Congratulations to Fernando, Jacky, Gloria, Jason and John (same order in picture) on passing their First Technician’s test! Special honours go to Gloria, who represents the first Canadian woman to obtain 1st Level Technician status.
Similar to the previous 1st Level Technician test, the test involved 2 sections: A forms section and a sparring section. The sparring section was further divided into three parts, where the student has to demonstrate and apply the culmination of their WingTsun skills. The three sections included: Sparring against a single WingTsun practitioner, sparring against a single opponent in a street situation, and sparring against two opponents in a street situation.
None of the students had it easy. The Si-Hings and volunteers who stood in as opponents, also stepped up to challenge. Sometimes it was hard to tell who to cheer for, since both student and opponent put forth such impressive efforts! One of the highlights was during Gloria’s two-on-one challenge, where two opponents came at her at once, but after a blur of movement, she effectively had one opponent afraid to move while ducked, because Gloria and the other opponent were exchanging blows over-top!
In the end, IWTA Toronto now proudly boasts five new Qualified Instructors! I think everyone who attended the test, both spectators and participants, could not stop from getting caught up in the energy. With all the cheering and support of fellow students, it really hits home how much our school has grown, and how it feels very much like a WingTsun family.
Congratulations again to the new 1st Level Technicians!
Walmart invited IWTA Richmond Hill to perform a demo at their Mississauga headquarters this past Friday, April 3, 2009, as part of their cultural fair. Our own Si-hings and Si-dais treated the Walmart employees to some intense WT action. The following pictures capture some of the fast-punching, high-flying action!
It’s hard to believe that 2 years has already passed since the opening of the Richmond Hill IWTA branch. Our WT family has grown and the Banquet Dinners keep on getting better and better. It was a good chance to celebrate the success of our school with Sifu Lau, friends and family as well as the personal achievements we have all made in WingTsun!
In addition to the existing weekend class on Saturday, 6:30PM to 9:30PM, the gym will be also be opening for training on Sundays, from 3:00PM to 6:00PM, starting this Sunday, March 1, 2009.
This will be convenient for those that have a hectic weekday schedule, or have to commute far to get to class. We recommend attending classes at least twice per week, for effective learning.
Chapman Fu is a professional physiotherapist
In this video, Chapman shares his thoughts and experiences on learning LeungTing WingTsun from Sifu Carson Lau.
It’s time for our annual Chinese New Year Celebration! On January 27th, 2009, come join us for a day of celebration at IWTA Richmond Hill. Members, friends, family and the rest of the world is welcomed to take part in the festivities!
12:30pm - 2:00pm
Lion dance performance, courtesy of Master Jimmy Chan
The event will take place on Monday, January 26th 2009 in the Student Centre from 11am to 4pm. In addition to the WingTsun demonstration, there will also be special Chinese dance and Wushu performances and much more.
Come by and watch our performance if you’re in the Hamilton area!
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