MARTIAL ARTS SEMINAR: Samuel Kwok, a disciple of the son of Ip Man, Mauritius ARTICLE

Please see below a direct translation of a Article done by Master Samuel Kwok in Maritius. The Original article can be found here

http://lemauricien.com/article/arts-martiaux-s%C3%A9minaire-samuel-kwok-disciple-du-fils-d%E2%80%99ip-man-%C3%A0-maurice

The article in Mauritius | July 20, 2011 – 21:30

Disciple of the son of Grand Master Ip Man, the father of modern wing chun master of Bruce Lee. Samuel Kwok is currently in Mauritius for a seminar on traditional Chinese martial art. The Mauritians met him yesterday at Aanari Resort & Spa, Flic en Flac, where he is staying. The opportunity to trace the route of Ip Man, the Grand Master of Wing Chun, Samuel  is traveling around the globe promoting the art.

The son of a pastor, Samuel Kwok was born in Hong Kong in 1948. He soon developed a passion for martial arts and starts at an early age to practice various disciplines under the guidance of his uncle Luk Chi Fu. Samuel Kwok introduced to several types of martial arts until 1967 when he began his first training Wing Chun in Hong Kong. This discipline, a unique form of martial arts and science, a specialty for close combat, using kicks and punches fast complemented by a strong defense, coordinated through the positions and nimble footwork for a quick progression. The effectiveness of Wing Chun is to coordinate a simultaneous attack followed by a defense and vice versa. The student must learn to deliver the necessary energy, while remaining relaxed.

In 1972, Samuel Kwok left his homeland to set sail for the United Kingdom. Its goal: to study psychiatric medicine and start a new life. In London, where he lives, he met Lee Sing, a teacher of Wing Chun, who will teach him the art. In 1978 to return his passion lead him to China to trace the true source of wing chun.

Through Lee Sing, Samuel Kwok met Ip Chun, son of the famous Ip Man, and Sifu of the Martial Arts taught by his father.  Ip Chun offered to teach several techniques including that of the wooden dummy to Samuel. After several years, Samuel Kwok gained the title of Master of Wing Chun. He opened his first school in Hong Kong. His students was recognized in the various competitions and demonstrations.

Samuel Kwok returned to the UK in 1981, where he was appointed President and Senior Overseas Representative of the Association of Martial Arts Ip Chun. He began teaching Wing Chun in the UK before opening his first school in the country. Continuing his desire to promote wing chun around the world, he organized the first seminar in the UK for Grandmaster Ip Chun. Others followed …

The Association of Martial Arts Samuel Kwok is slowly becoming one of the most respected organizations in the country’s kung fu. Schools open in Europe, the United States, South Africa and Australia and are internationally recognized. If several students of Grand Master Samuel Kwok teach him now, it still provides courses as well. “To be a Good instructor, You Have To Be humble. The instructor to teach the student HAS honestly. The Idea Is To teach how to react, not only in a way combatic purpose in daily life too. “

In 1998, Samuel Kwok received a BA Honours from the University of Manchester for his personal achievement and promotion of martial arts around the world. Choreographer for the film Ip Man, Samuel Kwok is also coach of the greatest martial arts champions.

Now 63 years old, Grandmaster Kwok tirelessly promotes the wing chun in the world through seminars, competitions, demonstrations, books, videos and helping the British Consulate Chinese Martial Arts (CBAMC). One of his books was prefaced by the wife of Bruce Lee. Currently the Grand Master is making a film on the wing chun.

A school of Wing Chun in Mauritius

Those wishing to practice wing chun are served in Mauritius: a school, a branch of the Association of Martial Arts Samuel Kwok, opened recently in Port Louis.

Two sessions are scheduled weekly on Tuesdays and Fridays. The fee is Rs 500 per month and Rs 500 per year for membership in the Association of Martial Arts Samuel Kwok. Classes are taught by a student of Grand Master Kwok, Jacques Li Training begins with “Siu Nim Tao” (little idea form), “Chum Kiu” (crossing the bridge), “Biu Gee” (thursting fingers). Then the student will learn “Muk Yan Jong” (wodden dummy), “Luk Sun Boon Gaun” (nine feet pole) and finally “Bart Cham Dao” (butterfly knife). For more information call 258 8339.

An open house Friday at Cultural Center Chinese Bell-VillageSamuel Kwok will be present at an Open Day Friday at the Cultural Center Chinese Bell-Village, 14 am to 17 pm He will explain the techniques of Wing Chun and give demonstrations. Two seminars are planned pay 23 and July 29. For more information, call 258 8339.