Wing Chun Kung Fu is a Chinese Martial Art from Canton Province, China.
By legend, it was created by a woman to defeat physically stronger and
faster opponents. As Bruce Lee's original martial style, it is now one
of the most popular forms of Chinese Kung Fu practiced today.
Based on simplicity, efficiency and directness, Wing Chun's basics are easy to
learn and apply.
Address:
Phone:
1909 W. Cary Street
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 513-4408
Head Instructor:
John Kang
Guest Instructor:
Matt Ely
Assistant Instructors:
Jason Little, Ted Ramos, Steven Nguyen, Kiril Simov
NEWS (As of November 18, 2011):
December 3 Open House
To celebrate the grand opening of our new school at 1909 W. Cary street, we will have an open house from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
Demonstrations and free mini-classes will be held. To find out more, go HERE
Lunch Class
We will be adding a class on Monday and Wednesday from 12:00 to 1:30 starting in November. If you would like to join
this class, please email John Kang at kang.zhuang@gmail.com and he will contact you when it starts.
Night Class Schedule Changes
We will add a Tuesday night class at 8:00 PM. Monday, Tuesday and Thursday will be our regular class, while Wednesday
will be reserved for intermediate and advanced students.
High School and Middle School Classes in the Afternoon
Starting in January 2012, we will hold afternoon classes for middle school and high school students. More details TBA.
MMA Basics Class
We are adding a Mixed Martial Arts Basics class on Mondays and Thursdays from 5:30 - 6:30. Focusing on basic boxing,
grappling and conditioning, it will be taught by Lindsey Check, a former amateur MMA competitor. Tuition to be announced.
John Kang on Featured in Richmond Times Dispatch
East-West Gear now available
The San Francisco Headquarters has commissioned the production of official East-West
Wing Chun t-shirts, duffel bags, and beanies. Contact
Jasan Fujii for more info.
Several TV Interviews of Sifu Lo Man Kam
With the popularity of the movie Ip Man, Sifu Lo Man Kam (from whom our Wing Chun comes from)
has been featured on several television programs
in China and Taiwan.
Chi Sao "Sticking Hands" is a key component of the Wing Chun system. The following video links
show some of the stages of basic chi sao training.
Beginning Free Chi Sao
Here is a basic chi sao exchange between John Kang and Edgar Chan, broken
into four sections. While not demonstrating perfect form, is shows the sticking,
constant fluidity, and relaxation that
we emphasize in the beginning stages of sticking hands practice. On the
average, a beginning student can attain this type of fluidity within 3
months.
Kagami Baraki Demonstration
On February 4, the Aikido in the Fan Dojo held its "Mirror Breaking" or "Annual Opening"
Ceremony. As a member of the Dojo, East-West Wing Chun was invited to demonstrate. If you
want to hear John rambling on, the full clip is
HERE. Otherwise,
here are the highlights:
Blindfolded Chi Sao
John demonstrates a free-form blindfolded sticking hands exchange. His partner John Lewis is being
very cooperative :P Application Examples
John Kang and John Lewis show potential applications against various attacks. Circle Drill
John Kang, Julie Kraft, John Lewis and Jack Schell demonstrate a Three-Count random Circle Drill.
Do not expect perfection :P