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Alberta School of Kung Fu
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Sifu Edward Ng |
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Founded in 1986, the U of A Kung Fu Club teaches the Wing Chun style of Chinese kung fu, a scientific fighting style originating from the famous Shaolin temple. It emphasizes skill, technique and evasion rather than brute force, making it a martial art for everyone regardless of size, strength or musculature. Wing Chun is characterized by close-range fighting, lightning-fast hand techniques and effective low kicks. Wing Chun is self-defense and as such, it is practical, fast and destructive. In addition to self-defense, Wing Chun training also improves mental discipline, self-confidence, fitness and health. Therefore, people of all ages and abilities can participate and enjoy the training every day. |
What is Wing Chun?
- Wing Chun is a traditional martial art that combines the power of the hard force as in karate with the pliancy of the gentle force as in Tai Chi, employing them interchangeably.
- It uses "close-in" fighting strategy.
- It focuses on lightning-fast hand techniques and paralyzing low kicks.
Why take Wing Chun?
- Wing Chun does not teach a set pattern of combat. It trains one to respond freely. Thus, it is very practical for self-defense.
"If any style teaches you a method of fighting, then you might be able to fight according to the limit of that method, but that is not actually fighting." -- Bruce Lee
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How does Wing Chun enable a small and weak person to defend themselves against a big and strong opponent?
- Wing Chun stresses redirecting and evading an opponent's brute force and so neutralizing the attack.
"One does not run head on with a mad bull; one lets it run by." --Master Ng
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Does Wing Chun have complicated and "flowery" movements?
- No, Wing Chun techniques are simple and energy efficient. Its goal is to disable the attacker quickly with direct and deadly techniques.
"Simplicity is the shortest distance between two points." --Bruce Lee
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What can one achieve physically and mentally from Wing Chun Training?
- Whatever your goal is in training, you will achieve what you have put in.
"Ultimately, your only enemy is yourself." -- Master Ng
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What other benefits would one gain through the training?
- Preserving one's health through fitness
- Relieving stress of daily life
Does Wing Chun have many forms?
- No, Wing Chun has only three forms: Si Lam Tau, Chum Kil, and Bill Chee, which are taught to junior, senior, and most advanced students respectively.
What kinds of kicks does Wing Chun have?
- It has three very effective low kicks that attack the groin, knees and ankles.
Is Wing Chun suitable for women?
- Yes. In fact, this style was developed by a woman named Wing Chun in the sixteenth century.
What would a person learn at our club?
- Hand and foot trapping techniques
- "Sticky hands" exercise to develop reflexes, timing and coordination
- Technique-sparring to facilitate real application of techniques
What is the format of each class?
- Each class consists of three parts: physical fitness, techniques, and application
- We employ the belt system which classifies students from white to black belt.
Is there weapon training?
- Yes. The butterfly sword, short stick and long staff are taught.
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