Are Wing Chun schools certified?
Ip Man did not create a Western-style franchise system. Neither did master Ho Kam Ming nor master Augustine Fong. Master Ho was a well-known and respected student of Ip Man until Ip Mans death – a relationship of 15 years. Almost eight of those involved regular instruction in class and privately. Master Fong also was a regular student of Master Ho for about eight years and has stayed in touch with him since 1960. Sifu Joy Chaudhuri began learning Wing Chun from Master Fong in 1976 and remains in good standing with him. Chaudhuri teaches independently, as is the case in Fongs Wing Chun federation outside of the headquarters in Tucson. When appropriate, a Tempe Wing Chun student can obtain a certificate showing how long theyve consistently practiced Wing Chun. No belts are given. Tempe Wing Chun remains a private, voluntary activity group.
