2016 Student of the Year

Steve Hunt

Steve Hunt 2016 UK Wing Chun Assoc. Student of the Year
11th January 2017
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Steve Hunt 2016 Student of the Year

Steve Hunt 2016 Student of the Year

For many years we have awarded a member of the UKWCKFA the Student of the Year trophy. The winner for 2016 was a simple decision and went to Steve Hunt of the Rayleigh school.

Steve came to Wing Chun later in life then most, and has struggled at times to get to grips with the Art. However, he is a always smiling (and apologising to his training partners, actually just everyone!) and is not one to quit.

Steve had to work particularly hard to pass the second UKWCKFA grading. He took it upon himself to use the Rayleigh HQ on Sundays when no classes were on. His enthusiasm finally gathered a small core of students for extra training. This group went on to successfully pass the test. 

Not content with this he wanted other colleagues to take the test and kept the Sunday commitment going. He selflessly helped others to pass the test by giving them the chance for extra practice. We all know that it takes a lot of effort to get people motivated and he did just that.

He has built a great class spirit and every person agreed on how much he deserved the award. All martial arts schools would love a student with his nature and we are just lucky Steve came to us.

The trophy is a large cup, Steve is seen here with something to keep…

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2 weeks ago

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I thought I would impose my thoughts and write a personal note. Over the years of teaching I have seen many students come and go. Many have left a lasting impression, and most have made the journey as a teacher that bit brighter. I have seen some students struggle with the Art and others,sadly, struggle with life and some tragically lose that struggle. Please read with kindness tenderness and compassion. It is not an ‘I know better’ it is a reflection, a prayer if you like….Another year! Wow we made it! We passed ¼ of a century. Time humbles everything in the universe. Look back at the moments that have shaped you. Appreciate the growth and lessons learnt, despite pain that inevitably pops its head up for attention…Try to let go and move on from the sadness of loss, hurt, worry, and feelings of being stuck in a loop you struggle to get out of. If you feel stuck, allow others pull you out! We all need support from time to time, it is not weak to ask for help. Today we have an ‘arbitrary’ new year that we can use to draw a line in the sand. We can use the opportunity to embrace change, challenges, and the people who remain in our lives. I know some of you have had an horrendous 2024, and have faced awful challenges. I hope you continue to find the strength to fight on and humble us with your amazing spirit. Be present for others, even when you yourself feel worthless. Sometimes we can’t see how much we are valued, needed and loved. You are as important and as special as any person on this planet, because you are the only you, quirks and all…. Let’s use the idea of Wing Chun’s Siu Nim Tao to make simple small steps to grow, not just in the Art but also how we share time with others and how we look within ourselves. Look after yourself. It is not selfish. You will be better able to look after those who need you if you remain well. I wish all of you a better 2025 and look forward to the challenge of helping you grow in the Art. It may not be obvious… I do enjoy sharing the Art, that small part of your life called Wing Chun Kuen. Thank you for letting me do this WITH YOU, and for making my personal journey more enjoyable. Happy New Year Take careJames Sinclair ... See MoreSee Less
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3 weeks ago

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Wishing everyone a wonderful Christmas and New Year.We hope you get to spend time with the people you hold most precious in your lives. Hoping 2025 is a year of peace and good health ... See MoreSee Less
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Here is a more recent video from our live Zoom discussion on basic strikes.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.....! It remains a thankless and time hungry activity to produce these snippets from our live Saturday morning Zoom sessions. The viewing numbers, and likes of our Facebook videos, are hugely in opposite directions. Are you really not enjoying them? Are you not entertained….! If you do enjoy this type of passive Wing Chun material, please take the time to move your cursor/finger a short distance and 'hit the like button'. You are also welcome to comment or request topics you would like to see. No promises, although we will consider it.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.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!!!Happy Holidays one and all. May this be a time when we accept we all wish to be happy in the presece of those we love, and try to be gracious and kind to all. Happy St Nicholas DayHappi Bodhi DayMerry Christmas, Happy Feast Day of Our Lady of GuadalupeHappy HunukkahHappy YuleHappy KwanzaaHappy Zarothosht DisoHappy FatemiyehHappy Dongzhi FestivalHappy New Year Take care of yourself and others UKWCKFA#wingchun #ukwckfa #jamessinclair #wingchunleicester #wingchunrayleigh #wingchunbedford #wingchunstneots #vingtsun #kungfu #China #chinese #martialarts ... See MoreSee Less

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