We have an international and seasoned guest this year, straight from Hong Kong. It is my pleasure to welcome Sifu Alex Man to Australia as one of the key presenters for the 2019 AWCF Conference. Sifu Alex Man learnt Wing Chun under Grand Master Chu Shong Tin since 1980. He has conducted seminars in Sheffield... Continue Reading →
AWCF 2019: Factors of Duress
Amongst all the martial arts in China, Wing Chun is the one I like the most. The reason I say this is not because I am teaching Wing Chun, but the fact that the theory and structure of Wing Chun are very scientific and has reached the acme of perfection. -GM Chu Shong Tin If... Continue Reading →
Presenter Bio: Dave Somers – Xiong Mao Wing Chun
“Lateral Thinking, Light Bulb Moments, Clarity, and Learning” Dave comes from a broad background across many martial arts. For the last 10 years, Dave has been the owner and head instructor at Xiong Mao Wing Chun Academy on the north side of Brisbane, pursuing the “never ending rabbit hole of discovery”. He is also the... Continue Reading →
AWCF 2019 Conference: Ticketing and shuttle info
I am really looking forward to a luxurious rain-forest cabin and super-scenic Wing Chun experience at Tamborine Mountain this year. It's a nice change to roughing it in a haunted mansion! Please remember that conference tickets are on sale with bulk discounts right now, up until August the 31st. After that there will be no... Continue Reading →
Presenter Bio: David Lovegrove
Wing Chun isn't just for fighting. Our community features a uniquely broad range of approaches to Wing Chun, from the devastatingly practical through to the profoundly meditative. David has something to offer a little towards the latter end of the spectrum. David made a big impression in 2014 by applying Wing Chun's symmetry-of-movement principles to... Continue Reading →
Presenter Bio: Steve Langley – Kinetix Kung Fu
Steve Langley is the principal instructor at Kinteix Kung Fu on the Gold Coast, who are the official hosts for this year's AWCF Conference. Steve has been training in Wing chun for around 20 years, after starting under Jim Fung. He started, as many of us do, watching kung fu and karate films in the... Continue Reading →
Announcing the AWCF Community Support Award.
Each year there are a number of really dedicated people making great progress in their Wing Chun but who are unable to get out to meet the community and further their learning due to their financial status. Unfortunately, this often affects young people who are also trying to study or are still early career. The... Continue Reading →
AWCF 2019 Pricing
The AWCF Conference pricing structure has been announced for the 2019 Tamborine Mountain AWCF Conference. Gold TicketIncludes all days, catering, and accommodation onsite$549Silver TicketIncludes all days, catering, no accommodation$419Day Pass (Saturday or Sunday)Includes any full day plus two meals and tea breaks$149Half-day Pass (Monday or Friday)Includes any of the half day with a meal and... Continue Reading →
AWCF Evolving
Wing Chun may not be your day job, but if you are anything like us, it gets you up in the morning, keeps you busy on the bus, and rounds out a perfect evening. I also know I am not the only one that puts in as much effort into maintaining and administering Wing Chun... Continue Reading →
2019 AWCF Conference Announcement
Good evening, chunners far and wide. I am very happy to announce that this year we are coming together in sunny Queensland! Our venue is Tamborine Mountain, a sub-tropical plateau in the Gold Coast hinterland know for spectacular views and thick rain forest. It's about 62km from Brisbane (30 minute drive), and is the result... Continue Reading →
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