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.
The next intro to Ving Tsun class at the VTSDA will be held May 12th. We only accept four students for this class and there are only two places left for this class. If you are interested please fill out the form and contact us before all the spots are taken. This class is an excellent way to see what the system is all about, as well as see the academy and meet some of the other students. The cost is $25. If you like it and join the academy, the $25 will be taken off your first months tuition. Contact us today and come check out Chicago’s premier academy teaching the authentic art of Ving Tsun Kung Fu, with a fully certified, Hong Kong trained instructor.
Robert and Sifu Matt in a little fun chi sau
It was only the beginning of class and already the arms were flying and the chi sau and laughs were erupting. Robert started it off by asking some questions about differences between the second and third forms and next thing you know, Sifu says,”Okay, let’s take a look in the lab.”
One of the great things about Ving Tsun is that you get to examine everything in your lab of chi sau (sticking hands) practice. Ip Man always used to say that Ving Tsun was a thinking man’s art because practicing made you smarter.
“But I thought you said, we shouldn’t think so much when we chi sau!”
Well yes, Gautam, that’s true but if you think and analyze while you do your forms then give full attention to what you’re sensing in chi sau – it all comes together. The trick is lots of training and training with concentration and focus.
On a side note, look who was in the school today…yes, that’s Theresa Bragado. Glad to have you back Theresa!
Robert training Siu Lim Tau
Robert, a student at the VTSDA manages a rigorous work and school schedule but always makes time to train his ving tsun. He came in the other night on a break from his pre-graduation grind to train the forms including this very nice work on Biu Gee, the third empty handed form of ving tsun.
He’s clearly taken to heart the message delivered by Sifu Matt on a consistent basis…that is, if you want to have good ving tsun you gotta train; busy, tired, whatever, every single day.
Nice work Robert.
Check out the new video of training this week.
Joe gets Atul of him and then follows through nicely with chain punching. The big idea? Take immediate, decisive action, then follow through so you can get away safely.
Check out this short video of Sifu Matt teaching bong sau/lop sau with the essential aspect of turning the waist, (Yu Ma). (Thanks to student, Joseph)
If you want to defend yourself effectively, it’s pretty important to get out of the way of the attack but still be in position to come on with your own attack (counter attack) and then hopefully get out of there with no one hurt too badly.
Robert and Aaron Working of Self Defense Applications
Matt Johnson Ving Tsun/Chicago 