Wing Chun is known for its street combat effectiveness, if you are looking for a down-to-earth, sensible approach to real-life fighting and self defense then Wing Chun is the answer. The basic philosophies of the Wing Chun fighting system include centerline theory and straight line attacks. You will learn the concept of economy of motion and how this will quicken and focus your attacks. You will also learn how to use every part of your body as a weapon and as a blocking instrument. Wing Chun does not require learning dozens of forms. A few times a year we host Master Terrence Yip as a seminar instructor.

There are only three empty-hand forms and one wooden dummy form. But beware, it is simple to learn but very hard to be a master.

You will also learn "sticky-hands"(Chi-Sau) practice. This special type of practice drills you on very close-range fighting.

This type of exercise is very fast and helps develop sensitivity, speed of attack, and quick reaction time. This leads to "sticky-legs" exercise and eventually leads to blindfolded Chi-Sau. All these exercises try to get as close to real fighting as possible, thereby making you an effective fighter in the streets.

This traditional discipline emphasizes deep, long stances and flowing movements. It also teaches and develops long and medium range fighting.

"Chin" in Chinese means "to seize or catch", and "Na" means "to hold and control". Chin Na can be translated as "seize and control", a valuable skill for short-range fighting. The main elements of Chin Na involve grappling, but pressure on key body areas and striking are also embraced. We focus on more the fundamental grabbing aspects of Chin Na, but as you gain skill the advanced pressing and striking techniques can be explored. Basic Chin Na controls and locks your opponent's joints or muscles/tendons providing an excellent defensive fighting tool.

Pressing Chin Na techniques require far greater control as they can evoke lose of consciousness or worse. It's application affects the Chi circulation to the organs or the brain by interfering with blood flow or disabling nerve endings to cause extreme pain and unconsciousness. Chin Na striking techniques are applied to vital joints and can be dangerous, so these techniques can only be explored after years of training. Cavities on the Chi channels are attacked, or certain vital areas struck to rupture arteries. Our Chin Na is based off the teachings of Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming.

Tung Bi is a rare Taoist boxing system from China. Its literal translation is "arm through the back". It is also known as "white ape boxing". Tung Bi is covered to a modest degree in-group classes, but it is such a unique approach to fighting that grasping it requires a more one-on-one approach. Therefore Ancient Fighting Arts private students have the opportunity to see far more of this than those in the general class. We are occasionally honored by the presence of Grandmaster Hsu Fun Yuen who, during weekend seminars, shares his spectacular knowledge of this system.