Practical Wing Chun Kung Fu NYC — Local services in New York

Wan Kam Leung Practical Wing Chun is a modern martial arts school located on Manhattan's upper east side (E. 61st Street). The school was founded and is operated by Master William Kwok (Kwok Wai Yin), a highly skilled, attentive, patient and knowledgable martial artist and human being. Kwok Sifu is a direct student of GM Wan Kam Leung of Hong Kong. I have been a member of the school for about 8 years and feel myself very fortunate indeed to have found it. It is a fabulous place to learn Kung Fu, to develop your mind and body, experience a bit of Chinese culture, met new people and make new friends, and learn how the lessons of Kung Fu translate to life. It is located in the heart of one of the most vibrant cities in the world. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming, steeped in traditional martial art culture, and yet quite modern in its philosophy and approach. The school is open 6 days/week, visitors are welcome (call first for current pandemic related rules), accepts students of all ages, no prior martial arts experience is required, offers a trial lesson, and has an amazing group of students, instructors, and disciples who are happy to share their knowledge with you. If you are in town, or in the neighborhood, I highly recommend a visit. I love this place!!...

There are several things that make Practical Wing Chun stand out as an incredible place to train.

1. Approachable, friendly, patient instructors: the entire instructing staff is not only incredibly knowledgable in their craft but they approach everyone with respect, humility, and genuine interest.
2. Organized curriculum: as a climbing instructor and former middle school teacher having a standardized curriculum and an established pedagogy is near and dear to my heart. It is evident that thought, care, and not a small amount of critical analysis went into the creation and continual refinement of the skills taught and teaching practices observed.
3. Atmosphere: the physical space is always kept clean but more importantly Sifu Kwok and the instructors foster a safe space for genuine learning. Instead of competing with each other, students and instructors are encouraged to learn from each other regardless of experience level.

All in all, an amazing...

Being part of this school has been a phenomenal experience. Not only did I learn Practical Wing Chun at its finest, I also gained a lovely community and made many friends. Sifu William Kwok has been an inspiring mentor. He is generous with his depth of knowledge, his patience, his understanding and his assistance. His method is very approachable, methodical, educational and also funny. You can tell that he really cares about us, his students, and wants to help us become the best version of ourselves. Being part of the Wan Kam Leung Practical Wing Chun has truly shaped my life in New York. I highly recommend...