Frequently Asked Questions

Where are the classes located?

• ​Classes are currently not being offered. Should courses be offered in the future, any changes will be posted here. 
  

Is Ving Tsun good for women?

• Indeed, Ving Tsun is great for women. As a matter of fact, it was created by a woman with the intent of gearing the self defense aspect of martial arts towards people who were not necessarily strong or muscular. It is a real self defense system that is easy to learn and works for sure - women can learn to protect themselves without getting hurt. Sifu Robert Smith is an honest teacher that cares about his students. He will gauge the rate at which you learn and train you accordingly. You learn at your own pace. Through repetition, you will train self defense techniques that work in the street - and you will practice them with individuals of all sizes and strengths. 

How is Ving Tsun pronounced?

• The most common pronunciation (and spelling) is Wing Chun.

Is Ving Tsun Kung Fu a sport?

• No. Ving Tsun is not a sport, not for tournament fighting, or competitions. It is a valuable self defense, a way of life and method of self improvement.

What does Kung Fu mean?

• Although there is no English equivalent, the words Kung Fu mean hard work for a long time, of a skillful person.

Are there any belts in Authentic Ving Tsun Kung Fu?

• There is no belt ranking system. Instead a respect for elders is practiced. The instructor is called SIFU (teacher). Classmates who start before you are called SI-HING (older kung fu brother). Classmates who start after you are called SI-DAI (younger kung fu brother).