Syllabus

Wing Tsun Syllabus Overview

Our modern and constantly updated training program takes the student on a systematic journey towards mastering the Wing Tsun™ system. “Student Levels” are used to track the student’s progress. Unlike a colored belt or ranking system, the Student Levels are not badges of status nor standards of measurement between students. They exist only to ensure that each student learns all that he/she should in a scientifically optimal order. There is no competitiveness in the Wing Tsun™ class or in the training progam. A student’s only goal is to better him/herself.

The Wing Tsun™ Grading Structure

• SL — Student Level 1-12
• TL — Technician Level 1-4 PG
• PL – Practician Level 5-8 (Master Level)

Students advance through the Levels by testing at seminars given every four month by Si-Fu Stefan Fischer. A dedicated student who consistently trains well and attends two Wing Tsun classes per week should advance one Student Level approximately every four months until SL5. After that, advancement becomes progressively slower, as the higher Student Level programs contain greater amounts of more advanced material. Please find below a brief outline of what is taught for the beginner, intermediate and advanced student levels.

Student Levels 1-4

Forms

The student learns the first form of the Wing Tsun™ system, Siu-Nim-Tao . The student’s main goal in the forms training at this level is to learn to eliminate excess muscle tension in the upper body while increasing flexibility and familiarity with the Wing Tsun™ arm movements; and to strengthen the lower body, achieving firm balance (drawing stability and energy from the ground) through the correct use of the Wing Tsun™ stance.

Blitz-Defence

The student learns about the psychology of an attack/confrontation. He/she learns to deal with and control fear and its physiological effects and to defuse a potentially violent situation verbally through reason and/or dissuasion and non-verbally through body language, mental focus, and confidence. Should this fail, the student learns to turn the tables on the attacker as soon as (or even before, if the situation warrants) he begins to attack. The student learns a few simple movements to deal with the most common punching, striking, kicking, and grappling attacks, and how to apply these movements effectively, while ensuring that he/she does not exceed the legal limits of self-defense.

Lat-Sao /Anti-Grappling/Ground fighting

The student learns how to apply the Wing Tsun™ concepts and movements against all kinds of kicks, punches, and strikes, and simple grappling attacks. The main emphasis is on perfecting the student’s chain-punches and basic footwork and kicks, which are the essential basics of Wing Tsun™, so that they may be applied to stop any attack.

The student also learns how to avoid going to the ground and if unavoidable how to fall properly. He will also learn how to prevent the attacker from getting close to him. The main emphasis is to utilise the unique Wing Tsun™ principles on the ground.

Chi-Sao

The student begins the Dan-Chi (single-arm Chi-Sao) exercises.

Student Levels 5-8

Forms

The student practices Chum-Kiu, the second form of Wing Tsun™. Emphasis is placed on coordinating multiple simultaneous movements and achieving balance in movement.

Blitz-Defence

The “rules” and pre-arrangements of the Blitz-Defence drills are relaxed, creating greater realism and spontaneity in the self-defense scenario practice. Optionally, the students may use protective equipment and increase the level of contact in the drills, further increasing the realism. Skills learned through Lat-Sao and Chi-Sao training may be applied.

Lat-Sao /Anti-Grappling/Ground fighting

The fighting drills expand to cover the critical knee/elbow/head range. The use of Wing Tsun™ principles to counter more sophisticated grappling and ground fighting attacks is explored. The student begins to apply what he/she has learned in the Chi-Sao training to the Lat-Sao drills.

Chi-Sao

The student begins the Poon-Sao (double-arm Chi-Sao) exercise, then progresses to learn and practice the First Section (basic techniques) of Chi-Sao. Emphasis is placed on maintaining good position and constant forward pressure into the partner, while staying relaxed and flexible. The sixet level also introduces anti-grappling and take down defences in to Chi Sau

Student Levels 9-12

Forms

Siu-Nim-Tao and Chum-Kiu are perfected.

Blitz-Defence/Lat-Sao

The student learns strategies and tactics for dealing with armed and multiple attackers, and techniques to subdue less threatening attackers without causing them injury. The “drill” structure is eliminated, so the training becomes even more realistic and free. The student by now should be relying mostly on concepts and principles of movement and strategy, rather than pre planned techniques. The reflexes and other attributes honed in Chi-Sao training become more essential. 
Full-contact, full-body training with protective equipment is optional. The 12 student level also introduces knife attacks and defences as well as various other weapons.

Chi-Sao

The student perfects his/her sensitivity and relaxation. The sequences of the First Section of movements are abandoned and the student must react spontaneously to the movements of the partner, without thought or planning. Increased intensity and contact with protective equipment is optional.

Wing Tsun Student levels
 

Have you ever wondered what makes up WingTsun Student Grades? Well here is a brief look at what you will be learning at each step of your training. Please keep in mind that this is a guide only and the syllabus is slightly different from the programs in Europe and the rest of the world.

1st student grade in Wing Tsun

Siu-Nim-Tau first 3 sets. Chain Punching, Advancing steps. Theory and role-play, visual pre-fight phase of Blitz Defence: dealing with right handed attacker Lat-Sau: Kick defence routine, dealing with push or pull, drop step attack and defence.

2nd student grade in Wing Tsun

Siu-Nim-Tau complete. Stance turning with simultaneous hand movements. Blitz Defence: stance changes, dealing with left handed attacker. Lat-Sau: defending boxing combination, 2nd kick defense routine, stance switching.

3rd student grade in Wing Tsun

Chum Kiu Form 1st three sets. Dan Chi/Reflex training, single arm. Blitz Defence: Straight Punch defence. Lat Sau: dealing with interruption to your attacks, Kick Defences no warning.

4th student grade in WingTsun

Chum Kiu Form Complete. WT Reflex theory. V step and punch. Poon Sau (double arm chi sau). Blitz Defnce: dealing with open unguarded attacker, defend swinging punch attacks. Lat Sau: Defend haymaker to short fast hook style punches.

5th student grade in Wing Tsun

SNT & CK forms. Elbow and Knee fighting Distance. Poon Sau with stance turning. Blitz Defence and Lat Sau: Attack and defend using elbows and knees, counter kicking.
6th student grade in Wing Tsun

1st section chi-sau 1/3. Chi Sau anti grappling head to waist. Blitz Defence and Lat Sau: anti grappling head to waist.

7th student grade in Wing Tsun

1st section chi-sau 2/3. Chi Sau anti grappling lower body. Blitz Defence and Lat Sau: anti grappling lower body.

8th student grade in Wing Tsun

1st section chi-sau 3/3. Completion of 4 ground fight clinics. Chi Sau: anti grappling head to Foot. Blitz Defence and Lat Sau: anti grappling head to foot. Ground Fighting

9th student grade in Wing Tsun

Weapons: Use and defence.

10th student grade in Wing Tsun

Multiple Attackers

11th student grade in Wing Tsun

Soft means to control attacker.

12th student grade in Wing Tsun

Pressure and Fear training. Complete revision of level 1 – 11