Video highlights from the McMaster University and PowerUnit Demo
March 5th, 2009
CT WingTsun Training Facility Grand Opening!
March 2nd, 2009
Another WingTsun training facility opened in Stamford, Connecticut on February 18.
We would like to congratulate Si-Hing Elliot Leung on his new school. Si-Hing Elliot is a student of Sifu Alex Richter, 3rd Technician Level Instructor, who running branches in New York City, Seattle, and Connecticut
(visit Connecticut WinTsun school official website here)
New Sunday General Class - 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM
February 26th, 2009
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 Fairchild TV programme debut
February 24th, 2009
One of our students, Chapman Fu, will be hosting a TV talk show on Fairchild Television called “Leisure Talk” (大城小聚). Chapman Fu is not only a qualified instructor at the Richmond Hill Branch of IWTA Toronto, but also works as a professional pysiotherapist. In his 13 episode TV show, Chapman provides expert advice on how to prevent and speed up the recovery from accidents, work related ailments, poor posture, repetitive strain, degenerative disc diseases, fractures and sports related injuries. You can catch Chapman’s show every Wednesday at 6:15PM, starting February 18.
Everyone at IWTA Toronto would like to congratulate Chapman on his new show and wish him success!
Student Testimony by a professional physiotherapist: Chapman Fu
February 23rd, 2009
Chapman Fu is a professional physiotherapist
In this video, Chapman shares his thoughts and experiences on learning LeungTing WingTsun from Sifu Carson Lau.
Celebrate the year of the Ox with us!
January 21st, 2009
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 |
| 7:30pm onwards | Pot-luck dinner party |
Updated - January 27, 2009
WingTsun Demonstration at McMaster University
January 21st, 2009
McMaster University has invited our school to participate in their Chinese New Year Festival, organized by the McMaster Chinese Student’s Association.
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!
Directions to McMaster | McMaster Campus Map
Updated - January 27, 2009
View the rest of the demonstration photos in the Photos section
Christmas Potluck Party
December 8th, 2008
Merry Christmas!!!! We had a great Pot-luck Christmas Dinner Party at the gym among family and friends! Not only did everyone enjoy the huge dinner feast, but many gifts were also being given out (some missed out on this!) as part of our fun festive night!!!
Special thanks to Sifu Carson Lau for hosting the party and the gifts, and Si-hing Richard Ngai for organizing and coordinating the party. Thanks to all of our members and guest for making this years gathering such a success!
Another Successful WingTsun Seminar by Sifu Lau
December 6th, 2008
In a cold afternoon of December 6, 40 IWTA WingTsun disciples gathered in Richmond Hill gym for an intensive, 4-hour seminar conducted by Sifu Carson Lau. It was a great opportunity to learn directly from Sifu Lau, who is the highest ranking IWTA WingTsun instructor in North America.
Click here to view the complete photo set
1/16/2009 - Update! New video clip from the Seminar.
Five new 1st Level Technicians!
September 29th, 2008
The recent grading this past Saturday, September 27 at 7:30 P.M. and Monday, September 29 at 1:30 P.M., held at the Richmond Hill Branch of IWTA-NAS, not only resulted in the promotion of many students but also produced five new Primary-level Technicians!
Student exams are held every quarter-year in the curriculum-styled structure of the Leung Ting WingTsun teaching system. These exams serve as an opportunity for the review of a student’s abilities and techniques, so that they can advance to higher levels of learning.
Sifu Carson Lau (7th level Practician, the highest ranked instructor in North America) is an examiner who always surprises the students with creative exams. For example, the exam for 1st-level Technician was divided into four seperate tests.
The first test examined the student’s familiarity of the Si-Nim Tao and Chum-Kiu forms. Instead of just asking the student to perform the entire form, they were asked to perform excerpts of sequences chosen from arbitrary starting points.
The second part required the student to perform the first three Chi-Sao forms. Sifu Lau expected each form to be performed accurately, as they are fundamental for most of the Chi-Sao sparring movements.
The third part involved the famous WingTsun Chi-Sao sparring. In this part, examinees were required to apply all the Chi-Sao components learned thus far. Two students teamed up to spar in three, 1-minute sessions. Both students were expected to demonstrate their achievements in technique application, economy of movement, physical endurance, and the use and control of power.
The Chi-Sao sparring was both exciting for the spectators to watch, but also exhausting for the students — However, the exam did not stop there. It continued into the finale, which was the dramatic simulation of a 2 vs 1 ambush. This required two additional participants to simultaneously attack the examinee with a punch and/or kick, in a free-from environment. It definitely gave the gym a fight-club vibe with the spectators standing at the edges of the room, trying not to get caught in the middle. In this test, examinees were evaluated based on how well they controlled their attackers with angles by using WingTsun foot-work.
Special thanks go out to: Jaime Loo, Roger Lam, Isaac Lau, and Vahid Zolfaghari, who participated as attackers in the 2 vs 1 scenario. They did an excellent job and showed no fear, no pain and no mercy to the examinees. We have hence forth dubbed them the “Invincible White T-Shirt” team — a new breed in our gym.
Last but not least, all of the students from the Richmond Hill class would like to thank Sifu Lau for his dedication in teaching us what true WingTsun is.
