Leeds Wing Chun Kung Fu

Wing Chun Kung Fu Classes In Leeds & Bradford

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“Very welcoming for all abilities. Started as a beginner and have learnt so much in just a few months.” – Oliver Reynolds

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“I’ve been with the school since March 2017 when I did the beginners course – the training is excellent, members are very friendly and helpful, fees are excellent value, and Wing Chun has a load of benefits! I would highly recommend joining up with Bradford Wing Chun school!” – William Penson

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“As a beginner with no previous experience of doing martial arts I have found the class excellent with very friendly and helpful members and instructors. Tim is an excellent teacher and I would recommend the class to anyone who fancies a go at martial arts. I wish I had started it 20 years ago”. – Frank Bagnall, Wetherby

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“As an absolute novice I found the classes to be well delivered with useful online supporting materials. The school has a welcoming atmosphere, all teachers and experienced members are friendly, helpful and encouraging and never let you feel like you are out of your depth”– Mark Leese

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“Only 3 weeks into my taster session and really enjoying it I go on a Thursday night with a friend who has been going longer. I was worried what it would be like but everyone is so friendly and helpful” – Andrew Wild

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“Top rate school of wing chun. Instructors are well experienced and make the whole system fun to learn and are happy to go at a pace that suits the individual as well as a group. You can see this filter down to the students also as all that attend seem more than happy to give advise and time to anyone new, experienced, young and old. I believe all this comes from the first rate teaching of Tim Halloran and the other instructors. I would and do recommend this to anyone”– Ian Pearson  

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“What a great decision. Really good Kung Fu lessons with lots of friendly help and support from whole group” –  Patricia Pasinska

Martial Arts Horsforth Looking for Martial Arts in Horsforth? Tim Halloran has been teaching Wing Chun Kung Fu for over 10 years and offers private tuition for adults in Horsforth. Classes are available also in Bramley and Bradford. See the classes page for more...

Martial Arts Bradford

Martial Arts Bradford If you're looking for Martial Arts in Bradford look no further. We offer adult only classes in Wing Chun Kung Fu in Leeds and Bradford areas. See our classes page for more information on classes local to you. Wing Chun is a close range martial...

How To Keep Learning Wing Chun And Not Get Stuck

How To Keep Learning Wing Chun And Not Get Stuck As a beginner in Wing Chun I was fascinated by the style. It seemed so effortless and light, unlike anything I had seen previously in my other martial arts experience. My mind was open and I sucked up all the...

Self Defence Classes Near Me

Looking for local self defence classes? Here at Leeds Ip Man Wing Chun we offer traditional kung fu classes. Wing Chun Kung Fu is a close quarter martial art based on economy of motion and minimum movement. It's also Bruce Lee's original martial art and the art taught...

Adult Self Defence Classes

Looking for adult self defence classes? As an adults only school we've got you covered! Wing chun is one of the most effective styles for street self defence. The style is know to have originally be developed by a woman and so is useful to neutralise a stronger and...

Martial Arts For Older Adults

Wing Chun is one of the best martial arts for older adults and can be practiced into old age. Wing Chun Kung Fu is a concept based martial art which is considered to be one of the three great martial art styles of Southern China. It was founded during the Qing Dynasty...

Leeds Kung Fu

Looking for Leeds Kung Fu? If you're looking for Kung Fu classes in Leeds or Bradford please have a look at our site. We offer traditional Wing Chun Kung Fu classes in both Leeds and Bradford. We opened our doors in 2010 in Bradford and have a number of long term...

Is Wing Chun Effective?

If you're considering training in Wing Chun, you've probably wondering "is Wing Chun effective"? In the context of MMA or sporting competition, it is not as effective as some boxing or grappling arts. This is perhaps why Wing Chun is given such a bad rap by some. But...

Best Martial Arts For Self Defence

What are the best martial arts for self defence? While there are many different arts which will help you in a self defence situation, some are better than others, depending on the scenario. Before we get into this issue, let's look at the definition of self defence:...

Mindful Wing Chun

What exactly is mindful Wing Chun? Mindful Wing Chun is the name of one of the biggest Wing Chun schools in Hong Kong and is located in the Heart of the city. See their website here. Their mission is to pass on Grandmaster Chu Shong Tin's teachings. But in what way...

Leeds Wing Chun Classes – Shu Shong Tin

 

 

Shu Shong Tin studied under Grandmaster Ip Man and was his third student.

Early on, Chu questioned Master Ip about the meaning of the first Wing Chun form name – Siu Nim Tau – and was just told “keep practicing”.

He persevered in practicing this first form and eventually “felt something different while practicing. A sort of understanding that was not there before.” He told his Master about his experience and Ip Man started to call him “Siu Nim Tau Wong (小念頭王)” or “Siu Nim Tau King “

Leeds Wing Chun Classes – Locations

Classes are at Bramley Baths, 414 Broad Ln, Bramley, Leeds LS13 3DF (Mondays 8-9.30) and

The Warrior Martial Arts Academy, Old Mill, Victoria Road, Eccleshill, Bradford, BD2 2BH (Wednesday’s 7-9pm)

Learn more and join a class by filling out the new starters form here.

Classes are friendly and relaxed and students are welcome from the age of 16 and above.

More information on the Classes page

Leeds Wing Chun Classes – Est. 2010

Our school opened classes in Bradford in 2010 and Leeds in 2021. We now have several experienced instructors who share our passion for teaching Wing Chun in a relaxed and fun environment.

Tim Halloran is the chief instructor and his Wing Chun studies originally began in the lineage of Grandmaster Ip Chun through one of his most senior students Sifu Colin Ward, with whom he continued to study with for over 20 years. 

See also out about us page. 

Sung Wing Chun

In more recent years Tim has sought instruction from Daniel Parr, an instructor from the Chu Shong Tin lineage. He continues to travel to Sheffield to visit Dan regularly to improve his Wing Chun.

Chu Shong Tin was Ip Man‘s third student after Leung Sheung and Lok Yiu.

What sets us apart from other schools nearby is this connection with Dan Parr and his school in Sheffield and his understanding of the Chu Shong Tin method of Wing Chun.

“The soft power was like nothing I had seen in 20+ years of training Wing Chun”

More on this here.

 

Benefits Of Training Wing Chun

While Kung Fu skill is brutal and effective as a martial skill, training has a number of benefits such as calmness of mind, self awareness and improved health. It can also help you in your life in a number of ways, beyond the obvious self defence skills because of your shift in awareness.

Having confidence in a conflict can give you the calmness to handle it in a much more peaceful and resolute way. This attitude towards difficulties can be a solution to common problems and the trials and tribulations of everyday life.

Exercise generally can help alleviate symptoms of anxiety and depression and it is known to be more powerful than strong anti-depressants. The mindful aspect of Wing Chun is good for your mental health and wellbeing. See also self help for depression and anxiety

Testimonials

“As a beginner with no previous experience of doing martial arts I have found the class excellent with very friendly and helpful members and instructors. Tim is an excellent teacher and I would recommend the class to anyone who fancies a go at martial arts. I wish I had started it 20 years ago”. – Frank Bagnall, Wetherby

“As an absolute novice I found the classes to be well delivered with useful online supporting materials. The school has a welcoming atmosphere, all teachers and experienced members are friendly, helpful and encouraging and never let you feel like you are out of your depth”– Mark Leese

See more on the testimonials page