INSANE!!! The Wooden Dummy Form Practiced in REVERSE!!!!

True insanity at its most developed level, here is my Sigung, Karl Godwin, demonstrating the traditional Wing Chun mook jong (wooden dummy) form....

IN REVERSE...


TO THE BEAT OF A METRONOME...


AT 120 BPS...

SMOOTH AND EFFORTLESS!!!




As far as the metronome goes, it is easy at first to look at training with it as negative to fluidity. However, you'll find that when practicing with it it actually makes your transitions more fluid.

Although you shouldn't always be practiced with the metronome. Adding it to our training regiment has really improved timing for us. As the dummy offers the best solo training you can ask for, the ability to improve timing during solo training is a huge leap for a Wing Chun student's progressive development. Start as slow as possible with the metronome to get each position on the beat and as structurally correct as possible. Then work your way up to faster. It is important not to go too fast at first as you'll just be sacrificing position and structure.

As more and more, Wing Chun students begin to introduce this type of modern training methods into their regiment, I predict we will see an increase in the overall abilities of Wing Chun practitioners worldwide.

As the mad scientist of modern Wing Chun, Karl Godwin is constantly searching for new training methods to make himself and his students better. Fortunately, we can all be here to benefit from his insane "outside the box" thinking.

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Bring-a-Friend Beach Day

August 21 · 10:30am - 3:00pm

Doheny State Beach

25300 Dana Point Harbor Drive

The Dragon Institute's Bring-a-Friend Beach Day is a fun recruitment event for everyone! It’s a great day to introduce new people to Wing Chun in a laid-back way.

We have a space reserved (space # 5) with several picnic tables and grills for everyone. Bring your long boards.

We'll be able to talk and share with new people the different aspects of Wing Chun. Beginners welcome. Any students that we haven't seen in a while, we'd love to see you here. The whole family is invited as well.

This event is FREE. If you don't have an annual California State Park pass, parking is $15. Current students wear your shirts and represent The Dragon!


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New Confidence for Children / Kids

Just for kids, NEW CONFIDENCE is our all new, one-of-a-kind development program for children ages 4-15. It focuses on building successful life-skills by promoting results in school and at home.

There is no endeavor more worthy than the education of our children.

Martial Arts Classes

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Just for kids, NEW CONFIDENCE is our all new, one-of-a-kind development program for children ages 4-15. It focuses on building successful life-skills by promoting results in school and at home.

The Spirit of The Dragon

Traditionally symbolizing potent and auspicious powers...


The Dragon is THAT myth...


THAT legend of something more...


THAT more which drives us...


THAT wanting which stokes the search...


the search which lies deep within...


The Spirit of The Dragon

See this great new ad on Youtube titled The Dragon Institute - a Kung Fu School in Orange County


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Wing Chun Wooden Dummies

The wooden dummies (mook yan jongs) have arrived from China. These are the highest quality dummies made from the legendary Chinese scholar tree. We currently have 8 for sale at the institute, financing is available as well as shipping within the US.

These exquisite works of art retail for $1599, however we are able to sell them at $799 with the stand included!

Contact Sifu Adam directly through Facebook or at sifu [at] thedragoninstitute [dot] org

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Best Martial Arts in Orange County | Martial Arts San Clemente 

Best Martial Arts in Orange County

We are pleased to announce that we have been chosen Best Martial Arts in Orange County thanks to the martial arts community here in Orange County. Please also see us featured on the MyFoxLA OC Hotlist taking the #1 spot in 2010 for martial arts in Orange County.
 
From Sifu Adam
There are a lot of great martial arts schools here in Orange County, so being voted the best martial arts in Orange County is extremely humbling. With hundreds and hundreds of martial arts schools in the OC its really kind of hard to believe! But with so many students, friends and family that were able to vote for us, we're so happy that we were able to win this award for them. We know how much being chosen as #1 martial arts in Orange County means. Through this accolade we will be able to share the unique art of Wing Chun with more and more people helping them to see it's time-tested benefits.

In addition to those that have voted for us, our beautiful art of Wing Chun is what makes all the difference. Being the first educational institution in Orange County dedicated to the martial arts system of Wing Chun, gives us a real niche. We are overwhelmed by the support of the Orange County community as more and more people begin to recognize the effectiveness and the integrated mind and body benefits of the unique martial arts approach of Wing Chun.

Thank you immensely,

Sifu Adam


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Best Martial Arts in Orange County

Women's Classes

Introducing our all new Martial Arts Classes for Women featuring Wing Chun Kung Fu - the only martial arts system that was created by a woman in it's legendary history.

The goal of our new Martial Arts Classes for Women is to empower women to defend themselves, while also witnessing and facilitating their transformation into martial arts experts.

Martial Arts for Women offers traditional martial arts instruction for women, with an emphasis on the specific needs and concerns of women. The Dragon Institute is a small school offering students individual attention in an atmosphere of comradery. Unlike larger, commercial schools whose main interest is in making a profit, we strive to work towards maintaining a productive and rewarding atmosphere for all. Our first priority is our students.

The Dragon Institute provides safe, welcoming classes for learning in an all female class setting. Our Kung Fu  program is based on a philosophy of honor, self-discipline and high expectations. Encouragement, individual attention, acknowledgement and respect are essential components of the responsible martial arts and self-defense instruction found at The Dragon Institute.

Instructors at The Dragon Institute are trained, certified professionals dedicated to helping each student achieve her greatest potential. We are confident that our school provides a challenging but safe environment where women can thrive.

Just like our other martial arts classes, our Women's Classes will not only focus on the physical but also on the mental aspect of martial arts. Controlling the emotions and acting accordingly is also of great importance in our classes. With Wing Chun Kung Fu, women can empower themselves and build up a strong body as well as self esteem.

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Wing Chun Masters - Highly Recommended

Wing Chun Masters is an exciting new educational martial arts application for the iPhone, iPod touch or iPad. This high quality application makes hundreds of years of Kung Fu knowledge available for more people than ever before. Recommend by Sifu Adam for his students of all levels at The Dragon Institute, this application is the first of its kind. Users will find a vast and helpful collection of knowledge in nearly an hour’s worth of videos plus many pictures and educational content found in this exciting new application. From Grand Master Ip Chun (the son of world renowned Grand Master Ip Man), this application teaches the traditional movements and techniques of Wing Chun. Wing Chun Masters includes the fundamentals, a collection of effective and useful techniques, a step by step breakdown of the Siu Nim Tau form and even a great Wooden Dummy training video from a point of view which has never been seen before. Each technique is broken down thoroughly to guide you along the way with both motion capture technology as well as live action videos accompanied by thorough commentary, pictures and text.

The purpose of Wing Chun Masters is not meant to replace a class room.  Instead, the software is meant to promote and further educate people on the art while those already rehearsed in Wing Chun  will find this App a very helpful practice tool.

What's more, this high quality educational resource costs only $9.99.  
 
Download it at http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/wing-chun-masters/id374057779?mt=8

For more information on Wing Chun Masters or to see screen shot of the making of the application, please visit http://www.wingchunmasters.com.

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Modern Wing Chun Revolution: One Day Only with Bill Graves

Date:

Saturday, July 24, 2010 (10:00am - 4:00pm)

Location:

The Dragon Institute

34241 Pacific Coast Hwy

Dana Point, CA

Modern Wing Chun expert Bill Graves comes to Southern California for this highly comprehensive, one-day only seminar.

Quietly about his research and development for over 28 years, Bill Graves is dedicated to developing the most effective self-defense system the world has ever known. He is now bringing about a Modern Wing Chun Revolution.

Wing Chun, in itself, is a martial art and self-defense system misunderstood from day one. Misunderstood by traditionalists. Misunderstood by progressives. Misunderstood by its resistance to change itself into a sport for the masses. Misunderstood by many who learn it. Misunderstood by many who teach it. And misunderstood by it's most famous practitioner, Bruce Lee.

Modern Wing Chun, however, as Bill Graves' teaches it, is an art without limitations. Much different than what people perceive the art of Wing Chun to be.

But Bill Graves is different. His interpretation of Wing Chun is different. His teacher, Karl Godwin, is different. His modern, Western-influenced approach to Wing Chun is different.

He has developed a picture-perfect example of what Wing Chun should be for the modern world. And now, the demand for this modern approach to Wing Chun is growing at an unprecedented level.

This is the Modern Wing Chun Revolution... nothing short of extraordinary!



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The New "Karate Kid" movie doesn't have any KARATE in it. It's actually about Kung-Fu,

The new "Karate Kid" movie doesn't have any Karate in it. It's actually about Kung-Fu.

Karate is a Japanese martial art. However, the new remake of The Karate Kid is set in China and features Hong Kong actor Jackie Chan. Hence, the movie uses Kung Fu instead of Karate. Despite these differences, it is still a remake, so it has the same name, even though the setting is different and it focuses on a completely different martial art.

The movie centers around a 12-year-old boy from Detroit who moves to China with his mother and gets bullied. He makes an unlikely ally in the form of a maintenance man, Mr. Han (played by Jackie Chan). Little does he know, the maintenance man is a kung fu master who teaches him the secrets to self-defense and how to stand up for himself.

See our article on BULLY PREVENTION.



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Dana Point Martial Arts School Grand Opening (An OC Register Reprint)

This is a reprint of the original OC Register article, Free Kung Fu Lessons at Dana Point Martial Arts School.

A new kung fu school in Dana Point teaching the Chinese martial art wing chun plans to offer free lessons to the first 100 people who attend its public grand-opening event from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 19.

The Dragon Institute will offer the lessons (one per family) at an event that also will include a blindfolded kung fu demonstration and giveaways such as wing chun DVDs and T-shirts.

The institute, which calls itself the only wing chun facility in Orange County, will open its doors to the business community Thursday with demonstrations, giveaways and networking. A ribbon-cutting ceremony is scheduled for noon, with Dana Point Mayor Steven Weinberg and Councilman Joel Bishop attending with owner Adam Williss.

Wing chun has been taught to military and law-enforcement agencies around the world, including the Navy SEALs, the FBI and CIA, according to the Dragon Institute. It is a self-defense system intended to finish a fight as quickly as possible.

The institute, 34241 Pacific Coast Highway, offers classes to adults and children 4 and older. For more information, call 949-939-4117.


Contact the writer: blevine@ocregister.com or 949-492-5135

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See the original article by the Orange County Register titled Free kung fu lessons at Dana Point martial-arts school at http://www.ocregister.com/articles/institute-252348-dana-wing.html
or view the print version at http://www.ocregister.com/common/printer/view.php?db=ocregister&id=252348




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Dana Point Martial Arts Grand Opening Announcement (Revised)

Dana Point Martial Arts Grand Opening Announcement (Revised)
Check out this new video announcing our grand opening event with kung fu demo.


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Grand Opening Video Announcement

Orange County's first Wing Chun Kung Fu facility holds it's GRAND OPENING on Saturday June 19th from 10am to 1pm.

The first 100 people to attend will be given a free private martial arts lesson.

The event will feature a KUNG FU DEMO including blindfolded sparring, secret moves on the wooden dummy and a display of the infamous ONE-INCH PUNCH.

Opening right on PCH in Dana Point, The Dragon Institute will teach both adults as well as kids the same legendary martial art studied by Bruce Lee.

For more information on The Dragon Institute, visit http://www.ocwingchun.com.

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Kung Fu School Grand Opening in Dana Point

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Dana Point, CA - An event for all, "ENTER THE DRAGON", will take place on Sat. June 19th for the grand opening of The Dragon Institute - Orange County's first Wing Chun Kung Fu institution.

The first 100 people to attend the event will be given a free private kung fu lesson. The grand opening will also feature a KUNG FU DEMO including blindfolded sparring, secret moves on the Wing Chun Kung Fu wooden dummy and a display of the infamous ONE-INCH PUNCH.

This unique Dana Point martial arts school will teach both adults as well as kids the same legendary kung fu system studied by Bruce Lee.

There will be free give-away items including a dinner for 2 to Peking Dragon Chinese Restaurant in Dana Point, several kung fu DVDs including the yet to be released on DVD Ip Man 2, official t-shirts, hats and much more.

The Dragon Institute puts the martial arts system of Wing Chun Kung Fu on the map in Orange County, California. It's unique kung fu program carries with it full international martial arts accreditation. Recognized and certified by several top world organizations, the institute will bring to light centuries of kung fu knowledge once held in secret by underground Chinese rebels. The Dana Point martial arts school is proud to represent the Yip Man (aka Ip Man) method of Wing Chun Kung Fu as passed down by his senior-most student in Hong Kong, Leung Sheung. Yip Man is the celebrated kung fu teacher of Bruce Lee. Several kung fu movies have been made about Yip Man including the 2008 Hong Kong blockbuster titled Ip Man and the 2010 sequel Ip Man 2.

For adults, The Dragon Institute will offer the full spectrum of mind and body self-growth. Adult classes will not only be a fun way to get in shape, but also the advantages of stress-relieving meditation, a whole new way to look at life’s challenges, applied practical science – all in a system of self-defense considered by many experts to be one of today's most effective methods.

For kids, ages 4 and up, The Dragon Institute goes way beyond teaching children how to defend themselves. It is, in every sense, a leadership development program that teaches life-lessons and character development for making the right decisions now... and in the future. The benefits are numerous, including a reward system that improves children’s self-esteem, a class structure that teaches discipline, activities to channel aggression, confidence-building skills and lifetime self-defense skills.

WING CHUN KUNG FU
Wing Chun is considered by many experts to be one of the most effective self defense systems in the world. A highly efficient combat-tested system of self defense, fighting skills and defensive tactics, Wing Chun emphasizes aggressive, direct/scientific movement and realistic training. It has been taught and integrated into the training programs of hundreds of military & law enforcement agencies around the world such as the US Navy Seals, the FBI, CIA, the French RAID, German SEK units.

Unlike more classical martial arts, Wing Chun is not a style. It is neither fixed nor rigid. Instead it is a fluid and free process of intelligent fighting. It has no flashy movements. It's combat goal is to finish a fight as quickly as possible. Wing Chun has a philosophy based on simplicity, directness and practicality. It uses physics to determine the best way to move and defend oneself.

For more information, visit www.ockungfu.com.


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Orange County Wing Chun Kung Fu School Opens

Wing Chun

The newest Hong Kong-based Wing Chun Kung Fu movie is a sequel called Ip Man 2. Take a journey into the art of Wing Chun with the celebrated master of Bruce Lee.



As Orange County's first educational facility dedicated to Wing Chun, we are proud to bring the art of Wing Chun to more people than ever before.


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7 Attributes of the Truly Confident Person

:: By Elaine Sihera ::

A lot of people might believe they are confident, depending on how they feel on any given day. But confidence is not a fleeting thing that is here today and takes a holiday tomorrow. Confidence is all pervasive. It shows itself in every aspect of our lives: the way we view ourselves, perceive our world, approach crises, the way we treat others, our readiness to exercise compassion and forgiveness, and, most important, the way we treat ourselves.

True confidence is an incredible feeling because it has a few key attributes embedded in it, seven of them, in fact, which are the hallmarks of the truly confident person. You cannot say you are confident unless you score highly on each of those seven aspects.

1. Self Love
This is the first crucial attribute. If you have no self-love, you have no confidence because this is at the heart of confidence: self-love and self-acceptance, which then decide our self-esteem. It is not possible to be happy and confident yet dislike our bodies or ourselves. Any lack of self-love is a prelude to misery and dissatisfaction with our lot. Happiness begins from within and when we love ourselves and do not seek the approval of anyone, we are half-way to real contentment and the next key attribute, self-belief.

2. Self-Belief
With self-love comes amazing self-belief in what is truly possible. The Universe is our limit, as we become unstoppable and fearless. People who think highly of themselves do not see barriers to achievements or obstacles in their paths. Anything which blocks their journey can be removed because confident people already believe they have the tools to remove those blocks. They can cope with crises too because they believe they can. That is the main difference between a confident and a fearful person: one believes they have the power to affect their life, whereas the other person looks to others to do it for them.

3. Comfort in Themselves
Confident people are happy in their own skin. They love who they are, they do not wish to be anyone else and they seek no one's approval to be whom they wish to be. That is a sure sign of a strong sense of belonging and personal security. Even when there is a setback, they know it is only temporary and they will be back in action again because they value themselves and their talents, regardless of what other people think. They tend to do what they please without following the fashion or being lemmings. Being natural leaders, they tend to set the pace for others and to inspire them.

4. Self-Awareness
Confident people know their limitations and their potential. That is because they do not sit and dwell on their weaknesses, like people of low esteem. They identify their strengths and nurture them while acknowledging their weaknesses as important to their personality. They are fully aware that the unique beings they are is the result of BOTH their strengths and weaknesses, so they do not dwell on the negative aspects of their personality. They know what makes them happy and sad. Being leaders and optimists, they are more assured in their direction and objectives because they understand who they are and what they want, which is the first key step to boosting achievement and personal development.

5. Fearlessness
Confident people tend to be pioneers, fearless in their approach and their actions. It is not that they do not have the usual fears of survival. What they don't have is the limiting and paralyzing fears regarding simply living their life to the utmost which plague insecure and non-confident people. Those with high self-esteem are keen to get on with it so they tend to act first and be afraid later! Willing to take risks and to make sacrifices, they have very little fear in living their life to the max.

6. Experiment
Really confident people love to experiment, to try out new situations, innovate and create, They are always pushing the boundaries of their talents because of their self-belief. Unlike people of low esteem, confident ones do not care about making mistakes, because they know that's how they learn and grow. They are not worried about being wrong, but at arriving at a solution or a different result, no matter how many times they have to change their approach. They recognize that mistakes are part and parcel of success on their personal journey. Failure is not in their vocabulary and so they will achieve their desires no matter how long it takes, because they have the tenacity, self-belief and determination to keep trying even when many others have given up.

7. Happiness
Confident people are truly happy with their life. It doesn't mean they are never sad. It means that if they are down it lasts very briefly and then they are back up again. They know they can always do something else and change the result. People of low esteem always blame themselves and reinforce that with even poorer thoughts of their abilities, so they stay in the doldrums much longer. They are not truly at peace so they take the knocks badly. Confident people know that setbacks are temporary and all they need to do is brush themselves off and start over again, while keeping their eye on their goals. Above all, being contented with themselves and their bodies, confident people tend to be truly happy, approachable, often cheerful and with a ready smile.

About the Author:

Elaine Sihera is the most noted and quoted British woman on the Internet, being the world authority on emotional health. Nicknamed Ms CYPRAH (or Cyber-Oprah by admirers), Elaine is the first Black graduate of the UK's pioneering Open University and a postgraduate of Cambridge University. A qualified senior high school teacher and former education manager, magazine editor and equality consultant, she is the prolific author of six books and nearly 1100 articles on emotional health, self-empowerment, career advancement and people management. An Internet agony aunt, freelance broadcaster and columnist, Elaine is also the Change Expert for http://www.fiftyforward.co.uk/change.php, being a very keen advocate of changing perceptions on ageing and boosting people's feelings about themselves.

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Chosen Best Martial Arts in Orange County!!

Exciting news! Thanks to Fox Television Stations for their recognition and award – The Dragon Institute has been chosen as the best martial arts school in Orange County! Amongst hundreds of schools, recognition as the best martial arts in Orange County is truly an honor.

Being chosen as Best Martial Arts in Orange County shows the amazing support that a humble group of dedicated martial arts enthusiasts can have from others. This recognition should help in our community-based educational efforts as we move into our new martial arts school on PCH in Dana Point. Helping adults and kids through the benefits of martial arts is what it's all about! Thanks to our wonderful students and families for their hard work, and for their huge contribution to our success! See more...

Testimonials | Best Martial Arts in Orange County

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Prevent / Stop Bullying

Bullying Shapes a Child's Life Forever

Bullying is a critical issue facing students today. Approximately 864,000 teens stay home one day a month because they fear for their safety. Nearly 5.7 million kids and teens are bullies, have been bullied, or both. Too often, bullying leads to loss of self-esteem, depression and even suicide among victims, according to experts.

A main characteristic of a bully is his or her need to gain control over another. Bullies can gain control over others through physical force or threats, verbal teasing, and exclusion from peers.

There are Four Types of Bullies (per Argenbright and Edgell)

• Physical bullies are bullies that hit, kick, or shove others. 
• Verbal bullies use words to harm others through name-calling, insulting, making racist comments, or harsh teasing. 
• Relational bullies often focus on excluding one person from their peer group and usually do so through verbal threats and spreading rumors. 
• Reactive bullies qualify as both bully and victim. Typically victims first, they respond to victimization with bullying behavior. 

While both boys and girls engage in and are victims of bullying, research has shown differences in their bullying behaviors. For example, boys engage in bullying more frequently than girls. Also, boys are more likely to engage in physical or verbal bullying, while girls often revert to relational bullying.

Even worse, more and more headlines attributing suicide to bullying are hitting newspapers. Depression associated with bullying and victimization can lead to serious problems - low grades, loneliness, loss of friends, self-defeating behaviors and interpersonal problems.

At The Dragon Institute, our kids and teens program isn't just another martial arts class - and it certainly isn't about fighting.

For us, it is about character. It is about respecting yourself, respecting others and demanding respect when you don't get it from others.

Our dedication to developing character and mentoring youth is second to none. We pride ourselves in helping kids discover their self-worth and empowering them to stand up for themselves. The life lessons within our curriculum helps kids look at challenges in a whole new way. As kids learn the root cause of bullying, they learn to see beyond the bravado of bullies so they can recognize the pain and insecurity most bullies feel.

It all comes down to being the kind of positive influence in a child's life that matters. Making the kind of impact that develops a child into a principle-centered leader is what we are all about.




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Wing Chun

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

ORANGE COUNTY'S FIRST WING CHUN KUNG FU INSTITUTION OPENS 

Dana Point, CA - Orange County's first Wing Chun Kung Fu institution opens on Pacific Coast Highway in Dana Point. The highly anticipated school, called The Dragon Institute, will teach both adults as well as kids the same legendary kung fu system studied by Bruce Lee.

For adults, The Dragon Institute will offer the full spectrum of mind and body self-growth. Adult Wing Chun Kung Fu classes will not only be a fun way to get in shape, but also stress-relieving meditation. Wing Chun Kung Fu offers a whole new way to look at life’s challenges, applied practical science – all in a system of self-defense considered by many experts to be one of today's most effective methods.

For kids, ages 4 and up, The Dragon Institute goes way beyond teaching children how to defend themselves. It is, in every sense, a leadership development program that teaches life-lessons and character development for making the right decisions now... and in the future. The benefits are numerous, including a reward system that improves children’s self-esteem, a class structure that teaches discipline, activities to channel aggression, confidence-building skills and lifetime self-defense skills.

“The Dragon Institute is different in our approach to martial arts,” said Chief Instructor, Sifu Adam Williss. “For us, martial arts through Wing Chun Kung Fu is our vessel for self-growth. No matter where you are in your life, at whatever age, your journey with us is about where you are going, not where you are. It's about a vision of your future and reaching higher levels of potential in your life. We use martial arts as the developmental gateway to an integrated approach to healthy living for the mind, body and soul.”


ABOUT WING CHUN KUNG FU

Wing Chun Kung Fu is considered by many experts to be one of the most effective self defense systems in the world. A highly efficient combat-tested system of self defense, fighting skills and defensive tactics, Wing Chun emphasizes aggressive, direct/scientific movement and realistic training. It has been taught and integrated into the training programs of hundreds of military & law enforcement agencies around the world such as the US Navy Seals, the FBI, CIA, the French RAID, German SEK units.

Unlike more classical martial arts or even other styles of Kung Fu, Wing Chun is not a style. It is neither fixed nor rigid. Instead it is a fluid and free process of intelligent fighting. Wing Chun has no flashy movements. Its combat goal is to finish a fight as quickly as possible. Wing Chun has a philosophy based on simplicity, directness and practicality. Using physics to determine the best way to move and defend oneself, Wing Chun is one of the most intelligent arts to have come out of China.


But there's more - Wing Chun goes beyond fighting. It encompasses the full mind, body & spirit of martial arts. Wing Chun can easily influence many different aspects of your life. The concepts and philosophies found through Wing Chun training bring about a new way of looking at life's challenges. They help you to deal with situations in whole new way - things you don't usually find in other activities.

ABOUT THE DRAGON INSTITUTE

The Dragon Institute’s Wing Chun Kung Fu program carries with it full international accreditation. Recognized and certified by several top world organizations, the institute will bring to light centuries of Wing Chun Kung Fu knowledge once held in secret by underground Chinese rebels. The Dragon Institute of Orange County is proud to be Orange County's Wing Chun  representative of the Yip Man (aka Ip Man) Wing Chun method as passed down by his senior-most student in Hong Kong, Leung Sheung. Yip Man is the celebrated teacher of Bruce Lee and is credited with being the Grandmaster of Wing Chun. Several kung fu movies have been made about Yip Man including the 2008 Hong Kong blockbuster titled Ip Man and the 2010 sequel Ip Man 2.

For more information on The Dragon Institute or its Wing Chun Kung Fu classes, visit the official web site at www.ockungfu.com.

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Ip Man 2 Official Movie Trailer

Official trailer for the Ip Man sequel.



The much awaited sequel to Ip Man hits Hong Kong theaters on April 29th. The first film received widespread acclaim from critics and audiences. The film grossed over US$21 million worldwide, despite not being released in North America and most of Europe. Following its success, Ip Man was nominated for 12 Hong Kong Film Awards, winning awards for Best Film and Best Action Choreography.

Based on the life of the kung fu master of Bruce Lee who is also credited with being the first person to teach the art of Wing Chun publicly, Ip Man 2 picks up after the events of the first film. The sequel centers on Ip's move to Hong Kong from mainland China as he attempts to further the art of Wing Chun.

Today, Wing Chun is practiced globally in over 64 countries with more than 2 million practitioners worldwide. Known for its street effectiveness and specialty in close-quarters combat, it is now the world's most popular form of kung fu.


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