If you’re looking for “Kung Fu near me” we offer Wing Chun Kung Fu lessons in Leeds and Bradford. Here’s our class times:
Bramley classes are at Bramley Baths, 414 Broad Lane, Bramley, Leeds, GB LS13 3DF.
Saturday mornings 10.30-12 and Monday evenings 8pm-9.30pm
Bradford classes run at Warrior Martial Arts Academy, Old Mill, Victoria Road, Eccleshill, Bradford, BD2 2BH, England.
Wednesday evenings 7-9pm
Kung Fu Near Me – What Is Wing Chun Kung Fu?
Wing Chun Kung Fu is a close range martial art originally known to have been developed by a woman. It uses evasion and deflection to redirect power back to the opponent. Chi Sau is the “heart” of the system and through contact with a training partner it can help develop fast reflexes and spontaneous responses to a stimulus.
Wing Chun uses simultaneous attack and defensive movements and is known for fast hands and strong legs. While Wing Chun is an effective fighting system, regular practice of Wing Chun has many health benefit too.
Famous proponents of Wing Chun are Ip Man and Bruce Lee, a student of Ip Man.
Our Wing Chun
The Leeds Ip Man Wing Chun Kung Fu school was first established in Bradford in 2010 and expanded into Leeds in 2021. Our school teaches original and authentic Wing Chun and is led by instructor Tim Halloran. Tim’s Wing Chun studies first began in the lineage of Grandmaster Ip Chun through one of his senior students Colin Ward. Tim trained regularly with Colin and over 20 years he covered the system in great detail. In 2021 Tim began a new Wing Chun journey with Daniel Parr, a Hong Kong qualified instructor from the Chu Shong Tin lineage. Chu Shong Tin was Grandmaster Ip Man’s third student.
Chu Shong Tin was unique in his teaching of the Wing Chun style and later in his life completely changed the way in which he taught. He had students standing for hours! Here’s a video of the late Grandmaster Chu Shong Tin discussing Wing Chun foundations.
