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BACKGROUND & TAINING
Master James Sinclair began his martial arts journey in 1972 studying karate. James then studied Wing Chun Kung Fu for nearly a decade in London’s China Town (England). There he studied under Simon Lau and became the senior representative before leaving to further his knowledge and experience. In 1985 Master Sinclair founded the United Kingdom Wing Chun Kung Fu Association (UKWCKFA) with only a handful of students. James received personal tuition on several occasions from Grandmaster Ip Chun. Ip Chun is the son of the late Grandmaster Ip Man, the last undisputed Grandmaster of Wing Chun Kung Fu, famous for being the late Bruce Lee’s only formal teacher. By 1989 James had formally completed the Wing Chun system and visited Hong Kong and China under the guidance of Grandmaster Ip Chun. Grandmaster Ip Chun stated there was no more he could teach James, only his own idiosyncrasies, which James would no doubt continue to develop as his direction was correct. PERFORMANCEJames is particularly renowned for his speed and control, and at a seminar completed over 35 punches in three seconds onto a focus mitt. Many people have witnessed him break three tiles suspended on string and arranged 180 degrees around him. James had to react to coins being dropped at arms length and break all of the tiles before the coins hit the floor. All of the tiles were broken in less then 1/5 of a second. During over 30 years in martial arts, Master Sinclair has fought numerous semi-contact competitions, and has sparred with numerous boxers, full contact fighters, Thai boxers and many practitioners of other martial arts. James has also fought many private martial art challenge matches with no rules. He has since retired to concentrate on teaching. RECOGNITION
Master Sinclair is featured in the book entitled "Ultimate Martial Arts" demonstrating rudimentary Chi Sau (sticky hands), use of the pole, knives and the wooden dummy. This is a compilation/reference style publication that also features women and children of the UKWCKFA demonstrating basic aspects of Wing Chun system. James has appeared several times in the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) documentary series "The Way Of The Warrior" where he is seen performing some rudimentary double Sticky Hands. He was also in the major Channel 4 documentary "The Living Body". In 2003, he was featured in a prestigious documentary series called "Ultimate Fighters" on Bravo cable television. The series features many famous fighters including Frank Shamrock from the Ultimate Fighting Championships (UFC), Benny 'The Jet' Urquidez, Cynthia Rothrock, Tito Ortiz and Roy 'Pretty Boy' Shaw. He has also conducted numerous radio interviews related to martial arts and self defense. Recognized as one of the most talented [martial arts] teachers Master Sinclair has conducted seminars and demonstrations with many of the elite martial artists of the world including: Danny Inosanto - JKD & Kali CONTRIBUTIONSIn 1997 James and a few senior students attended the Kent Martial Art Festival in England for the Disabled where they taught the blind, paraplegic and persons with learning disabilities. In June 1998 James contributed to the Martial Arts Illustrated video magazine and in September 1999 released his much awaited first video titled “Wing Chun: Pure & Simple” which was very well received and has become a classic teaching tape. In January 1999 James was featured in the lead article and front cover of Martial Arts Illustrated, a leading UK martial arts magazine. In December 2001, James released an interactive CD-ROM featuring approximately one hour of Wing Chun video footage including the forms, sparring, Sticky Hands (chi sau), gradings and much more. In 2004 James released his second DVD titled “Wallbag Training” that comprehensively covers this unique piece of Wing Chun training equipment vital for striking and the enhancement of short range power, including the one inch punch. CURRENTLYMaster James Sinclair has helped inspire many top quality martial artists and is still producing many top quality teachers. He now teaches professionally and has numerous branches in England, Spain, Canada and the United States. His wish is to spread Wing Chun Kung Fu and make it as popular and accessible as the many Japanese and Korean styles. The UKWCKFA now has over 55 affiliated clubs and is still growing with a comprehensive three-year teacher-training program. On a visit to the United States, James consulted with the University of Texas Football Team where he conducted an enlightening seminar demonstrating the application of martial arts training to football. He continues to help Nick Bourne apply martial arts techniques and training to football. For more information, Contact us today! |
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