Tradition is not the worship of ashes, it's the preservation of fire.

— Ancestral Wisdom

Waterbury Group Wing Chun classes held at the Practical Self Defense Training Center University for Martial Arts

There is no difference in who started first. The one who achieves is first.

—Wing Chun Proverb

Sink the elbow and drop the shoulders; Guarding the centerline to protect both flanks.

—Wing Chun Proverb

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Do not collide with a strong opponent; with a weak opponent use a direct frontal assault.

—Wing Chun Proverb

Summer Class Schedule.

Monday

Waterbury Kwoon
Ages 13+
7:00pm-8:00pm
Chi Gung, Shaolin Yoga & Wing Chun Forms.
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Waterbury Kwoon
Ages 13+
8:00pm-9:30pm
Two Man Drills & Form Applications
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Tuesday

Sunrise Session Private Training
6:00am-8:00am
Private Study
*Travel Available

Morning Session Private Training
10:00am-12:00pm
Private Study
*Travel Available

Lunch Session Private Training
1:00pm-2:00pm
Private Study
*Travel Available

Afternoon Session Private Training
2:00pm-4:00pm
Private Study
*Travel Available

Wednesday

Sunrise Session Private Training
6:00am-8:00am
Private Study
*Travel Available

Morning Session Private Training
10:00am-12:00pm
Private Study
*Travel Available

Lunch Session Private Training
1:00pm-2:00pm
Private Study
*Travel Available

Afternoon Session Private Training
2:00pm-4:00pm
Private Study
*Travel Available

Thursday

Sunrise Session Private Training
6:00am-8:00am
Private Study
*Travel Available

Morning Session Private Training
10:00am-12:00pm
Private Study
*Travel Available

Lunch Session Private Training
1:00pm-2:00pm
Private Study
*Travel Available

Afternoon Session Private Training
2:00pm-4:00pm
Private Study
*Travel Available

Friday

Sunrise Session Private Training
6:00am-8:00am
Private Study
*Travel Available

Morning Session Private Training
10:00am-12:00pm
Private Study
*Travel Available

Lunch Session Private Training
1:00pm-2:00pm
Private Study
*Travel Available

Afternoon Session Private Training
2:00pm-4:00pm
Private Study
*Travel Available

Saturday

New Milford Kwoon
Ages 13+
10:30am-11:30pm
Chi Gung, Shaolin Yoga & Wing Chun Forms
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New Milford Kwoon
Ages 13+
11:30am-12:30pm
Two Man Drills & Form Applications
( Sign Up )

Sunday

Private Training
10:00am-4:00pm
Private and Group Lessons
Boot Camp Workshops
*Travel Available

Training Group Locations.

Waterbury Training Space.
Practical Self Defense Training Center
847 Hamilton Ave.
Waterbury, CT

New Milford Training Space.
Zendo Jujitsu
80 Park Lane Road (Rt 202)
New Milford, CT

Frequently Asked Questions.

When Can I Start?

New members to our public groups may begin at anytime.
They should schedule their complimentary first class trial.

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What Do I Wear?

For your first session, please wear comfortable clothing to capable of doing some light stretching.

Footwear:
We recommend light weight shoes in the Waterbury facility, and bare feet in the New Milford facility.

Uniform:
Once you become a member, we ask that you wear the uniform T-Shirt.

Ranking:
Sash may be worn at community events and performances, available after the completion of a competency test.

Sparring Gear:
Light touch practice sparring available to all levels with no protection neccessary.
(For members seeking contact sparring.)
Helmet, Mouthpiece, MMA Gloves, Shin Guards and Groin protection are all recommended.
Contact Sifu to recommend the appropriate vendors for the best sparring equipment.

What Does It Cost?

We offer a complimentary free trial class for first time students.

Monthly Membership is $100/month
$30 Drop-in rate.

One-on-One Private training or Private Seminar Group require interview and advanced scheduling

Equipment:
A uniform T-Shirt is available for $20/each.
A uniform Sash is available after grade level completion for $20/each.

Sparring equipment. Helmet, mouthpiece, mma gloves and shin guards are available from many online sources and range about $200-300 for the entire collection. We can not recommend that you buy low quality equipment, you’ll enjoy the protection from quality brands. ( we recommend Title Boxing )

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Enrollment $100.00

A guide on your way up the mountain.

Using a mountain as a metaphor, we can say that the path up the mountain leaves many on the trail lost to the wild. So only the ones with the will to never give up, and to achieve, will find the trail up the mountain. When you have a Sifu to guide you, it’s like having a tour guide to take you up the mountain. Showing you the landmarks and pitfalls as you march on. Will you take the first step? Request Enrollment here at the form on this page.

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Training Photo Gallery.

“Finding a good Sifu is very hard, finding a good student is even more difficult.”

– Yip Man, Head of the Wing Chun Clan in Hong Kong circa 1960

Celebrating 25 Years of Martial Study

Below: Photos of our training spaces and of Sifu DiGuiseppi with a variety of masters he’s had the honor of learning from through the years.

Training Space at Practical Self Defense Training Center
Waterbury, CT

Training Space at Zendo Ju Jitsu
New Milford, CT

Wing Chun Kung Fu with Sifu Kevin Becker
Danbury, CT

Kuntao with Guro Ron Kosakowski
Waterbury, CT

Wing Chun Kung Fu with Sifu Chung Kwok Chow
Westport, CT

Pekiti Tirsia with Grand Tuhon Leo T. Gaje Jr.
Waterbury, CT

Jeet Kune Do with Guro Dan Inosanto
Queens, NY

Jeet Kune Do with Sifu Larry Hartsell
Waterbury, CT

Silat with Guro Maul Mournie
Stamford, CT

Wing Chun Kung Fu with Sifu Francis Fong
Queens, NY

Wing Chun Kung Fu with Sifu Wan Kam Leung
Waterbury, CT

MMA & Jeet Kune Do with Pro Fighter Jesse James Kosakowski
Waterbury, CT

Wing Chun Kung Fu with Sifu Mark Phillips
Boston, MA

Wing Chun Kung Fu with Sifu Jim Roselando & Sifu Phil Romero
Boston, MA

First Generation CTWCK Instructors
Waterbury, CT

Jeet Kune Do & Wing Chun Seminar Group Photo
Waterbury, CT

Becker Wing Chun First Class Photo
Danbury, CT

What is Wing Chun Kung Fu?

Wing Chun is a martial art system that features total body, mind and spirit cultivation through traditional Kung Fu routines and regular weekly classes. Kung Fu study material is taught using a classical practice of the Yip Man System of Wing Chun Kung Fu. Today’s version of this martial art, is a powerful and intelligent hand-to-hand combat system. We offer focused course material on each component of the traditional Wing Chun System.

It should be said that when using the Wing Chun style, we do not practice “self defense”, instead, we use “the attack to defend.” This ancient formula is successful when we use the approach in combat, physical body training, and our daily lives.

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• Breath Work/Chi Gung

• Form/Meditation

• Two Man Drills

• Wooden Dummy

• 8 Ft. Staff

• Double Sword/Dagger

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The Wing Chun System of Kung Fu consists of martial art training programs focused specifically on self defense, mental fortitude, and total body fitness. Study topics include strategy, goal planning, self discovery, lifestyle discipline and overall physical wellness.

Self defense material features hand, elbow, knee, foot, as well as sweeping and grappling. Advanced study material includes the Shaolin Wooden Dummy, Shaolin weaponry such as the staff and double sword/daggers.