Wing Chun Instructor Certification Program

  1. All levels require personal training between the candidate and a IWCMAA Certified Instructor. This training includes private lessons at either the Main School with Master Chan and/or his Senior Instructors, or with Certified Instructors at an affiliate school. Certification for Senior Instructors or higher require training with Master Chan at the International Wing Chun Martial Art Association Main School.

  2. Private training includes, but is not limited to, forms, theories, chi sau applications, combat applications, footwork, drills, and exercises appropriate for the testing level. Individuals will also learn how to instruct, formulate lesson plans, explain theory and technique, and get practical experience running classes. Individuals are judged on their technical skill and knowledge along with their ability to explain, teach and their personal character.

  3. Each level requires a minimum of 6 hours of personal instruction, which is at the rate of $55/hour (6 hours x $55 = $330). This fee must be paid at the time of scheduling your private lessons and is paid to the school at which you are taking the private instruction. Additional training hours are available upon request.

  4. The IWCMAA does not provide living accommodations. You will be responsible for your own transportation and hotel accommodations during the time of your training. Please reserve your personal training at least two weeks prior to your arrival for personal training at either the main school or the affiliate school.

  5. Master Chan has the right to discontinue training individual who does not meet the requirements of our Wing Chun Instructor program.

Wing Chun Instructor - Level I

  1. You must hold a minimum certification of Mok Jong Level 2 with the IWCMAA and have at least 1 year of Wing Chun training under Master Chan.

  2. Record a 30 minute video in which you demonstrate your ability to teach an individual beginner who is new to Wing Chun. Covering warm up, theories and applications of Sil Lim Tau. Register for your Level I Instructor Test and send the video to Master Chan for evaluation.

  3. After your video evaluation is finished you must schedule and complete a minimum of 6 hours of personal training with Master Chan or his instructor. Upon completion of your personal training a final assessment will be given for your eligibility for Level I Instructor Certification.

Wing Chun Instructor - Level II

  1. You must hold a minimum certification of Lok Dim Boon Gwan with the IWCMAA and have have been certified for at least 12 months as a Level I Instructor with the IWCMAA.

  2. Record a 30 minute video in which you demonstrate your ability to teach a group beginners class covering, basic drills, Single hand Chi Sau, theories and applications of Chum Kiu form. Register for your Level II Instructor Test and send the video to Master Chan for evaluation.

  3. After your video evaluation is finished you must schedule and complete a minimum of 6 hours of personal training with Master Chan or his instructor. Upon completion of your personal training a final assessment will be given for your eligibility for Level II Instructor Certification.

Wing Chun Instructor - Level III

  1. You must hold a minimum certification of Biu Gee with the IWCMAA and have have been certified for at least 12 months as a Level II Instructor with the IWCMAA.

  2. Record a 30 minute video in which you demonstrate your ability to teach a group class covering Sheung Chi Sau, and explain theories and applications of all seven sections Mok Yan Jong to students . Register for your Level III Instructor Test and send the video to Master Chan for evaluation.

  3. After your video evaluation is finished you must schedule and complete a minimum of 6 hours of personal training with Master Chan or his instructor. Upon completion of your personal training a final assessment will be given for your eligibility for Level III Instructor Certification.

Wing Chun Senior Instructor Level I

  1. You must hold a minimum certification of Lok Dim Boon Gwan with the IWCMAA and have have been certified for at least 12 months as a Level III Instructor with the IWCMAA.

  2. Record a 30 minute video in which you demonstrate your ability to teach a group class covering Advanced Chi Sau and explain the applications and theories of the Wing Chun pole form. Register for your Level I Senior Instructor Test and send the video to Master Chan for evaluation.

  3. After your video evaluation is finished you must schedule and complete a minimum of 6 hours of personal training with Master Chan or his instructor. Upon completion of your personal training a final assessment will be given for your eligibility for Level I Senior Instructor Certification.

Wing Chun Senior Instructor Level II

  1. You must be certified for at least 12 months as a Level I Senior Instructor with the IWCMAA.

  2. Record a 30 minute video in which you demonstrate your ability to teach a group class covering the theories and application of the Biu Gee form. Register for your Level II Senior Instructor Test and send the video to Master Chan for evaluation.

  3. After your video evaluation is finished you must schedule and complete a minimum of 6 hours of personal training with Master Chan or his instructor. Upon completion of your personal training a final assessment will be given for your eligibility for Level II Senior Instructor Certification.

Wing Chun Senior Instructor Level III

  1. You must be certified for at least 18 months as a Level II Senior Instructor with the IWCMAA.

  2. Record a 30 minute video in which you demonstrate your ability to teach a group class covering the theories and application of the Bak Jom Dao form. Register for your Level III Senior Instructor Test and send the video to Master Chan for evaluation.

  3. After your video evaluation is finished you must schedule and complete a minimum of 6 hours of personal training with Master Chan or his instructor. Upon completion of your personal training a final assessment will be given for your eligibility for Level III Senior Instructor Certification.