Sifu Matt will be in Iowa this August 26 at Chris Kellner’s Ving Tsun Martial Art Association at 4551 SHERIDAN ST , Davenport, Iowa 52806. The Sunday afternoon seminar will cover Siu Lim Tau and all material up to and including don chi sau. Bring your notebooks and be ready to enjoy a very active seminar at the VTMAA. Tuition for seminar is $50. RSVP. Limited number of spots available.
Basic Schedule
This outlines the basic schedule for the 6 days spanning the gathering. Because most of you will be here over the weekend for the 20th- 22, you’ll see the schedule is very full over those few days. So get some rest and get ready! Tell us what you want to do!
This offers a basic outline of what’s going on – private lesson time, free open classes, sight-seeing and so on. Please contact Sifu or Simo with any questions or concerns.
Where: 1839 S Halsted St Chicago, Il 60608
Thurday 7/19:
Texas contingent arrives. Private lesson slots 3-5pm. Informal dinner.
Friday 7/20:
Private lesson slots 9am-12pm.
Lunch and Sightseeing.
Iowa/Minnesota Contingents arrive.
Free Open class 5-8:30pm Dinner.
Saturday 7/21:
Seminar Empty Handed Forms and Applications for Fighting. 9am-4pm
“Wing Chun: A Documentary” Screening of movie. 5-6:30pm
Cookout at the VTSDA
Sunday 7/22:
Private lesson slots 9-11am
Free Open Class 11am-12:30pm
Lunch/Sightseeing 1pm -?
Monday 7/23:
Private lesson slots 9am-12noon
Free Open Class 5-8:30pm
Farewell Dinner in Chinatown
Tuesday 7/24:
Private lesson time or final shopping sightseeing, get ready for airport.
Sifu 773-301-6257 Simo 312-714-4563
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So, yesterday, we were talking about your ving tsun tool box. You might feel like, I’ve been in ving tsun awhile, I already have a couple of good tools. Why do I need to add more? 
Let me ask you this…what will you do, if someone really attacks you – where ever – at home, on the street, outside your local sandwich or burger joint…and that technique you always use, which seems to work so well, doesn’t work this time and the guy’s still coming at you?
Or, maybe, you’re going to be in a chi sao tournament soon and you could have the same problem. Maybe that pak sao just isn’t going to do all the heavy lifting for you. Maybe you already experienced this – if so speak up now! Tell us about it.
Whether you want to save your life or prevail in a tournament, you need more than one tool in your box and ready to use. That way, when one thing doesn’t work, you stil have an answer and live to tell the tale another day.
Local students, take a clear, honest look at your own chi sao and ask yourself a few questions…
Do I do the same techniques over and over again in my chi sao just out of habit? (We all do sometimes, but it’s up to us to bust ourselves on our own ineffective habits.)
Do I have all I need to be really sure that if the chips were down I could handle it? Do you do the same techniques over and over again in your chi sao just out of habit?
If you answer yes to any of those, then this seminar is your chance to create more effective tools for yourself. RSVP now, and click the link to formally reserve your spot and pay the tuition.
https://mjvingtsun.org/pay-your-tuition/
See you on the 21st! If you have questions, contact Sifu Matt Johnson Ving Tsun. 773-301-6257. Questions about tuition payments for the seminar, contact Hillary Johnson. 312-714-4563
Regarding the upcoming seminar at the VTSDA, it’s all about building your ving tsun toolbox. In the morning, Sifu Matt Johnson will help you inventory the many tools available to us as outlined in the three empty-handed forms (siu lim tau, chum kiu, biu jee). In the afternoon, we’ll consider, in-depth, how to extract several of those tools from the form and put them into practical use for very serious self-defense and for use in chi sau tournaments. Space is limited so register now! https://mjvingtsun.org/pay-your-tuition/
This was especially true this evening when Donald got started this evening. Donald’s uncle is the owner of the Chi Cafe in Chinatown, one of our very favorite spots to eat. They have terrific Hong Kong style food and are open till all hours. That means you can get late night congee any time you want!
Donald said he’s wanted to study for a while but between work and school, he had to wait until today.
Here’s what his first lesson looked like. (Pretty relaxed and friendly atmosphere, just like at the VTAA in Hong Kong.
First Sifu Matt taught him the opening to Siu Lim Tau…
Step by step, making little adjustments along the way.
Donald was focused all night and worked really hard.
It was easy to see how much he was enjoying learning at last.
The other students were glad to help of course. Humberto worked on punching with him.
Finally! Time to relax before heading out. Welcome to Ving Tsun, Donald! Glad to have you in the Matt Johnson Ving Tsun family.
Maybe you might want to try Ving Tsun too?
Sifu Matt and Tim Santos
He’ll be doing seminars and private lessons in McAllen (at Tim Santos’ new school).
he’ll also be visiting Mission, where Moses Flores teaches.
And last stop? Laredo, at Morales Martial Arts.
We’ll post news of the trip as it unfolds.
Get ready Texas!
Sifu Matt Johnson will soon release his first ever instructional video, titled, “Understanding Siu Lim Tau.” Check out a little teaser on You Tube.
Whether you live near the school or far away, (Hey Texas and Chile!) this video will offer you a profoundly deep understanding of the most basic and essential aspects to Ving Tsun’s first empty handed form.
We’ll let you know when we are close to the release date so you can order yours. Members of the Matt Johnson Ving Tsun Association receive a nice discount.
Everyone trained hard tonight. Watch it unfold here – some of it in slow motion!
Check out our new video of training Matt Johnson Ving Tsun here at the school.
One of the things that makes our school so great is the excellent attitude all the students have. They train hard but treat each other with friendliness and respect. Everyone has a good time. It really is a family.
We are incredibly grateful for all your dedication to the art of Ving Tsun.
Interested? Contact Sifu Matt for an interview. Maybe try out the Intro class Saturday, May 12th.
Matt Johnson Ving Tsun/Chicago 