Wingchun-Gravesend

Gravesend Academy of the International Academy of WingChun. Self defence taught following the WingChun system as founded by Grandmaster Sifu Klaus Brand.

The International Academy of WingChun was founded by Grandmaster Sifu Klaus Brand. The WingChun system of self defence was created purely for REAL self defence situations. It's origins date back hundreds of years to when populations had to defend themselves against invaders and an ability to defend yourself meant survival. In those days it would have been relatively easy to spot a would be attacker as people travelled far less and lived in smaller communities. Today we consider ourselves to be a civilised race but as news and media clearly show, unprovoked attacks by individuals or groups are all too common. Being able to fight is frowned upon by many. In the sporting arena, a good fighter is a hero. On the street, a good fighter is a bully or a gangster. Surely though it is everybody's responsibility to ensure they are able to protect themselves and their loved-ones?. A common saying is "It's the quiet ones you've got to watch". The quiet ones are the calculating, thinking ones. The ones who are aware of themselves and their surroundings. The ones who are ready to explode into action if needed. As a student of the WingChun system of self defence, you will learn awareness, focus, technique, speed and power which will enable you to defeat a would be attacker quickly and unconditionally. You have to understand that the world is still a volatile place to live but you do not have to fear it if you are prepared.