Wing Chun MD

Me in 2025...and 2019. It's been quite the healing journey.

Check out my new article in Wing Chun Illustrated (Issue 85) where I reflect on how Wing Chun helped me turn a major life obstacle into an opportunity for profound growth.

Triangles on triangles. 5,000 years later, architects and engineers still can't figure out how the pyramids of Giza were built. What we do know is that they've stood the test of time largely due to their triangular structure.

In Wing Chun, there's a concept called Yup Ying, which means "getting into the shape" of the art.Wing Chun stances, footwork, leg and hand techniques form a series of interconnected triangles that support, wedge, ramp, screw, pin, flip, and divert. The reason for this is simple: The strength and efficiency of the triangle remain undisputed.

Can you see it? This is what hard training looks like. Loud groans. Aching muscles. Falling to the floor at the end. And so much sweat it leaves an imprint.

Today officially marks 10 years since the first training session of Wing Chun MD. A week before, I hosted an info session looking to recruit a few students to get started. 5 people showed up for that, and 5 people joined! And so it began.

We were training out of the activity room of a local gym at that time. We had one large suitcase of equipment that we rolled out from a closet. I had a plan to save up and move into a private space within 5 years. In two years, we were able to move into our first kwoon (training home). 3 years after that, we officially moved into our current home in Silver Spring, MD.

Several hundreds have trained at Wing Chun MD. A small few have stayed around to become long-term students. Hundreds more in the martial arts community have attended sparring sessions and live training events that we've hosted over the years. It's been quite the journey so far. And in many ways, we are just getting started.

Thank you to all who have contributed to the longevity of Wing Chun MD.

Sifu Mike Speights
詠春拳藝舘
Wing Chun Kuen Ngai Kwoon
Wing Chun Fist Art House

Another great day of exploring and pressure testing! Thanks to everyone who came out for our Stand-up Grappling Gathering and Sparring Session. Looking forward to hosting more live training meetups, including the return of the Wing Chun Lab in Oct 2025!

Missing a few people. Forgot to take a photo after the first gathering🤦🏾‍♂️

10/12 in DC! Join other sincere martial artists for a (non-instructional) stand-up grappling gathering. Test and refine your standing grappling skills with practitioners of different styles in a positive, ego-free environment.

RSVP is required via the link in bio.
Donations are welcome!

OCT 12 in DC !!! An open gathering for "touching hands" and exploring Chi Sau, Push Hands, and other stand-up grappling methods. RSVP required

https://www.flipcause.com/secure/cause_pdetails/MjExNzEz

There will be an open-style sparring session immediately following this gathering. You're welcome to attend one or both!

Just another friendly reminder to let your "horse" (stance/footwork) do the work for you.

Carry on.

Touch hands, and then touch gloves! Join us on 10/12 in DC for a double-header event featuring an open Chi Sau/Stand-up Grappling Gathering for practitioners of Wing Chun, Tai Chi, and other styles that train close-range stand-up grappling methods, followed by a light sparring session open to all styles. RSVP IS REQUIRED https://www.flipcause.com/secure/cause_pdetails/MjExNzEz

If you appreciate community events like this, show your support by making a donation to help us cover the costs. Click on the link above to contribute.

12-2pm - Open Chi Sau / Stand-up Grappling Gathering for practitioners of Wing Chun, Tai Chi, and other styles that train close-range stand-up grappling methods

2:30-4:30pm - Light sparring session open to all styles

No instructors. No spectators. No egos. No prizes. Just positive vibes and sincere martial artists exploring, testing, and refining their skills together.

And in case you're wondering, Wing Chun Lab will return in 2025!