Vancouver Wing Chun

I had a great time at the @nongogaiyanghadao seminar today, put on by @muaythaiacademy_ it was a great time to train, thanks again to @justin_carey_ for being a great training partner. It was wild to see Nong-O spar with people afterwards. Also see a photo of the aftermath, all my gear on the dehumidifier.

Man-o-man, it was a cold one today, but banded together and trained anyways! That’s what I call pure Canadian Kung Fu, Toques and Butterfly Swords! #kungfu #wingchun #butterflyswords #embracethegrind #showup #saturday #itscoldoutside

BATTLE PUNCHES! One thing we love about dragon pole training, is training the horse stance. Not only is it a great way to build a better base, but it’s a killer workout too. #kungfu #wingchun #lukdimboonkwan #dragonpole #battlepunches #horsestance #feeltheburn

Tbt to the time I went to Seattle to see a Jays game and found out that not only was the Asian history museum was opening a Bruce Lee exhibit but also that @samuel_kwok_ was giving a demonstration. Talk about a great weekend, though my son did get kicked in the face by Bruce Lee ;)

Before and After photos. One’s own mental state is one of the biggest determining factors in a self defence situation. So sometimes effective training is as much about learning to focus as it is about kicking and punching. Or it is as much about building the strength of one’s mind as it is about building a strong body. #kungfu #wingchun #selfdefense #focus #embracethegrind

Pensive practice. We have spent the last few months training the Luk Dim Boon Gwan, or Dragon Pole and as we prepare to move onto our next unit, we are taking the time to do some introspective practice, taking stock of what each of the techniques and sequences mean for each of us respective to our current practice. Over the years I have found that each of the Wing Chun forms has taken on new meaning as I myself have grown and expanded as a martial artist. Much like how one’s interpretation of a book might evolve upon subsequent readings. #wingchun #kungfu #vwc #yvr #vancity #dragonpole #lukdimboonkwan

I had a great time at the @coachmicahb seminar today, hosted by the incredible @eastvanmuaythai I learned a lot today, not just about technical sparring, but also about having the right mindset for training. Can’t wait for the next one.

Good times on a Sunday afternoon.

Sundays are my days to do a nice long workout for myself and I have been taking the opportunity to cross train. I started with some light accuracy training, (using the black mamba for @grodex_ )following by 3x6 min rounds of kettle bells, 1x6 min of weighted mace and finished with 30 min of Muay Thai training on the bag (I have been trying out the @punchlab app). How much do you cross train? This year I have decided to dedicate myself to pushing my boundaries and really commit myself to doing more Muay Thai, Boxing and Internal martial arts. They have been a part of my practice for a long time now, but this year I am kicking my studies into another gear. #kungfu #wingchun #heavybag #muaythai #kettlebell #pushingboundaries