News

12/07/07 Full Circle Wing Chun Student, Andy Mellon has just completed his Degree, which he studied for 3 years at Bournemouth University, plus 1 year industrial work placement. Andy worked very hard and despite having many external pressures he managed to battle through achieving an excellent 2:1 in Computing BSc (Hons). Well done Andy!!"

11/07/07 Great news!! Jamie Lynch has finally received the results from his course in 'Tui Na Chinese Massage Foundation Level Diploma in Traditional Chinese Medicine, Anatomy and Physiology'. Jamie has worked very hard at this and has deservedly achieved great marks in all areas of this course. Jamie's exam results are as follows:- Practical exam - 95%; Anatomy & Physiology Paper - 93%; Traditional Chinese Medicine Theory Paper - 91%; and for his Case Studies - A+. These fantastic overall results mean Jamie has passed the course with 'Distinction'. Well done Jamie!! There will soon be a new page appearing on the website for Tui Na treatments - information regarding the treatment and also Jamie's contact details will be included here. 'I can say first hand that as a recipient of Tui Na treatment, the effects on localised muscle stiffness, training injuries, general well being and relaxation are outstanding, energy levels also receive a boost too. I cannot recommend this treatment highly enough - it is definitely of much greater benefit than any other type of massage treatment i have ever had.' SJ

8/07/07 Sai Jun spent a day in York as part of Sifu Orr's Summer Camp - 8 hours of intensive training! Turn out was very good with about 25 of Sifu's students in attendence. Areas covered were:- applications of Chum Kiu and Bue Jee within Chi Sau; Chinese Boxing skills including the Chu Sau Lei mindset, feinting, maintaining structure under pressure, iron shirt training; there was also a grading session towards the end of the day. Thanks to Sifu for organising a great seminar and thanks also to Si Hing Aaron Baum and Nick Forrer for their guidance and helping to test our skills under pressure.

8/05/07 Sai Jun and Jamie had the good fortune to meet Si Gung Robert Chu on Saturday 4th May for a full day of training. Si Gung was in the UK for a short stay to conduct a 3 day Wing Chun seminar in the Chu Sau Lei and Gu Lao systems and an extra day for Traditional Chinese Medicine. It was an excellent turn out with around 25 of Sifu Alan Orr's students in attendance. Si Gung introduced some very useful drills for developing and testing our body structure methods. Also, Si Gung Chu conducted a very informative and interesting question and answer session during the day. It was an inspiration to meet such an incredibly knowledgeable, intelligent, witty, hard working and humble man, and it has to be said that we are extremely proud to be part of Si Gung Robert Chu's Wing Chun Family. Many thanks also to Sifu Alan Orr for arranging Si Gung's visit and also to Simon Liste for accommodating us all in his garage and garden!!

4-7/05/07 There is another not-to-be-missed event coming up - From May 4th-7th Sifu Alan Orr's teacher, Si Gung Robert Chu is coming to the UK to conduct a 3 day seminar on Wing Chun! Areas to be covered will be Forms, Chi Sau, Fighting Applications and Si Gung Chu will also be teaching, exclusively, some of the Gu Lao System (a forty point no-forms system of Wing Chun). Plus - the last day will be a course in TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine), covering Basic Traumatology. Seminars will take place in London and York

30/04/07 Sai Jun and Jamie attended the Wing Chun Day Seminar in Leicester to represent Sifu Alan Orr's school of Chu Sau Lei Wing Chun. It was a very good turn out and included students from Sifu Alan Gibson, Sifu Shawn Rawcliffe and Sifu Paul Smith plus representatives from other schools. Sifu Orr's presentation was excellent - it was certainly a great opportunity to explain and demonstrate our Body Structure methods to the other schools and hopefully all the attendees have taken away something of value from the drills and concepts that were introduced. Thanks also to the other Sifu's for their presentations."

29/04/07 There is a fantastic opportunity ahead of us - Four of Britains top Wing Chun Instructors will be hosting a day of training - this will be a good opportunity to test your skills against students from other schools. The schools represented will be those of - Sifu Alan Orr (Chu Sau Lei), Sifu Shaun Rawcliffe, Sifu Alan Gibson and Sifu Paul Smith. The event will take place in Leicester on Sunday 29th April 2007 and entry will cost £30 in advance or £40 on the day; however, spaces are limited so it is recommended to book early to avoid disappointment.

Check out this website -
www.wingchunday.co.uk - to find out further details and book your place.

23/03/07 Sai Jun and Jamie attended the 'First Fight Professional MMA/Boxing' event in London to support our Chu Sau Lei Brother, Neil Broadbent, who fought in the main event under normal Boxing rules within 3 of 5 minute rounds. Neil sized his opponent up within the first 30 seconds and then proceeded to smash him with his Chu Sau Lei Chinese Boxing skills - Neil executed a perfect demonstration of small and large evasion (Sim) techniques, Cutting Punches, Intercepting, Chasing and Body Structure methods against his opponent. Needless to say it was a first round victory within 3 minutes by way of TKO (technical knock out) after his opponents third standing count - the guy appeared to be incredibly relieved by the referee's decision to stop the fight!! Some of the other fights were also great to watch and there were some good knockouts

12/02/07 Chu Sau Lei / Iron Wolves Fighter, Neil Broadbent is due to fight again, this time in London on 23rd March 2007 at the 'Fight First' event at Portchester Hall. The bout will be a great chance for Neil to demonstrate and test his stand up skills and Chu Sau Lei punching power, as this fight will be a boxing match! Tickets cost £25 - more information about the event can be found by following this link:

Fight First "

30/1/07 Full Circle Wing Chun student, Jamie Lynch has just completed his first four days of an eighteen day course under Maria Mercati at the Bodyharmonics Centre in Cheltenham. Jamie is studying for a Tui Na Chinese Massage Foundation Level Diploma in Traditional Chinese Medicine, Anatomy and Physiology. Well done Jamie!

Tui Na Massage is an effective holistic therapy, like acupuncture or Chinese herbal medicine its basis lies upon regulating the body's meridians and flow of 'Qi', this is done through a variety of vigorous massage techniques performed to the musculo-skeletal areas, this also stimulates the Qi points to promote healing and well being.

To find out more information about this remarkable and ancient therapy, follow this link to:
Maria Mercati's website

12/07/07	Full Circle Wing Chun Student, Andy Mellon has just completed his Degree, which he studied for 3 years at Bournemouth University, plus 1 year industrial work placement. Andy worked very hard and despite having many external pressures he managed to battle through achieving an excellent 2:1 in Computing BSc (Hons). Well done Andy!!"
11/07/07	Great news!! Jamie Lynch has finally received the results from his course in 'Tui Na Chinese Massage Foundation Level Diploma in Traditional Chinese Medicine, Anatomy and Physiology'. Jamie has worked very hard at this and has deservedly achieved great marks in all areas of this course. Jamie's exam results are as follows:- Practical exam - 95%; Anatomy & Physiology Paper - 93%; Traditional Chinese Medicine Theory Paper - 91%; and for his Case Studies - A+. These fantastic overall results mean Jamie has passed the course with 'Distinction'. Well done Jamie!! There will soon be a new page appearing on the website for Tui Na treatments - information regarding the treatment and also Jamie's contact details will be included here. 'I can say first hand that as a recipient of Tui Na treatment, the effects on localised muscle stiffness, training injuries, general well being and relaxation are outstanding, energy levels also receive a boost too. I cannot recommend this treatment highly enough - it is definitely of much greater benefit than any other type of massage treatment i have ever had.' SJ
8/07/07	Sai Jun spent a day in York as part of Sifu Orr's Summer Camp - 8 hours of intensive training! Turn out was very good with about 25 of Sifu's students in attendence. Areas covered were:- applications of Chum Kiu and Bue Jee within Chi Sau; Chinese Boxing skills including the Chu Sau Lei mindset, feinting, maintaining structure under pressure, iron shirt training; there was also a grading session towards the end of the day. Thanks to Sifu for organising a great seminar and thanks also to Si Hing Aaron Baum and Nick Forrer for their guidance and helping to test our skills under pressure.
8/05/07	Sai Jun and Jamie had the good fortune to meet Si Gung Robert Chu on Saturday 4th May for a full day of training. Si Gung was in the UK for a short stay to conduct a 3 day Wing Chun seminar in the Chu Sau Lei and Gu Lao systems and an extra day for Traditional Chinese Medicine. It was an excellent turn out with around 25 of Sifu Alan Orr's students in attendance. Si Gung introduced some very useful drills for developing and testing our body structure methods. Also, Si Gung Chu conducted a very informative and interesting question and answer session during the day. It was an inspiration to meet such an incredibly knowledgeable, intelligent, witty, hard working and humble man, and it has to be said that we are extremely proud to be part of Si Gung Robert Chu's Wing Chun Family. Many thanks also to Sifu Alan Orr for arranging Si Gung's visit and also to Simon Liste for accommodating us all in his garage and garden!!
4-7/05/07	There is another not-to-be-missed event coming up - From May 4th-7th Sifu Alan Orr's teacher, Si Gung Robert Chu is coming to the UK to conduct a 3 day seminar on Wing Chun! Areas to be covered will be Forms, Chi Sau, Fighting Applications and Si Gung Chu will also be teaching, exclusively, some of the Gu Lao System (a forty point no-forms system of Wing Chun). Plus - the last day will be a course in TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine), covering Basic Traumatology. Seminars will take place in London and York
30/04/07	Sai Jun and Jamie attended the Wing Chun Day Seminar in Leicester to represent Sifu Alan Orr's school of Chu Sau Lei Wing Chun. It was a very good turn out and included students from Sifu Alan Gibson, Sifu Shawn Rawcliffe and Sifu Paul Smith plus representatives from other schools. Sifu Orr's presentation was excellent - it was certainly a great opportunity to explain and demonstrate our Body Structure methods to the other schools and hopefully all the attendees have taken away something of value from the drills and concepts that were introduced. Thanks also to the other Sifu's for their presentations."
29/04/07	There is a fantastic opportunity ahead of us - Four of Britains top Wing Chun Instructors will be hosting a day of training - this will be a good opportunity to test your skills against students from other schools. The schools represented will be those of - Sifu Alan Orr (Chu Sau Lei), Sifu Shaun Rawcliffe, Sifu Alan Gibson and Sifu Paul Smith. The event will take place in Leicester on Sunday 29th April 2007 and entry will cost £30 in advance or £40 on the day; however, spaces are limited so it is recommended to book early to avoid disappointment. Check out this website - www.wingchunday.co.uk - to find out further details and book your place.
23/03/07	Sai Jun and Jamie attended the 'First Fight Professional MMA/Boxing' event in London to support our Chu Sau Lei Brother, Neil Broadbent, who fought in the main event under normal Boxing rules within 3 of 5 minute rounds. Neil sized his opponent up within the first 30 seconds and then proceeded to smash him with his Chu Sau Lei Chinese Boxing skills - Neil executed a perfect demonstration of small and large evasion (Sim) techniques, Cutting Punches, Intercepting, Chasing and Body Structure methods against his opponent. Needless to say it was a first round victory within 3 minutes by way of TKO (technical knock out) after his opponents third standing count - the guy appeared to be incredibly relieved by the referee's decision to stop the fight!! Some of the other fights were also great to watch and there were some good knockouts
12/02/07	Chu Sau Lei / Iron Wolves Fighter, Neil Broadbent is due to fight again, this time in London on 23rd March 2007 at the 'Fight First' event at Portchester Hall. The bout will be a great chance for Neil to demonstrate and test his stand up skills and Chu Sau Lei punching power, as this fight will be a boxing match! Tickets cost £25 - more information about the event can be found by following this link: Fight First "
30/1/07	Full Circle Wing Chun student, Jamie Lynch has just completed his first four days of an eighteen day course under Maria Mercati at the Bodyharmonics Centre in Cheltenham. Jamie is studying for a Tui Na Chinese Massage Foundation Level Diploma in Traditional Chinese Medicine, Anatomy and Physiology. Well done Jamie! Tui Na Massage is an effective holistic therapy, like acupuncture or Chinese herbal medicine its basis lies upon regulating the body's meridians and flow of 'Qi', this is done through a variety of vigorous massage techniques performed to the musculo-skeletal areas, this also stimulates the Qi points to promote healing and well being. To find out more information about this remarkable and ancient therapy, follow this link to: Maria Mercati's website