Orange County Kung Fu

2011-10-17T15:27:00.000-07:00

Chinese New Year Kung Fu Dragons

Sifu's Kung Fu Lessons in Values:

THE VALUE OF BELIEVING IN YOURSELF

THE VALUE OF HELPING

THE VALUE OF HONESTY

THE VALUE OF DETERMINATION

THE VALUE OF COURAGE

THE VALUE OF DISCIPLINE

THE VALUE OF NEVER GIVING UP

THE VALUE OF RESPECT

THE VALUE OF FOCUS

and more!

These lessons are all taught while children undertake rigorous traditional kung fu training to learn ancient kung fu forms, techniques, powerful kung fu stances, cooperative partner drills, body mechanics, how power is generated, how the body works, how to "listen" and "flow" with energy as well as practical self-defense skills.

Anti-Bully / Stop Bullying

Four Tips to Fight Against Bullies!
Nobody likes to be picked on. Here are four tips for
your child to use to fight against bullies.

What can you do?

•Speak up against bullying. Say something like, “stop it!”

•Walk away. Never show the bully that what they said or did hurt you. Look confident.

•Tell an adult you trust. They may have ideas about what you can do.

•Stick together. Staying with a group might help.

Things to remember...

•You are not alone.

•It is not your fault. Nobody should be bullied!

•Talk to someone you trust.

•Do not hurt yourself.

•Do not bully anyone else.

•Do not let the bully win. Keep doing what you love to do.

Orange County Kung Fu

2011-04-08T10:09:00.000-07:00

Orange County Kung Fu offers powerful and effective self-defense and fitness skills to men, women and children of all ages.

An affiliate of The Dragon Institute, our associations have a reputation for teaching high quality, authentic Wing Chun Kung Fu.

Orange County Kung Fu was established in California, USA in order to educate, inspire and empower the local community through the amazing benefits of Wing Chun Kung Fu as taught under the guidance of The Dragon Institute and its leadership.

The training program, Dragon Family Wing Chun Kung Fu, as taught and developed under the direction of The Dragon Institute and its lineage of masters is unique to the Orange County Kung Fu and its affiliates.

This program places realistic self-defense skills within the reach of anybody from their very first lesson because there is no element of brute strength involved.

Through the improvement of body structure, co-ordination of movements and mind-body control, students are taught to develop Wing Chun's unlimited potential. This potential can be used for self-defense, athletic performance, health improvement, stress management, mood enhancement as well as a philosophy for life.

Other benefits of Orange County Kung Fu include fitness, weight loss, stress control and improved concentration, confidence and overall well-being.

Orange County Wing Chun Kung Fu Wooden Dummy Seminar

2011-03-02T11:09:00.000-08:00

Time	Friday, March 11 · 6:00pm - 9:00pm

Location	The Dragon Institute 34241 Pacific Coast Hwy Dana Point, CA

Created By	The Dragon Institute \| Orange County \| Wing Chun Kung Fu

More Info	A special martial arts seminar will detail the unique Wing Chun mook jong (wooden dummy) training methods as taught by Bruce Lee's kung fu master, Ip Man. Led by Mario Hostios, direct descendant of Ip Man's senior-most student, the seminar will cover all ten sections of Ip Man's original mook jong form as passed down from the late Leung Sheung. The seminar is open to the public and will cover material suitable for both beginning and experienced students. ABOUT MARIO HOSTIOS Mario Hostios is a Los Angeles-based Wing Chun instructor of the Leung Sheung Wing Chun lineage. His teacher is one of the best modern Wing Chun practitioners in the world, Karl Godwin. Mario has instructor status under Karl Godwin having trained under his guidance since 1993. Cost: $50 *Be sure to bring pen/notebook for note taking.

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Orange County Wing Chun Kung Fu School Opens

International Wing Chun Day

2011-02-28T16:21:00.001-08:00

International Wing Chun day is a day set aside each year to raise awareness of the benefits of Wing Chun.

In cities all over the world Wing Chun schools plann events to promote the art of Wing Chun in all its forms. These forms include its many spellings, lineages, modifications and evolutions including Wing Tsun, WingTsun, Ving Tsun, Jeet Kune Do, JKD, Weng Chun, Yong Chun, Jun Fan Gung Fu, Hung Fa Yi, Shaolin Wing Chun, Wing Tzun, Wing Tjun, Vinh Xuan, TsunJo Wing Chun, Wing Chun Do, Xiong Jiang Wing Chun and many more.

Visit the International Wing Chun Day Facebook Page.

HOW WING CHUN SCHOOLS CAN PARTICIPATE IN INTERNATIONAL WING CHUN DAY

*** HOLD YOUR OWN LOCAL EVENT ***
Local event ideas include:
* free demonstrations
* exhibitions
* open houses
* free introductory classes
* Ip Man movie showings
* chi sao-a-thons for charity
* speeches to community organizations
* local TV and radio appearances
* hold a Wing Chun seminar/workshop
* have a local Wing Chun meetup
* hold a Wing Chun webinar
* other charity fund raising events
* host an awards presentation
* hold a luncheon or dinner event
* hold an auction
* hold a raffle

Be sure to tell local newspapers about the day and the events that you have planned!

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Founded in 2010 by Sifu Adam Williss, International Wing Chun Day is held annually on the 3rd Saturday in March. For more information, visit http://www.internationalwingchunday.blogspot.com.

Wing Chun (also romanized as Ving Tsun or "Wing Tsun" is a concept-based Chinese martial art and form of self-defense utilizing both striking and grappling while specializing in close-range combat.

The main objective of Wing Chun is to be a realistic system of self-defense. Wing Chun does not focus on fighting “techniques”, instead relying on fighting and energy principles to be followed at all times. The central idea is that, under pressure, it is impossible to visually recognize the precise direction and speed of an attack and make a conscious decision on an effective way in which to react, all within the very brief amount of time you have before your opponent's attack lands. Rather, one must (counter) attack immediately in a very direct and protected manner and rely on reflexes to determine how to react if the opponent's attack continues to pose a problem. Chi sao, or “sticking hands” trains students to respond reflexively to the speed, force, and direction of an attack, based on tactile information - which the human brain processes much faster than visual information.

Wing Chun is considered by many experts to be one of the most effective self defense systems in the world. It has been taught and integrated into the training programs of hundreds of military & law enforcement agencies around the world such as the US Navy Seals, the FBI, CIA, the French RAID, German SEK units.

But there's more - Wing Chun goes beyond fighting. It encompasses the full mind, body & spirit of martial arts. Wing Chun can easily influence every aspect of your life. The concepts and philosophies found through Wing Chun training bring about a new way of looking at life's challenges. They help you to deal with situations in whole new way - things you don't usually find in other activities.

Kung Fu in Orange County

2010-08-14T04:39:00.000-07:00

The Dragon Institute - Kung Fu School in Orange County
Orange County's first Wing Chun Kung Fu school
Orange County Kung Fu School - Wing Chun Kung Fu in Orange County

The Dragon Institute - Kung Fu School in Orange County
Looking toward the wall of Mook Jongs (Wing Chun Kung Fu Wooden Dummies)

Orange County Kung Fu School - Wing Chun Kung Fu in Orange County

The Dragon Institute - Kung Fu School in Orange County
Another shot of the wall of Mook Jongs
Orange County Kung Fu School - Wing Chun Kung Fu in Orange County

The Dragon Institute - Kung Fu School in Orange County
The wall of Mook Jongs (up close)

Orange County Kung Fu School - Wing Chun Kung Fu in Orange County

The Dragon Institute - Kung Fu School in Orange County
Part of the retail area
Orange County Kung Fu School - Wing Chun Kung Fu in Orange County

The Dragon Institute - Kung Fu School in Orange County
Looking towards the sitting area
Orange County Kung Fu School - Wing Chun Kung Fu in Orange County

The Dragon Institute - Kung Fu School in Orange County
Looking towards the changing room
Orange County Kung Fu School - Wing Chun Kung Fu in Orange County

Orange County Wing Chun Kung Fu School Opens

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Kung Fu School Grand Opening in Dana Point (Orange County)

2010-05-17T14:37:00.000-07:00

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Orange County, CA (Dana Point) - An event for all, "ENTER THE DRAGON", will take place on Sat. June 19th for the grand opening of The Dragon Institute - Orange County's first Wing Chun Kung Fu institution.

The first 100 people to attend the event will be given a free private kung fu lesson. The grand opening will also feature a KUNG FU DEMO including blindfolded sparring, secret moves on the Wing Chun Kung Fu wooden dummy and a display of the infamous ONE-INCH PUNCH.

This unique Orange County kung fu school will teach both adults as well as kids the same legendary kung fu system studied by Bruce Lee.

There will be free give-away items including a dinner for 2 to Peking Dragon Chinese Restaurant in Dana Point, several kung fu DVDs including the yet to be released on DVD Ip Man 2, official t-shirts, hats and much more.

The Dragon Institute puts the martial arts system of Wing Chun Kung Fu on the map in Orange County, California. It's unique kung fu program carries with it full international martial arts accreditation. Recognized and certified by several top world organizations, the institute will bring to light centuries of kung fu knowledge once held in secret by underground Chinese rebels. The Dana Point martial arts school is proud to represent the Yip Man (aka Ip Man) method of Wing Chun Kung Fu as passed down by his senior-most student in Hong Kong, Leung Sheung. Yip Man is the celebrated kung fu teacher of Bruce Lee. Several kung fu movies have been made about Yip Man including the 2008 Hong Kong blockbuster titled Ip Man and the 2010 sequel Ip Man 2.

For adults, The Dragon Institute will offer the full spectrum of mind and body self-growth. Adult classes will not only be a fun way to get in shape, but also the advantages of stress-relieving meditation, a whole new way to look at life’s challenges, applied practical science – all in a system of self-defense considered by many experts to be one of today's most effective methods.

For kids, ages 4 and up, The Dragon Institute goes way beyond teaching children how to defend themselves. It is, in every sense, a leadership development program that teaches life-lessons and character development for making the right decisions now... and in the future. The benefits are numerous, including a reward system that improves children’s self-esteem, a class structure that teaches discipline, activities to channel aggression, confidence-building skills and lifetime self-defense skills.

WING CHUN KUNG FU
Wing Chun is considered by many experts to be one of the most effective self defense systems in the world. A highly efficient combat-tested system of self defense, fighting skills and defensive tactics, Wing Chun emphasizes aggressive, direct/scientific movement and realistic training. It has been taught and integrated into the training programs of hundreds of military & law enforcement agencies around the world such as the US Navy Seals, the FBI, CIA, the French RAID, German SEK units.

Unlike more classical martial arts, Wing Chun is not a style. It is neither fixed nor rigid. Instead it is a fluid and free process of intelligent fighting. It has no flashy movements. It's combat goal is to finish a fight as quickly as possible. Wing Chun has a philosophy based on simplicity, directness and practicality. It uses physics to determine the best way to move and defend oneself.

For more information, visit www.ockungfu.com.

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Orange County Wing Chun Kung Fu School Opens

Kung Fu School Opens in Orange County

2010-04-12T17:14:00.000-07:00

The Dragon Institute, Orange County's first Wing Chun Kung Fu institution, opens right on Pacific Coast Highway in Dana Point, CA. The highly anticipated kung fu school, will teach both adults as well as kids the same legendary kung fu system studied by Bruce Lee.

For adults, The Dragon Institute will offer the full spectrum of mind and body self-growth. Adult kung fu classes will not only be a fun way to get in shape, but also offer stress-relieving meditation, a whole new way to look at life’s challenges, applied practical kung fu science – all in a system of self-defense considered by many experts to be one of today's most effective methods.

For kids, ages 4 and up, The Dragon Institute goes way beyond teaching children how to defend themselves. It is, in every sense, a leadership development program that teaches life-lessons and character development for making the right decisions now... and in the future. The benefits are numerous, including a reward system that improves children’s self-esteem, a class structure that teaches discipline, activities to channel aggression, kung fu confidence-building skills and lifetime self-defense skills.

“The Dragon Institute is different in our approach to martial arts and kung fu,” said Chief Instructor and Kung Fu expert, Sifu Adam Williss. “For us, kung fu is our vessel for self-growth. No matter where you are in your life, at whatever age, your journey with us is about where you are going, not where you are. It is about a vision of your future and reaching higher levels of potential in your life. We use kung fu as the developmental gateway to an integrated approach to healthy living for the mind, body and soul.”

ABOUT WING CHUN KUNG FU
Wing Chun Kung Fu is considered by many experts to be one of the most effective self defense systems in the world. A highly efficient combat-tested system of kung fu, fighting skills and defensive tactics, Wing Chun Kung Fu emphasizes aggressive, direct/scientific movement and realistic training. It has been taught and integrated into the training programs of hundreds of military & law enforcement agencies around the world such as the US Navy Seals, the FBI, CIA, the French RAID, German SEK units.

Unlike more classical martial arts or kung fu systems, Wing Chun is not a style. It is neither fixed nor rigid. Instead it is a fluid and free process of intelligent fighting. It has no flashy movements. Its combat goal is to finish a fight as quickly as possible. Wing Chun Kung Fu has a philosophy based on simplicity, directness and practicality. It uses physics to determine the best way to move and defend oneself.

Kung Fu is translated as skill developed through hard work. In essence, it means reaching for extraordinary potential through self-discipline. Mastering Kung Fu is one of the hardest things to do yet one of life's most rewarding.

Located at 34241 Pacific Coast Highway #105 in Dana Point, CA, The Dragon Institute’s Kung Fu Program carries with it full international accreditation. Recognized and certified by several top world kung fu organizations, the institute will bring to light centuries of kung fu knowledge once held in secret by underground Chinese rebels. The Dragon Institute is proud to be Orange County's representative of the Yip Man (aka Ip Man) method of Wing Chun Kung Fu as passed down by his senior-most kung fu student in Hong Kong, Leung Sheung. Yip Man is the celebrated kung fu teacher of Bruce Lee and is credited with being the Grandmaster of Wing Chun Kung Fu. Several kung fu movies have been made about Yip Man including the 2008 Hong Kong blockbuster titled Ip Man and the 2010 sequel Ip Man 2.

For more information, visit the official web site of The Dragon Institute at www.ockungfu.com.

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Orange County Wing Chun Kung Fu School Opens

Kung Fu Demo - Orange County, CA

2010-03-09T16:09:00.000-08:00

Presented by the adult students of The Dragon Institute kung fu school in Orange County, a Kung Fu Demonstration will take place in Dana Point on Saturday, March 20th, 2010. Featuring the kung fu system studied by the late The exhibition will be held from 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM at Lantern Bay County Park 25111 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point, CA 92629 in celebration of International Wing Chun Day - a day set aside to honor Wing Chun in all its forms including Wing Tsun, Jeet Kune Do, Jun Fan Gung Fu and many more. In attendance will be Sifu Adam Williss, founder of International Wing Chun Day, publisher of Wing Chun Magazine and owner of The Dragon Institute here in Orange County.

For more information, please call 949-939-4117.

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Orange County Wing Chun Kung Fu School Opens

International Wing Chun Day

2010-02-26T08:33:00.001-08:00

International Wing Chun Day is a day set aside to honor Wing Chun in all its forms including Wing Tsun, WingTsun, Ving Tsun, Jeet Kune Do, JKD, Weng Chun, Yong Chun, Jun Fan Gung Fu, Hung Fa Yi, Shaolin Wing Chun, Vinh Xuan and many more.

Wing Chun schools can use this day as a way to promote the art and their classes. Celebrations include Wing Chun exhibitions and free classes offered by Wing Chun schools across the world.

Let the world know your support for International Wing Chun Day on Facebook and click "attending".

Visit the official page of the International Wing Chun Day.

Note: 2010 is the first year of this annual day which will be held the 3rd Saturday of March each year.

Kung Fu Orange County

2010-02-15T23:01:00.000-08:00

Kung Fu Orange County

Kung Fu Orange County

With its origins in the Shaolin Temple of ancient China, Wing Chun Kung Fu is a very unique approach to the common problems of self-defense, health, and self-cultivation from a Chinese perspective.

We are humbled by our kung fu ancestors, those masters that have put in their blood, sweat and tears to develop themselves and pass on such a complete kung fu system.

We teach the traditional Yip Man family of Wing Chun Kung Fu. Bringing the authentic empty hand forms, wooden dummy, practical time-tested fighting skills and more to Orange County we have a complete syllabus of progressive development from beginner to instructor level and beyond.

Based on traditional Chinese culture and philosophy, our Orange County Kung Fu school offers a uniquely powerful system of exercise, healing, meditation and martial art.

Unravel the legendary mystery of ancient kung fu in Orange County

Each student starts our kung fu school in Orange County as a beginner. They must first "empty their cup" and allow themselves to completely submit to learning. By completing each level of our extensive training and undergoing numerous tests, students set out to become a true kung fu master.

Kung Fu Orange County
Our kung fu program gives locals a distinct opportunity to learn the same kung fu style studied by Bruce Lee. Our kung fu school in Orange County is a fully accredited Wing Chun Kung Fu school with membership in the International Kung Fu Federation, both the World Ving Tsun Athletic Association as well as the Hong Kong Ving Tsun Athletic Association. Our kung fu school in Orange County is the headquarters for the California Wing Chun Association holding additional membership in the United States Kuo Shu Federation and the National Qigong Association.

KUNG FU - ORANGE COUNTY | THE DRAGON INSTITUTE
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Orange County Kung Fu - Welcome

2009-10-07T15:55:00.000-07:00

Welcome to Orange County Kung Fu - a site launched by The Dragon Institute to share Bruce Lee's kung fu (also refered to as Wing Chun Kung Fu).

Practitioners of our kung fu in Orange County (aka Orange County Kung Fu) believe that the best defense is a strong offense. Lee believed that in order for an opponent to attack someone they had to move towards them. This provided an opportunity to "intercept" that attack or movement. The principle of interception covers more than just intercepting physical attacks. Lee believed that many non-verbals and telegraphs (subtle movements that an opponent is unaware of) could be perceived or "intercepted" and thus be used to one's advantage. Stop hits, stop kicks and simultaneous parrying and punching are some of the defensive portions of our kung fu in Orange County.

Located right on Pacific Coast Highway in Dana Point, The Dragon Institute is Orange County's first professional facility dedicated to the art of Wing Chun Kung Fu.

Feel free to visit our main site at http://www.ocwingchun.com

Orange County Kung Fu

Orange County Kung Fu

2009-08-20T10:37:00.000-07:00

Welcome to Orange County Kung Fu! You are about to learn one of the most outstanding authentic martial arts styles directly from China.

Located in the south Orange County city of San Clemente, we are dedicated to authentic Wing Chun Kung Fu! Authentic, original Bruce Lee Kung Fu for everyone. Learn the same Kung Fu concepts used by Bruce Lee. No need to be in shape. Everyone can learn.

Click on a link to the right and you will open the gates to a traditional art form with a culture stemming from the famous Shaolin temple and mysterious history of over 200 years!

Kung Fu Kids Classes

2009-07-09T00:00:00.000-07:00

Orange County Kung Fu Kids is The Dragon Institute's life-changing developmental program that uses traditional Chinese Kung Fu to teach children ages 4 -15 the life lessons of a kung fu master.

Kung Fu Kids learn "Sifu's Kung Fu Lessons in Values" through the way of the kung fu master. The unique program created by The Dragon Institute Kung Fu Kids learn to listen to their selves - to their true voice, that voice inside each of us that gives us our best thoughts and how to act on them!

Sifu's Kung Fu Lessons in Values:

THE VALUE OF DISCIPLINE

THE VALUE OF BELIEVING IN YOURSELF

THE VALUE OF HELPING

THE VALUE OF HONESTY

THE VALUE OF DETERMINATION

THE VALUE OF COURAGE

THE VALUE OF NEVER GIVING UP

and more!

These lessons are all taught while children undertake rigorous traditional kung fu training to learn ancient kung fu forms, techniques, powerful kung fu stances, cooperative partner drills, body mechanics, how power is generated, how the body works, how to "listen" and "flow" with energy as well as practical self-defense skills.

Core Concepts

2009-06-03T15:53:00.000-07:00

Bruce Lee's kung fu goes by several different names. In Hong Kong it goes by the name Ving Tsun. In Germany, its usually referred to it as Wing Tsun. This video refers to it as Wing Chun.

For classes in Orange County, please visit our kung fu in Orange County page.

Bruce Lee

2009-05-17T20:37:00.000-07:00

How Bruce Lee Changed the World.

We're proud to teach Bruce Lee's kung fu in Orange County.

Looking for a Kung Fu School in Orange County

2009-03-30T14:27:00.000-07:00

As a student attending the University of California - Irvine, I was looking for a a place to train kung fu. To my surprise, I actually found a lot in the area. I decided to look for a traditional Chinese school for the integration of both hard and soft techniques. Many of the Japanese schools seem very rigid. I was looking for a kung fu school that is practical, has an authentic history and the internal side of martial arts as well. I wasn't sure that I'd find anything with all of these things and was scared that I'd have to settle for something else. However, I was thrilled to find Orange County Kung Fu. I couldn't recommend this place higher! It has all of the aspects I was looking for and then some.

John Leung
1st year Kung Fu student

Kung Fu in Orange County

Kung Fu Orange County

2009-03-21T20:44:00.000-07:00