Ving Tsun

Understanding Siu Lim Tau

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.

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Advanced Chi Sau Training

Everyone trained hard tonight. Watch it unfold here – some of it in slow motion!

2nd Saturdays intro class

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.

Bong Lop Exercise with Sifu Matt

Today in the advanced class, one of the things Sifu Matt focused on was a Bong Lop exercise.

Sunday Ving Tsun Training: Chi Sau Laboratory

Sunday Ving Tsun Training: Chi Sau Laboratory.

Sunday Ving Tsun Training: Chi Sau Laboratory

Robert and Sifu Matt in a little fun chi sau

Forms + Chi Sau = Ideal Practice Laboratory

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!

The Secret To Learning Ving Tsun

Come closer… that’s right. Closer. I want to make sure you can hear me.

Are you ready?

This is very important.

… this slide show gives you a hint…

Okay… the secret to good ving tsun (or good anything for that matter, piano playing, writing, carpentry what ever) is lots and lots of diligent practice without any delusions.

What else?

More practice.

Do it 1,000 times, 2,000, 3,000 times till your ving tsun is part of you.

You may start off trying to make your kung fu look just like your teacher’s, but in the end you must make it your own, find out how it works in your body, your mind. Train and train and ask questions. Challenge your yourself, your training, your techniques.

Never give up.

See you in the school.

Tonights Training at the VTSDA

Students were all hard at it this evening…

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forms training, bong sau/lop sau, chi sau.

What good work.

Chum Kiu Training

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Sifu Matt teaching chum kiu to a student at the VTSDA

 

The Secret To Learning Ving Tsun

Come closer… that’s right. Closer. I want to make sure you can hear me.

Are you ready?

This is very important.

… this slide show gives you a hint…

This slideshow requires JavaScript.

Okay… the secret to good ving tsun (or good anything for that matter, piano playing, writing, carpentry what ever) is lots and lots of diligent practice without any delusions.

What else?

More practice.

Do it 1,000 times, 2,000, 3,000 times till your ving tsun is part of you.

You may start off trying to make your kung fu look just like your teacher’s, but in the end you must make it your own, find out how it works in your body, your mind. Train and train and ask questions. Challenge your yourself, your training, your techniques.

Never give up.

See you in the school.