Welcome to the official website of
Sifu Matt Johnson
Ving Tsun Self Defense Academy

The school is located in Pilsen
729 W 18th St Chicago, IL 606016

The only school in Chicago and one of the few in the United States with a direct link to the Ip Man Lineage of the Ving Tsun (Wing Chun) system.

Please use the form to request a time to come visit the school. Keep in mind that open class times are Monday and Wednesday evenings 5-8pm and Saturdays from 12-3pm.
Thank you.

2. During your visit you’ll learn about our style of kung fu, self defense and get a sense of what studying at the Ving Tsun Self Defense Academy is like. We’re happy to answer any questions you might have. Feel free to talk to our students during your visit too.

3. If it feels like a good fit for you and for us, we’ll invite you to try a FREE class. You’ll be introduced to some basic Ving Tsun kung fu techniques as well as concepts of the system; see how Sifu Matt teaches; enjoy the atmosphere of the class and talk to the other students about their experiences. After this, if you decide you would like to train with us we’ll give you an enrollment form and you can get started on your ving tsun study straight away.