2012 a new year and a new beginning for MSG

[Awatea Piripi Edwin]

 

2012 Update

2010 through 2011 can be possibly logged as 'oh my god' years, especially for Kaiapoi and Christchurch. On a personal level they were very tough with loss of MSG Kaiapoi HQ and then my own Earthquake injuries which saw me relocate to Wellington Region.

2011 also saw the departure of Sihing Steffen back to Germany to care for his ailing father (who I have just heard is making a recovery and looks like he will pull through), The Kaiapoi school closed its doors after a stint being based in Pines Beach. This saw the creation of a new 'invitation only' branch in Hornby, Christchurch under the guidance of Sihings, Trevor, Kris and Brent.

 

Blenheim

Dave in Blenheim has been through some troubling personl times also but has begun training again and hopes to make it here for private tuition early this year. He is also open to MSG members visits and has room to accomodate anyone wanting to train with him.

 

Wellington

As for myself I have taken on a small group of students here in Whitby and intend on building a school and new HQ here in Whitby and begin to spread the MSG method in the region. I am lucky to have Sifu Terry (third level) in the area and Sihing Ian (first level) in the City. With them and myself we will do okay here I believe.

 

Australia

Meanwhile off shore Sifu Nathan (third level) in Northern Queensland reports he is building his MSG family there slowly but surely. Unfortunately he has also report that his wee girl has been diagnosed with a rare illness and has been in the Brisbane Ronald McDonald house with her over the recent weeks. We all wish her and Mum and Dad all the best and send much love.

 

Germany

In Germany, Sihing Steffen (first level) has reported a steady growth of MSG Europe and has posted some pics of the groups first classes of the year.

Dunedin

Finally I must mention the southern MSG folks. In Dunedin Sihing Lee and partner Rachel have brought their second baby into the world and all are doing well. Sihing Lee and Sije Kirsten will get more attention this year from HQ.

 

Timaru

In Timaru Sifu Greg (sixth level) boxes on in his own quiet manner. He teached privately in a town that boasts many martial arts schools and several other Wing Chun teachers. He is a fantastic practioner and a fine teacher, if you are in Timaru or South Canterbury drop him a note on this website and arrange to pop in for some training.

Australasian Ving Chun Instructors Association

This year the Australasian Wing Chun Instructors association intend to become more active in providing seminars and instructional tours among its members. Master Kevin Earle has already visited Queenstown and Wanaka and had successful sessions there.

All MSG members are invited to join the association and benefit form vists from Masters Kevin and Clay Earle and Master Beau Bouzaid. The cost of becoming a member of the association is minimal ($5.50) per week and applications are able to be arranged via MSG HQ in Whitby, email me to organise this or drop by. The Australasian Wing Chun Instructors Association has been around for about two decades and provides access to many Instructors and Masters in the descent lines from Yip Man (Ip Man) to Tsoi Siu Kwong (Greg Choy) and Master Kevin Earle.

Master Kevin was the first teacher to public introduce Ving Chun Kuen (Wing Chun) to NZ in 1972. He has trained several high level teachers in the way of Ving Chun Kuen including Master Beau Bouzaid and Master Clay Earle as well as Sifu Raphael Stowers of Aranui Ving Chun Kuen.

Man Sau Gwoon is a proud descedant of Master Kevin and Earles Academy VCK.

 

[Kris Jackson]

Great to see you back online mate! Looking forward to 2012 and what it will bring for MSG around NZ