Chris and Sihing Tom in Lat Sao.
Chris Bobek is an up and coming WingChun teacher in Berkeley and San Francisco. In the five years he’s been training with us, I’ve observed him steadily develop into a well-rounded practitioner.
What’s strikes me is his demeanor, always cheerful, reliably helpful. His focus never seems to be on himself but rather on who he is transmitting his knowledge to. Continue reading
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I did a lot during my 2011 visit to the Headquarters. One highlight was the IAW Event on July 10 in Bruchsal, Germany. It was a busy body day! I really enjoyed being a part of the WingChun action, energy … Continue reading
Happy strolling with Sifu Tony in Bordeaux.
What a WingChun Tour de France!
On Friday, I had the pleasure of reuniting with my IAW-UK counterparts Sifu Ed Pettit and Sifu Tony Hollander. I hadn’t seen them since my 2009 trip to England, where they initiated me in my first glass of genuine Guinness. But even without the easy cheer of beer, I always enjoy their unpretentious company.
Later that evening, I was happy to see Sihing Ralph Dahl who, along with his assistant Sihing Simon Doberanske, drove 11 hours from Frankfurt to join us. Such dedication proven as action taken and obstacles overcome always impresses me. It was invigorating to train with him. As two of Sifu’s senior students, we acknowledged the pleasure of toasting each other as old friends, having first met in 1998 in California. Continue reading
All aboard le TGV (Train à Grande Vitesse). On y va!
Despite it’s name, the high-speed train still took 7 hours! But it was a scenic and informative ride to Bordeaux. I enjoyed a wide-ranging conversation with Sifu. We spoke about strategies of healthy longevity, brainstormed plans for the 10th IAW Anniversary in 2013 and parsed his next article word by exact German word.
Indeed, you heard about it here first! The piece is entitled “The 8 Most Dangerous Mistakes in ‘Wing Chun“. I’m sure you will find it both educational and provocative. Sifu identifies the common liabilities of many styles — such as low arms, rapid punches, sticking, yielding — and their possible origin. Continue reading
Come train WingChun in San Francisco.
The simple headline says it all. After a hiatus, the IAW-US will be resuming our presence in the fair city of San Francisco.
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