As iron sharpens iron,
so one person sharpens another.
— Solomon / Proverbs 27:17
Our Traditional in-person Martial Art courses and Personal Training sessions are tailored for adults living near North Western Connecticut, Central Connecticut & Westchester New York.
We encourage the living of a lifestyle rooted in centuries-old practices and daily routines, with commitment to what we call “Kung Fu Excellence”. With each day a chance to practice, one would strive to ascend to new levels of proficiency, and a continuous growth toward mastery. Seek greatness in your martial arts journey and in your daily lives.
Centuries of our ancestors are alive in us now, with a guarantee that some one in your lineage fought for their life to allow you to be alive. Training in the Martial Arts honors that heritage, and preserves the fire as a gift to the practicing artist.
— Andrew Di Guiseppi – CTWCK Founder.
The Wing Chun Kung Fu System
Student Training Levels
Level 1
Finding Center
(Practitioner 1)
Siu Lim Tao Form Course
Level 2
Takeoffs & Landings
(Practitioner 2)
Chum Kiu Form Course
Level 3
Accuracy & Flow
(Practitioner 3)
Biu Jee Form Course
Instructor Training Levels
Level 4
Angle & Stance Mastery
(Apprentice Instructor)
Mook Yan Jong Form Course
Level 5
Two Handed Pole Arms
(Apprentice Instructor)
Luk Dim Boon Gwan Course
Level 6
Double Saber
(Recognized Sifu)
Baat Jaam Do Form Course
Course Description:
Learning Wing Chun Kung Fu sets the practitioner up with a learning guide for both combat and everyday life. The beginners mind may see only combat maneuvers, the master will understand and control the thoughts, words and gestures they present to the world. The art asks you go to inside your body and to find your “center.” A word often spoken about in the greater lesson plans. Once this idea is understood, we’re set out on a training course to find the other centers in all martial disciplines. Finding center requires the experience of two extremes (Yin & Yang) and then living in an optimal middle zone, which is a state of flow and awareness that is hyper present. Practicing the art is the way to mastery, words and charts and videos are helpful, but the gift is passed on when you physically do the practice.
The Course: Solo forms, meditation, flexibility study, two man martial art training sets.
Prerequisite: Must complete our online registration form and have your application reviewed by our head instructor.
One-on-One or Private Group Mixed Martial Arts, Self Defense & Other Personal Training Courses
Filipino Kali Basics
Kali is the Filipino equivalent to the Wing Chun art. Its practice features many of the same martial theories, physical movement routines and massively beneficial physical fitness abilities. Authentic Filipino Kali is taught using a rattan stick to simulate a small melee weapon such as a dagger, short sword, or machete.
The Course: Solo Baston, Double Baston, Doce methodos, two man martial art training sets.
This course is only taught privately.
Prerequisite: Requires at least one month of Wing Chun Kung Fu training. Must complete our online registration form and have your application reviewed by our head instructor.
Jeet Kune Do Basics
Jeet Kune Do was the system created by Bruce Lee, after he expanded his martial library outside of his intensive study of Wing Chun. His training methods involved innovative combat theory with the blending of kicking, boxing and grappling into the flow of possibilities. Bruce Lee has been donned the Grandfather of MMA and rightfully so, his work put many martial art systems on the map, because of his obvious hard work and dedication to promoting the traditional arts of South East Asia.
The Course: Focus mitt drills, boxing fundamentals, footwork fundamentals and cardio conditioning.
This course is only taught privately.
Prerequisite: Must complete our online registration form and have your application reviewed by our head instructor.
Grappling Basics
Grappling is the art of catching, wrestling and holding an opponent. Grappling situations may happen in a standing environment and eventually may include the act of falling, being thrown, taking someone down, and a system of reversals. Pressure points holding, choking, locking, subduing and then just securely pinning some one down. Grappling is a sub system found in all other martial art systems, including Wing Chun, Kali, JKD and an art into it’s own, such as found in Jujitsu.
The Course: Acrobatic tumbling, positioning fundamentals, finger locks, arm locks, leg locks, chokes, pressure points, pain compliance and cardio conditioning. This course is only taught privately.
Prerequisite: Must complete our online registration form and have your application reviewed by our head instructor.
Warrior Yoga
Warrior Yoga originates from ancient India, with deep traditions in mindfulness and warrior culture. Historically, it spread to the Shaolin Temple via the mythical story of the monk “Da Mo”. In this practice you become aware of your body, it’s strength and flexibility ratios, as well as the details of holding dramatic positions. It employs active breath work and a skill at how to pack chi to the various parts of the body. Great for spinal alignment and resolving muscle imbalances, as well as sport injury recovery.
The Course: Standing Positions, Ground Positions, and Flows Between Postures.
Prerequisite: Requires at least one month of Wing Chun Kung Fu training. Must complete our online registration form and have your application reviewed by our head instructor.
Chi Gung Meditation
Chi Gung Meditation involves very little physical work, it can be done, sitting, laying down, or during a light exercise routine. It’s a study of how to move your mind and your breath, and with practice how to clear your mind and become aware of your inner voice. And then how to quiet that voice in a journey of letting go with each breath. Meditation is often done as a solo exercise, but can also be done in groups and with a guide to lightly coach you into a state of tranquility.
The Course: Sitting Meditation, Laying Meditation, Chi Gung Breath Work, Mental Projection.
Prerequisite: Must complete our online registration form and have your application reviewed by our head instructor.
