The Global Traditional Wing Chun Kung Fu Association

Grandmaster William Cheung head of The Global Traditional Wiing Chun Kung Fu Association and known to be one of the world’s leading Doctor’s in Chinese medicine; hosted a three day intensive training seminar last weekend.

Senior members from across the country flocked to HQ in Lonsdale Street, Melbourne to attend this special three day event. The academy was awash with Yellow Sashes and Black belts.

Yours truly was among the fighting fit, but mainly filming and photographing for training purposes.

The atmosphere was palpable and electric and at the same time balanced and calm. An atmosphere you will only find in this type of forum where health, discipline and respect for the art reign supreme.

Brothers Andrew and James Cheung. image © pationpics.com — Head instructors’ Andrew and James Cheung. image © pationpics.com

HQ Academy seniors Brendon and Kim. image © pationpics.com — HQ Academy seniors’ Brendon and Kim. image © pationpics.com

Seniors Matt & Joey. image © pationpics.com

HQ senior instructors' Craig Borrow and Martin Ryan. image © pationpics.com — HQ senior instructor Craig Borrow and Martin Ryan. image © pationpics.com

image by Kerrie Pacholli © pationpics.com

**Sifu Dianne Maclaine with Grandmaster William Cheung and husband Sifu Paul Maclaine from Brisbane’s Wing Chun Kung Fu Studio.**

Iconic martial artist Grandmaster William Cheung celebrated his 75 birthday with his Wing Chun family and friends at the Dragon Boat Restaurant in Melbourne on Friday night.

Sifu, (teacher) as he is known by his students across the globe, delivered a strong message of forgiveness, reconciliation and growth for the future of The Global Traditional Wing Chun Kung Fu Association that he pioneered from Melbourne HQ back in the early 1970’s.

Family tree academies from across Australia, represented on the night by their leaders joined forces with all the academies from around the world via video to pay homage to their beloved Grandmaster.

With the physicality and vitality of an elite athlete 20 years his junior, Grandmaster William Cheung is also known to be one of the world’s leading Chinese medical doctors.

During his celebratory speech he informed his guests of his next ten year plan to expand his global influence through mainstream educational channels and elite sport to further illuminate, incorporate and unite the healing arts with martial arts.