Training FAQ
Q. What kind of enviroment is the training conducted in?
A. We believe in being supportive and positive in our training where we can train a person to have a empowered holistic attitude towards life. We emphasize the reason why you are embracing the path of martial arts is to become strong mentally, physically and spiritually, so you can be a blessing to others.
Q. Will training in Martial Arts make me violent?
A. Well, generally fighting out of class will get you expelled immediately unless it was done in the spirit of self defence, and even in that, we will teach you to control the extent in which you inflict damage on another person, to the extent of the attack. However we do live in a violent unpredictable world, and mastering effective self defence, to be strong for ourselves, our families, children, loved ones is no longer an option. We will train you to make a defensive stand when stepping back is no longer a choice you can make, and how to identify situations where you can walk away without conflict
Q. What age can I start training? Is it suitable for children or elderly?
A. We train students from an average age group of 12-60. Generally kids have better hand eye coordination and reflexes, I personally started martial arts when I was 6. But as we progress in life, we become more tense due to stress, lose flexibility and have less time to exercise. Part of wingchun training is to train the reflexes, to engage the mind, and also to loosen up the ligaments, tendons and muscles so you can regain flexibility. For elderly, we teach Sil Lim Tao to enhance deep breathing and slow movements concentrating on the "Yi", intention to power the body over tense muscular tension. We also have catered programs for people who would like to lose weight and get fit.
Q. What will I be be doing in the training and how long is a session?
A. Our trainings are conducted in sessions of 2 hrs consisting of warm ups, techniques, drills and forms. Depending on the ability of the class, we will do combat training consisting calisthenics, short runs and skipping and various boxing and muay thai exercises that train reflexes and hand eye coordination during the class or at the end of the class. Your wingchun is really only as good as your mind and body is.
Q. Are there systematic gradings or a syllables that you follow?
A. Grandmaster Kwok has a specially catered grading system that is recognised by the VTAA in Hongkong. We follow that syllables. However, Wingchun is really about mastering the empty hand forms of Sil Lim Tao, Chum Kil, Bil Jee, Woodeny Dummy, and Weapons Lok Dim Bun Gwun and Bart Cham Dao. Chi Sao is a training tool we use to hone the skills we learn in the forms.
The Training Forms include
1. Sil Lim Tao
2. Chum Kil
3. Bil Jee
4. Mok Yang Jong
5. Lok Dim Bun Gwun
6. Bart Cham Dao
Q. Do I have to spar? And if I do, how do I know it will be safe for me?
A. Sparring is optional and is done with protective gear- a combination of hand wraps, mouth guards, head guards, body pads, groin guards, shin guards and gloves.
Q. What equipment do I need to commence training?
A. Basically you can come in loose clothing, covered shoes, bring your own water and a small bag for your personal belongings. Other training apparatus may include punching mitts, skipping ropes and kick pads. Class Uniforms with Grandmaster Samuel Kwok Logo are also available at $15
Q. Where do you conduct your training?
A. Once a week. Every Sat, 5pm in Ghim Moh Estate. 5 mins away from Bouna Vista MRT
We train outdoors because its better for breathing and pespiration like boxers, taiji quan masters, hsing i masters. It also simulates actual self defence terrain
Main Training Grounds unsheltered- MSCP next to Blk 16.
(if occupied please call me 96957884)
If its raining we will be Sheltered training ground behind the bus stop, next to Blk 13.
Next to Ulu Pandan Zone B RC, Nature Corner
Q. Can I come and watch the training first?
A. Yes but you have to inform us before hand in our forum, that way you will be treated as our guest. If you want to ask something you can email us or come early before class.
Q. How do I start training? How much are fees per month?
A. Traditional Ip Man beginners class are ongoing currently so you can begin by just coming down and start training immediately. Fees are at $60 per month, to be paid at the BEGINNING of lessons.
Q. In what language are classed conducted?
A. Classes are conducted in english, some terms are in cantonese. I am effectively lingual in english, mandarin and cantonese. | 
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