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December 2011

Chi Sau Photos

I've finally added some photos from Master Kwok's Chi Sau workshop.
You can find them on the workshops page.

Christmas Break

Classes have now finished for 2011 and will return on 9th January.

Meanwhile, I'd like to wish all of my students, both past and present, a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.



November 2011

No classes from 21st to 27th November

I will be busy with my own training commitments this week and will return on the 28th.

Master Kwok in Wing Chun Illustrated

    Master Kwok is featured on the cover of issue 3 of Wing Chun Illustrated, which can be purchased from the Apple App Store for only $3.99. Here's the link.

Printed copies can be ordered from here.

The first issue is available free if you purchase one of the others.


Photo Updates to Come...

The site has been somewhat neglected of late and there are various photos due to be uploaded. These include pictures of Master Kwok's Visit, my recent training trip to China and news of more events to come.

August 2011

No classes on Monday 22nd August

No further class disruption is expected until October. Thank you for your patience.

No classes on Saturday 6th August

This should be the last of the disruption to the Saturday classes for the next few months. Apologies for the disruption.

July 2011

No classes on Saturday 9th July and Saturday 23rd

All other classes remain open, including Saturday the 16th.

June 2011

No classes on Monday 20th June

Please note that there will be no classes on Monday 20th June.
Classes will return on Tuesday the 21st.

Coming Soon: Photos from Master Samuel Kwok's Chi Sau Workshop

    Earlier this month, Master Samuel Kwok led a special training event in the use of Chi-Sau, or 'Sticking Hands'.

Having two photographers as students doesn't hurt, and thanks to them there'll be more photos to display soon.

Thanks to Master Kwok and his student/victim, John (pictured), for what was a great evening.


May 2011

Next Month: Chi Sau Workshop with Master Samuel Kwok

    Master Samuel Kwok will be coming to our class to conduct a two-hour Chi Sau workshop on Tuesday the 7th of June.

This replaces the regular Wing Chun class and means that there will be no Zhan Zhuang class on the 7th June.

More info on the workshops page.


No classes on Saturday 7th May

Please note that there will be no classes on Saturday 7th May.
Classes will return on Monday the 9th.

February 2011

New Saturday Classes

From the 19th March there will be new Saturday classes available.
Tai Chi, Zhan Zhuang and Wing Chun classes will all be available, along with the option of a discount if you attend more than one class on the same day.

Saturday timetable:
Tai Chi 10:00 am
Zhan Zhuang 11:00 am
Wing Chun 12:00 noon

No Classes from 28th Feb - 8th of March

Please note that there will be no lessons on the following days: Monday 28th Feb, Tuesday 1st, Monday 7th and Tuesday 8th of March.
Classes will return on Monday the 14th of March.

Please check the news/events page again at the end of this month for details of Saturday classes coming soon...


January 2011

Thursday Class bows out

    After five and a half years of teaching at the YMCA in Southport, my time there has come to an end. I'd like to thank all of the staff, and the students who came along, for their support.

In the near future I wil be looking to set up another class elsewhere; exactly where and when that will be I can't say just yet.

Of course classes will continue at the Crosby venue and I have some special events in mind for later this year.

Meanwhile, all the best to everyone for 2011!

December 2010

Christmas Break

Classes have now finished for 2010 and will return on 10th January.

Meanwhile, I'd like to wish all of my students, both past and present, a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.



November 2010

One Week Break in classes

Please note that there will be no classes on 29th Nov, 30th Nov and 2nd Dec, due to me persuing my own training commitments.

Classes will return on the 6th of December.

October 2010

Training Workshops and China Trips

    I've added two new pages to the site to advertise upcoming events for next year.

Although only a teaser at the moment (as dates are yet to be confirmed) it is hoped that 2011 will offer 3 or more training workshops in Liverpool and a China trip nearer the end of the year.

Meanwhile, here's a taster of what to expect...

                    Training Workshops                     China trips

September 2010

Master Lam leaves for America

    After over 35 years spent teaching in England, Master Lam has now moved to America in order to further the work and development of the Lam Association.

Details of public workshops he'll be conducting over the next few weeks can be found at his new American website, www.masterlamkamchuen.com.

So many people from all over the world have benifited from Master Lam's work, be it his classes, treatments, books, videos or tv appearances, that it can be easy to forget how lucky we've been in this country to have him on our doorstep for so long.

However, this is not the end but rather a new chapter in his association's pioneering history. Certainly, I, along with many of his other senior students, will be staying in touch and continuing to receive instruction from him as often as I can.

Thank you Master Lam and very best wishes for your new life in America.

August 2010

Zhan Zhuang Seminar/Workshop in Isle of Man

    On the 21st of August I gave a one day Zhan Zhuang seminar in the Isle of Man.

The day consisted of two hours training in the morning, lunch break and then another two hours in the afternoon. We covered ares such as appropriate warm-ups, seated training, common mistakes and some of the basic zhan zhuang postures.

It is my hope that I will be able to conduct further events in the Isle of Man in the not too distant future.

July 2010

Summer Break in classes

I'm taking a few weeks break over the summer and there will not be any classes over this time.

Classes will return on the 5th of August.

June 2010

E-Mail Problems

It seems that some people have had trouble trying to contact me by e-mail from the website.

After some investigation and maintainance work, it seems that the problem has now (hopefully!) been resolved.

If you have been trying to contact me recently without success, please try again and you should have more luck.

Master Kwok at SENI 2010

SENI 2010, the "International Combat Sports Show", was held in London this year and attended by Master Kwok.

As well as giving some lectures on Wing Chun, he also met up with Grandmaster Royce Gracie (former Brazilian Jujitsu world champion) and Diana Lee Inosantos (daughter of one of Bruce's Lee's most famous students, Dan Inosantos).

   


May 2010

Article Published on Master Kwok's Website

    Recently, I was very happy to be asked to write an article for Master Kwok's website. After some consideration, I thought that a short essay on the use of softness in wing chun might be of help to people.

Softness is important to all of the arts that I teach, so it might make interesting reading for those who practice Tai Chi or Zhan Zhuang.

If nothing else, you can marvel at my obsessive-compulsive relationship with the semicolon (my keyboard must be due for a refit soon... :-) )


April 2010

New Tai Chi Class

    From 19th April there will be a new Monday class:
Lam style Tai Chi mini-form.

Lam style Tai Chi incorporates much of Master Lam's understanding of Zhan Zhuang and so is both complementary to zhan zhuang training and very beneficial in its own right.

In the coming months there will be extensive site updates to further explain Lam style Tai Chi and its benefits. Meanwhile you can find class details here.


March 2010

New 'Learning' Page Added to Website

To offer a better explanation of what you can expect to learn in the classes, I've written the new Learning page. I hope this will provide the potential student with a better idea of what to expect; as well as giving the more experienced a glimpse of what is to come.

Please note that the Learning page is neither a lesson plan nor a comprehensive syllabus; rather it is simply an introduction. I hope it's of use.


New Book from Student of Master Lam

    Master Lam's disciple, Peter Den Dekker, has just released a book on the subject of zhan zhuang entitled, 'The Dynamics of Standing Still'.

At 248 pages with extensive illustration throughout, this book is well worth adding to your collection. You can find out more or order a copy for yourself here.


Master Kwok Nominated for Award

    Master Kwok has been nominated for a place in Black Belt International Hall of Honours.

The award ceremony will take place later in November this year. Meanwhile you can show your support by voting for Master Kwok here.


February 2010

Lam Association Public Workshops

    Master Lam will be conducting public workshops based on his extensive knowledge of the art of Chi Kung on Sunday 25th April and Sunday 16th May.

These events will take place at the Lam Association in London. Details of the workshops can be found here.


December 2009

Christmas & New Year Break

The final class of 2009 will be Tuesday 22nd of December. Classes will resume on Monday 4th of January.

Until then, I send best wishes to all of my students and kung fu brothers and sisters for Christmas and the coming new year.




November 2009

No Classes from 23rd-29th of November

Please note that there will be no lessons on the following days: Monday 23rd, Tuesday 24th and Thursday 26th of this month.

This is simply due to prior arrangements regarding my own training commitments. Classes will resume on the 30th of November.


Lam Association Annual Dinner and Demonstration

    This year's event will take place on Sunday 29th November, very close to the Lam Association headquarters in London.

There will be demonstrations of Zhan Zhuang Chi Kung, Tai Chi Chuan, Choy Lee Fut, Da Cheng Chuan, and possibly one or two other things as well, not to mention a Chinese buffet dinner!

Doors will open at 3pm, followed by demonstration at 3:30 and a buffet dinner at 5pm. Interested students should contact me ASAP to secure tickets priced at £16 (or £14 for members of the Lam Association).


October 2009

Another Great Trip

Last month's China trip was the second of 2009 and was notable for being the first time I was accompanied by some of my students.

Hong Kong Garden Temple    
  • Morning training with Master Kwok,
  • Mini-seminar with Grandmaster Ip Ching
  • Birthday celebration with Grandmaster Ip Chun,
  • Technical exchange with a Choy Lee Fut school,
  • Demo at the Great Wall
... were just some of the things we got up to.

Thanks to Master Kwok and Master Lam for all their hard work in arranging their respective trips. It was nice to catch up with some old friends and to make some new ones too.

Master Kwok is already planning another trip for next year. So if you're feeling a little sad that you missed out on all the fun (...and the training of course) then don't worry: you may have the chance in 2010!


September 2009

Break in Classes during September

Please note that there will be a break in classes during which I, along with some of my students, will be travelling with Master Kwok in Hong Kong and China.

The last class before we leave will be on Monday 7th.

Classes will start again on Monday 28th.


July 2009

Master Kwok Visit - 3rd of August

    I am pleased to announce that Master Samuel Kwok will be making his second visit to our class on Monday 3rd of August.

After his excellent seminar on Chi-Sau earlier this year, Monday's workshop on Siu Lim Tao (the first training form of Wing Chun) comes highly recommended.
You can learn more about Master Kwok from his website.

This event will be at the Crosby venue (see the classes page for details) and will last approximately 2 hours.

If you have never attended one of our classes before...
then please get in touch via the contact page before attending this event. Thank you.

Due to the special nature of the visit, the class on Monday the 3rd will cost £20 to attend. Please arrive promptly.


May 2009

Classes have now Resumed

I have returned from my travels and all classes are now running again.
I don't expect to be away again until September, for the next trip to China and Hong Kong.


April 2009

Break in Classes during late April / May

Please note that there will be a break in classes starting on Thursday 30th of April. Classes will return from Thursday 14th of May onwards.

Please note that no further breaks in classes are likely until the next scheduled China trip in September.


Successful China Trip

Bai house     Last month, Master Lam, along with many of his students, travelled to Yunan in Southern China.
We then headed on to Beijing for Grandmaster Yu's 90th birthday party!

I'm happy to say that it seems as though the trip was enjoyed by all and that Grandmaster Yu remains in good health.

Another photo from this trip has just been added to the Photo Gallery page.


March 2009

Break in Classes during March

Please note that there will be a break in classes during which I shall be travelling with Master Lam in China. The last class before I leave will be on Tuesday 10th.

Classes will resume on Monday 30th.


February 2009

Zhan Zhuang Healing Workshops

    Master Lam will be conducting public workshops in April & June on the subject of Zhan Zhuang used for Self-Healing.

These events will take place at the Lam Association in London on Sunday 26th April and Sunday 14th June from 10am until 5:30pm. Beginners are welcome.

It costs £90 to attend one workshop or £160 for both (lunch and tea breaks included). Interested students should contact me ASAP to book a place on one of the workshops.

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December 2008

Break in Classes for Christmas and New Year

Please note that classes have now finished for 2008 and will resume in the new year on Monday 5th of January (see below).

I wish all of my students a happy Christmas and good luck in the New Year.


New Monday Class

    Beginning the first week of 2009, there will be a new Wing Chun class on Mondays at 8:30pm. This will be at the Crosby venue (see the classes page for details).

I hope that those of you who have been asking for more classes will be able to make good use of this new training opportunity.


November 2008

No Classes During Last Week Of November

Please note that there will be no lessons on either Tuesday 25th or Thursday 27th of this month.

This is simply due to prior arrangements regarding my own training commitments. Classes will resume in the first week of December.


Lam Association Annual Dinner and Demonstration

    This year's event will take place on Sunday 30th November, very close to the Lam Association headquarters in London.

There will be demonstrations of Zhan Zhuang Chi Kung, Tai Chi Chuan, Choy Lee Fut, Da Cheng Chuan, and possibly one or two other things as well, not to mention a Chinese buffet dinner!

Doors will open at 3pm, followed by demonstration at 3:30 and a buffet dinner at 5pm. Interested students should contact me ASAP to secure tickets priced at £16 (or £14 for members of the Lam Association).


October 2008

Decision Time for China Trip

    If you have been considering joining next year's Hong Kong/China trip (see the September news entry) then now is the time to come to a decision.

Because places are limited, after this month it will become increasingly difficult to guarantee a place on the trip.

Think carefully and let me know if you have any concerns or need any more information before making your decision.


GrandmasterKwok.com in Redevelopment

One of Master Kwok's websites has been undergoing some changes and as such is currently off-line.

In anticipation of this being a temporary affair, I have maintained all of the relevant links from this site. Once grandmasterkwok.com is operational again, there may be a delay whilst the links are redesignated to their appropriate targets.


September 2008

China Trip 2009

    Master Kwok has begun to release details of his association's next trip to China/Hong Kong in September of 2009:

We will be visiting Beijing (Great Wall & Forbidden City), Xi'an (Terracotta Warriors) and Hong Kong (Ving Tsun Athletic Assoc.). This trip is for Wing Chun students who wish to meet and train with Master Kwok in Wing Chun's country of origin.

If this is something that interests you then you should speak to me soon to learn more... and don't forget to spend the next twelve months wisely; improving your forms and chi-sao!


August 2008

Web-site Updates

In addition to the regular updates to this web-site (such as additions to the news page and minor programming tweaks), two new sections have been added this month.

The first is Class Conduct, concerning issues of respect and behaviour in the classroom. I hope this section will be helpful in terms of both awareness and understanding.

The second new section is the Photo Gallery. Currently, you will find just a few photos (all relating to Wing Chun) but more photos will be added in the future.


Ip Man Movie

    A film of the life of my Wing Chun Great Grandmaster, Ip Man, is due for release in December/January. 'Yip Man' (alternate spelling) will star Donnie Yen in the title role and will feature martial arts direction from Sammo Hung.

The film was made with Grandmaster Ip Chun as a consultant, and the cast were trained in Wing Chun by a student of Master Kwok!

You can see a preview of the film (in Chinese) here.

Leo Au Yeung is the student of Master Kwok who was involved in training the cast. You can find his web-site here.


July 2008

Samuel Kwok DVDs

    Master Kwok has been working on some new DVDs that should be available for release in the near future.

The new titles will add to the Mastering Wing Chun series and include a DVD on training the Wooden Dummy form and also a DVD covering Chi-Sau and its applications.

Master Kwok has already released several DVDs, including detailed analysis of the three unarmed forms. To find out more, click here.


February 2008

Public Workshops with Master Lam

    Master Lam will be conducting public workshops on Zhan Zhuang in March, April and May this year. If you have never met Master Lam then this is an excellent opportunity to learn more about zhan zhuang.

Previous workshops have included a morning lecture, tea breaks and lunch, followed by afternoon practice with instruction from Master Lam and some of his senior students.

For more information and to book a place on one of the workshops, please visit this link.

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December 2007

Christmas & New Year Break

There will be a break in classes over the holiday period.
The Crosby class will begin again on Tuesday 8th January,
and the Southport class will resume on Thursday 10th January.

Meanwhile, I would like to take this opportunity to wish all of my students a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.


November 2007

Annual Dinner & Demonstration

    This year's Lam Association Annual Dinner & Demonstration will take place on Sunday 25th November very close to the Lam Association headquarters in London.

There will be demonstrations of Zhan Zhuang Chi Kung, Tai Chi Chuan, Choy Lee Fut, Da Cheng Chuan, and possibly one or two other things as well, not to mention a Chinese buffet dinner!

These demonstrations provide an excellent introduction to the Association and now take place at the earlier time of 3:00pm. Interested students should contact me ASAP to secure tickets priced at £16 (or £14 for members of the Lam Association).


October 2007

Successful Trip

Hong Kong University     Myself and other students of Samuel Kwok enjoyed a successful trip to Hong Kong, Macau & Foshan (in Southern China).

I think that all participants were able to gain some valuable experience. We were also first to be able to get hold of copies of Master Kwok's new book.

We trained with other Wing Chun schools as well as a Choy Lee Fut school in China.

Photo: Receiving a pennant of friendship from City University of Hong Kong Wing Chun Martial Arts Association... More photos to follow...


September 2007

Hong Kong / China Trip

    As you may have discovered elsewhere on this site, I will be travelling throughout late September / early October with Master Samuel Kwok and some of his other students.

We will be meeting up with Grandmasters Ip Chun and Ip Ching and also be involved in friendly exchanges with Wing Chun schools in China.

In future, interested students may be invited to join us on such trips.
They present a great opportunity to further one's experience of Wing Chun.


Web-site Launch!

Welcome to the new web-site. In addition to promoting my classes in the Liverpool area, there is lots of information to be found here to introduce you to the fine arts of Zhan Zhuang Chi Kung and Wing Chun Kung Fu.

I hope you can find something useful here.

In future, it is hoped that this page will also have details of forthcoming seminars/workshops both from Master Lam and from Master Kwok.


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