Grandmaster Chung Kwok Chow As a New Yorker,Chung Kwok Chow Lives, works and teaches in New York since 1971. Originally born in Hong Kong where the biggest entertainment for him as a child was watching Kung Fu movies. As a teenager he needed to find a way to spend his energy and Kung Fu was an obvious choice. But instead he joined a bodybuilding gym at age 15, the first time he understood the body's mechanism. The following year he started trainingKarate under the tutelage of Carter Wong at the Kowloon Scout Club. 2 years later he heard that theWing Chun it was a very good style with the hands. In order to fill in the gaps in Karate's hand technique, he started training Wing Chun underSifu Ng Wah Sum , nicknamed the "short-legged tiger", who was a disciple ofLeung Sheung (GM Yip Man's first formal student) . He was also the chosen fighter, represented by the Wing Chun System, to compete in the Southeast Asia Open Tournament in Singapore in 1969. Sifu Ng took 3rd place, respectively. He was delighted to train under the tutelage of someone who had real fighting experience. Sifu Chow and Sikung N'g Wah Sum At age 20, he moved to New York. And there friends had already heard about his Wing Chun and asked him to give a private lesson. The number of students grew rapidly. The following year (1972), he opened the first Wing Chun School in New York City, near Chinatown. The school had attracted hundreds of Americans and local martial artists. His school also caught the attention of other Chinatown Kung Fu schools. At that time, teaching for non-Chinese was still not favorable. He was often threatened by them. Except a Fu-Jaw Pai's Kung Fu School. The master was Eng Wai Hong who had an open mind and recognized the Wing Chun System. He invited Sifu Chow to the Eastern Kung Fu Federation Committee. Master Wai Hong was a hard-working promoter, taking Sifu Chow and many Kung Fu masters to travel around the US and abroad to promote the arts of Kung Fu and inspired him to give Wing Chun seminars. Shooting of the movie "Warrior within" in Hawaii Established martial arts are part of the global culture that encouraged him to delve into the science behind them, especially Wing Chun. He started training Kali, Muai Thai, Boxing, Taichi Chuan, Wrestling, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu…etc. In Wing Chun, he improved his knowledge with Kenneth Chung, Yip Chun, Yip Ching, Hawkins Cheung, Alan Ngai to understand the different paths and aspects of Wing Chun. In 1985 he organized the 8 Wing Chun theories for the magazine Inside Kung Fu and eventually in poster format. It also produced 13 instructional video lessons. He traveled to several countries to spread Wing Chun and in 1989 he came to Brazil for the first time at the invitation of Sifu Francisco D'Urbano from UNK and since then he has come regularly to the country to give seminars to his students who are now teachers and who represent him and continue his legacy. His last article in Wing Chun Illustrated Magazine 2018 was the hip power concept “Jarn Dai Lik”. Sifu Chow is the founder of Integrative Wing Chun, which takes not only traditional Wing Chun from the Yip Man lineage, but also Wing Chun to a new level of martial arts. Your passion for Wing Chun grows stronger with each passing day. One of Sifu Chow's favorite books is I-Ching, a 5,000-year-old book about "evolution". EVOLUTION is eternity. Your IWC Integrative Wing Chun is a by-product of the I-Ching and a process of evolution. Tolerance Karate Black Belt, 2nd dan. Secretary of the East Coast Kung Fu Federation committee. CIA special agents personal defense trainer. Global Master Master of Integrative Wing Chun. AFAA certified fitness and kick-boxing instructor. Honorary Director of Ng Wah Sun Academy. New York Sport Club Training Team Manager. Global Proving Ground MMA Master Trainer. Best LESSONS Instructor 2018. State of New Jersey/NY Certified Therapist. Purple belt by Renzo Gracie BJJ. Sifu Chow and Dan Inosanto Sifu Chow and GM Yip Chun Sifu Chow and Chu Shong Ting Sifu Chow and Roice Gracie Sifu Chow and Mr. Han Proving award winner Martial Arts Magazine Cover - USA Sifu Chow with Wing Chun masters - among them Mo Yat and Wong Sheung Leung As a Karate student of Master Carter Wong Seminar in Germany His first gym in the US in 1972 With his students in New York - USA First seminar in Brazil in 1989

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Representatives IWC Brazil Sifu Alex Reis 1984 ​ Alex Reis began his training in Chinese martial arts at the age of 12, training under the tutelage ofProf. André Luis Ferreira the style ofKung Fu Dragon , from Lee Yuen Kan School inFrance/SP , having also started his training inTai Chi Chuan in this period. 1987 to 2005 ​ At the age of 16, he began his training in theWing Chun , and received accreditation by theNational Kung Fu Union in Jundiaí/SP , training since then under the tutelage of theSifu Francisco José D'Urbano ; ​ With Sifu D'Urbano he went through 3 different lineages of Wing Chun:Wing Chun Tao Chuan (Master Marco Natali), Wing Chun Kuen Integrative (Master Chung Kwok Chow-New York USA), Wing Tsun WT (Masters Hans Hemmel and Andreas Geller - Germany) ; ​ He introduced the Wing Chun style in the city and region of Franca/SP; ​ He opened his academy in the same city, also teaching in several other locations such as schools and social projects; ​ Completed the arbitration course inKuoShu for theFPKF Federal Pta. of Kung Fu; ​ Traveled toNew York together withSifu D'Urbano to represent Brazil in theGM Chow's 1998 "International Wing Chun Seminar" ; ​ Participated in several coursesKung Fu Philosophy asMaster Marco Natali with which he began his studies and practices ofBuddhism and Taoism ; ​ promoted the“First Kung Fu Encounter” in Franca/SP at Senai taking the UNK team to courses, demonstrations and lectures; ​ Taught courses for children and adolescents in special groups; ​ During this period he also practicedTae Kwon Do, Jiu Jitsu, Capoeira Angola, Escrima, Lei Tai Sanshou (Chinese Sanda-Boxing), Seven Star Mantis Kung Fu , always looking to respect, know, research other arts to enrich their knowledge; ​ Participated as a student in intensive courses inChin-Na, Self Defense and Nunchaku with Sifu D'Urbano; ​ He wrote articles on Martial Arts in newspapers in Franca/SP, and was interviewed by local television channels; ​ Taught lectures and courses on Taichi Chuan at Cefan for elementary school teachers in Franca/SP; ​ He taught Chinese martial arts in Franca/SP until he becamemove in 2005 to São Paulo/SP , but even so, he continued to teach periodically in France. 2006 to 2009 ​ Trained Taichi Chuan under the tutelage ofProf. Eduardo Scucuglia inSao Caetano do Sul/SP graduating as a teacher in2008 in São Paulo/SP;Master Chow Lau Han under the tutelage ofChen-style Taichi Chuan, Yang Wushu and Southern Shaolin Kung Fu ·Trained and participated in several spiritual retreats and initiations;Nun Ani Sherab Wangmo with theTibetan Buddhist Meditation He started his studies; ​ He began his studies and practices of Tibetan Buddhism with theVenerable Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche ; ​ Completed the courseteacher training levels 1 and 2 of Taichi Chuan and Chi Kung (Qi Gong) Yang Wushu for theBrazilian Kung Fu Wu Shu Confederation (CBKW federal registration body ) and São Paulo Kung Fu Federation (FPKF) under the tutelage of theProf. Paulo Hiroshi Sakanaka at UNICAMP in Campinas/SP as a postgraduate, thus receiving official authorization to teach throughout the national territory; ​ He taught Taichi Chuan at Bosque do Povo in São Caetano do Sul; ​ He taught Taichi Chuan and Chi Kung at the National Kung Fu Union in Jundiaí; ​ He taught Taichi Chuan/Chi Kung and developed volunteer work at the Polo da Terceira Idade in São Paulo; ​ Participated in demonstrations of Taichi Chuan in events promoted by “Teia Cultural” in the city of São Paulo; ​ Taught Taichi Chuan and Chi Kung in homes in the city of São Paulo and greater ABC for private students and closed groups; ​ He wasTwo-time Paulista Champion and Brazilian Champion in 2007 by Taichi Chuan by the São Paulo Federation of Kung Fu Kuo shu; ​ He wasTaichi Chuan's 2007 International Champion by the National Kung Fu League; ​ Taichi Chuan Champion in the selective paulista regionCampinas in 2008 by the Paulista Federation of Kung Fu Wu Shu; ​ Taichi Chuan Champion in the selective paulista regionCampinas in 2009 , andvice-champion in the Paulista Championship in the city of Araras/SP by the FPKF; ​ participated inYang Style International Seminar traditional with theMaster Yang Jun (6th style generation). ​ 2010 to 2015 ​ In2010 was hired byCIRQUE DU SOLEIL and toured internationally as an artist on 5 continents, 19 different countries, in 101 cities across North America betweenUSA and Canada , and also inPuerto Rico, Dominican Republic, Africa, United Arab Emirates, Greece, Italy, Portugal, France, Venezuela, Guatemala, Panama, Spain, Lebanon and Qatar ; ​ Taught Taichi Chuan, Chi Kung (Qi Gong) and Kung Fu to CIRQUE DU SOLEIL artists, technicians and operational staff until December2013 . ​ In2014 returns to Brazil and develops educational projects related to music and Tai Chi Chuan/Chi Kung/Wing Chun in the capital and countryside of the state of São Paulo; ​ In December 2014, he was invited again to teach Taichi Chuan and Chi Kung at theold age polo Cambuci in São Paulo/SP, this time subsidized bySecretary of Culture of São Paulo/SP ; ​ In2015 participate in the course ofChi Kung Health - Yi Jin Jing promoted byCHCA Chinese Health Qi Gong Association in partnership with CBKW, under the tutelage of theMasters Xu Wu and Zhuang Yong Chang ; ​ in November2015 he also completed the course on recycling, improvement and updating of Taichi Chuan by CBKW (Brazilian Confederation of Kung Fu Wushu). 2016 to 2017 ​ in May2016 participate in the2nd International Seminar for Instructors of Chi Kung (Qi Gong) of South America promoted by theCHCA Chinese Health Qi Gong Association in partnership with CBKW, learning the routine ofTaiji Yang Shengzhang with its creator,Master Wang Yulin ; in July2016 starts his Taichi Chuan style trainingChen asProf. Gil Rodrigues at the Center for Oriental CultureShaosheng (ChenJiagou Taijiquan Xuexiao Brazil ) in São Paulo/SP; in November2016 receives the Professional Certificate of Training incoaching for theUNICEFA - Free University of Sciences, Philosophy and Arts of Brazil; ​ in January2017 after more than 30 years of experience in the area, it develops and organizes its own education system in which it entitles"CHI KUNG - TAICHI CHUAN INTEGRATED" ; in april2017 participate in the 2nd. Chen-style TaiChi Chuan International Seminar withMaster Chen Ziqiang , 20th. original generation of the system, promoted by the Shaosheng Oriental Culture Center in São Paulo/SP; ​ in November2017 travels toMontreal/Canada returning as hired by 2a. instead ofCIRQUE DU SOLEIL to participate as an artist on his second world tour with the company. 2018 to date Acts as an artist in the showCUT THE ofCirque du Soleil on tour throughUSA, Canada, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Austria, France, Germany, Belgium and continues guiding and teaching Chi Kung - Integrated Taichi Chuan and Wing Chun; Complete 1st. and 2nd. levels ofZhineng Qigong withMaster Oscar Silva ofMexico ; Start your trainingWing Flow System withMaster Mark Stas givesBelgium ; He also works professionally as a Coach, Artist and Musician; ​ Sifu Alex Reis is teaching privately and in groups in person and online. For more information, contact us using the links at the top of this page. ​

Contact Contact the representative closest to you and schedule a trial class!! Porto Alegre - RS Sifu Vlad Mario Chuan Tao - School of Martial Arts Phone / Whatsapp:+55 51 8433-6827 email: contatoiwcb@hotmail.com site:www.chuantaobr.org/ Santo Angelo - RS Sifu Clécio Ebert Tiger-AKFT Kung Fu Association - Wing Chun - Tai Chi Chuan Phone / Whatsapp:+55 55 8100-1911 email: chegermany@yahoo.com.br Guarulhos - SP Sifu Geraldo Oliveira Kurozawa School of Martial Arts Phone / Whatsapp:+55 11 98675-8799 Email: kurozawa_kobudou@yahoo.com Site:www.kurozawa-wingchun.com.br Franca - SP Sifu Alex Reis Wing Chun Private Teacher/Personal Trainer Phone / Whatsapp: +55 16 99461-0348 Email: alexreismusico@gmail.com HYDROLANDIA - GO Sifu Francisco Campos Goiania Kung Fu Association - Wing Chun Phone / Whatsapp: +55 62 98525-7547 Email: sifucampos@hotmail.com

iwcbrasil_edited iwcbrasil_edited 1/2 know more Welcome to the IWC - Brazil website! Here you will find information about the Integrative Wing Chun Kung Fu system introduced in Brazil by Grand Master Cheung Kwok Chow since 1989, as well as its representatives in the country, news and etc... Wing Chun Sifu Chow Brazilian Representatives

Representatives IWC Brazil Sifu Geraldo Oliveira Contacts: Phone: +55 11 98675-8799 email: kurozawa_kobudou@yahoo.com ​ Kurozawa School Wing Chun - Protective Swordsmanship - Defensive Conduct Rua Romelândia, 206, Jardim Santa Cecília - Guarulhos -SP Facebook/Instagram Kurozawa_kobudou Geraldo de Oliveira Júnior He has been a martial artist since1977 . He practiced some styles of Kung Fu, migrating to boxing in his teens, a sport he practiced for ten years, until he rediscovered Kung Fu in theWing Chun . On1992 moved for work toJapan where he met the organizational structure (didactic/pedagogical and methodological ) of the martial practices of that country, through the coexistence, practice and comparative studies of several Japanese martial aspects. Retornando ao Brasil carried out intense work analyzing the possibilities of applying the postural, technical and tactical repertoire of the Wing Chun style when dealing with other martial arts. To carry out this work, he had the collaboration of friends representing various fighting modalities such as judo, karate, Jiu Jitsu, boxing, Hapkido and capoeira . Currently teaches Wing Chun under the mentorship of Sifu Chung Kwok Chow with support from IWC Brasil teammates, in addition to protective fencing and defensive behavior inGuarulhos, São Paul, naKurozawa School of Martial Arts , developing a foundation work of the Ancestral Knowledge of the Wing Chun style based on the science and studies of human movement (Anatomy, Physiology, Kinesiology, Biomechanics) e in the practical application of TTP's of Western military doctrines. Courses: - General Theory of Chinese Martial Arts. - Ethics in Martial Arts. - Martial Arts for Kids.

WING CHUN Wing Chun (Ving Tsun or Wing Tsun) is a self-defense system that emerged in southern China, it is distinguished by the economy of movement, being a Realistic self defense system. Simple and efficient, the combat style lacks acrobatic movements. It is a unique martial art, developed to allow any type of person, regardless of size, strength or gender, to defend themselves against bigger and stronger aggressors. Its main difference from the other styles currently practiced is in the concept of defense. While in other martial arts it is sought to block the attacker's attacks and then counterattack, or even to deflect this attack and then counterattack, the basic principle of Wing Chun is to use the strength of the aggressor against himself, using defense and attack simultaneously. Although many masters around the world work together for the growth of Wing Chun, its great popularity came from its most famous practitioner, Bruce Lee, disciple of Yip Man, who used Wing Chun as a basis for developing his own fighting style later, Jeet Kune Do. ​ History ​ The history of Wing Chun begins in 1733 when the Shaolin Temple was destroyed by the Manchus. Yim Yee, one of the fifteen disciples who survived the attack, took refuge near the Tai Leung mountain and lived as a local merchant, with his daughter Yim Wing Chun. A local wrestler named Wong, in love with her, threatened her to marry him. Old Yim Yee, at his age, was no longer able to defend his daughter, but a customer who used to shop at his store noticed his concern and upon hearing his story decided to help him. This client, the nun Ng Mui, taught the old man's daughter for three years and after that Yim Wing Chun managed to defeat Wong. Shortly after Yim Wing Chun married the fighter de Kung Fu Leung Bok Chau. Watching her husband, Yim began to criticize her husband's style, who, upset by the constant criticism, challenged her and lost. Shortly after the defeat, he wanted to learn his wife's martial style and renamed it Wing Chun in her honor. Years later, Bok Chau taught Wing Chun to the doctor Lan Kwai, who only after old age decided to teach the style to a young Chinese opera actor named Wong Wah Bo. On one of his trips, Wah Bo met Yee Tei, a long-staff fighter. The two became great friends and with that friendship, one learned the techniques of the other. With the art already more evolved, Yee Tei taught the techniques to Leung Jan, a doctor and herbal traders who lived in Fatshan and Jan, in turn, taught the martial art to his children Leung Tsun and Leung Bik and also to some disciples. Near Leung Jan's trade there was a man named Chan Wah Shun, whose dream was to be his disciple. Leung Jan refused Chan's request, but without giving up on the dream, Chan met a student named Wah, known as the wooden man, who had that name for being very strong and constantly breaking the training dolls known as Mudjong (Mu ren zhuang) . So Chan was able to train the techniques. Wah ended up taking Chan to the training ground one day and told Leung Tsun, the master's son, that his friend was an expert in Wing Chun. Tsun challenged him and in a strong blow from Chan, Tsun fell and broke his father's chair, Master Jan. Everyone tried to fix it, but the night when the master sat on it, it fell apart. After explaining what had happened, Jan requested Chan's presence at the place and, after he showed his martial skills, the master ended up accepting him as his disciple. Chan worked with money, so it was common for him to have to use his techniques in real combat, which allowed him to improve his technique, making him he would eventually become a master of the style. As an old man, Chan was invited to teach Wing Chun at the ancestral temple of the wealthy Yip family, where he became the first master of Yip Man , who would later become the master ofBruce Lee . style features ​ Minimalist with simple, short and fast movements; Simultaneous attack and defense techniques; Attacks focused on vital points and sensitive areas; Explosion in movements; Aim to reach and end combat quickly; Not elitist, and can be practiced by elderly people and without physical bearing. Our Lineage

Representatives IWC Brazil Sifu Vlad Mario Contacts: Phone: +55 51 8433-6827 email: contatoiwcb@hotmail.com website: www.chuantaobr.org/ Started in martial arts as a child in Judo. At just 15 years old, he becomes the youngest Kung Fu Instructor in Brazil. He was the Introducer of the Wing Chun system in Porto Alegre - RS 1991. Expert in Wing Chun Kiun Phai Ip Man system where he has more than 35 years of practical and teaching experience, direct disciple of GM Chung Chow (IWC - NY/USA). Certified Instructor in Jeet Kune Do, Kali-Silat, Shooto MMA and Tai Chi Chuan (Chen & Yang school), direct disciple of SiFu/Guro/Sensei Joaquin Almeria (Barcelona - Spain). Certified Instructor in Muay Thai and Kung Fu Chung Hop Kuen being the last accepted "closed door" disciple of Grandmaster Carter Wong (Hong Kong / China). Master by the World CMA Federation (WCMA) 7th Duan Master level. Certificate number: 868. Integrative Wing Chun (IWC) Certified Instructor One Red Stripe. Certified Instructor by the International Martial-Arts Assoc. (IMAA) Certificate number: 213. Certified Instructor by Almeria International Martial-Arts Assoc. (AIMAA). Certified Instructor by the Brazilian Confederation of Associated Wrestling (CBLA/CBLLD). Instructor Affiliated to the Rio-Grandense Pugilism Federation (RS). Instructor Affiliated to the Gaucho Federation of Kung Fu - Wushu (RS). President "Head-Office" of the International Chung Hop Kuen Do Federation of South America. Founder/Chief Instructor of Chuan Tao do Brasil - Martial Arts. ​ Vlad Mário returns to Porto Alegre and starts a teaching saga of the Wing Chun system (he introduced the Wing Chun system in Porto Alegre) from 1991 to the present day! He taught classes to hundreds of students in dozens of academies throughout the 80's, 90's into the 2000's and the new century beyond. In 1994, together with other SiFu's of different styles, he helped to found the Gaucho Federation of Kung Fu Wushu, taking the position as secretary of the same and this gave him opportunities to travel and know many places and make friends with many SiFu's and practitioners of various martial arts. and in many times exchanging knowledge with many of these and at this time Vlad Mário starts his practice of Tai Chi Chuan. It was the middle of the 90s and a lot was happening, there were two Brazilian Kung Fu Champions Students in combat and he attended a Taoist Sanctuary called “Ten Tao” presented by ShiFu Jorge Jung to Master Mrs. Cleide (his name in Chinese was kept secret), Vlad Mário followed as a Taoist Priest from 1994 to 1998 in Porto Alegre. Hoppe (who came from Germany to study at the Federal University of RS for a short time) who was from the WT lineage, a variation of Wing Chun by GM Leung Ting from Germany and they exchanged knowledge. ​ In 1996 Vlad Mário goes to SP to participate in the First International Wing Chun Seminar with GM Chung Kwok Chow (NY-USA) The "SiFu Chow". Vlad Mário realized during the seminar that GM SiFu Chow demonstrated an understanding above normal being different from everything he had seen about Wing Chun until then. Chun now made sense. In 1998 he leaves UNK and his first SiFu (Francisco D'urbano) to take care of other sectors of his life and study . ​ In 1998 Vlad Mário starts to train weight training and in the 2000s he meets "Miudinho Silveira" Icon and living legend of bodybuilding, weight training and basic lifting, one of the biggest and strongest men in the world! Vlad Mário starts to train with total dedication, receiving from him the secrets of the "worshippers of strength" going from 82 KG to an absurd 134 Kg (period ranging from 1998 to 2010) by intense training Vlad Mário had in his 1.86 cm height, 134 Kg and lifted more than 250 Kg, he did feats of lifting people up with relative ease, SiFu Chow gave him the Chinese name of "Tai Jack Lo" (Big Guy in English which means "Big Guy")._cc781905-5cde-3194 -bb3b-136bad5cf58d_ Vlad Mario was known from a young age to be provoked by fury, for possessing the calm of fury a Tiger and was teased and challenged in his youth making his challengers truly pitiful victims! Sometimes in the past such events have been witnessed in front of their former students. ​ The 2000s arrived and despite having continued training, he had been away since 1998 when finally in the summer of 2003 through a phone call to NY-USA SiFu Chow convinced Vlad Mário to return with Wing Chun with everything and telling him of the importance of his mission in relation to the school and lineage he should assume! Vlad Mário moved under the direct guidance of SiFu Chow back to official teaching now under the banner of the IWC (Integrative Wing Chun “IWC”, school founded by GM SiFu Chung Chow). SiFu Chow around 2005 gives the mission to the IWC Instructors to study and get to know the ground-range fight and Vlad Mário starts studying Jiu Jitsu and Wrestling, the latter being his favorite. ​ During his time away from teaching Vlad Mário concluded the "Specialization Course in Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine" in more than 3 and a half years of study and dedication. Such a feat placed him even more inserted in the world of ancient Chinese culture and thus strengthening the bonds of everything he had studied until then in his life! In 2010 a constant pain in his back leads Vlad Mário to a medical diagnosis of “serious irreversible spinal injury” and the doctors said that he might not be able to continue training anything anymore. Vlad Mário had a period of isolation and had to reinvent himself by going back to practicing Chi Kung, Tai Chi Chuan and TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) practices, mainly the ancient technique of absorbing Yin energy from the Moon and Yang from the Sun. . After some time, he returned to training, surprising doctors and physiotherapists to this day when he shows what he practices and shows his spine exams. “A STORY OF OVERCOMING”. ​ In 2014 Vlad Mário brings the GM Chow from the USA to Porto Alegre RS for an open Wing Chun Seminar throughout Brazil and GM Chow stayed for days instructing and guiding him and his mission of what he should do from now on, SiFu Chow teaches the "Wing Chun 8-cut knife" last system content reserved for the highest students and gives him the Traditional Si-To (Master-Disciple) photo, SiFu Chow takes the knives with his own hands and puts them in Vlad Mário's hands for the photo in front of two of his students, so Vlad Mário at the moment of the photo feels the dimension of his responsibility and the meaning of more than 30 years of dedication. .. “a tear flows ..” . Now "SiFu Vlad Mario". But only three years later SiFu Chow gives him the definitive certificate as a training (CERTIFIED INSTRUCTOR) of a lifetime in Wing Chun! ​ In addition to Wing Chun Vlad Mário in 1994 asks his old SiFu (D'urbano) to bring the book "Tao of Jeet Kune Do - Bruce Lee" from the USA and begins a personal study of Jeet Kune Do. In 2004, he talks with Jerry Pottet who was a direct student of Bruce Lee to take classes with him in the future. But in 2013, when trying to contact him by phone, he learned from his wife, Ms. Fran Poteet that SiFu Jerry had passed away that year. Vlad Mário then starts training with SiFu Joaquin Almeria who was a student of Dan Inosanto for more than 20 years at Inosanto Academy (Dan Inosanto was a friend and direct disciple of Bruce Lee). SiFu Joaquin Almeria, in addition to being a direct disciple of Dan Inosanto for over 20 years, met all SiJo Bruce Lee's former students, also taking classes with Yori Nakamura Ron Balicki, Reylson Gracie and many others. ​ In 2017 Vlad Mário surprises everyone once again by bringing SiFu joaquin Almeria straight from Spain to Brazil in a historic moment, where he taught an open seminar by Jeet Kune Do and Kali in Porto Alegre RS for participants from all over Brazil and SiFu Vlad Mário is honored in public and obtains his Certification by Almeria Martial Arts Assoc, making his school and lineage official in Brazil. SiFu Almeria is an Expert in several martial arts, not only in Jeet Kune Do and SiFu Vlad Mário is his disciple not only in Jeet Kune Do but also in Kali-Silat, Shooto MMA & Tai Chi Chuan. ​ Besides SiFu Joaquin Almeria is also a disciple of GM Jesse Tsao, who currently resides in Marina Del Rey CA-USA and was born in China in Penglai. Master Jesse Tsao is a PHD in Taijiquan (Tai Chi Chuan) being a direct disciple of GM Chen Zenglei of the Chen school and disciple of the famous Master and coach of China GM Li Deyin who among the styles is the Yang, Chen, Sun and Sun Luntang school. . ​ SiFu Vlad Mário as a disciple also of Tai Chi Chuan of SiFu Almeria obtains certification directly from GM Tsao by Taichi Heathways USA, starting to obtain guidance from both SiFu Almeira and GM Tsao. ​ SiFu Chow besides Wing Chun also trained in Hong Kong when he was young, other martial arts like Karate Goju Ryu with the famous actor/fighter and Master Carter Wong (well known in the West for his role in the film with the title in Portuguese: “Os Aventureiros do Bairro Forbidden” as a character “Thunder”). SiFu Chow graduated with him as a 1 Dan black belt in Goju-Ryu Karate during the mid 60's and 70's. GM SiFu Chow was no longer aware of his whereabouts since he left Hong Kong when he moved to the United States in 1972 . ​ So SiFu Vlad Mário observed the greatness of Gão Mestre Carter Wong not only as an actor, but also as an Instructor of special forces, police and army around the world and in 2008 he began a relentless search for his whereabouts. However, besides GM Carter Wong being a “Superstar” he is not a public figure and Vlad Mario tried to find his whereabouts in every way in any information or any photo, but without success. It took years of research and international contacts, but it was not possible! Carter Wong was somewhere in Asia, away from the spotlight and the public. ​ Vlad Mário didn't know what fate had in store for him when he learned that GM Carter Wong would be in Brazil. Until Vlad Mário was introduced to him by GM Li Wing Kay from Brazil (who has been friends with GM Carter Wong since old Hong Kong). Vlad Mário when approaching GM Carter Wong gave him the old black and white photo of him with SiFu Chow in 1968. GM Carter Wong made an analysis and examined the knowledge of SiFu Vlad Mário giving him guidelines to be followed including recognizing him as his " Neto-Kung Fu” called Vlad Mário in front of many fighters and Teachers and gave him the Si-To photo (Master disciple photo) and for the result of his efforts. Vlad Mario is the only one to own the “Si-To” photo with GM Carter Wong worldwide! It's 2016 and GM Carter Wong Certifies and graduates SiFu Vlad Mario in Muay Thai black degree by his lineage. During this time GM Carter Wong tells Vlad Mário the “Three forms of training” and the principle of “Training a thousand times”, Vlad Mário after a while training just one punch in these methods acquires the “Invisible Punch” which consists of throwing a punch that the person receiving it cannot prevent from touching his body. ​ In 2017 he was given the title of “SENIOR INSTRUCTOR” in his style called Chung Hop Kuen, which he founded (Synthesis method various styles of Kung Fu, Muay Thai, Karate, Tae Kown Do and Hapkido) and together grants him the status of “REPRESENTATIVE MEMBER” of his entity for Brazil, the “World Complete Martial-Arts Federation”. ​ In 2018 SiFu Vlad Mário contacted the Federation of Associated Fights for the Icon and Living Legend of Vale Tudo and Luta Livre in Brazil and the world, Grand Master Eugênio Tadeu and through rigorous examination Vlad Mário obtains the title of “AMATEUR/PROFESSIONAL MMA TRAINER FOR ALL THE BRAZILIAN TERRITORY”. (Certified Instructor by the Brazilian Confederation of Associated Wrestling (CBLA/CBLLD). ​ In October 2019, “Wing Chun Leung Sheung Federation – Hong Kong” is founded in Hong Kong and Leung Sheung was the first disciple of Ip Man in Hong Kong, SiFu Chow and his school like that as all his disciples enter the official “Family Tree” listing of authenticity and Vlad Mario is cited within the listing as a genuine disciple of the Wing Chun Ip Man-Leung Sheung lineage. ​ SiFu Chow through SiFu's contact Vlad Mário is reunited in Hong Kong with GM Carter Wong and he appoints GM Chow as Chief member of the Wolrd CMA Federation for the USA. Now GM SiFu Chow, GM Sigung Carter Wong and SiFu Vlad Mario are part of a big family! ​ ​

Primeira Seção da Forma Siu Lim Tao do Sistema Wing Chun A primeira seção da forma Siu Lim Tao (SLT) é fundamental no sistema Wing Chun, introduzindo a postura Yee Gee Kim Yeung Ma. Esta base fortalece músculos, articulações, tendões e ossos, enraizando a estrutura corporal do praticante. Com esta postura, compreende-se a simetria do corpo e a bilateralidade necessária para desenvolver técnicas de defesa, ataque e manipulação com as mãos e braços. A prática lenta dos movimentos dos membros superiores aprimora a coordenação psicomotora e a consciência corporal, disciplinando a mente e aumentando a concentração. A estrutura estacionária de Kim Yeung Ma ajuda a acalmar a mente, promovendo relaxamento corporal e mental. Iniciar os movimentos pelo lado esquerdo é crucial, dado que a maioria das pessoas é destra, o que equilibra as habilidades do praticante e desenvolve a ambidestria. Durante a prática, a estrutura do corpo deve permanecer imóvel, com o peso corporal igualmente distribuído (50% em cada perna) e o ângulo dos joelhos inalterado para evitar movimentos desnecessários. O quadril deve ser projetado para frente e levemente para cima, conectando energeticamente os membros superiores, especialmente os cotovelos, gerando poder estrutural (Jarn Dai Lik). A energia deve estar focada no alvo à frente, alinhada com a linha central mediana do corpo, projetando-se como a ponta de um triângulo isósceles. Isso garante que ambos os punhos alcancem eficazmente o ponto convergente da linha central em qualquer situação, utilizando também a sensibilidade das mãos e braços (chi sao). O tronco deve permanecer imóvel, sem balanços ou rotações. Movimentos diretos e econômicos são enfatizados, usando a energia de forma eficiente para defesa e ataque a pontos vitais na linha central do oponente. A primeira seção do SLT é um exercício de acúmulo e refinamento de energia, combinando movimentos suaves e firmes (Yin e Yang), essencial para a execução dos socos com o poder da polegada e relaxamento. A prática envolve exercícios físicos que desenvolvem a energia e as posições corretas, usando tensão dinâmica lenta nos músculos antagonistas (bíceps e tríceps) para gerar a energia adequada no cotovelo. Movimentos explosivos e mudanças treinam o uso da energia acumulada. Negligenciar a primeira seção do SLT impede o desenvolvimento da energia necessária para a eficácia das técnicas de Wing Chun. O ângulo preciso de cada movimento deve ser ajustado conforme a altura do oponente, com atenção especial para manter os ombros relaxados e a postura natural. No Wing Chun, as posturas são baseadas na Teoria dos Triângulos, que acionam forças cinéticas e energéticas, direcionando-as como uma proa de navio que abre espaço no centro do corpo do oponente, redirecionando e desviando as forças oponentes para as laterais. Esta estrutura triangular separa, divide ou corta, tornando-se essencial para a aplicação eficaz das técnicas do sistema.

IWC - BRAZIL IWC - Brazil (Integrative Wing Chun - Brazil) is an organization whose objective is to promote and develop the Wing Chun Kung Fu system introduced in Brazil by Grand Master Chung Kwok Chow since 1989. Its representatives in Brazil are available to guide, help and serve all those interested in learning and improving their knowledge of this wonderful and efficient Chinese Martial Art. IWC - World The worldwide IWC is an organization managed by Grand Master CK Chow where it has representatives in several US states, in different parts of the world, including Brazil. Taking into account the commitment, dedication and seriousness with which the GM CK Chow has taken the teaching and dissemination of the Wing Chun system since it arrived in North America in 1972, the IWC today is a respected organization and admired by those who see her true worth in the pantheon of Chinese martial arts. _ IWC - Brazil Objective ​ Disseminate and broadcast the system and pure lineage of Wing Chun Kung Fu under the technical supervision of Grand Master CK Chow; ​ Helping people by teaching an effective, direct, and efficient martial art in real combat and realistic self-defense situations; ​ Research, improve and pursue the development and evolution of the Wing Chun system always based on the observations and insights of GM Chow and his official representatives, aligning the knowledge of the original system with modern scientific knowledge; ​ The term "Integrative Wing Chun" created by G. M Chow means that the integrative system is constantly evolving. Based on this line of reasoning, it becomes a dynamic and adaptable system for the contemporary/modern man who seeks, in addition to self-defense, quality of life, health, calm and mental balance, as well as understanding, knowing and connecting with ancestral and millenary content. of Chinese martial art. Guidelines Preserve the Integrative Wing Chun system as well as its principles and foundations; ​ Respect all traditional and contemporary martial arts, as well as their practitioners, instructors, Teachers and Masters, thus creating a healthy, friendly environment of camaraderie and good relationship among all; ​ To preserve the ethical, moral and philosophical values of Chinese martial arts having as a guideline and reference point the martial code Wu De; ​ Educate and guide all IWC Brazil students to become better people for society in general. Encouraging citizenship, civility and a sense of community.

Our story We have all been practitioners and lovers of Chinese martial arts for decades. Each with their own history and trajectory, but with one thing in common: the love of Wing Chun style . Our first contact with GM Chow was in 1989 when he came to Brazil to teach us for the first time, and since then we are his disciples to this day. Visit of Grand Master Chung Kwok Chow to Brazil in 1989 Meet the Teachers Sifu Vlad Mario Porto Alegre / RS Sifu Clécio Ebert Santo Angelo / RS Sifu Francisco Campos Goiânia / GO Sifu Geraldo Oliveira Guarulhos / SP Sifu Alex Reis Franca / SP ​ . Âncora 1

1st IWC Brazil Meeting - 2021 In October de 2021 IWC Brazil representatives met at the Guarulhos/SP Unit for a special seminar. 1/1