Hornsby Wing Chun Academy

As a proud affiliate of the International Wing Chun Academy, Hornsby Wing Chun Academy uses the same curriculum and grading structure.

The minimums listed for each grade are the absolute minimum time and attendance required before being able to attempt the next grading. This does not mean every student will be ready to grade at this time. It is highly recommended that students spend much more time and classes in each grade in order to develop a better foundation.

GRADE 1 (minimum 2 months and 24 classes)

Basic theory and logic of Wing Chun; the first form - Sil Lim Tao form; Wing Chun stance and its importance; pivoting, development of punching and kicking; counter to basic arm and leg attacks; counter to basic rear and side attacks.

GRADE 2: (minimum 4 months and 32 classes)

Developing the Sil Lim Tao form; counter more advanced arm and leg attacks; combination and extension of grade 1 techniques (emphasising fluidity of movement and a greater degree of speed and reflex); four corner deflection techniques; single sticking hands and basic applications; further develop stance; forward force; limited sparring; increasing punching and kicking power.

GRADE 3: (minimum 4 months and 32 classes)

Further development and basic application of the Sil Lim Tao; introduction to double sticking hands and basic applications; eight corner deflection techniques; free sparring (emphasis placed on quick response to random attacks); introduction to advanced counter attack techniques; defence against multiple attackers; defence against basic weapon attacks.

GRADE 4: (minimum 4 months and 40 classes)

Further development and applications of the Sil Lum Tao Form; defence against weapons; further applications of sticking hands; introduction to Lap Sau; random attack - ability to respond by reflex to any type of attack; further use of legs to defend against kicking attacks; advanced Wing Chun theory.

PRE-LEVEL 1: (minimum 3 months and 13 pre-level 1 classes in addition to normal training)

Revision for the Level 1 grading. This period is used to hone the skills learnt to date and adapt them in an efficient manner to any situation.

LEVEL 1:

Learn the movements and basic theory of the second form Chum Kiu; advanced applications of the Sil Lum Tao form; introduction to advanced power generation through development of thought force; advanced Chi Sau and Lap Sau; generation of mental focus and forward force; more advanced kicking applications: introduction to correct use of body mass during movement

Trainee Instructors

Once a student reaches grade 3 they are able to become a Si-Hing (male) or Si-Je (female). This entails completing a course at the International Wing Chun Academy to become a trainee instructor. It is through teaching that students gain deeper understanding as they are constantly revising the basics and are challenged to analyse the system through questions asked by students under their instruction.

For more details: http://www.wingchun.com.au/syllabus.shtml