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Women’s self defense workshop
Postponed Until Further Notice
Learn the basics of self defense for women, by women! Sifu Ana is an expert in Wing Tsun which was developed by a woman to defeat strong opponents. Register now to be part of this great workshop! Only 10 spots available.
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5 Week Session Will Be Scheduled When Quarantine is Lifted
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What you learn- Defense against common attacks
- De-escalate conflict
- Generating powerful strikes
- Defensive Posture
- Avoiding Victim Behaviors
Time and Location
- Wednesdays, April 15th – May 13th
- 6:30-7:30pm
- Anne’s Haven 5629 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL 60641
Pricing
- Only 10 tickets available
- 10% off for students and veterans
- Contact admin@wingtsunil.com to recieve discount (must provide ID)
- Get yours now while there’s still time!
Meet your instructor
Sifu Ana Genkova, Ph.D.
Sifu Ana is an official IWTA instructor of Leung Ting WingTsun Kung Fu. She has been training in the system since 2010 and has led women’s groups across the country to learn self defense from the woman’s perspective.
Little Cobras
Student Levels: All
Ages: 4-7
Primary Instructor: Sifu Eric Galicia - 3TG
This class will cover the basics of Wing Tsun including the stances, movements, and principles of the art. We will also cover the Siu Nim Tau form, which means Little Idea, and the first form in the Leung Ting WingTsun system. This is a great class for kids to get in shape and learn the art of self defense.
Wing Tsun Eagles
Ages: 8-12
Primary Instructor: Sifu Eric Galicia - 3rd Technician
This class will cover the valueable skill set of Wing Tsun Kung Fu. This is a great class for pre teens to learn confidence, get fit, and practice good health. Unlike the Little Cobras program, this class also includes more real world scenarios for self defense practice and more interpersonal practice which is great for building character in our young kids.
Adults Wing Tsun
Ages: Teens and Adults (12+)
Primary Instructor: Sifu Guerman Atanassov - 4th Technician
This class covers the full art of Leung Ting Wing Tsun. You will learn Siu Nim Tau, Chum Kiu, Biu Tze, and Wooden Dummy concepts. These classes are also separated into beginner, intermediate, advance, and black shirts.
All Levels
Student Levels: Beginners to Advanced
Ages: Teens and Adults (12+)
Primary Instructor: Sifu Guerman 4TG and Sifu Eric 3TG
This class will cover the general skill set of Wing Tsun Kung Fu including all forms movements, and principles. This is a general class for a good overview of the Wing Tsun system. Open to all levels of experience.
Black Shirts
Student Levels: 9+
Ages: Teens and Adults (12+)
Primary Instructor: Sifu Guerman - 4TG
This class will cover the advanced skill set of Wing Tsun Kung Fu including the Chum Kiu, Biu Tze, and Wooden Dummy form, movements, and principles. This class is reserved for those Black Shirts and higher.
Family Class
Student Levels: Beginners to Advanced
Ages: Kids (age 7-12) and Parents
Primary Instructor: Sihing Jim Accetta - 1st Technician
Adults and Kids will enjoy this great family class targeted to enhance attention spans, focus, discipline and fitness in kids. It will cover a special kids program for Wing Tsun Kung Fu including all forms movements, and principles. Open to parents and kids aged 7-12
Yang Family Tai Chi
Student Levels: All
Ages: Adults and Seniors
Primary Instructor: Guerman Atanassov
As part of International Yang Family Association (IYFTCCA) we teach the Traditional Yang Family Tai Chi to the public. Tai Chi is an exercise, moving meditation, Qigong(breathing exercise), and internal martial art. Our goal is to help the participants to improve their overall health and fitness conditions as well as martial art skills.
This class will cover the basics and intermediate skill set of Yang Family Tai Chi Chuan including the stances, arm movements, footwork and principles. We will cover the traditional Long (103 movements) and Essential (22 movements) Forms. The class will include the basics of Push Hands method of training which will help students to understand the self-defense aspect of the art. For more advance students we teach Sword and Saber Forms as well as martial art applications through Push Hands method for those who wish to.