Our modern and constantly updated training program takes the student on a systematic journey towards mastering the WingTsun™ 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 WingTsun™ class or in the training progam. A student’s only goal is to better him/herself.
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 WingTsun 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   
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Forms The student learns the first form of the WingTsun™ 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 WingTsun™ arm movements; and to strengthen the lower body, achieving firm balance (drawing stability and energy from the ground) through the correct use of the WingTsun™ 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 WingTsun™ 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 WingTsun™, 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 WingTsun™ principles on the ground. Chi-Sao The student begins the Dan-Chi (single-arm Chi-Sao) exercises. Student Levels 5-8
 
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The student practices Chum-Kiu, the second form of WingTsun™. 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 WingTsun™ 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. Student Levels 9-12
 
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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. 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. | 
