We are pleased to provide the concepts and principles as taught by Sifu Francis Fong and Guro Dan Inosanto. The importance of having brought both the Wing Chun and JKD within the Academy adds to our dedication and commitment to teaching these Arts to the community at a high level.
Wing Chun Kung Fu is a Chinese-based system taught under the guidance of Sifu Francis Fong that specializes in developing dynamic, explosive, powerful and street-oriented practical self-defense. A system designed to work on development of leverage principles and concepts to overcame and opponent. The system taught supports the development of reflex speed, coordination and power to enable someone to quickly and effortlessly disable a larger and stronger opponent without relying on muscle mass or size. Students utilize the various tools to support their learning experience:
- Wooden dummy
- Footwork
- Punching & kicking
- Trapping
- Focus mitts
- Two-man drills
- Energy Drills
JKD is a system developed by the late Bruce Lee that is based on fighting concepts and principles, physical training, strategy, core techniques, and most importantly philosophy. It is not a style to be preserved, but experienced, and therefore the study of one self.
Emphasizing the various ranges of attack, students start out learning the following fundamentals:
- Footwork
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Jabs & basic punching
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Hand combinations
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Kicking and kick defenses
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Hand trapping
Guro David with Diana Lee Inosanto and Guro Ron Balicki
Understanding oneself, joint assessment of technical ability, and shear dedication are prerequisites that will aid the student in his quest for increasing his potential. To be a well-rounded fighter, one must possess the ability to intuitively and instinctively employ the elements of mind and body in a combative situation. In a fight, you do not have the luxury of thought and therefore your fighting skills must be preparatory in nature.
CLASS TIMES: Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday 8:00-8:50 p.m. Classes may be cancelled for seminars, holidays, inclement weather, vacation, staff training, lack of participation.
