The City Wing Tsun Athletic Association (CWTAA) is a network of martial art schools dedicated to promoting the art of Wing Tsun Kung Fu and its amazing benefits by setting the highest bar for standards and quality instruction.
WING TSUN IS THE ART OF SELF-DEFENSE
Wing Tsun (pronounced "wing chun") is one of the most effective and popular forms of martial arts in the world today. Our Wing Tsun (WT) comes from the lineage of the late Grandmaster Yip Man, teacher of Bruce Lee. Wing Tsun would achieve world-wide exposure through the efforts of Sifu Leung Ting and many others. More recently the art of Wing Tsun gained much exposure through the Ip Man (erroneous spelling of Yip Man) films of Donnie Yen and Anthony Wong. The City Wing Tsun Athletic Association proudly teaches Wing Tsun in a very modern and organized teaching program designed to help all students achieve their goals.
Wing Tsun is a unique gem of Chinese martial arts, blending traditional techniques with modern functionality. Students practice a variety of old-school exercises, including forms, solo drills, and distinctive partner training methods. Rather than depending on brute strength or fixed sequences, Wing Tsun emphasizes principles and strategies that enable practitioners to overcome larger and more aggressive opponents. This martial art not only challenges you physically but also teaches valuable insights into all forms of interaction in life through its principles.
Wing Tsun focuses on using the body efficiently and practically to respond to aggression. Its techniques are straightforward and logical, grounded in principles rather than acrobatic displays of athleticism. Designed to work within a natural range of motion, Wing Tsun does not require extreme flexibility or strength. This adaptability allows practitioners to respond effectively to various attacks, enabling them to defend against a wide range of threats.
Wing Tsun simplifies combat by integrating offense and defense simultaneously, moving away from the typical "block/counter" method found in many martial arts. Instead of relying on high kicks, which can be impractical in everyday attire, Wing Tsun employs low-line kicking to maintain balance and effectiveness. When faced with a stronger force, the Wing Tsun defender "sticks" to the opponent’s attack and yields rather than trying to stop it. This intelligent movement and understanding of self-defense mechanics contribute to Wing Tsun's reputation as one of the most effective martial arts.
