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Very Special Wing Choon Course to be taught by Grandmaster Wong Kiew Kit – Spring 2010, Toronto!
Dear Shaolin family and friends,
It is my joyous privilege to announce the fact that Sifu/Sigung will be teaching Wing Choon of the Choe Hoong Choy Lineage in the spring of 2010.
This has been one of my heart’s wishes for a number of years, and I am grateful to Sifu for agreeing to finally pass on the invaluable Wing Choon that he knows.
The exact dates have not been finalized yet, but I can say already that the course will take place in Toronto during the spring of 2010.
Wing Choon=Wing Chun=Yong Chun=Ving Tsun
It should be noted that “Wing Choon” is concurrent with the terms “Wing Chun”, “Yong Chun” and “Ving Tsun”. Sifu/Sigung has chosen the spelling of “Wing Choon” because he believes that, for English-speaking readers ,"Choon" renders a more precise sound closer to how it is pronounced in Chinese (Cantonese). The use of "Chun", which should be pronunced as in this case, can easily be mis-pronunced as .
The highest-level of Wing Choon I’ve ever seen
I had known that Sifu/Sigung had learnt Wing Choon from a patriarch before, but little did I realize that the Wing Choon he knew was beyond anything I had ever learnt or seen.
The first time I fully realized that Sifu was a master of Wing Choon was back in November 2006, when I was in New York to take one of his chi kung courses. I am sure other instructors who were there will recall the jaw-dropping demonstration he gave of a segment of Siu Lin Tao. It was after this that I realised just how high Sifu’s level was.
My appreciation of Sifu’s Wing Choon stems from the fact that I, myself, had learnt a different branch of this style. My uncle was my first teacher (he is still one of the best martial artists I know of today), and I learnt later from another teacher also (who exposed me to many Wing Choon practitioners). Both of my Wing Choon teachers came from the Yip Man lineage of Wing Choon. I am very grateful to both of them, in particular to my uncle, for what they taught me. This training was the foundation that gave me the eyes to appreciate even more the value and rarity of the Wing Choon that Sifu/Sigung demonstrated in New York.
I regret that I cannot describe accurately the overwhelming internal force, control and skill that Sifu/Sigung manifested. Suffice it to say that the entire hallway in which we all stood (the instructors and Sifu/Sigung) was charged with his energy. Every move he made with his hands could be energetically felt across the space of several metres to where we were all watching. That was in November 2006.
After that, I felt more free to ask Sifu/Sigung questions about Wing Choon from time to time. He was always very kind and patiently answered them.
This year in April, when Sifu/Sigung was teaching in Japan, I had the honour of experiencing even more of Sifu’s Wing Choon. He showed me how it could be used against strikes, kicks, fells and chin-na. I directly experienced his riveting speed and supreme control. The other Japanese instructors, Yumi, Mutsumi and Naoko, also witnessed Sifu/Sigung’s Wing Choon. We all got so excited that, even though we were often in restaurants, we couldn’t help wanting to immediately try out the techniques. What fun we had over those meals, and how eye-opening it was to receive such teachings from Sifu/Sigung!
I am still in awe over the skills that Sifu/Sigung displayed. In the end, it wasn’t just about the technique, it was the high-level skills that set him apart from all the Wing Choon I had seen till then.
Sifu/Sigung’s Generous Offer to Wing Choon Exponents of other Branches
It goes without saying that I was over the moon when Sifu/Sigung finally agreed to teach a Wing Choon Course that would be open not only to Shaolin Wahnam members, but also to guest-martial artists from other schools. Sifu/Sigung has stipulated that it is of utmost importance that people not fall into the misconception that we might be trying to take Wing Choon exponents away from their respective schools.
In fact, Sifu’s wish is the exact opposite: he has stated that other Wing Choon exponents who are interested to come and expand their understanding through learning Choe Hoong Choy Wing Choon, are welcome to do so. After that, they can return to their schools and quietly incorporate what they’ve learnt into their teaching/training. There is no need to quit or leave the school of which they are already a part.
Sifu and the Choe Hoong Choy Lineage
Here is Sifu’s Wing Choon lineage:
Yim Wing Choon -- Leong Phok Khow -- Leong Yi Tai -- Yik Kam -- Choe Tak Seng -- Choe Soon -- Choe Chun
-- Choe Onn -- Choe Hoong Choy -- Wong Kiew Kit.
It is interesting to note that the Yip Man lineage and the Choe Hoong Choy lineage branch off after Leong Yi Tai.
What will be Taught in the Course
Sifu/Sigung is well-known for his unique ability to teach in a manner that is both comprehensive and systematic.
Participants will leave the course having received:
- 24 hours of instruction
- Initiation into chi flow for health, vitality, and spiritual cultivation
- Wing Choon techniques and skills on how to counter:
o strikes,
o kicks,
o fells
o and chin-na grips
- a direct experience of internal force, and methods to develop it
- the Siu Lin Tao Set
(Please note that this set is called “Siu Lin Tao”, as opposed to “Siu Lim Tao”. The Siu Lin Tao set is longer than the first set found in most other styles of Wing Choon: Siu Lin Tao includes what would be called Chum Kiew and Biu Jee in the Yip Man style of Wing Choon.)
- the Lineage & History of Wing Choon (Choe Hoong Choy)
- applications of Wing Choon against other styles of kungfu and martial arts
- many opportunities to implement the combat applications of Wing Choon through sparring
It goes without saying that Sifu/Sigung’s courses are hard work, but always full of fun and laughter!
Cost
The cost for this course is: US$1200.00, with a deposit of US$50 required to hold one’s spot.
Accommodations
If you are flying in from outside of Toronto, I can recommend the following hotels:
a) North York Novotel - (good breakfast buffet)
b) Willowdale Inn
c) Howard Johnson Inn (Hwy 401 & Kennedy)
Registration
Believe it or not, even before announcing this course, I had already received emails from 9 people either asking to sign up for this course or notifying me of their intent to register as soon as the dates were set.
As spaces are limited, if you’re planning to come, I would appreciate it if you would at least email me of your intention so that I can hold a spot for you.
To register or enquire further, please email me at: shaolin@shaolinwahnamcanada.com.
Well, folks, that’s pretty much about it for now. I will be sure to add more information as it arrives, e.g. the exact the dates for the course.
Meanwhile, I hope you enjoy the photos of Sifu/Sigung doing Wing Choon below.
I look forward to receiving your registrations!
Best wishes,
Emiko
Dear Shaolin family and friends,
It is my joyous privilege to announce the fact that Sifu/Sigung will be teaching Wing Choon of the Choe Hoong Choy Lineage in the spring of 2010.
This has been one of my heart’s wishes for a number of years, and I am grateful to Sifu for agreeing to finally pass on the invaluable Wing Choon that he knows.
The exact dates have not been finalized yet, but I can say already that the course will take place in Toronto during the spring of 2010.
Wing Choon=Wing Chun=Yong Chun=Ving Tsun
It should be noted that “Wing Choon” is concurrent with the terms “Wing Chun”, “Yong Chun” and “Ving Tsun”. Sifu/Sigung has chosen the spelling of “Wing Choon” because he believes that, for English-speaking readers ,"Choon" renders a more precise sound closer to how it is pronounced in Chinese (Cantonese). The use of "Chun", which should be pronunced as
The highest-level of Wing Choon I’ve ever seen
I had known that Sifu/Sigung had learnt Wing Choon from a patriarch before, but little did I realize that the Wing Choon he knew was beyond anything I had ever learnt or seen.
The first time I fully realized that Sifu was a master of Wing Choon was back in November 2006, when I was in New York to take one of his chi kung courses. I am sure other instructors who were there will recall the jaw-dropping demonstration he gave of a segment of Siu Lin Tao. It was after this that I realised just how high Sifu’s level was.
My appreciation of Sifu’s Wing Choon stems from the fact that I, myself, had learnt a different branch of this style. My uncle was my first teacher (he is still one of the best martial artists I know of today), and I learnt later from another teacher also (who exposed me to many Wing Choon practitioners). Both of my Wing Choon teachers came from the Yip Man lineage of Wing Choon. I am very grateful to both of them, in particular to my uncle, for what they taught me. This training was the foundation that gave me the eyes to appreciate even more the value and rarity of the Wing Choon that Sifu/Sigung demonstrated in New York.
I regret that I cannot describe accurately the overwhelming internal force, control and skill that Sifu/Sigung manifested. Suffice it to say that the entire hallway in which we all stood (the instructors and Sifu/Sigung) was charged with his energy. Every move he made with his hands could be energetically felt across the space of several metres to where we were all watching. That was in November 2006.
After that, I felt more free to ask Sifu/Sigung questions about Wing Choon from time to time. He was always very kind and patiently answered them.
This year in April, when Sifu/Sigung was teaching in Japan, I had the honour of experiencing even more of Sifu’s Wing Choon. He showed me how it could be used against strikes, kicks, fells and chin-na. I directly experienced his riveting speed and supreme control. The other Japanese instructors, Yumi, Mutsumi and Naoko, also witnessed Sifu/Sigung’s Wing Choon. We all got so excited that, even though we were often in restaurants, we couldn’t help wanting to immediately try out the techniques. What fun we had over those meals, and how eye-opening it was to receive such teachings from Sifu/Sigung!
I am still in awe over the skills that Sifu/Sigung displayed. In the end, it wasn’t just about the technique, it was the high-level skills that set him apart from all the Wing Choon I had seen till then.
Sifu/Sigung’s Generous Offer to Wing Choon Exponents of other Branches
It goes without saying that I was over the moon when Sifu/Sigung finally agreed to teach a Wing Choon Course that would be open not only to Shaolin Wahnam members, but also to guest-martial artists from other schools. Sifu/Sigung has stipulated that it is of utmost importance that people not fall into the misconception that we might be trying to take Wing Choon exponents away from their respective schools.
In fact, Sifu’s wish is the exact opposite: he has stated that other Wing Choon exponents who are interested to come and expand their understanding through learning Choe Hoong Choy Wing Choon, are welcome to do so. After that, they can return to their schools and quietly incorporate what they’ve learnt into their teaching/training. There is no need to quit or leave the school of which they are already a part.
Sifu and the Choe Hoong Choy Lineage
Here is Sifu’s Wing Choon lineage:
Yim Wing Choon -- Leong Phok Khow -- Leong Yi Tai -- Yik Kam -- Choe Tak Seng -- Choe Soon -- Choe Chun
-- Choe Onn -- Choe Hoong Choy -- Wong Kiew Kit.
It is interesting to note that the Yip Man lineage and the Choe Hoong Choy lineage branch off after Leong Yi Tai.
What will be Taught in the Course
Sifu/Sigung is well-known for his unique ability to teach in a manner that is both comprehensive and systematic.
Participants will leave the course having received:
- 24 hours of instruction
- Initiation into chi flow for health, vitality, and spiritual cultivation
- Wing Choon techniques and skills on how to counter:
o strikes,
o kicks,
o fells
o and chin-na grips
- a direct experience of internal force, and methods to develop it
- the Siu Lin Tao Set
(Please note that this set is called “Siu Lin Tao”, as opposed to “Siu Lim Tao”. The Siu Lin Tao set is longer than the first set found in most other styles of Wing Choon: Siu Lin Tao includes what would be called Chum Kiew and Biu Jee in the Yip Man style of Wing Choon.)
- the Lineage & History of Wing Choon (Choe Hoong Choy)
- applications of Wing Choon against other styles of kungfu and martial arts
- many opportunities to implement the combat applications of Wing Choon through sparring
It goes without saying that Sifu/Sigung’s courses are hard work, but always full of fun and laughter!
Cost
The cost for this course is: US$1200.00, with a deposit of US$50 required to hold one’s spot.
Accommodations
If you are flying in from outside of Toronto, I can recommend the following hotels:
a) North York Novotel - (good breakfast buffet)
b) Willowdale Inn
c) Howard Johnson Inn (Hwy 401 & Kennedy)
Registration
Believe it or not, even before announcing this course, I had already received emails from 9 people either asking to sign up for this course or notifying me of their intent to register as soon as the dates were set.
As spaces are limited, if you’re planning to come, I would appreciate it if you would at least email me of your intention so that I can hold a spot for you.
To register or enquire further, please email me at: shaolin@shaolinwahnamcanada.com.
Well, folks, that’s pretty much about it for now. I will be sure to add more information as it arrives, e.g. the exact the dates for the course.
Meanwhile, I hope you enjoy the photos of Sifu/Sigung doing Wing Choon below.
I look forward to receiving your registrations!
Best wishes,
Emiko
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