While traditional Chinese martial arts does not have a ranking or grading system, at the Canadian Wingchun Fellowship we found it important to implement a system to ensure that every student recieves the complete system.

At the Canadian Wingchun Fellowship we have two 'schools' of training. The school of learning, which focuses on teaching the system to those interested in the art of Wing Chun, and the school of Coaching, which focuses on how to teach the art to others. Students are only able to graduate to the school of coaching after completing the requirements of the school of learning. The time and duration of training at each level is dependant on the student's 'gung fu' training, and understanding. At the Canadian Wingchun Fellowship, we believe that ranks are earned through hardwork, dedication, conduct and spirit. As such, ranks are not given freely, nor should they be expected by the student. It is more important that a student enjoys the journey of understanding, and excellence than the objective of attaining rank.

School of Learning

Level One: Sil Lim Tao

The Level one curriculum includes the Sil Lim tao form, lap sau, pak sau, don chi sau, defenses, drills, and theories.

Level Two: Chum Kil

The Level two curriculum includes the Chum Kil form, builds on the elements of level one, chi sau, lok sau, Lut sau, gwoh sau, footwork, drills on the Mook Yan Jong, and additional theories. The student will also refine their understanding and skill set of Sil Lim tao at this time.

Level Three: Biu Jee

At Level three, the student learns the Biu Jee form, is introduced to more dynamic defenses, starts sandbag training, expands their knowledge in chi sau, gwoh sau, and footwork, and takes the foundational techniques and drills learned in levels one and two and applies them with additional footwork, and techniques. Sil Lim tao and Chum Kil forms are also trained at this level.

Level Four: Mook Yan Jong

While continuing to refine their understanding and mastery of the previous levels, the student now begins to study the Mook Yan Jong form. Their chi sau skills are honed with additional environmental variables, their knowledge is expanded with additional Wing chun kuen kuit. And start Chi gerk (sticky leg) training.

School of Coaching

Instructor Level One: 'Apprentice'

At the instructor level, the student will be taught and encouraged to teach Wing Chun under the sifu's guidance. Also at this level, the student will be taught finer details of the forms critical for teaching, and held to a higher standard of excellence in Wing chun skill set and forms, understanding, conduct, and responsibility. Students will begin training to prepare them for the weapons level. Students will also be required to attain their Standard First aid and CPR 'C' to complete their grading.

Instructor Level Two: Weapons

The Level two instructor curriculum includes the Luk Dim Boon Kwan, and Baat Cham Doa forms, and drills. At this level a student will be expected to write a thesis, and conduct classes. The student will also learn the elements of school management and operations.

"..I would not hesitate to encourage anyone seeking training as a Martial Artist to include this teacher and trainer into their schedule...MORE>>