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Steve Hunt 2016 UK Wing Chun Assoc. Student of the Year
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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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The stylish UKWCKFA Wing Chun Training T-shirt is available in Bronze to all. This great Wing Chun training top wicks the sweat away and very comfortable.
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Wing Chun Training T-shirts

Wing Chun Training T-Shirts

The New Stylish Wing Chun Kung Fu training t-shirts are now in stock.  A great looking v-neck -shirt it has been printed using the sublimation process.  This has allowed lots of vibrant colour too be infused INTO the material and it will not, therefore, fade, peel to crack. The polyester material is designed to allow the sweat to wick away and feels much more comfortable than the standard cotton t-shirts of our regular uniform.  These would be a great gift leading up to Christmas if people are at a loss to know what to get you. Head over to our shop and order yours today.  They are selling quickly.  If you are not a member, don't worry, you can still purchase the Bronze design and wear it with pride, just like our own students. https://www.ukwingchun.com/shop   The stylish UKWCKFA Wing Chun Training T-shirt is available in Bronze to all. This great Wing Chun training top wicks the sweat away and very comfortable. The stylish UKWCKFA Wing Chun Training T-shirt is available in Bronze to all. This great Wing Chun training top wicks the sweat away and very comfortable. The stylish UKWCKFA Wing Chun Training T-shirt is available in Bronze to all. This great Wing Chun training top wicks the sweat away and very comfortable. The stylish UKWCKFA Wing Chun Training T-shirt is available in Bronze to all. This great Wing Chun training top wicks the sweat away and very comfortable. The stylish UKWCKFA Wing Chun Training T-shirt is available in Bronze to all. This great Wing Chun training top wicks the sweat away and very comfortable.
The stylish UKWCKFA Wing Chun Training T-shirt is available in Bronze to all. This great Wing Chun training top wicks the sweat away and very comfortable.

The stylish UKWCKFA Wing Chun Training T-shirt is available in Bronze to all. This great Wing Chun training top wicks the sweat away and very comfortable.

The stylish UKWCKFA Wing Chun Training T-shirt is available in Bronze to all. This great Wing Chun training top wicks the sweat away and very comfortable.
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The UKWCKFA has only two compulsory gradings to move through classes. The Siu Nim Tao grading allows students to move to the advanced classes.
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Siu Nim Tao Grading Wing Chun Kung FU

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 SNT-26072016
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Summer Camp 2016

Summer Camp 2016

Nick Martin Sifu will be conducting a weekend Summer Training Camp.  To download the full itinerary of subjects to be covered over the weekend click the title above. This is a great opportunity to immerse yourself in a full weekend of training and learn a tremendous amount to aid in your martial art journey. The camp is open to everyone regardless of ability and experience. Contact Nick on 07830 136501 for more details.
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Our edited video discussions on the Wing Chun Cham Kiu form are being released to our subscribers. 16 twenty minute sessions on the form and practical applications held therein.#wingchun #ukwckfa #kungfu #wingchunkungfu #wingchunbedford #wingchunrayleigh #wingchunleicester ... See MoreSee Less
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Just a quick look back to one of the frequent visits we used to make to the Midands Wing Chun HQ run by Master Abid Mahmood. Master Abid closed the school and retired during the pandemic, but left a lasting legacy, positively influencing so many lives.We can look back fondly at many shared years of memories and great training experiences. James Sinclair took over the Leicester based branch and teaches there on Monday evenings. We shall soon be enrolling new students to this growing class. #wingchun #wingchunrayleigh #wingchunleicester #wingchunbedford ... See MoreSee Less
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As stated we are keeping some clips very short.If you like how we present the Art and would like to see more please take the briefest of moments to hit the ‘like’ button. It is modern way to be polite and say thanks….This is a tiny extract from a 40 minute discussion by James Sinclair explaining why #wingchun Chi Sau has utility in real fighting. The human arms can only articulate in particular ways. So when you adopt a clinch or close contact position (Chi Sau) there are very few shapes that are possible.It is the ball and socket joint of the shoulder where most of the variability comes from in arm strikes. And strangely enough the character for Bong Sau relates to the shoulder. Maybe they were onto something! Some people are stuck in their way of thinking and cannot get past the lessons of a teacher who may have had little to no experience in applying the skills outside of a classroom. Chi Sau can certainly be fun when two practitioners of the Art practice. However, there is also a valuable skillset for self defence and fighting held within, and that should not be overlooked. Like all #martialarts Wing Chun is often too clever for its own good. What do we mean by this? In Chi Sau we can develop fabulously intricate and subtle 'clever' skills and skilful attacks that would never arise in a fight with a non Wing Chun stylist. However, this is what's makes up the' Art' of the system and is by far what most Wing Chun students enjoy. Not everyone wishes to train to fight for years on end. Martial Artists usually grow past the phase of training purely for self defence. Casual and inexperienced observes then believe martial arts don't help in self defence when seeing fancy artistic skills. And in part they are right.....! It is the basics that are the most important. Do not lose sight of the importance of keeping a good 'simple' skillset. Don't let the 'Art of dealing with the Art' delude you into thinking that these 'fancy skills' have a place in a fight and you are, therefore, more capable of fighting than you really are. This is pretty much true of all styles.As this is such a tiny extract from a far longer discussion, it can be so easily misinterpreted. We do hope that you get the 'gist' of what was intended. If you had the stamina to actually read the post, above, and not just skip to the short video, we thank you. This gives us hope for the human species!!! James Sinclair will be enrolling new students from October 2025 at Leicester and Bedford. Call us or email info@ukwingchun.com for more info.UK Wing Chun Kung Fu Assoc. HQUnit 7, The PlanksLubards LodgeHullbridge RoadRayleighEssex SS6 9QGTel: +44 7860 276923Email: info@ukwingchun.comMAIN SITE: www.ukwingchun.comNATIONAL HQ: www.rayleighwingchun.co.ukEAST LONDON: www.eastlondonwingchun.comSOUTH LONDON southlondonwingchun.comMIDLANDS: www.midlandswingchun.co.ukBEDFORD: www.bedfordwingchun.co.ukCAMBS: www.cambridgeshirewingchun.co.ukCITY: www.citywingchun.comESSEX: www.wingchunessex.co.ukKENT: www.kentwingchun.netNORFOLK: www.norfolkwingchun.ukSCOTLAND: www.wingchunscotland.netX: @UKWCKFAFacebook: UKWCKFAGoogle+ +UKWCKFAYouTube UKWCKFAInstagram UKWCKFA#ukwckfa #wingchunrayleigh #wingchunleicester #wingchunbedford ... See MoreSee Less
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