Our training program is sub-divided into twelve student grades
and twelve instructor levels. The focus for each of the student
grades is summarized as follows:
Student
Grades 1-4 : Fundamental Training
During the first four grades, students will learn how to kick,
punch, step, turn, and defend themselves against the most common
forms of attack (punches, kicks, holds, strangle holds).
Forms training begins with the "Siu Nim Tau" (translated as
"Little Idea") and students will learn both the form and
application piece by piece. WingTsun™ emphasizes quickly
learnable self-defense skills.

Student
Grades 5-8: Tactile Reflex Development
Chi Sao (translated as "sticking hands") is covered in detail
during these student grades. Chi-sau is a reflex exercise which
teaches the student how to use the opponent's force against them
with the least amount of effort. The fundamentals learned in the
beginning student grades will now become more precise and fluid.
At
this stage, the student will have learned how to deal with all
five
ranges of unarmed fighting.
Student
Grades 9-12:
In
these advanced student levels, the practitioner is exposed to
higher levels of chi-sau training and will work to develop
advanced fighting skills.
Techniques to deal with
multiple attackers, armed attackers and also soft defenses
(safe, controlling techniques) are taught during this phase.