Instructor Program

Have you considered teaching WingChun? Perhaps you simply want to explore this rich system in greater depth. If so, you are invited to join our Instructor Degree Program.

WingChun teacher training is open to all members of the International Academy of WingChun who have attained the 4th Student Level. This basic foundation in the art allows you to make important connections. You will go further into the history, terminology, biomechanics, methodology, pedagogy of WingChun and more fascinating details.

Instructor Events are conducted throughout the year at the US Headquarters in Berkeley. To see when they are available, please visit our calendar.

Degree Program Requirements

Assistant Degree

As an Assistant Degree aspirant, you will learn the teaching curriculum (Theory, Terminology, Programs, Forms, Applications and Exercises) of Student Levels 1-2, including:

    • Siu Nim Tau, Gerk Fat I, Lat Sao 1-2
    1. Program of Study: 6 Degree Modules (15 hours)
    2. Study Prerequisite: 5th Student Level (Completion of Basic Course)
    3. Exam Prerequisite: 7th Student Level
    • Note: A 9th Student Level with the Assistant Degree in progress is eligible to start a Working Group.
    • Note: A Pre-Primary Level with the Assistant Degree is eligible to lead a WingChun Group.
Instructor Degree I

As an Instructor Degree I aspirant, you will learn the teaching curriculum (Theory, Terminology, Programs, Forms, Applications and Exercises) of Student Levels 3-5, including:

    • Tsum Kiu, Gerk Fat II, Lat Sao 3-5, Dan Chi, Chi Sao
    1. Program of Study: 12 Degree Modules (30 hours)
    2. Study Prerequisite: Assistant Degree and 7th Student Level
    3. Exam Prerequisite: Assistant Degree and 9th Student Level
    • Note: An Instructor Degree I with the First Technician Grade is eligible to lead an Academy of WingChun.
Instructor Degree II

As an Instructor Degree II aspirant, you will learn the teaching curriculum (Theory, Terminology, Programs, Forms, Applications and Exercises) of Student Levels 6-9, including:

      • Section 1 Flow (6, 7, 8.1, 8.2, 9.1, 9.2) and Applications
      1. Program of Study: 18 Degree Modules (45 hours)
      2. Study Prerequisite: Instructor Degree I and 9th Student Level
      3. Exam Prerequisite: Instructor Degree I and Pre-Primary Level
Instructor Degree III

As an Instructor Degree III aspirant, you will learn the teaching curriculum (Theory, Terminology, Programs, Forms, Applications and Exercises) of Student Level 10 to Pre-Primary Level, including:

        • Group, Combat, Stick and Knife Defense
        1. Program of Study: Small Group Instruction (Variable)
        2. Study Prerequisite: Instructor Degree II and Pre-Primary Level
        3. Exam Prerequisite: Instructor Degree II and First Technician Grade
        4. Teaching Prerequisite: Three Years as an Instructor
WingChun Diploma

As an WingChun Diploma aspirant, you will learn the teaching curriculum (Theory, Terminology, Programs, Forms, Applications and Exercises) of the First Technician Grade, including:

          • Section 2-4 Flow and Applications
          1. Program of Study: Small Group Instruction (Variable)
          2. Study Prerequisite: Instructor Degree III and First Technician Grade
          3. Exam Prerequisite: Instructor Degree III and Second Technician Grade
          4. Teaching Prerequisite: Three Years as a Group Leader
Sifu of WingChun

As an Sifu of WingChun aspirant, you will learn the teaching curriculum (Theory, Terminology, Programs, Forms, Applications and Exercises) of the Second Technician Grade, including:

            • Section 5-7 Flow and Applications
            1. Program of Study: Small Group Instruction (Variable)
            2. Study Prerequisite: WignChun Diploma and Second Technician Grade
            3. Exam Prerequisite: WingChun Diploma and Third Technician Grade
            4. Teaching Prerequisite: Three Years as an Academy Leader with 80 students

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