Congratulations to the following IAW-UK students who passed the examination for the First Technician Level over the weekend of Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th August 2008:
Steve Bowler
Tayo Davy
Pete Jackson
Natasha Morling
Steve Robinson
Steve Rose
Julian Weston
Greg Willis
Lee Wilson
The test lasted more than 8 hours over the two days and was conducted by Grandmaster Klaus Brand. During the test, the examinees were asked to show a wide variety of skills, from the very basic, fundamental programmes to the programmes learnt specifically for the First Technician Level. It was fantastic to see the years of training pay off and to see the effort, concentration and determination of everyone there. The presentation of the certificates really was a proud moment for us. Congratulations again to you all.
Sifu Tony Hollander and Sifu Ed Pettitt
Grading-August 2008-08-26
Congratulations to the following students who
passed their student level gradings in August 2008:
Siraj
Chowdhury
Craig Collins
Steve Cummings
Marion Eeson
Jamie Brown
Andrew Denman
Nick Hemming
Peter Little
Graham Mills
Jane Orsler
Sami Lahdelma
John Marshall
Andy Wooding
Ben Green
Sam Green
Gary Starling
Niel Tuff
Douglas Urry
John Zielinski
Shaun Croucher
Mark Darby
Samantha Darby
Christine Davidson
Callie Head
Isobel Mee
Guy Record
Adam Medhurst
Mark Heathcote
Colin Dawes
Simon Orpen
Mick Bayliss
Debbie White |
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On Sunday 29th June 2008, UK Head Instructors Tony Hollander
and Ed Pettitt were both extremely proud to receive
the title 'Sifu of WingChun' from their teacher, Grandmaster
Klaus Brand. The title is awarded primarily for the
long-term dedication to teaching WingChun and for the
quality of that teaching, so to receive the title (and
unexpectedly!) was a very special moment for Tony and
Ed. The certificates were presented at the end of a
fantastic all-day seminar in Stuttgart, Germany, which
was part of a weekend of seminars celebrating the 5th
Anniversary of The International Academy of WingChun.
Many other grade levels and teaching qualifications
were awarded at the seminar and congratulations to all
of them, but of special note congratulations to Sihing
Paul Wang, USA Head Instructor, on attaining the Third
Technician Level, and to Sifu Alexander Lemuth and Sifu
Dirk Illig on attaining the Master Degree! Many thanks
and best wishes to Grandmaster Klaus Brand for a great
honour and a very special and inspiring weekend.
Sifu Tony and Sifu Ed
Sifu Tony Hollander with Grandmaster
Klaus Brand |
Sifu Ed Pettitt with Grandmaster Klaus Brand |
Grading Saturday 3rd May 2008
Congratulations to the following students who passed their respective grade levels during April and may 2008.
Student Level 1
Curtis Allcorm
Jamie Brown
Kate Clark
Nick Hemming
Graham Mills
Michael Ng
Bertie Odone
Natalie Power
Janaum Rao
Ellis Schindler |
Level 2
Arjun Bhondi
Raveena Bhondi (Distinction)
Richard Easton (Distinction)
Devon Hamilton
Sami Lahdelma (Distinction)
John Marshall (Distinction)
Arjun Patel
Akshay Patel (Distinction)
Kishan Patel
Jimmy Whitwham
Andy Wooding |
Level 3
Leroy D'Anjou
Gary Starling
Neil Tuff (Distinction)
Douglas Urry
John Zielinski (Distinction) |
Level 4
Shaun Croucher
Mark Darby (Distinction)
Sam Darby
Christine Davidson (Distinction)
Callie Head
Ant Jacobs
Isobel Mee (Distinction)
Guy Record (Distinction) |
Level 5
Marcel Baker
Alan Carter
Tom Finch (Review)
Adam Medhurst |
Level 6
Mark Heathcote |
Level 7
Colin Dawes (Distinction)
Steve Marchant |
Level 8
Chris Isaacs
Simon Orpen |
Level 10
Mick Bayliss
Debbie White |
Pre-Primary Level
James Burgess |
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Congratulations to the following students who passed
their respective grade levels during December 2007
Imogen
Davnall
Andrew Denman
Catriona Denman
Richard Easton
John Marshall
Tom Munday
Barry Frost
Gary Starling
Neil Tuff
Douglas Urry
John Zielinski
Phil Buss
Sky
Mark Darby
Samantha Darby
Callie Head
Ant Jacobs
Isobel Mee
Guy Record
Adam Medhurst
Jade Calder
Mark Heathcote
Colin Dawes
Gavin Bradley
Simon Orpen |
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Congratulations to the following students who passed their
respective grade levels during August and September 2007
Will Wood
Phil Buss
Sky
Callie Head
Guy Record
Samantha Rust
Mark Darby
Leroy D’Anjou
Isobel Mee
Christine Davidson
Adam Medhurst
Mark Heathcote
Jade Calder
Alan Carter
Marcel Baker
Hannah Griffin
Charlotte Rudden
Simon Orpen
Gavin Bradley
Dan Austin
Chriss Isaacs
Mark Bayliss
Debbie White
James Burgess
Paul Davis
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Sifu Klaus Brand was in England
for the third time in August 2007, and, as before, his
visit proved a great inspiration to all of the students
and instructors here.
On Friday 17th Sifu Brand
taught an evening seminar for those who have the Pre-Primary
or Technician Levels. The focus of the lesson was chi
sau for the First and Second Technician Levels and some
insightful explanations of how the training of the Forms
translates exactly into various applications. The technical
explanations brought a new level of understanding to the
training of chi sau, and the chi sau itself was a challenge
for the minds and the bodies of the participants!
Saturday 18th was the day of the main seminar, open to
all students of the IAW-UK. Student programmes 1-4 were
taught for those at that level, and Sifu Brand highlighted
the most important points in each, with the emphasis being
on realistic and functional self-defence. Sifu Brand reinforced
the importance of these programmes and reminded the students
that there is no quality in the higher programmes if levels
1-4 are not properly trained and understood. Students
of the 5th Level were trained in the use of the elbows
and again, there was training in chi sau for the 6th Student
Levels and upwards. Later, the more senior students were
shown an insight into the weapons defence programmes,
with fundamental techniques against a stick and a knife,
whilst student levels 1-4 were tested on the speed of
their basic steps and punches.
With each visit Sifu Brand adds a new layer of understanding
to each area of training. He teaches with patience and
humour and demonstrates with ferocity, and the combination
of these qualities always makes for an inspiring weekend.
Not only that, Sifu Brand also shares a drink with students
after the seminar in case they have any more questions.
We are very fortunate to have such an amazing Sifu.
Thank you to Sifu Brand for another great weekend, and
thank you to Sifu Alex and Sihing Ralph who accompanied
him and assisted the students and instructors in their
training.
On Sunday the 24th June 2007 Sihing
Tony Hollander and Sihing Ed Pettitt were proud to be
invited by Grandmaster Klaus Brand to an International
Academy of WingChun event in Stuttgart, at the WingChun
Academy of Sifu Alex Lemuth.
The event was a grading
seminar for Technicians and those testing for various
Instructor Degrees. There was training in various student
programmes and in the Technician programmes from 1 to
3. Some of the subjects covered were:
• How to manage the distance between you and the
opponent.
• Angles of attack.
• Defending against stick and knife attacks.
• Combining techniques.
• Applying Siu Nim Tao and Tsum Kiu, the first two
empty-hand forms of WingChun.
• Applying Biu Tse, the devastating third form of
WingChun.
The event was a real inspiration, and combined with another
seminar on the Saturday and private tuition from Grandmaster
Klaus Brand on the Monday, Sihings Tony and Ed returned
to England with their minds buzzing and full of motivation.
Roll on August when Sifu Brand returns to England for
what promises to be another great weekend.
On Saturday 9th June, seven
WingChun students from the Dulwich school, run by Tayo
Davy, came to Tunbridge Wells to review student levels
1 and 2.
The three-hour session was the first of many which will ensure the quality and understanding of all students who are members of the IAW-UK. All of the students who attended have varying degrees of previous experience (in other Wing Chun, WingTsun styles) so the purpose of the session was not to grade them in the usual way, but to ensure they were clear about the fundamentals of WingChun so that their progression in the system is built on strong foundations and is not confused with ideas they may have previously learnt. WingChun has a clear progressive structure and therefore must be understood from the very beginning. The students who attended were extremely motivated and Head Instructors Sihing Tony Hollander and Sihing Ed Pettitt would like to thank them, and their instructor, Tayo, for a great afternoon.
Congratulations
to the following students who passed their respective
grade levels during the week ending Sunday 29th April:
Mark
Darby
Callie Head
Guy Record
Samantha Rust
Sean Croucher
Christine Davidson
Ant Jacobs
Adam Medhurst
Jade Calder
Alan Carter
Mark Heathcote
Mark Lewis
Gavin Bradley
Colin Dawes
Simon Orpen
Mick Bayliss
Debbie White
James Burgess
Paul Davis
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Over the weekend of the 24th and 25th February 2007 our
Head Instructors Tony Hollander and Ed Pettitt were very
proud to be appointed as the UK Head Instructors for the
International Academy of WingChun by Grandmaster Klaus
Brand. Having been affiliated with, and taught by, Sifu
Brand for nearly a year now, this is a very exciting development
for the organisation. We look forward to a thoroughly
inspiring and rewarding future under Sifu Brand’s expert
guidance.
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Matthew Brownbridge
6th August 1972-14th January 2007
It is with great sadness that we announce the death
of one of our senior students. Matt Brownbridge
had his life cut short in a motorcycle accident
on Sunday 14th January 2007 at the age of 34. Matt
had been a student of WingChun for more than 5 years
and had attained the 12th (Pre-Primary) Student
Level.
He was a wonderful person with a wicked sense of humour and a genuine way with people. Matt was generous and laid-back and was a great help to lower-level students and a fearless training partner for his peers. He was also a great friend to many of us outside of class and brought a warmth to any gathering.
His presence in class and in our lives is sorely missed.
We will always remember him. |
Keeping you up to date with what's
been happening in the WingChun organisation.
Congratulations to the following
students for passing their respective Student Levels on
the 13th and 14th December 2006
Shaun
Croucher
Christine Davidson
Emily Hancock
Mark Heathcote
Ant Jacobs
Adam Medhurst
Jade Calder
Chloe Harrison
Mark Lewis
Simon Orpen
Gavin Bradley
Colin Dawes
Hannah Griffin
Charlotte Rudden
Chris Isaacs
Steve Marchant
Mick Bayliss
Debbie White
James Burgess
Paul Davis
Ted Hazell |
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Distinction
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NOTE: "Distinction" is
when a student has either attained an exceptionally good
standard for their grade level, or made an outstanding
improvement in their training efforts since their last
test. |
