International WingTsun Association - North America Section

The Year of Tiger

Richard — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 02:54:42 +0000

According to the Chinese Zodiac, Year of 2010 is the Year of a Golden Tiger, which begins on February 14, 2010 and ends on February 2, 2011. Tiger is a symbol as energy and power. IWTA Canada also started this year of Tiger in a energetic way, which we had historical high frequency of demonstration. In the past two months, we had been invited to participated four Wing Tsun Kung Fu demonstrations. Here is the order of the organizations which we had participated in their events.

SEAS Support Enhance Access Service
International Day @ Seneca College
Judo Club @ Scarborough
P&G Canada

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Women’s Self-Defense. The Wing Tsun way.

Edwin — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 08:33:31 +0000

We have just concluded our first 4-day Women’s Self-Defense seminar, and we couldn’t be more pleased with the results. The seminar content focused on simplicity and caters to a woman’s physical abilities. We had a gym full of women, eager to learn, and who quickly picked up each technique as it was taught.

The basic goal of this seminar was to empower women with self-defense techniques, turning helpless women into women with options in a dangerous situation. The seminar covered many solutions to escape from various scenarios, which were practicing in a fun, safe and controlled environment. To be realistic, techniques are only as effective as how often they are practiced. We don’t expect every woman to walk away a fighter, however we do make sure that every woman walks away more confident and secure about themselves.

Special thanks go out to Alex Lee, Gloria Wong and Edwin Liang, the instructors who helped assist Sifu Lau during this seminar. They all accumulated many wounds and bruises from being beaten up by the students, however still maintained big smiles throughout. The war wounds are actually a good sign though. I wouldn’t trust the effectiveness of any self-defense course if the assistants didn’t get a little injured :). Be sure to watch the testimonials from this past series of seminars, along with demos of some of the techniques that were taught.

Check out the rest of the pictures in the photo album.

Happy Holidays!

Edwin — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 01:00:12 +0000

December is getting cold. Training is a great way to keep warm!

Please check the calendar for the holiday class schedule. There are changes in schedule due to the holidays, etc.

Happy Holidays and Happy New Year from Sifu Lau and all the instructors at IWTA Toronto!

Primary Technician Exam Video - October 2009

Edwin — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 18:22:49 +0000

Warning: The action you are about to watch has not been digitally enhanced in any way; only edited and cut for suspense and drama!

More action can be found in the videos section.

Two new 1st Level Technicians!

Richard — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 14:25:44 +0000

Congratulations to Jaime Loo and Alex Lee on passing the 1st Level Technician’s test!

They both were being tested under a very rigorous testing scheme, which consist a form and 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.

Visit the photos section for additional photos from this event.

Great Grandmaster Leung Time interviewed by Toronto SingTao Saturday Magazine

Richard — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 19:44:30 +0000

Great Grand Master Leung Ting Seminar

Richard — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 03:48:32 +0000

We are so pleased to have Great Grand Master held a 2 days seminar on last week Saturday and Sunday. During this seminar, GGM Leung Ting had revealed some many awesome Wing Tsun’s technique and theory to us.

Demo at the CICS Annual Picnic

Edwin — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 15:55:46 +0000

WT Toronto was invited to perform a Wing Tsun demo at the Centre for Information & Community Services Annual Picnic. Our WT ladies impressed the crowd with their application of self-defense skills and fast-flying punches!

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Grand Opening of IWTA North York! September 5th. (Updated)

Edwin — Sat, 29 Aug 2009 21:37:47 +0000

Starting September 5th, the new IWTA North York location will be up and running. Classes will be available every Saturday starting at 6:30pm-8:30pm. The location is easily accessible — Steps way from the Sheppard subway station and seconds away from the highway at 401/Yonge, with plenty of street parking.

Check out the new IWTA North York section of the website for directions and the class schedule.

Address:	148 Willowdale Avenue Willowdale, North York ON M2N 4Y4 Bayview/Sheppard – inside of the Bayview School of Ballet
Day:	Every Saturday (Starting September 5th, 2009)
Time:	6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

For more information please email info@wingtsun.ca or call Sifu Lau at 647-802-4982 (IWTA).

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Sifu Birthday Dinner (Updated!!!)

Richard — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 00:58:21 +0000

Happy Birthday Sifu!!!!

On this coming Saturday, we will celebrate Sifu birthday.
A simple celebration, a gathering of family, friends and students; here is wishing you great happiness, a joy that never ends.

View the full set of photo here!

Date : August 29, 2009 (Saturday Night)

Time: 6:30 PM

Restaurant: 金皇冠海鮮酒家 - Golden Crown Dynasty Cuisine

Location : 富食街商場內 - Richland Plaza - 9425 LeslieStreet, Suite 5 Richmond Hill, ON (Leslie St / 16th Ave.)