Si-fu Paul Maclaine and Si-fu Dianne Maclaine have been studying Traditional Wing Chun Kung Fu for the Past 15 years. Under the watchful eye of their Si-fu Alfredo Del-Brocco a direct student of ths world renowned Grandmaster William Cheung. The Grandmaster of Traditional Wing Chun Kung fu himself a first generation student of Yip Man the recocnised modern day founder of Wing Chun Kung Fu. Dianne and Paul have had the honour training with and being graded to Instructor level by Grand Master William Cheung.
Paul and Dianne spent many years travelling and working around the globe eventually finding the unique lineage of Wing Chun Kung Fu taught by Cheuk Hing Cheung (William Cheung). Over the years they could not find a more complete and functional martial arts system. Easy to master but direct and functional for the real world application it was designed for. The journey so far has been challenging but fun Wing Chun based on science, logic and biomechanics of the human form is a thinking mans art and such has been a voyage of self discovery.
For Dianne the functionality of the self defence element in Wing Chun was vital. As a business executive in a national travel company safety was at the top of her mind. Having to travel the world as part of your job sounds exciting, but the reality of arriving in unknown parts of the world at odd hours of the day or night by yourself or in a small group can be disconcerting and scary. In these situations she realised a fast and effective form of self defence and an increased awareness of your surroundings would be an asset. Wing Chun offered this to her. Many of Dianne's work colleagues liked to travel with her due to her skills in Wing Chun and awareness of her environment. Dianne now instructs full time at the studio sharing experiences, knowledge and skills with her fellow martial artists.
Paul who who grew up in Scotland in the 70's had his fair share of real altercations as is the norm in some of the less desirable areas of any country. Lessons learned from this eventually sent Paul overseas were he met his now wife and friend Dianne.
This was the start of a still continuing journey into the unknown and the world of martial arts. Over the years he has realised that the self defence aspect of Wing Chun is only the surface of the many benifits of training in Traditional Wing Chun Kung Fu has to offer. The internal side of Kung Fu takes time to master but as you get to know yourself your outlook on every thing you do and wish to acheive is changed and clarified in the minds eye. The doubts of every day life such as fear of failure and being different are removed and replaced by self belief, pride in who you are and what you can do to help others. The benefits that come with regular training are immeasurable.
Kung Fu allows you to see the fruits of your efforts in your skill, fitness, focus and the feeling of wellbeing which transfers to all aspects of your personal, business and family life. Wait no longer get started on your Wing Chun journey today. Acheive a better way of life.
