TLynn03 Posted March 15, 2004 Posted March 15, 2004 I really want to learn a chinese art. Ive dabbled a little in different arts but the true art for me seems to be some form of kung fu. Ive seen wing chun a little here and there and am amazed by it. The only problem is I cant seem to find a school in west virginia. There are shaolin schools though about an hour away. could anyone notify me of a wing chun school nearby or tell me alittle about shaolin .thanks I never try anything...I just do it.wanna try me
White Warlock Posted March 15, 2004 Posted March 15, 2004 I recommend contacting these people to help you in locating something in your area: West Virginia Wing Chun Kuen Teacher: Michael Parriski Lineage: Sum Nung > Kwok Wan-Ping > Lee Chun-Ming > Bud Shapard (also taught by Al Miller) > Michael Parriski Location: BodyShop Fitness, Stratton Alley, Lewisburg, WV E-mail: Michael Parriski (oma00122@mail.wvnet.edu) Tel: (304) 647-4827 Virginia Yuen Kay Shan Wing Chun Kung Fu Teacher: Alton Miller Lineage: Sum Nung > Kwok Wan-Ping > Lee Chun-Ming > Al Miller E-Mail: Hieu V. Ralston (hralston@kreative.net) More Info: Virginia Yuen Kay San Wing Chun Kuen Web Page Charlottesville Lo Man Kam Wing Chun Kung Fu Association Tel: 804.513.4408 Email: aelward@hotmail.com Web: https://www.wingchun-sf.com Contact: John Kang Notes: The nephew of Grandmaster Yip Man, Sifu Lo Man Kam is well-known in Asia and Europe. His teaching methods emphasize developing a solid foundation, and stress sensitivity and structure over speed and strength. Informal classes are being held by John Kang, a direct student of Sifu Lo in Taiwan, on the UVa campus. For more information about the curriculum, please visit the website listed above. Please contact John Kang directly at the e-mail or phone number above for information about joining the class. Fairfax Canton Wing Chun Kung Fu 9926 Main Street, Suite 201, Fairfax VA 22031 Email: wingchuninfo@cox.net Notes: Yuen Kay Shan Wing Chun System. Fairfax Wing Chun Gung Fu Institute; Ip Ching Wing Chun Athletic Association 11804 Federalist Way, Fairfax, VA 22030 Tel/Fax: (703) 234-3950 ext.5541 Email: mxshan@crosslink.net Web: https://www.geocities.com/mattshannon1 Contact: Matthew Shannon Notes: Grandmaster Ip Ching's Wing Chun now has a school in Fairfax, Virginia. We are official representatives of the Ip Ching Wing Chun Athletic Association and the Hong Kong Ving Tsun Athletic Association. We are the only school in the Northern Virginia/Metro DC area certified by Sigung Ip. Sigung Ip is one of only four surviving elders of the HKVT Athletic Association. Lake Ridge Lake Ridge Wing Chun Tel: 703.491.0194 Email: lrwc@hotmail.com Web: https://www.lakeridgewingchun.net Contact: Jo Gau Darris Larsen Notes: Ip Man Family Style of Wing Chun under the lineage of Grandmaster Ip Ching. Located in Northern Virginia 25 miles south of Washington, DC. Newport News Ip Ching Wing Chun Athletic Association of Virginia 811 79th Street, Newport News, VA 23605 Tel: (757) 838-0103 or 886-9651 Email: virginiawingchun@aol.com Web: https://www.wingchunkungfu.cc Contact: Tony Massengill Notes: Official Virginia representative of Grandmaster Ip Ching. Instruction in the original and authentic Ip Man Wing Chun system. Grandmaster Ip Ching's strict standards insure that his father's Wing Chun system will be passed on to the next generation in it's purest form. Instructors under the Grandmaster must demonstrate the highest level of knowledge and skill in his father's system in order to be recognized by the association. Students interested in training in the Authentic Wing Chun system as taught by Grandmaster Ip Man should call for an appointment. (Good training without the bad attitude). For more information on our school and Association, visit our Association web site at: https://www.wckfc.com Norfolk Wing Chun Kung Fu Academy, Inc. P.O. Box 14052, Norfolk, VA 23518-0052 Tel: (757) 480-3183 Email: Pon_Eau@hotmail.com Contact: Sifu David Meadows Notes: Sifu David Meadows was taught the Wing Chun style from May 10, 1976 through June 1, 1980 and is one of the early disciples of Sifu Shiu Hung (Duncan) Leung. Sifu Leung is one of the early disciples of Grandmaster Yip Man and trained at Yip Man's Hong Kong Kwoon from 1955 through 1959. Sifu Meadows teaches pure and undiluted Wing Chun in a traditional setting, tailoring to each student's needs, with emphasis on effective fighting technique. Richmond Moy Yat Ving Tsun Kung Fu Acadamy, West End Branch 2100 Bremo Road Suite 201, Richmond, VA 23230 Tel: 804-405-1788 Email: myvingtsun@hotmail.com Contact: Barry Walton Notes: Small group and private lessons. No contracts. Lo Man Kam Wing Chun Association Tel: 804.615.7754 Email: aelward@hotmail.com Web: https://www.wingchun-sf.com Contact: John Kang Notes: The nephew of Grandmaster Yip Man, Sifu Lo Man Kam is well-known in Asia and Europe. His teaching methods emphasize developing a solid foundation, and stress sensitivity and structure over speed and strength. Informal classes are being held by John Kang, a direct student of Sifu Lo in Taiwan. For more information about the curriculum, please visit the website listed above. Please contact John Kang directly at the e-mail or phone number above for information about joining the class. Moy Yat Kung Fu Academy 300 A W. Cary Street, Richmond, VA 23225 Tel: 804.497.7555 Email: bfob@yahoo.com Contact: Sifu Marcus Evans, Sifu Barry O'Brien, Sifu Stuart Zeno Notes: Traditional Ving Tsun Vienna Yuen Kay San Wing Chun Email: wingchuninfo@cox.net Web: http://members.cox.net/hralston Notes: Yuen Kay San Wing Chun taught by Sifu Alton Miller to the public in Vienna, Virginia. Contact email for more information. Virginia Beach Duncan Leung's Wing Chun Kung Fu School 3101 Silina Drive #102, Virginia Beach, VA 23452 Tel: (757) 486-8999 Email: cgoss@ibm.net Web: members.tripod.com/~Wing_Chun/hpageie.html Contact: Wayne Goss Notes: Sifu Duncan Leung is a disciple of Grand Master Yip Man. He has taught Wing Chun in Virginia Beach since 1975. I have been his student since 1975. His approach to teaching Wing Chun is very practical with no formalities. He teaches Wing Chun as a system which each student incorporates into their own style. A 2 hour tape of Sifu Leung explaining the principles of Wing Chun and the basics of Chi Sao is available through the web site. Lo Man Kam Wing Chun Kung Fu Association 3101 Silina Dr.102, Virginia Beach, VA 23452 Tel: (757) 486-8999 Fax: (757) 463-1997 Contact: Gorden Lu Moy Yat Ving Tsun Kung Fu Association 1025 Eaglewood Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 23454 Tel: 757.450.6076 Contact: Robert Squatrito "When you are able to take the keys from my hand, you will be ready to drive." - Shaolin DMV TestIntro
wingchunner Posted March 19, 2004 Posted March 19, 2004 ... I may be able to work out something with you. Marty Martin Yoderhttp://wingchunner.tripod.comhttp://www.immortalpalm.com
TLynn03 Posted March 19, 2004 Author Posted March 19, 2004 wingchunner that would be great but we are still a great distance away what did you have in mind I never try anything...I just do it.wanna try me
wingchunner Posted March 19, 2004 Posted March 19, 2004 TLynn03 Check your PM mailbox. Marty Martin Yoderhttp://wingchunner.tripod.comhttp://www.immortalpalm.com
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