advanced Level students Kyriakos Charalambous and Chris Kelly who went in and trained with the guys last night to push them and help them reach their potential.
The guys all deserve a mention:
Back Row: Left to to Right
Antonio Borsellino
Patrick Cotton
Owen Bradnock
Andy Hewitt
Tim Hart
Jordan McKenna
Front Row left to Right
Enzo Vecchia
Darren Sumpton
Steve Hunt
Here is a more recent video from our live Zoom discussion on basic strikes.![]()
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As you may have noticed we have stopped presenting as many videos. So… two in a day is out of the ordinary, (or bang 'out of order mate' as our Essex based naysayers may bray) but it is really just a Holiday Special.....! ![]()
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It remains a thankless and time hungry activity to produce these snippets from our live Saturday morning Zoom sessions. ![]()
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The viewing numbers, and likes of our Facebook videos, are hugely in opposite directions. Are you really not enjoying them? Are you not entertained….! ![]()
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As this is just a short extract from a far longer discussion, it is open to misinterpretation. You may well take the topic and comments out of context. For this reason we will not engage in any discussion. It is probable that it was discussed in the full video. We could go back and forth ad infinitum.![]()
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We accept that James' presentational teaching style will not suit everyone. However. it is hoped that you will glean something of interest, and don't deign to consider it a complete waste of time. Here's to the love and humiity found in Martial Arts!!!![]()
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Here is some 'not much to do with fighting or self defence', ART. ![]()
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This clip will certainly not apeal to a some viewers, however, there may be some practitoners who enjoy the 'Art' and are not constantly thinking of fighting, vengence and living a paranoid life!![]()
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Make of it what you wish..... We saw the comment below online, and it made us laugh out loud as it seems so approriate in todays world...![]()
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"Well to be perfectly honest, in my humble opinion, of course without offending anyone who thinks differently from my point of view, but also by looking into this matter in a different perspective and without being condemning of one's view's and by trying to make it objectified, and by considering each and every one's valid opinion, I honestly believe that I completely forgot what I was going to say".![]()
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We do not know who originally came up with the comment however we hope they apprecaite that we appreciate it......![]()
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Over the past few months we filmed 21 videos on Wooden Dummy training, and variations therein, that demonstrate how the Muk Yahn Jong can be of real world use, and not just a piece of wood to dance to someone elses historical tune/choreography. ![]()
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..... and no you would not then just be 'dancing' to our choreograhy, as the skills and variations we discuss are flexible, interchangeable techniqes.![]()
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If you think some short extracts of these Wooden Dummy tips may be of interest, let us know.![]()
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Or… maybe you would like to join for live zoom sessions and have access to the full discussion videos. Email us: info@ukwingchun.com
We have noticed that there are a lot of views and revisits to view. ![]()
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May we ask, in all humility, that If you like these clips and want to keep them coming, we would be grateful if you could let us know. ![]()
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A simple 'like' is comparable to a courteous 'thank you' in the online world. Manners cost nothing. ![]()
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Another short extract from the series on Chi Sau we were presenting in our online teaching sessions. ![]()
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We have well over 400 1/2 hour videos, they are great and a superb resource. No hype or self promotion just discussions on the Art.![]()
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Please accept this is but a small extract from a far longer discussion and can easily be taken out of context. ![]()
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Before you say would would do 'this or that', the other person can always have answers for anwers 'this and that' too. That is the enjoyment of training. ![]()
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Because this is but an extract, we will not enter into any dicussion as the points people make were often, if not always, covered in other parts of the discussion.![]()
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For those interested there only a couple of weeks left to join the classes run personally by James Sinclair. However, if you are already familiar, and have trained in the Art, you would be welcome to start at any time under his guidance. James teaches in Leicester, St Neots, Bedford and at the Rayleigh Wing Chun National HQ.![]()
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