Corey Slade is the head coach at the iDefend martial arts school in Tumby Bay. Corey has trained in Wing Chun for many years but also boasts experience from multiple other martial arts. Corey is passionate about mindful movement and it’s contribution to life, personal wellness and growth on many levels. He will be bringing... Continue Reading →

Tony Blencowe was introduced to Wing Chun in 1983 and has trained continuously since. He started learning Wing Chun through a WEA short course at Sifu Jim Fung’s International Wing Chun Academy in Adelaide. He then travelled overseas and on his return took up Wing Chun with a vengeance. The initial learning experience consisted of... Continue Reading →

Seth is the most senior instructor at the long-standing Adelaide University Wing Chun Kung Fu club. Seth has taken some time to give us a preview of what will be covered in his conference workshop and some tidbits of personal training information in the Q&A below. Seth, what will your workshop for this year be... Continue Reading →

Scott Smith has trained in martial arts more than 28 years. During this time he discovered Wing Chun Kung Fu and has been training in this martial art of choice since 1998. Having also trained regularly in Hong Kong with the late Grandmaster Chu Shong Tin (a rare privilege for anyone), and other top Masters,... Continue Reading →

Over the weeks leading up to the conference, we will be putting out little teasers of what to expect for our December gathering this year. We have an exciting list of presenters, some most of you will know well, and others who are new on the scene! We’ll be giving this year’s presenters an opportunity... Continue Reading →

The end of year conference is quickly approaching so it's time to start planning your attendance and getting in your school's grading nominations! Conference Grading Nominations Open If you are an AWCF member, please check your emails for the conference grading application information. If you are unable to find the email, don't forget to check... Continue Reading →

Our conference this year is being held at Mylor Adventure Camp in South Australia. A lovely riverside venue sitting amongst the serene landscapes of the Adelaide Hills. There's plenty to do both in and around the camp so time to get a little more familiar with our 2021 AWCF conference location. The Adventure Camp just... Continue Reading →

The date is set for December 10th - 13th. As you all know we missed having a conference in 2020 due to COVID-19, and it has been hard for the committee to decide when is and is not the time to try organising this next one. Should outbreak or border restrictions interfere with our conference,... Continue Reading →

Good morning AWCFerists, I have some updates for you about outcomes of the AWCF 2020 AGM. Members are free to ask about more details or a copy of the minutes anytime, and let me thank all the members who patiently attended and voted at the meeting. Their patience is very appreciated. The newly elected committee... Continue Reading →