Wing Chun is a relatively uncomplicated system to learn but can take a lifetime to master. The secret to progress is to train on a regular basis and enjoy it. A diligent student attending classes twice weekly with us should complete the open hand system and the wooden dummy within 4-5 years. Our aim at Sung is to teach the Ip Man method of wing chun whilst at the same time passing on the internal method developed by Chu Shong Tin. Learning to use your body efficiently will underpin your wing chun and any other movement art you undertake, even those not martial related.

Although we do not believe in belts or grading systems, the instructors continually monitor students to ensure that their training is appropriate to their learning objectives. On completion of the system a student is entitled to apply to the Ving Tsun Athletic Association to be registered as an instructor.

​The following is a general outline of the process of instruction, though this will be tailored to each individual to include their needs and training history. There are no 'secret techniques' at Sung so we will introduce new concepts are soon as a student it ready.

Months 0 – 9

Sil Lim Tao Form (SLT)

Introduction to the wing chun stance

Structure training

Introduction to joint rotation

Single Hand Chi Sau

Introduction to moving whilst in the stance

Body mass transfer whilst striking

Demonstration of understanding each movement from the SLT

Introduction of double hand chi sau (rolling)

Introduction to techniques - Laap sau, pak sau and trapping

Months 9 – 12

Pivoting

Introduction to Chum Kui form (CK)

Poon sau (rolling)

Wing arm motion

Entry Techniques

Months 12 – 18

Exploration on Nim Tao concept

Complete Chum Kui Form

Applications of Chum Kui movements

Poon sau transition to gor sau

Escape from joint locks

Months 18 – 24

Anti grappling using wing chun

Kicking

Further exploration of techniques and counters

Months 24 – 36

Multiple joint rotation

Bil Jee Form

Striking

36 – 48
Mook Yan Jong (Wooden Dummy) Form

Dummy Applications

Months 48 – 60

Nim Tao exploration