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A PERFECT PRACTISE MAKES PERFECT

WE TRAIN WITH YOU

This approach is what sets us apart.


Practicing with instructors is uncommon, we firmly believe in its crucial role in everyone's development, including our own. 


This journey is one we collectively embark upon, fostering mutual growth and camaraderie.

Welcome to Wing Tsun Vancouver Martial Arts

WING TSUN KUEN

WING TSUN KUEN

WING TSUN KUEN

Tuesday 16:30 - 18:30

336 1st Ave E


Wednesday 19:00 - 21:00 

St James Community Square



Saturday 09:00 - 11:00 

Carnarvon Park

3400 Balaclava St, Vancouver, BC V6L 0A7

CHI KUNG 氣功

WING TSUN KUEN

WING TSUN KUEN

Saturday 08:00 - 09:00

OUTDOOR CLASS

Carnarvon Park

3400 Balaclava St, Vancouver, BC V6L 0A7



WHO CAN TRAIN?

WING TSUN KUEN

WHO CAN TRAIN?

This is Elliot, an ex Boxer who is now an experienced and fit 75 year old. 


No matter your age, fitness level, or experience, we welcome you to join our martial arts family. 


"I'M TOO BUSY"


We always make the time for things we really wan to do. Everyone's 'too busy'.


MAKE THE TIME


For all ages 14+

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Wing Tsun Vancouver

THE CLOSE QUARTER DEFENCE SYSTEM

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WHERE DID IT COME FROM AND IS IT RELEVANT TODAY?

Wing Chun is a martial art that traces its roots to the turbulent times of the Qing Dynasty in China. While the legend varies, it is commonly believed that Wing Chun was created by a woman named Ng Mui, a Buddhist nun. 


Ng Mui developed the martial art as a form of self-defense that emphasized efficiency and directness, making it accessible to people of all sizes and strengths.


In the context of Vancouver, BC, where personal safety is a concern for many, the principles of Wing Chun remain more relevant today than at any other time. 


The art's focus on practical techniques and adaptability makes it well-suited for self-defense in urban environments. Its emphasis on using an opponent's force against them and maintaining a centered balance aligns with contemporary self-defense philosophies.


Wing Chun's principles of simultaneous attack and defense, quick strikes, and close-quarters combat can be particularly valuable in situations where physical confrontation may be unavoidable. The art's origins in empowering individuals, regardless of gender, resonate with the diverse and inclusive values of Vancouver. 


Whether for fitness, self-confidence, or self-defense, Wing Chun continues to offer practical and effective skills for individuals seeking to enhance their personal security in the dynamic environment of Vancouver today.

The ultimate aim of martial arts is not having to use them.


Miyamoto Musashi

OUR WING CHUN LINEAGE

YIP MAN

GM LEUNG TING

GM LEUNG TING

The late Grandmaster Yip Man (Ip Man) was a pivotal figure in the history of Wing Chun Kung Fu, renowned for his mastery, teaching legacy, and influence on martial arts worldwide.

Yip Man began his Wing Chun journey under Chan Wah Shun and later refined his skills under Leung Bik, the son of Leung Jan. These teachings equipped him with unparalleled expertise, solidifying his status as the youngest and last remaining Wing Chun master of his time.


Today, Yip Man is celebrated as one of the greatest martial artists in history, whose influence continues to inspire practitioners of Wing Chun and martial arts enthusiasts around the world.

GM LEUNG TING

GM LEUNG TING

GM LEUNG TING

Leung Ting WingTsun® kung fu is practiced by nearly one million people worldwide, under the auspices of the International WingTsun Association.


With over 40 years of research and investigation, Great Grandmaster Professor Leung Ting has taken the original teachings of the late Grandmaster Yip Man (Ip Man) and merged them with modern training methods plus his experience in training ordinary people, police officers, military personnel, tournament fighters, and movie stars — producing the unique Leung Ting WingTsun® training system.

GM KERNSPECHT

GM LEUNG TING

GM KERNSPECHT

Prof. Dr. Kernspecht was much more than the founder of the European WingTsun Organization (EWTO). 


With his visionary power and extraordinary dedication, he brought the martial art of WingTsun, made famous by Bruce Lee, to Europe, developed it further and created a methodology that combines biomechanics, strategy and psychological understanding. 


His scientific approach to martial arts - which he called "Combatology" - set standards worldwide and inspired generations of students. He created a unique methodology for researching fighting through rational analysis.


 He always focused on the question: What really works in close combat?

RALPH HÄNEL

TIM SCHOFIELD

GM KERNSPECHT

Now based in Rostock, Germany.

Join him for his online Chi Kung Classes!


Ralph Hänel, German-born self-defense expert, author & publisher, looks back at over 40 years of martial arts training. He started his studies 1977 in Judo, Japanese Jiu-Jitsu and Karate. In 2014 he celebrated the 30th anniversary of learning and teaching Wing Tsun Kung Fu.


For some 30 years now, his life is committed to teaching Wing Tsun full time. Benefit from his experience of having learned in the worldwide largest professional Kung Fu organization. 


For 16 years Ralph was educated by expert WingTsun masters whose previous careers spanned from professional boxing to full contact champions to military combat instructors.


More than 10 years were invested into the development of his teaching and learning method named "WingTsun-CoreConcepts," which generated a series of special topic seminars.


Draw new motivation out of this blueprint for successful training, learning and teaching. 


This method is the foundation of our methodology for teaching and learning Wing Tsun.


Supercharge your results.

TIM SCHOFIELD

TIM SCHOFIELD

TIM SCHOFIELD

Learning Wing Chun from my Sifu, Ralph Hänel, has been an extraordinary journey. He has consistently revealed the profound simplicity at the core of this art, a simplicity that belies its depth and effectiveness.


Along the way, I’ve been fortunate to receive guidance and encouragement from others, and for that, I am deeply grateful. Among them, my "older brother" and long-time training partner, Gary Hughes, has been a constant source of support and inspiration.


Progress in Wing Chun is not easily quantified, but one thing is certain: every mindful moment dedicated to this art yields a lifetime of fulfillment and discovery.


Drawing on a training system developed by our Sifu, enriched by methodical attribute development and principles of traditional and modern body mechanics, I take immense joy in sharing this art with others. 


My goal is to ensure that Wing Chun continues to thrive in Vancouver—preserved authentically and practiced with genuine effectiveness.


GARY HUGHES

TIM SCHOFIELD

TIM SCHOFIELD

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778 846 9273 talkinghandscollective@gmail.com

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