International Academy of WingChun

Welcome To The IAW

The International Academy of WingChun is a Martial Art organisation that enables students to learn self-defence through our structured grading system.  It will give you the essential skills and knowledge required to be confident in a physical situation.

We offer students an energetic, friendly, focused environment with which to learn the art of WingChun.  All of our instructors are fully qualified and insured to provide the best possible learning experience.

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If you would like to find out more and to give it a go, book a free trial lesson below. I look forward to your visit.

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Sihing Greg Wills
Academy Instructor 

What is WingChun?

WingChun was designed centuries ago in China during the Ming Dynasty.  At this troubled time, in a world of war and chaos, invaders known as the Qing, overthrew the Ming Dynasty and established the last imperial dynasty in China.  Some resented this oppression and formed groups of resistance fighters who wanted to return the Ming to power and restore peace.  It was from this that WingChun was born.

Over the centuries WingChun Kung-Fu has emerged from the underground to become one of the most practical and formidable styles of martial arts  available, known for its effectiveness in close-quarter combat.

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Today there are many variations of 'wing chun' taught, with their roots from different linages.  Our unique style at the International Academy of WingChun (I.A.W) was evolved by Grandmaster Sifu Klaus brand who has been developing his own traditional style for the past 3 decades.  He is an exceptional martial-artist and a diligent leader who has worldwide groups and academies. WingChun is a Self-Defence style of Martial Arts which will develop your strength, coordination and combat knowledge to give you the confidence and skills required to defend yourself against a physical aggressor.

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Further information.

What's the difference?

There are many martial art schools in existence today, all offering a wide variety of benefits.  It is important to understand what makes them all different and to choose the right one for your needs.  You should ask yourself Why do I want to train martial arts?  Is it to get physically fit?  To practice the cultural arts?  Or to improve your confidence?  Once you have figured out your 'why' you can then begin to enquire at your local clubs and academy's to find out their own martial statement.

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To help you understand the different between WingChun and other martial arts I will compare it to the most common one, Karate.  Karate is classed as 'combat sport' similar to Taekwondo and it will train the student on things like competition, sportsmanship and traditional forms (katas).  WingChun is classed as a 'Self-Defense' martial art who goals and objectives are to optimise realistic defence scenarios, focus on practicality and to be as efficient in its movements as possible.  It has many elements to its training which also include partner and solo drills, forms and weapons integration.  It is designed to give you the knowledge and skills to be able to defend yourself in a real confrontation.