On the 2nd of December 2007 our Association got together for a family gathering to show unification and openess to other approaches to Wing Chun.
The seminar was four hours long with the members split into four groups spending one hour with each instructor in rotation.
Our Association had the delight and pleasure of Sifu Mark of Hobbs showing us his approach from Master Lun Gai's lineage. His approach wetted our appetite to know more from his approach and experiences on the subject of structure.
From our own family of teachers we had Sifu Andy Chrysostomou sharing his experiences in Chi Sau and combinations. His excitement and energy was most infectious to the groups he taught. Many not so experienced members were saying that they just can't wait to get to Chi Sau level. Sifu Paul Blissett showed us many direct approaches to self defence using Wing Chun theories. Being an ex policeman Sifu Paul had a very good idea of what would really worked on the streets. Sifu Kwok showed our members technical footwork, which invloved a mixture of stability in using the 'anchorage' of the leg, but yet still keeping the maneuverability of footwork. In connection with footwork, Sifu Kwok showed us how to maximise power from the rotation of the hips.

Can't wait for the next seminar ~ Perry Williams (Basildon)

5th January 2007

My special thanks to all the seniors who took part in the seminar last December 16th 2006. Although there were obvious seniors who demonstrated and shared their knowledge, but thanks and recognition must be given to those who have helped the Association throughout the year who has made sacrifices.
Emma Francis for preparing all the food for the seminar and your contribution in handling some of the administration.
Ben Chan for all his promotional work of our Association, and liason with the Chinese Community.
Paul Blissett for his hard work and many personal sacrifices to keep the clubs in Suffolk as strong as it is today.
The Lion Dance Team for their great energy and spirit when they are out promoting the Association, cultural awareness, and at being great ambassadors
All members of past and present who have given their support and time.

Thank You All and Happy New Year!

Sifu Kwok

Sifu Paul Calvert - Siu Nim Tau

Sifu Paul will start the event with the First Form (Simple Idea/Concept). He will demonstrate the full Form and then will take us through a few ideas from the Form.

Sifu Kwok Cheung - Chum Kiu

Sifu Kwok will demonstrate the full 2nd Form. He will explain the main concepts and will then take us through a few exercises to understand the Form further.

Sifu Ashley Rowan - Kuen Lik

Sifu Ashley is looking forward to demonstrate his breaking techniques and will help us to achieve this by giving us an insight into hand conditioning and use of a wall bag.

Sifu Paul Blissett - Biu Tze

Sifu Paul has the pleasure to demonstrate the 3rd Form, his favourite Form. He will give us an overview of the Form and will take us a through a few exercises relating to the Form.

Sifu Andrew Francis - Lok Dim Boon Kwun

Sifu Andrew is no stranger to demonstrations. If anyone who can show the sharpness of power and control on the Pole then he is the man. He will show us the full 6½ Point Pole Form and will give us a few exercises to help us in extending our power further.

Sifu Darren Titmas - Mook Yun Jong

Sifu Darren has helped to inspire many students and without a doubt he will inspire members with his demonstration of the Wooden Dummy. He will also give us a few exercises to help us to understand movements from the Form, which will help us with the co-ordination of our techniques joing our arms and leg work together.

Sifu Atilla Toth - Baht Cham Dao

Sifu Atilla has just completed his 8 Chopping Knives Form. Members in Chelmsford has witnessed him training hard on this form. While the Form is still very fresh in his mind we will be delighted to see him demonstrate this once secretive Form. He will also guide us through footwork in this Form, which are not found in any other Forms.

19th November 2005

2nd World Wing Chun Conference

The 2nd World Wing Chun Conference was attended by some of the most elite Wing Chun representatives. Master Chu Shong Tin even came out of his retirement to demonstrate in front of the 700 strong audience on his ability to utilse the hip energy to move his much younger opponent from one position to another. His honourable mannersim and undoubted enjoyment of Wing Chun showed through and this has become encouragement to many of us. Another most impressive demonstration was performed by a Russian Representative on the use of the Wing Chun Pole. His sharpness, control, and concentration was most definitely world class. Mixed in with demonstrations were seminars given freely by Sifus such as Patrick Leung (Soft Energy), Samuel Kwok (Wooden Dummy), Benny Meng (Relationship between Shaolin and Wing Chun), and many many more.

Please look out for the DVD to come out soon.

1st Generation Ip Man Students Hit the pic for full picture	Master Ip Chun receiving gift from Master Woo Ping (Jet Lee's Sifu)
Master Chu Shong with Sifu Kwok Cheung	Sifu Kwok Cheung with Sifu Cliff Au Yeung (Wong Sheung Leung Lineage)
Sifu Kwok Cheung with Master Sam Lau (Last student of Ip Man)	Sifu Kwok Cheung with Si Hing, Sifu Raymond Lo

Next tour November 2007.
This trip is open to non members too. If you are interested in this unmissable trip please contact me. sifukwok@hotmail.com

24th September 2005

Lion Dance and Wing Chun Demonstartions at Gosport Village

We were delighted to have been asked to participate in an annual festival at a village in Avlerstoke, Gosport. We were met by the town's criers, The Mayor and Mayoress of Alverstoke, An Admiral from the HMS Navy, and Chairman of the Organisers.

Our day started early in the morning taking a 2½ hour journey to this small village near Portsmouth. At 12noon the official opening of this festival was opened by a few words from the Mayor, the Admiral, and the Chairman. Or Lion Dance followed after their speeches which marked the opening.

1st September 2005
New Promotional Media

Our Association is enjoying a succes with the First Form DVD that many have requested further information about us and if we are making further DVD's on other topics on 'Forms'
At the moment we are planning for a promotional video, which will be available free to all who requests it. This video is now being made, but we as yet do not know when it will be available. However, just to wet your appetite here are 3 scenes from Ashley Rowan (3½ years experience on time of filming) and Darren Titmas (4 years experience from time of filming).
Warning: Breaking objects is a skill that must be aquired through time and conditioning in order so that you do not cause lasting damage to yourself. We would like to advise all who look at these clips not to try this without proper supervision.

Saturday 20th August 2005
Southend Carnival

It was our Associations pleasure to have taken part in the Southend Carnival together with John Grooms Charity group. Our Lion Dance Team 'WOWED' many spectators with their bright colours and energy. It made our team proud that many came forward to say that they have really the Lion Dance and that their children absolutely loved it, especial when the Lion tried to eat them!!!!
The finale was at the Pearl Dragon Restaurant where they offered the lucky green, a symbol of health and prosperity, and the Lion chewed this green and spread the luck to all the bystanders.

21st July 2005

DVD reviewed by Combat Magazine

A member brought in a copy of Combat Magazine to class today and showed us that they have reviewed our Siu Nim Tau DVD. This is what they said:

What's it about?
As the title suggests, this is a formas and applications DVD relating to Wing Chun's first form, Siu Nim Tau, 'little idea' as put forward by Sifu Cheung, from the Ip Chun lineage, broken down into three distinct sections for the viewer.

What's good about it?
Production values are good, a good range of viewpoints and angles are used and Sifu Kwok Cheung gives the proceedings a 'seminar' style before getting into the nitty gritty of demonstrating the form, broken down and into three digestable sections.

What's bad about it?
In terms of presentation, production value and content the DVD is very effective. My only concern is the market place, as Wing Chun releases are frequent and familiarity may breed contempt.

Conclusion:
In terms of packaging and content this is a solid, proffesional release but, as I have mentioned before, Wing Chun is general and Siu Nim Tau in particular, does not lend itself to dynamic presentation, so much will depend on how curious the potential buyer is to see Sifu Cheung's interpretation. With the large number of Wing Chun DVD's on the market at the moment, familiarity could breed contempt.

Seminar News 19th June 2005
Patrick Leung and Ho Po Kai

Sunday 19th June in Southend Venue

Those who know Patrick and Ho from their visits to Hong Kong will know of their experience and specialty. Patrick is a true 'Soft Energy' expert and Mr Ho as we call him is a most talented Chi Sau expert.

20/06/05
This seminar was a most exhilerating day for all participants who had the opportunity of looking into another level of Wing Chun understanding from Sifu Ho and Sifu Leung.
The seminar started with Sifu Ho giving us an insight into the 3 seperate sections of Siu Nim Tau. He was kind enough to say that time was short and that he will only point out the major principles in each section.
The second half of the seminar was introduced by Sifu Leung on the subject of soft energy application and how soft does not necessarily mean weak. Many participants who were much bigger than him had a wonderful opportunity to feel his energy following the theory of fluidity like water.
On the third section participants were offered the chance to cross hands with both Sifus to feel the difference between them and so understanding Wing Chun is not an art where it is duplicated from person to person. They explained that both are Ip Chun students, but both are very different in their approach. Their central core is understood, which is the first half of learning and then the next half must come from themselves.
Finally all participants were offered the chance to put forward their questions.
Sifu Kwok was most happy to have hosted this seminar and welcomed everyone who took part and followed the tradition of giving respect by presenting each representative with a banner of the Association.

Lion Dance at Multicultural Fair 19th June 2005

It was our honour to have started this event with leading the Southend Mayor into the Fair and then declaring it open.
On this day Sifu Patrick and Sifu Ho was with us to enjoy the atmosphere.
A little bonus today that Tony Anthony (author of Taming the Tiger and 3 times World Kung Fu Champion) approached Sifu Kwok and praised the Lion Dance. Both Tony and Sifu Kwok will mean to keep in touch. Unfortunately no photos were taken this time.

Lion Dance 13th June 05

Our Association had the pleasure of performing the Lion Dance at a local school, Bournemouth Park Primery School. This in was in the aid of their education in Cultural Awareness.
The reception from the students were fantastic and the teachers have already asked for our participation again in the near future.

3rd January 2005

New Year get together for some advanced students.

Some of our advanced students got together for the New Year ahead and discussed about last year and what we can do to improve the following year. Some of the subjects discussed was a monthly session only for the advanced for extreme training, sparring, and also further understanding of indepth knowledge of forms together with using the weapon forms. Also one of the subjects was to interact with other Wing Chun groups such as Sifu Shaun Rawcliffe (Midlands Wing Chun Kuen). This year we aim to open two more branches.

18th July 2004

Dragon Boat Race

Our demonstration Team had a great day here in Eastbourne when they were invited to perform the Lion Dance and to take part in the Dragon Boat. It was a charity event orgainsed by the Lion's Charity group in conjunction with the Eastbourne Chinese Association.