It's hard to find a good teacher, but it's harder to find a good student. — Ip Man
Lance : Before joining the current wingchun class in Singapore led by Sifu Bertrand Lim, my physical health is not very good as I used to fall sick often, but after joining it, not only I became healthier physically but also mentally as I know how to keep myself cool and relaxed when facing circumstances. Other than being healthy in both physically and mentally, I am also more confident of being able to defend myself if I were to face some issues in life as I have learned many different types of combative - styled self defenses and also learned how to execute them for the past 1.5 years, compared to the first time when I first joined Singapore Ip Man Wingchun Kuen, whereby I am unable to stand up for myself and being bullied by others on the street and very nervous, thus stopping me to have a calm mind to deal with real - life situations. I am very honored to be taught by Singapore's only sole representative and senior master, Sifu Bertrand Lim.
Zhen Wei : Through the teachings of Sifu Bertrand Lim, I have learnt the through essence of Ip Man Wing Chun. Passed down from Sigung Samuel Kwok, student of Ip Man's 2 sons, Ip Ching and Ip Chun, the power, strength and speed I gained from it is priceless. The martial virtue, confidence, emotional content and combativeness was nothing I had before knowing Sifu and learning Wing Chun.
Shao Wei : Before joining the class, I did not have confidence in defending myself, I felt that if the need ever does arise, it would be best to try and escape unscathed. However after joining the class, I've gained more confidence in defending myself and if the need ever arise, when there is no way to escape, especially with people I have to protect, I would be able to atleast attempt to defend them and hopefully leave the situation with as unscathed as possible.
Ying Jie : Became a better learner, and gained more confidence since joining the class. Learn what is taught, Practise what is learnt, Apply what is trained. From there, one will then be able to distinguish between practical and not.
Tushar : I began learning under Sifu Bertrand because I merely wanted to add another skill to my résumé; but what I found instead was a burning passion, a Way of Life and, most importantly, a large family that spanned decades and continents.
Sunday, March 18, 2012
Saturday, March 17, 2012
Our meeting with Master Checkley Sim
Master Checkley Sim is the senior disciple and Master under Grandmaster Ip Chun, he is the person behind the movies of Ip Man 1, 2 and 3
Our meeting with legendary Master Chu Shong Ting
Master Chu Shong Tin is a living legend and student of Grandmaster Ip Man
He is know as the king of sil lim tao
By the blessing of Grandmaster Ip Chun, and the hongkong elders of wingchun, we are recognised as the Singapore Representative for Ip Man Ving Tsun in Singapore under Grandmaster Samuel Kwok. We were awarded and allowed to use the name 新加坡葉問詠春拳会 Singapore Ip Man Ving Tsun Kuen. Our pictures and recognition is placed in birthplace and hometown of the Late Grandmaster Ip Man,Luocun- Guangzhou. This was announced at the Grand Opening of Ip Man Memorial Hall- A great honour for us and Singaporeans.
The 2 types of programs of Singapore Ip Man Ving Tsun Kuen
Singapore Ip Man Ving Tsun Kuen has 2 programs
1. Traditional Ip Man Ving Tsun Kuen
Comprising of traditional forms of Sil Lim Tao, Chum Kil, Bil Jee
Traditional weapons of Bart Cham Dao, Lok Dim Bun Gwun,
And traditional Mok Jong
Single Sticky hands(Chi Sao), Double Sticky hands
Chi Gerk- Sticky Legs
Traditional kung lik training- ratten rings, bundled chopsticks, candle training
Uniform- $60 for training pants and Ip Man Ving Tsun training shirt, belt
Quarterly Grading(students with 80% attendance)-
$50, with certificate if candidate passes
Annual Membership to Samuel Kwok Martial Arts Association (UK)- $50
Fees $80 per month
Caters who those who want a sound understanding of Ip Man Ving Tsun Techniques, the culture of Traditional Ip Man Ving Tsun Kuen and a teaching
Career as a Sifu under our organisation,
To do Bil Jee Level, Students will have to Bai Si to the Sifu
2. Ip Man Ving Tsun Combatives
Ip Man Combatives uses a fusion of the principles of Ving tsun kung fu, Chin Na, Shuai Chiao and Internal Arts for self defence. Included is cross training in boxing, muay thai, brazilian jujitsu
It focuses heavily on self defence, stand up skills, ground skills, improvised weapons and combat conditioning training
This class has sparring training
Uniform- $20 Ip Man Ving Tsun training shirt
No Belt ranking
No certifiable grading, if unofficial grading is conducted it is to ascertain the standard of the student skills
Gloves $50, handwraps, mouth guards additional
Fees $60 per month
Caters for the busy executive and traveller who wants to learn self defence in a hurry. Also for people who want to improve health, lose weight, and understand the modern applications of ving tsun kuen.
1. Traditional Ip Man Ving Tsun Kuen
Comprising of traditional forms of Sil Lim Tao, Chum Kil, Bil Jee
Traditional weapons of Bart Cham Dao, Lok Dim Bun Gwun,
And traditional Mok Jong
Single Sticky hands(Chi Sao), Double Sticky hands
Chi Gerk- Sticky Legs
Traditional kung lik training- ratten rings, bundled chopsticks, candle training
Uniform- $60 for training pants and Ip Man Ving Tsun training shirt, belt
Quarterly Grading(students with 80% attendance)-
$50, with certificate if candidate passes
Annual Membership to Samuel Kwok Martial Arts Association (UK)- $50
Fees $80 per month
Caters who those who want a sound understanding of Ip Man Ving Tsun Techniques, the culture of Traditional Ip Man Ving Tsun Kuen and a teaching
Career as a Sifu under our organisation,
To do Bil Jee Level, Students will have to Bai Si to the Sifu
2. Ip Man Ving Tsun Combatives
Ip Man Combatives uses a fusion of the principles of Ving tsun kung fu, Chin Na, Shuai Chiao and Internal Arts for self defence. Included is cross training in boxing, muay thai, brazilian jujitsu
It focuses heavily on self defence, stand up skills, ground skills, improvised weapons and combat conditioning training
This class has sparring training
Uniform- $20 Ip Man Ving Tsun training shirt
No Belt ranking
No certifiable grading, if unofficial grading is conducted it is to ascertain the standard of the student skills
Gloves $50, handwraps, mouth guards additional
Fees $60 per month
Caters for the busy executive and traveller who wants to learn self defence in a hurry. Also for people who want to improve health, lose weight, and understand the modern applications of ving tsun kuen.
Singapore Ip Man Ving Tsun Kuen
Chief Instructor
Chief Instructor
Master Sifu Bertrand Lim
Most senior instructor for Grandmaster Samuel Kwok in South East Asia
Sole representative for Grandmaster Samuel Kwok in Singapore
Chief Instructor for Singapore Ip Man Ving Tsun Kuen
Certified instructor of Ving Tsun Athletic Assocation(Hongkong)
Permanent Member of Ving Tsun Athletic Association(Hongkong)
Singapore Representative under Grandmaster Samuel Kwok, awarded by Grandmaster Ip Chun in Ip Man Memorial Hall(Luocun, Guangzhou, Birthplace of Grandmaster Ip Man)
The Kung Fu Tong Project 功夫堂
•Bertrand Lim Representative of Samuel Kwok Singapore
WingChunPedia AWCKRI Board of Directors
•Bertrand Lim - Singapore AWCKRI Branch - Malaysian and H.K Wing Chun Kuen
•Bertrand Lim - Singapore AWCKRI Branch - Malaysian and H.K Wing Chun Kuen
Monday, March 5, 2012
Welcome to Singapore Ip Man Ving Tsun Kuen Blog
This blog will eventually replace the forum we have at http://singaporewingchun.friendhood.net/
Some general contact and information links
Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/SingaporeIpManVingTsunKuen
Website
http://www.singaporewingchunkuen.com
Main contact is Email is bertrandlim@hotmail.com
This blog will eventually replace the forum we have at http://singaporewingchun.friendhood.net/
Some general contact and information links
https://www.facebook.com/SingaporeIpManVingTsunKuen
Website
http://www.singaporewingchunkuen.com
Main contact is Email is bertrandlim@hotmail.com
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