What is Wing Chun

Wing Chun is an explosive close range combat martial art system that originated in southern China 300 to 400 years ago. The system consists of three empty hand forms, wooden dummy form and two weapons forms. Wing Chun is unique compared to most other martial arts in that it does not rely on strength against strength making it more suitable for persons of a small build or stature.

It is a scientific form of martial art that utilises various concepts and principals in order to defeat an aggressor. Designed with self preservation in mind Wing Chun is ideally suited for self protection, something you may well need with today’s ever increasing violent society. Wing Chun has many health benefits,

About Preston Wing Chun

Preston Wing Chun Kung Fu Club was founded in (1982) by “Sifu” Joseph Oliver.
Joseph Oliver studied Traditional Wing Chun Kung Fu, for many years under Grandmaster Samuel Kwok. In October 2005 Sifu Joseph Oliver handed down his club to his most senior student Steven Rigby and in November 2005 Sifu Joeseph Oliver emigrated over sea’s to enjoy his retirement on the Caribbean Island of Montserrat.

In 2015 Preston wing chun was handed down to Ian Mallinson, Sifu Steven Rigbys most senior student. Instruction is now given full time at Preston Wing Chun by Sifu Ian Mallinson.

Preston Wing Chun is a relatively small club with between fifteen to twenty members at anyone time and class size and membership is governed to enable quality tutoring with regard to personal development.

We are affiliated to and a member of the Samuel Kwok Martial Arts Association, a member of the British Council for Chinese