Business Details
Wing Chun Kung Fu Training in Sheffield & Doncaster
Established by Sifu Alan Mynett, our academy delivers authentic Wing Chun Kung Fu instruction rooted in the lineage of Grandmaster IP CHING. Since 1990, Sifu Mynett has trained extensively in Hong Kong under Grandmaster IP CHING, achieving instructor certification and mastering the complete system including advanced techniques like luk dim boon qwon and bart jam doe. As a certified member of the Ving Tsun Athletic Association in Hong Kong and the British Council for Chinese Martial Arts, we uphold traditional teaching methodologies passed directly from Grandmaster IP CHING. Our curriculum combines empty hand forms, weapon sets, and chi-sao training to develop practical self-defence skills and martial discipline.With classes in Sheffield and Doncaster, we offer structured tuition for beginners and advanced practitioners in private or group settings. Our focus on technical precision, energy application, and historical context ensures students receive comprehensive instruction aligned with Wing Chun's Shaolin heritage. Through regular training sessions and personalized guidance, we empower individuals to enhance physical coordination, mental focus, and combat effectiveness while preserving the integrity of this centuries-old martial art.
Services
Martial Arts Instruction
Private Tuition
Group Classes
Weapon Training
Chi-Sao Practice
Highlights and features
- Direct lineage instruction from Grandmaster IP CHING's Hong Kong academy
- Certified instructors with decades of practical martial arts experience
- Structured curriculum covering all six Wing Chun forms and applications
- Personalised tuition in both private and group settings
- Official membership in international Wing Chun and martial arts associations
Associations and certifications
- Ving Tsun Athletic Association, Hong Kong
- BCCMA (British Council for Chinese Martial Arts)
Services
Martial Arts Instruction
Traditional Wing Chun instruction covering empty hand forms, weapon techniques, and chi-sao sensitivity drills. Our curriculum develops practical self-defence skills through structured progression from foundational to advanced techniques. Classes focus on technical precision, energy application, and historical context while maintaining Shaolin martial arts principles.
Private Tuition
Personalised training sessions tailored to individual skill levels and learning paces. Instructors provide focused attention to refine techniques, address specific challenges, and accelerate progress through direct feedback and customised practice routines. Ideal for students seeking dedicated mentorship in Wing Chun principles.
Group Classes
Structured group training sessions fostering collaborative learning and peer interaction. Classes maintain small group sizes to ensure quality instruction while allowing practitioners to develop timing, reflexes, and adaptability through partner drills. Suitable for all experience levels with progressive difficulty across training cycles.
Weapon Training
Specialised instruction in Wing Chun's traditional weapon systems including the six-and-a-half point long pole (luk dim boon qwon) and eight-chopping knives (bart jam doe). Training develops coordination, power generation, and practical application through form practice and partner drills while preserving historical combat techniques.
Chi-Sao Practice
Core Wing Chun training method focusing on tactile sensitivity and reflex development. Through structured arm contact exercises, practitioners learn to detect and neutralise incoming force while maintaining structural integrity. Enhances close-range combat effectiveness through progressive drills that build intuitive response capabilities.
People
Sifu Alan Mynett
Instructor
Certified Wing Chun instructor with over 30 years of direct training under Grandmaster IP CHING in Hong Kong. Holds formal recognition from the Ving Tsun Athletic Association and British Council for Chinese Martial Arts. Specialises in traditional form transmission and practical combat application.
Questions
What is Wing Chun Kung Fu?
Wing Chun is a traditional Chinese martial art specialising in close-range combat through structured forms, chi-sao sensitivity drills, and weapon techniques developed for efficient self-defence applications.
What are lesson times in Sheffield?
Sheffield classes run Monday and Wednesday 7-9PM, Saturday 10:30AM-12:30PM at Vestry Hall, 54 Cemetery Road.
Do you offer private tuition?
Yes, we provide private one-to-one lessons alongside group classes to accommodate different learning preferences and skill development needs.
What is included in the curriculum?
Our programme covers six core forms including empty hand techniques, wooden dummy training, and two weapon systems with progressive chi-sao sensitivity drills.
How much are lessons?
Standard group lessons cost £8 per session with options for both private and group tuition available.
