Wing Tsun Gothenburg

Welcome to Göteborgs Wing Tsun Skola

We (Göteborgs Wing Tsun Skola) are the association for you who want to train and develop within Wing Tsun (also written Wing Chun) in Gothenburg.

Here we work with knowledge of and respect for the traditional Wing Tsun / Wing Chun system and its methods. The training should give you as a practitioner the ability to apply the system in sparring and in self-defense situations and be practiced in a relaxed atmosphere and productive learning environment.

Our training places great emphasis on the efficiency and simplicity of the Wing Tsun / Wing Chun system. We also work to ensure that students not only learn individual techniques, but also the underlying principles behind them. The techniques are mastered under controlled circumstances and the students are then encouraged to experiment and use the techniques in increasingly varied and challenging situations.

We train in small groups and refrain from excessive formalities between students and teachers. We strive to maintain a good community and good cooperation, instead of a competitive atmosphere. Our goal is for everyone to train to get better and to further master the system. Here, everyone helps each other to develop.

About Wing Tsun - Kung Fu from southern China

Wing Tsun (also spelled Wing Chun) is a Kung Fu style originating in southern China. The style is well known for its effectiveness and is well applicable in real self-defense situations. The form of training emphasizes simplicity, relaxation and emotional training.

Read more about Wing Tsun/Wing Chun at Wikipedia.

咏春拳

Self-defense - Personal development - Hobby

There are several reasons to practice Wing Tsun / Wing Chun with us. Wing Tsun / Wing Chun is excellent as self-defense, but the training is also suitable for you who have been inspired, want to develop in something new or be part of a social, fun-filled and committed context.

You probably have a good reason to try Wing Tsun / Wing Chun, you too. Welcome!

How we train - Several different ways to train

In an effort to master Wing Tsun, several different types of training are used. Below you can read about some of our ways to train.

Forms

By training the different forms of Wing Tsun - that is, a series of movements - we learn technique, increase our mobility and train our muscle memory. The first form is called "Siu Nim Tau" - also called "Sil Lim Tao" - and can be translated to "Little Idea Form".

Lat Sao

Lat Sao is a form of exercise where practitioners train movements together, usually in pairs, towards each other. This is the form of exercise that is most similar to a real situation.

Chi Sao

Chi Sao can be translated as sticky arms / hands. This exercise is practiced in pairs and what is characteristic of Chi Sao is that the practitioners never lose contact with each other. When practitioners only use one arm / hand each, it is called Dan Chi Sao.

Chi Gerk

Chi Gerk can be translated as sticky legs / feet. This exercise is practiced, just like in Chi Sao, in pairs and with constant contact. Chi Gerk trains your leg / foot techniques.

Muk Yan Jong

Muk Jong is a so-called Wooden Dummy. At Muk Jong, the practitioner trains his technique in solitude and this training is especially good for working at angles and directions in the different techniques.

Sword, long pole and others

In the training we also use swords of different variants in wood and long pole.

What we learn - examples of techniques

Wing Tsun contains a number of different techniques, mainly arm / hand techniques and leg / foot techniques. Below you can read some examples of techniques we learn in training.

Kuen

Kuen means fist and usually refers to straight fist strike.

Tan Sao

Tan Sao is a dispersing and averting technique, where the hand is open and the palm is facing up.

Bong Sao

Bong Sao is an averting technique, where the forearm is twisted and crosses your midline.

Biu Sao

Biu Sao is a technique that works both as an attack and an averting technique. In this technique, the practitioner attacks by thrusting his fingertips at the opponent.

Wu Sao

Wu Sao means the protective arm / hand and is the rear gard, always ready to attack.

Trial training with us - Welcome!

Interested in practicing Wing Tsun with us? Then you are welcome to participate in two free try-outs, before you decide.

We normally train every Wednesday at 18.00-19.30 at Landala Sporthall (D-hallen) at Kapellplatsen 4. However, we have to some extent closed during Christmas and summer holidays.

Bring a t-shirt (preferably white), loose training pants (preferably black) and indoor shoes (we train on wooden floors). Teaching is usually in Swedish and English. We do not accept children under 15 years. If you just want to watch, but do not participate, we arrange introductions twice a year. In addition to these, you must participate in the training. We do not accept "spectators".

Schedule and events

Schedule

We normally train every Wednesday at 18.00-19.30 at Landala Sporthall (D-hallen) at Kapellplatsen 4. However, we have to some extent closed during Christmas and summer holidays.

Seminars

Seminars are held from time to time, usually on weekends. See planned events for more information about upcoming seminars.

Planned events

Membership and fees

Membership in the association Göteborgs Wing Tsun Skola is registered with payment of the training fee. Membership is required for the daily activities in Gothenburg's Wing Tsun school. Membership expires every calendar year.

The member fee is SEK 50 per person and semester.

The training fee is SEK 1,250 per person and semester.

Note. Wing Tsun is a martial art; it is classified as a fitness activity according to the Swedish Tax Agency.

The fee for participation in a seminar (participation is voluntary) varies but is normally around SEK 250 per person per seminar.

Payment is made directly to the association's plus giro account: 53 16 81-5.

Payment message must state who and what the payment refers to, example: "Training fee Spring 2022, Anna Andersson".

If this is the first time you are paying a training fee, please also send an email to the association, with date of birth, telephone number, address, e-mail address and any previous degree in any other Wing Tsun- organisation.

For questions regarding payment, contact the association.

Programme

Our programme is composed of twelve grades, after which the student is considered to have reached the instructor level. In the four first grades one learn the basics of the system. Grades five to eight focus on sensitivity training and reflexes. After that, the students develop higher proficency and fluididy, with stronger emphasis on sparring.

At each stage, the student progresses in various areas including the traditional forms (siu nim tao, cham kiu, chisao), the underlying skills and concepts (footwork, hand and upper-body techniques), and applications (self-defense, sparring).

WT program summary

After completion of the student programme, which usually takes several years, one can study the parts of the system which are traditionnaly considered "secret":

the biu jee form (鏢指)
the wooden dummy form (muk yan jong, 木人樁)
the double swords (bat jam do, 八斩刀)
the long pole (Luk Dim Bun Gwan, 六點半棍)

Find us

We train in Landala Sporthall (D-hallen) at Landala Torg, with the address Kapellplatsen 4.

You enter the building from Landala Torg. The entrance is located in the corner near the Systembolaget.

You enter the Landala Sports Hall on the 2nd floor.

Changing rooms are on the left.

We train in the D-hall which you will find straight ahead on the right side and upstairs.

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