Wing Chun Classes Singapore
Wing Chun Lineage | Instructor Biography | Wing Chun Classes Syllabus
“Help the weak and the very young – Use martial skills for the good of humanity.” - Wing Chun Grandmaster Ip Man
Singapore Ip Man Wing Chun Classes
All About us, our Authentic Wing Chun Lineage, our Instructors
About Us
SIM-VTK is the premier place to learn Wing Chun
One of the oldest wing chun schools in Singapore
Trained in Ip Man Wing Chun since 1999
Brain Child of Master Bertrand Lim, Master, Warrior, Healer, Scholar
Embrace the path of Warriorship
Lethal Hand to Hand Combat
Effective Self Defence
Meditation and Energy Work
Healing of self and others
Knowledge of the Law vis a vis Self Defence Dos and Don'ts and the relevant Statute
Trained in Healing
Trained in Tactical Arts and Self defence
Endorsed by International Masters
Participated in Landmark events representing Singapore
Demonstrations
Workshops
Seminars International
Invitation to attend events overseas.
Product Endorsement
Movie Endorsement
Meeting with Masters
Our Lineage and History
"Master Wing Chun Kuen with Personalized 1-on-1 Training!
Elevate your skills faster with exclusive private lessons tailored to your goals—whether you're a beginner or refining advanced techniques. Our certified instructors focus entirely on your progress, teaching authentic Wing Chun forms, combat applications, and weapon training at your pace.
Customized training – Address your unique strengths & weaknesses
Flexible scheduling – Train when it suits you
Rapid results – Perfect your technique with undivided attention
Limited instructor availability! Book your FREE introductory session today and experience the difference of elite private coaching. Transform your Wing Chun journey now! "
Wing Chun Classes Syllabus
"Unlock Your Potential with Authentic Wing Chun Kuen!
About Singapore Ip Man Wing Chun Kuen
Our adult classes are designed for all skill levels—whether you're a beginner or an experienced martial artist. Learn practical self-defense, improve focus, and build confidence through the proven techniques of Wing Chun. Our certified instructors guide you through close-range combat, forms (Sil Lim Tao, Chum Kiu), and Chi Sao drills in a supportive, structured environment.
No experience needed – Start anytime!
Small class sizes – Personalized attention
Real-world applications – Boost fitness & discipline
Limited spots available! Book your FREE trial class today and experience the power of Wing Chun firsthand. Your journey starts here! "
Head Master and Instructors
"Elevate Your Wing Chun Skills with Our Immersive Workshops!
Join our specialized Wing Chun workshops and dive deep into advanced techniques, weapons training, and real-world applications. Perfect for students of all levels looking to accelerate their progress in a focused, high-energy environment.
Master the Wooden Dummy (Muk Yan Jong) & Butterfly Swords
Refine Your Forms & Footwork with expert corrections
Small Group Setting – Maximum hands-on training
Next Workshop: Text for Dates 96957884
Only 12 Spots Available!
Reserve Your Spot Now – Gain skills you won’t learn in regular classes!
"Transform your Wing Chun in just one day!"
Our Wing Chun Lineage Ancestry
Leung Jan- Leung Bik- Chan Wah Shun- Ip Man- Ip Ching- Bertrand Lim
Leung Jan (梁贊)
Leung Jan (1826–1901): The Foshan Wing Chun Legend
Early Life & Training
Born Leung Tak-wing in Heshan, Guangdong, the man who would become known as "Mr. Jan of Foshan" began his martial journey at 18 under Leung Yee-tai, mastering Southern Shaolin skills. Yee-tai later introduced him to Wong Wah-bo (a fellow Gulao native), who imparted the complete Wing Chun system - forging the foundation of what we practice today.
The Foshan Years (1870s Onward)
While running his renowned medical practice at Wing Sang Tong (榮生堂), Leung Jan:
-
Trained select students privately in Wing Chun's combat essentials
-
Earned undefeated status in competitive bouts, gaining respect across martial circles
-
Became known as "King of Wing Chun Kuen" (詠春拳王) and "Mr. Jan of Foshan" (佛山贊先生)
Legacy & Lineage
His legacy flowed through two vital channels:
-
-
Trained under both Leung Jan and Wong Wah-bo
-
Later mentored a young Ip Man in Hong Kong (1909)
-
Direct ancestor of our Singapore Ip Man Wing Chun Kuen lineage
-
-
Chan Wah-shun (找錢華1836– 1913) Money Changer Wah
-
Primary custodian of Leung Jan's Foshan school
-
Preserved the art during turbulent times
-
Leung Bik (1843–1911): The Bridge Between Foshan and Modern Wing Chun
The Complete Master
Known respectfully as Mr. Bik (先生璧), Leung Bik-wo embodied Wing Chun’s most refined systems:
-
Mastered all core forms under his father Leung Jan and grand-teacher Wong Wah-bo
-
Perfected advanced weapons:
-
Muk Yan Jong (Wooden Dummy)
-
Bart Cham Dao (Eight-Cut Knives)
-
Luk Dim Boon Kwun (Six-and-a-Half Point Pole)
-
Exile and Reinvention
Fleeing late Qing Dynasty turmoil, Leung Bik:
-
Relocated to Hong Kong’s Cha Wai Street (now Jervois Street)
The Fateful Meeting with Ip Man (1909)
History changed when:
-
The Challenge: Leung sparred a young Ip Man at a friend’s house, defeating him twice with effortless precision
-
The Revelation: Recognizing Ip’s potential, Leung personally retrieved the humbled prodigy
-
The Transmission: Over two years, he:
-
Taught subtle refinements absent in Ip Man’s prior training
-
Embedded Foshan’s complete art into its future torchbearer
-
Legacy Through Ip Man
Leung Bik’s 1911 passing marked:
♦ The end of an era: Last teacher directly trained by Wong Wah-bo’s generation
♦ The birth of modern Wing Chun: His teachings resurfaced through Ip Man’s students
Singapore Ip Man Wing Chun Kuen has been at the forefront of conducting research about our Ancestral Roots.
Click here for more of our extensive research.
Chan Wah Shun 陳華順
Chan Wah-shun (1836–1913): The Bridge Between Generations
The Making of a Master
Known as "Money Changer Wah" (找錢華) for his currency exchange stall near Leung Jan’s Foshan clinic, Chan Wah-shun’s path to Wing Chun mastery was forged through sheer determination:
-
Developed extraordinary strength hauling heavy coin bags daily
-
Became Leung Jan’s disciple, training under both the grandmaster and his senior student Lee Wah
-
Mastered Dit Da (跌打), blending bone-setting medicine with combat expertise
Guardian of Foshan Wing Chun
In 1889, Chan:
-
Took over operations of the famed Wing Sang Tong (later renamed Hang Chai Tong)
-
Preserved Leung Jan’s legacy during the master’s periodic returns to Gulao Village
-
Established Foshan’s first public Wing Chun school (1906) at Yejia Village’s ancestral hall
The Ip Man Connection
In 1906, Chan accepted his final student – 12-year-old Ip Man – beginning a pivotal transfer of knowledge:
-
Entrusted Ng Chung-sok to continue Ip Man’s training
Ip Man 葉繼問
Grandmaster Ip Man (1893–1972): The Grandmaster Who Brought Wing Chun to the World
Foshan Beginnings
Born Ip Kai-man on October 1, 1893, into a wealthy Foshan family, the future grandmaster:
-
Began Wing Chun training at 9-13 under Chan Wah-shun (the master's final student)
-
Absorbed advanced techniques from Ng Chung-sok after Chan's stroke
-
Developed his signature precision through coin-bag strength training
The Hong Kong Revelation (1909-1911)
A humbling encounter reshaped his art when 16-year-old Ip:
-
Challenged Leung Bik (Leung Jan's son) at a classmate's home
-
Lost decisively twice, discovering gaps in his Foshan training
-
Trained intensively with Leung until 1911, mastering:
-
Subtle weight-shifting principles
-
Rare wooden dummy applications
-
The complete weapon systems
-
Foshan Interlude (1916-1949)
Returning home at 24, Ip:
-
Served as a Nationalist police officer
- Taught Wing Chun discreetly
- Refined his close-quarters combat methods during turbulent times
Hong Kong Legacy (1950s Onward)
Fleeing communism in 1949, the 56-year-old grandmaster:
-
Started teaching through restaurant worker connections
-
Mentored legendary students including:
-
Leung Sheung (first Hong Kong disciple)
-
Wong Shun Leung ("King of Talking Hands")
-
Bruce Lee (who globalized Wing Chun concepts)
-
-
Founded the Ving Tsun Athletic Association (1967) to preserve authentic training
A towering figure in martial arts history, Ip Man (1893–1972) was the master who brought Wing Chun Kung Fu to the modern world. Born into a wealthy background in Foshan, China, he trained under legendary teachers Chan Wah Shun and Leung Bik before refining the art into its most effective form. His teachings shaped generations, including his most famous student, Bruce Lee. Fleeing political turmoil, Ip Man later revitalized Wing Chun in Hong Kong, ensuring its survival and global spread. Today, his legacy endures as the foundation of one of the world’s most respected martial arts.
Follow us here for more about our Sigung, Grandmaster Ip Man.
Ip Hok-chun (葉學準)
Grandmaster Ip Chun (born Ip Hok-chun on 10 July 1924), also known as Yip Chun or Yip Jun, is a renowned Chinese martial artist and actor specializing in Wing Chun Kung Fu. He is the eldest son of the legendary Ip Man, the martial arts master who trained Bruce Lee. Ip Chun has a younger brother, Ip Ching, with whom he has carried on their father's legacy.
Foshan Beginnings
Born Ip Hok-Chun in Foshan, Kwangtung (now Guangdong) on 10 July 1924.
He would first learn the first form of wing chun, Sil Lim Tao, from Grandmaster Yuen Kay San revealing how close the Three Foshan Heros of Wing Chun were: Ip Man, Yuen Kay San, Yiu Choi.
The Hong Kong Journey
Ip Chun and his younger brother would join their father Ip Man in Hongkong and continue their training in Wing chun
In 1967, Ip Chun began teaching Wing Chun in Hong Kong. Among his earliest students were Leung Chung-wai and Ho Kay, the latter being the chairman of the Wing Chun Ip Chun Academy and a dedicated disciple for over 30 years. Many of his original students continue to train with him to this day.
After Ip Man's passing in December 1972, he entrusted his sons with rare film footage documenting his Siu Nim Tao, Chum Kiu, and Muk Yan Jong forms, ensuring their preservation for future generations. In 2014, Ip Chun was honored as a nominee to represent Wing Chun as the inheritor of its rich martial arts tradition.
Hong Kong Legacy (1950s Onward)
A globally respected instructor, Ip Chun has conducted seminars and taught Wing Chun worldwide, including in Australia, England, and the United States. On 10 July 2024, he celebrated his 100th birthday, marking a century of dedication to martial arts and the legacy of his father.
Ip Ching
Grandmaster Ip Ching (born Ip Hok-ching, 1936 – 25 January 2020) was a renowned Chinese martial artist and Wing Chun master, best known as the second son of the legendary Grandmaster Ip Man. He played a significant role in preserving and promoting his father’s martial art legacy.
Born in Foshan, Guangdong Province, Ip Ching was the second son of Ip Man and his wife Cheung Wing-sing. In the early 1950s, his parents and sister, Ip Nga-sum, moved to Hong Kong in search of a better life. However, only his mother and sister eventually returned to Foshan, while Ip Ching remained in mainland China during a politically turbulent period.
In 1962, when Hong Kong temporarily reopened its borders, Ip Ching and his elder brother Ip Chun seized the opportunity to reunite with their father in Hong Kong.
Once in Hong Kong, Ip Ching studied Wing Chun directly under his father. Living and training in Ip Man’s home, he gained not only hands-on experience but also deep insight into his father's unique teaching methods. Throughout this time, Ip Ching often observed his father instructing other students, further enriching his understanding of the art.
After Ip Man’s death in 1972, Ip Ching continued to teach Wing Chun privately at home. In 1994, he retired from the textile business and dedicated himself fully to martial arts instruction.
Ip Ching’s contributions to Wing Chun extended into cinema. He served as a consultant—alongside his brother Ip Chun—for the films Ip Man 3 and Ip Man 4: The Finale. Though he declined public interviews and formal credit, his involvement ensured authenticity in the portrayal of Wing Chun on screen. Ip Ching was portrayed by Jim Liu in Ip Man 3 and by Ye He in Ip Man 4: The Finale.
Ip Ching passed away on 25 January 2020. Until his passing, Ip Ching remained a respected figure in the Wing Chun community, admired for his dedication to his father’s legacy and for his quiet but enduring influence on the martial art.
His Legacy is continued in Singapore under his Disciple Sifu Bertrand Lim, who he awarded a Ving Tsun Athletic Association Instructor Certificate to, signing the portion "received instruction from" as IP CHING, endorsing his disciple's skills. Sifu Ip Ching would also treat his grand students as family and train them whenever Sifu Bertrand Lim brought them on their regular trips.
Ving Tsun Athletic Association was created by Grandmaster Ip Man, and was an association that Grandmaster Ip Ching spend many years building up, bringing up the standard of Wing Chun Instructors Worldwide.
Bertrand Lim
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Sed tempus nisl quis ornare dignissim. Vivamus tincidunt et sem vitae luctus. Vivamus id mollis nisi. Cras id leo semper.
Sil Lim Tao- The Advance Form
Siu Lim Tao (小念头) - "Little Idea Form"
The Foundation of All Wing Chun
"Learn the alphabet before writing poetry"
This first form, teaches:
♦ Proper Structure: Centerline theory & elbow positioning
♦ Energy Economy: Minimal movement, maximum effect
♦ Hand Techniques: Tan Sau, Bong Sau, Fook Sau fundamentals
Wing Chun Maxim " Master Tan Bong Fok, you will be invincible"
Why it matters:
Grandmaster Ip Chun called Siu Lim Tao "Wing Chun's root" - 80% of combat applications derive from these movements. Students typically spend months mastering this before advancing.
It is said that Grandmaster Ip Man would spend 8 mins per hand in the Gung Lik Section of Siu Lim Tao.
Chum Kil- Destroying the Centreline
Chum Kiu (寻桥) - "Seeking the Bridge"
Connecting Defense to Attack
"Find the bridge, cross the gap, control the battle"
Key elements:
♦ Footwork: Pivots & steps for angle control
♦ Simultaneity: Blocking while striking
♦ Power Generation: Hip-torque for penetrating force
Combat reality:
Where Siu Lim Tao is the dictionary, Chum Kiu teaches sentence structure. The Bong Sau (Wing Arm) technique alone contains 7 combat applications we drill against live resistance.
Biu Jee - Emergency Techniques
Biu Jee (镖指) - "Thrusting Fingers"
Emergency Toolkit & Advanced Power
"For when structure fails"
Contains:
♦ Recovery Techniques: Gum Sau (Pinning Hand) for broken balance
♦ Short-Range Power: Biu Jee finger strikes & elbow bursts
♦ Hidden Applications: Only taught to trusted students
Lineage note:
Originally, Biu Jee wasn't taught until 5+ years training. At our school, students unlock sections progressively after demonstrating combat-ready Chum Kiu skills.
Wooden Dummy - Mastery of true skill
Muk Yan Jong (木人桩) - Wooden Dummy Form
Where Technique Meets Reality
"The dummy doesn't hit back - but it reveals everything"
This "silent teacher" develops:
♦ Precision: 108 movements engrave perfect angles
♦ Bridge Sensitivity: Develops automatic responses
♦ Footwork: Teaches optimal fighting distance
Lok Dim Bun Gwun, Devasting 9 Ft Pole
Luk Dim Boon Kwun (六點半棍) - 6.5 Point Pole
The Art of Long-Range Dominance
"One inch longer, one life safer"
Key combat lessons:
♦ Core Power: Generates whip-like force from the waist
♦ Zone Control: 6 defensive spheres + 0.5 surprise thrust
♦ Structural Unity: Pole becomes an extension of your body. Used to develop the waist hip power and inch force punching power.
Historical note:
This form originated from Red Boat Opera pole fighters. We teach the exact footwork patterns used by Grandmaster Ip Ching (Ip Man's 2nd Son). He was renown for his pole expertise amongst his kungfu brothers.
It develops:
♦ Precision: 108 movements engrave perfect angles
♦ Bridge Sensitivity: Develops automatic responses
♦ Footwork: Teaches optimal fighting distance
To buy your own kung fu 9 foot pole, click here to purchase.
Bart Cham Dao - The ultimate form
Bart Cham Dao (八斬刀) - 8 Chopping Knives
Wing Chun's Deadly Blades
"When empty hands aren't enough"
What students discover:
♦ Economy of Motion: Cuts follow punch trajectories
♦ Defensive Cuts: Parry-and-slice in one motion
♦ Grip Science: "Alive hand" blade control methods
Safety protocol:
Beginners train with wooden knives for 6 months before touching metal. Advanced students learn:
-
Daylight vs. nighttime grip variations
-
The "rolling thunder" blocking sequence
-
Ip Man's preferred blade length (11.5 inches)
Chark Yiu- The Sythesis of Wing Chun
Chark Yiu 詠春摘要 - Ip Ching Lineage
Ip Man Wing Chun Classes
Teaching Wing Chun, Self Defence, Private Classes, Seminars since 1990
Our Lineage
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Sed tempus diam nisl quis ornarod vivamus tincidunt et sem vitae luctus.
Instructors
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Sed tempus diam nisl quis ornarod vivamus tincidunt et sem vitae luctus.
Wing Chun Syllabus
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Sed tempus diam nisl quis ornarod vivamus tincidunt et sem vitae luctus.