The Wing Chun Basics Course

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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.

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.

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, 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.

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.