The History of Cheltenham Wing Chun Kuen (CWCK)

The Beginning

Sifu's Woodward and Akroyd-Jones had already trained in the art of Wing Chun for 10 years before they met Sifu Shaun Rawcliffe and Si Kung Ip Chun at the beginning of 1993. At this point in their training they had reached a high level of skill and were teaching classes in their own right. However, they had misgivings about the breadth and depth of the knowledge they had received over the years. Both had a desire to increase their knowledge and by sheer coincidence managed to get an invitation to a seminar being held by Master Ip Chun. It was this that made them realise what they still had to learn.

The path to them was clear and through good fortune the next stage of their journey could begin with their acceptance into the Midlands Wing Chun Kuen family.

Since 1993 Sifu's Woodward and Akroyd-Jones have trained under the personal tuition of Sifu Rawcliffe and have attained a high degree of skill within Wing Chun. They maintain a very close relationship with their teacher and train privately with Sifu Rawcliffe as often as they are able. They have hosted seminars by Master Ip Chun and visit him in Hong Kong whenever possible.

Aims:

• Promote traditional, authentic Wing Chun Kuen

• Uphold the ideals of its Grandmaster Ip Chun and Sifu S. Rawcliffe

• Provide a stable, structured and safe training environment

• Provide regular scheduled assessments of students ability

• Provide a defined route for students wishing to attain Instructor level

Benefits:

• Allow access to special courses and seminars such as First Aid and acupressure

• Provide the opportunity to train with Grandmaster Ip Chun in Hong Kong

• Allow access to a Nationwide network of affiliated clubs

• Private lessons for rapid individual progression and convenience