Chinese martial art taught as form of self-defence
The Chinese martial art of Wing Chun is being taught to residents of the tri-communities in a bid to promote self-defence.
Every Monday and Thursday for the last couple of months, sihing (instructor) Robin Charles has been teaching the traditional Chinese Kung fu at Air Ronge’s Gordon Denny Community School. About 12 people attended classes in that time, but Charles said four of them have become regulars.
“If you give it about a year for two days a week, you will see results,” he said. “You will handle yourself well on the street. You won’t have to worry about someone coming at you because you’ll know what to do instinctively.”
Having grown up in the area, Charles noted he knows firsthand what’s it’s like to not be able to defend himself. He had some rough points while going through school, he said, as bullying was an issue he faced. When the time came to stand up for himself, Charles added he was scared, didn’t know what to do and copied what he saw on TV.