sifu chow's integrating wing chun

HEADLINE STORY. . .
It happened so quick on November 4, 2009. Location was on subway platform in Brooklyn, New York City. I went to take the train home after a business event. I was on the platform waiting for the train when I confronted by two troublemakers. First, I did not pay any attention to them until one of them asked to see what was in my bag. The first thing that came to my mind was to ignore him. but they kept insisting to see what was in my bag. At his point, I knew I couldn't ignore them anymore. I felt that they were going to swipe my bag. I told them to keep it moving. But I was shocked as they felt disrespected when I didn't give them my bag. Then, the bigger guy came up in my face turning his body like he was getting ready to swing at me. I saw his right arm swing back to punch and I immediately stopped it with my Wu-Sao and followed up with a Fat-Sao in his throat. He started to make a choking sound as he hit the ground. Followed by the other guy who started to yell and jump towards me with his hands, as if he was going to choke me. Then, I reacted by Bong Sau to deflect him and came back with a Lop-Sao grapping his arm to wrap around his own neck. Then, I turned him and slamed him on the ground. I finished him with a Choi-Kir to his body. I have been training with Sifu Chow for over a little over a year. I am not a confronatational person, it felt really good I was able to use what I have learned in a real life threathening situation. In practicing Wing Chun it has given me more than just learning how to fight, it has become a way of life and self-defense. I can see myself wanting to learn more and continuing my practic for years t come.

Trevor Job, 3rd level IWC.

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INTEGRATIVE WING CHUN MAXIUM

Peace mind with flowing chi. Energy comes from the ground.
Lower base, upright body. Agile front leg, heavy back leg.
Center line is shortest. Defense before offense.
Body follows the hands, hands also follow body.
Face the target at all time, watch the gates at all time.
Stick to the coming strike. Feel it before judge it.
Combine inch-power and whipping powers, they go inner door and outer door.
Power comes, deflect it. Power retreats, follow it. Use Wu, Pak, Tan, Bong wisely.
Runaway hand asks for a strike. Choose fist, palm, elbow, fingers accordingly.
Trapped hand responds with elbow, trapped elbow responds with hand.
Use simultaneous techniques, blocking works like striking.
Triangular Sam Kwok Ma footwork, angular beats linear.
After passing 3 phases, victory is nearby.
Conserve your chi, reserve your energy. Save them for opportunities.
No hand use leg, no leg use body.
Wing Chun is a spirit for body and mind.
Benefit from learning and teaching, cherish the skill for life.

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Sifu Chow has traveled around the world conducting seminars. Upcoming seminar will be held in Brazil.
If you are interest in hosting a seminar by Sifu Chow in your school or your area.
You can send an Email to sifuchow@gmail.com for details.

Currently, Sifu Chow is trainned privately under Prof. Roger Denton who is a Gracie JJ Black Belt and a MMA expert who has a MMA fighting team competes nationwide. For more information about Prof. Denton and his team go to CTMMA.com

Sikung Ng Wah Sum Seminar in NYC

Chinese New Year Gathering

IWC held its annual Chinese New Year gathering in Chelsea, New York City. Members and their guests came to this event from tri-state area; Sifu Wilfred Lopez from Long Island, Sifu Anthony from Connecticut, Sihing Cliff Kupper from New Jersey...etc. The agenda of the day started off with Sifu Chow's vision and direction for IWC. He also introduced the Kali Sticks training to the group. It was a workout day but also a fun day for everybody. The group spent the rest of afternoon in Songkran Thai restaurant in Chelsea.