New Student

Information

New students are always welcome at our classes

New Student Application

Please download and complete the following registration form:  <ClubRegistrationForm>

Can I start anytime?

Yes you can. We have enough instructors and assistant instructors to help people with all levels of ability and fitness. Our classes are friendly and welcoming to new students.

What should I wear to training sessions?

T-shirt and track suit bottoms and trainers are recommended. Although regulatory t-shirt, sweatshirt and slippers are available and are a must as part of the school uniform.

What will I need to pay when I start?

You will need to pay a months tuition fees. You will know after a months training if Wing Chun is right for you.

Registration

For your first lesson, please turn up a little earlier than the class start time so that the instructor can register you. You will need to fill in a form so that we are sure you do not have any medical conditions that could be affected by training. If you are in doubt about your medical fitness, please consult your doctor first.

How many times a week do I need to train?

Depends how quickly you wish to advance. Typically twice a week in class is best, but we understand that students have a life outside of Wing Chun. However, you should try to practice every day.

 What is the probation period?

The probation period lasts for 4 weeks and it is in place so we can be sure of your character and that you will not use your skills unwisely. It also gives you the opportunity whether you wish to continue or not.

 Do you have mixed classes?

Yes. All our classes are mixed classes, male/female and of mixed ability, we normally group our female students together.

 How fit do I need to be?

Average fitness is a requirement. Also let the instructor know if you have any medical conditions.

 What about insurance and joining fees?

There are no hidden costs. There is an annual membership fees of £25 which will cover for your annual insurance.

 Do you suffer injuries during training?

We practice a safe training environment. There has never been any serious injuries (so far). Training in any form of martial art you will get the odd knock. I like to see students leaving the class in the same way as they had arrived.

 How old do you need to be to train?

We do not have any age restriction. Although, it is advisable that you are over the age of 18 years and have a no health restrictions.

 Do you do private sessions?

Yes I do one to one sessions but I recommend that students attend regular classes to get a good understanding of Wing Chun first.

 What is the class atmosphere like?

The class is more like a group of friends. The students are all very helpful and will not intimidate you in any way shape or form. The atmosphere is very relaxed and can be humorous at times.

 Is Wing Chun dangerous?

It is a close range combatative art. It is potentially lethal, hence the probation period.

 What are the club rules?

Being courteous to your teacher and being respectful to each other. Never use Wing Chun unwisely.

 Do you have a grading structure?

Yes we do have a grading structure. It is simply in place to monitor your progress. It enables the instructor to gauge your progress and point out your strengths and weaknesses. It is in place o put you in the spot light and to see how you respond under pressure. There is no point in knowing a technique and not being able to perform under pressure. It also gives you a personal satisfaction and a sense of achievement if he/she does well.

 Training is thirsty work

Whenever you exercise you lose fluid, not only through sweating but also as water vapour in the air that you breathe out. The harder and longer you exercise, and the hotter and more humid the environment, the more fluid you will lose. If you don't get enough fluid into your body dehydration will follow. This will have an undesirable effect on your physical performance and health.

 What are the dangers of dehydration?

An excessive loss of fluid impairs performance and has an undesirable effect on health. It places extra strain on the heart, lungs and circulation system, which means the heart, has to work harder to pump blood around the body. Exercise become much harder as blood volume decreases and body temperature rises. A loss in just 2% of your body weight will affect your ability to train. Ironically the more dehydrated you become the less able your body is to sweat.

When should I drink?

Beforehand

Obliviously, prevention is better than cure; make sure that you are well hydrated before you start to exercise (especially when it is hot and humid).

During exercise

As soon as you start exercising, you will start to lose fluid, so try to offset this by drinking at suitable intervals whenever possible. The more you sweat the more you need to drink. Aim for about 250ml every 15 minutes.

Afterwards

Drink freely after exercise to replace the fluids lost. Do not wait until you feel thirsty, as this means you are already dehydrated. Thirst is not a good indicator of body fluid levels.

Sports drinks or water?

For many years sport scientists have recommended drinking plain water. In 1984, for example, the American college of sport medicine stated that water is the best fluid. However since then many studies have shown that in some cases it can be more beneficial to drink fluids with added carbohydrate or minerals. This is because drinking serves three purposes :

1. It replace water lost through sweating

2. It can provide some carbohydrate to spare the body's reserves of glycogen and maintain blood glucose.

3. It can provide minerals to speed water absorption and maintain blood volume.

Do sport drinks improve performance?

Many studies show that sport drinks can indeed improve your performance. This is because sport drinks deliver water and glucose faster to the body than plain water. If however your exercise routine is less than a hour it wouldn't make a big difference.

 Dining Recommendation

Eat breakfast like a King, lunch like a Prince and dinner like a Pauper (the metabolism is most the active in the morning and slows drastically by the evening; digestion is the strongest at noon and a large meal may also be consumed here).