Training with Us
Originally founded in Shanghai in 2011, we have since grown into a global network of Communities of Practice in 8 Countries, with a focus on mastery and quality transmission of Leung Sheung Wing Chun.
What is your approach to Training?
Our Wing Chun is more craft than art; approached with precision and thoughtfulness. We not only care about what objectively works, but also why it works. Many of our practitioners find it helps them with both the martial, as well as the mindful. The focused awareness developed can become a tool for dealing with the stresses of the modern-day, as well as instill confidence in the midst of conflict.
Due to David's background, we are deeply versed in the culture and principles of Yip man Wing Chun, the 拳訣 (Kyun4 Kyut3), adult learning, psychology, and coaching. Instructors care more about showing you how good you can be than how good they are.
If you are looking for sport, or a fun way to get a workout - this is not for you. If you are looking for an additional tool in your MMA toolkit, this is probably not for you either. If you are interested in developing a craft that you can grow old with, and discover evermore subtle levels of yourself, then this might be for you.
What is a Community of Practice (CoP)?
A Community of Practice (CoP) is a study group facilitated by Group Leaders who are students of Shanghai Wing Chun. Along with organizing practice sessions, they also invite David Davila and other teachers for workshops 1-3 times per year. Group Leaders must have a foundational proficiency and continued training after forming a group. Since we don't operate under the traditional Sifu model, classes tend to be more informal and interactive. We operate in an environment where questions are encouraged and belief does not come without evidence.
How has Covid affected training?
Since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, we've utilized the virtual format for regular meetings with success. While not a replacement for hands-on instruction, practitioners are able to make steady progress between sessions. This formula has also worked well for people doing distance learning if there isn't a CoP nearby. As countries start to open up again, more regular face to face training and workshops will become available. Contact us if you have an inquiry about a specific location.
What is your approach to Training?
Our Wing Chun is more craft than art; approached with precision and thoughtfulness. We not only care about what objectively works, but also why it works. Many of our practitioners find it helps them with both the martial, as well as the mindful. The focused awareness developed can become a tool for dealing with the stresses of the modern-day, as well as instill confidence in the midst of conflict.
Due to David's background, we are deeply versed in the culture and principles of Yip man Wing Chun, the 拳訣 (Kyun4 Kyut3), adult learning, psychology, and coaching. Instructors care more about showing you how good you can be than how good they are.
If you are looking for sport, or a fun way to get a workout - this is not for you. If you are looking for an additional tool in your MMA toolkit, this is probably not for you either. If you are interested in developing a craft that you can grow old with, and discover evermore subtle levels of yourself, then this might be for you.
What is a Community of Practice (CoP)?
A Community of Practice (CoP) is a study group facilitated by Group Leaders who are students of Shanghai Wing Chun. Along with organizing practice sessions, they also invite David Davila and other teachers for workshops 1-3 times per year. Group Leaders must have a foundational proficiency and continued training after forming a group. Since we don't operate under the traditional Sifu model, classes tend to be more informal and interactive. We operate in an environment where questions are encouraged and belief does not come without evidence.
How has Covid affected training?
Since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, we've utilized the virtual format for regular meetings with success. While not a replacement for hands-on instruction, practitioners are able to make steady progress between sessions. This formula has also worked well for people doing distance learning if there isn't a CoP nearby. As countries start to open up again, more regular face to face training and workshops will become available. Contact us if you have an inquiry about a specific location.
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"David raises our training standard in a higher level by giving us a blueprint or a set of tools. In this way, I don’t feel lost, so I can autocorrect myself." - Prosper V. (France)
"Wing Chun is based on position, sensitivity and timing; force and speed are secondary, therefore women can be at same level as men, and I have to say that I enjoy beating up my classmates although I clearly know that they are too gentlemen to fight me back."
- T.T. (France) "To me, terms of; the soft overcomes the hard, being receptive like a valley and the concept of Wu Wei which I read as, cleansing yourself from your Ego (don’t be greedy) are all concepts you can find in Taoism and in this kind of Wing Chun and although, many speaks about this, very few are really able to apply these concepts in a logical way like David show us." - Christoph B. (Italy)
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