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Dragon Central Seminars

Posted on July 9, 2015 by Jacob Allen

“A mind is like a parachute.  It doesn’t work if it is not open.”  -Frank Zappa Vancouver Wing Chun was lucky enough to be able to make it to the last two Dragon Central Seminars, organized by Sifu Jeremy Hoemsen of … Continue reading →

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The “I Don’t Have Time” Excuse

Posted on February 1, 2015 by Jacob Allen

We have a finite amount of time given to us at the beginning of our lives. Every moment lived is one less moment until we die. That sounds terribly morbid, and so some of us focus on doing as much … Continue reading →

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A New Year’s Recipe for DESTRUCTION!

Posted on January 2, 2015 by Jacob Allen

Instead of the typical New Year resolution talk about creating new and healthy habits for the year, we’re going to take the opposite approach.  All too often we start out with the best intentions of forming new and wonderful habits … Continue reading →

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An Early Christmas Present

Posted on December 11, 2014 by Jacob Allen

  “A goal is a dream with a deadline.” -Napoleon Hill Wow, what an amazing journey we’ve been on together!  Our grading tests took place over the last two weeks, but we started on the road toward our goals much … Continue reading →

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Watching from the Outside

Posted on November 11, 2014 by Jacob Allen

I’m in the intersection, waiting to turn left.  The light goes from green to amber, and I start inching my way out to turn.  I see an old beat up red Nissan coming from a ways away, with plenty of time … Continue reading →

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Stress – Your Worst Enemy or Your Best Friend?

Posted on November 6, 2014 by Jacob Allen

You have decided to start training a martial art; congratulations!  Maybe it’s Wing Chun Kung Fu, kickboxing, or Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Regardless of the style you choose, I commend you for your decision! You may be training for personal improvement, but you … Continue reading →

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Move it Buddy!

Posted on October 3, 2014 by Jacob Allen

“Move it buddy!”  What do you imagine when you read those three words?  Are you cruising in the fast lane on the highway up to Whistler, envisioning riding the slopes in knee-deep powder, when you round a corner to see … Continue reading →

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Women’s FitKick!

Posted on September 27, 2014 by Jacob Allen

Vancouver Wing Chun is proud to present our Women’s Fitness Kickboxing program – Women’s FitKick!  Empowering, Safe, Fun!  Click on the link or contact us for more information.

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Why Fighting Makes You a Better Person

Posted on September 3, 2014 by Jacob Allen

In our last post, we discussed the principles of Wing Chun Kung Fu.  We described the six principles as follows: Simplicity Centreline Structure Forward Intention Economy of Motion Awareness These six concepts shape the skills and techniques of the fighting … Continue reading →

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