“Turning Martial Art Into Martial Science.”
Ambrose Academy Adult Classes
Wing Chun Do Gung Fu
Ambrose Academy offers the unique and modern martial art of Wing Chun Do. The most dynamic fighting art taught in America today.
Developed by Bruce Lee, defined by James DeMile, and taught by the Inheritor, Rocco Ambrose, Wing Chun Do is a self-defense system designed for the average person with only one purpose, practical street defense.
All techniques are based on clearly demonstrable body mechanics that ensure efficiency. Once you discover the style's effectiveness, your confidence in your martial arts and yourself will soar.
Wing Chun Do teaches you the efficiency of simple natural movement, helping you develop extra-ordinary speed and awesome power. It offers you the best in practical self-defense, along with a great learning experience.
Techniques work regardless of your age, size, or physical condition.
Techniques are proven effective against various common street attacks, regardless of the opponent's size.
We focus on teaching everyday citizens the safety and self-defense skills needed to fend off an attacker.
You will gain the confidence and ability to respond spontaneously and positively to a life-threatening situation. All this while gaining physical fitness and reducing stress in an exciting, creative environment.
You'll experience:
A renewed sense of self-respect
Discipline that will extend to other areas of your life
Personal confidence in your abilities and
Stress reduction, knowing you can walk anywhere without fear.
Ambrose Academy's carefully formulated teaching system ensures success in a relatively short time.
You will explore practical applications right from the start using equipment and partners.
Sitai Rocco Ambrose, the highest-ranking certified Wing Chun Do instructor in America, uses an easy-to-learn, step-by-step instructional method emphasizing individual attention.
Adults finally find a martial art that makes sense, where logic and technique development are based on simplicity, efficiency, and practicality.
You will be thrilled at your quickening reflexes, reaction time, stamina, and strength.
Enjoy the science behind the art and the beauty of its simplicity.
Wing Chun Do will help you attain intensity and force beyond your expectations and significantly improve your powers of concentration.
The welcoming, grown-up atmosphere is a breath of fresh air for those looking for a place of camaraderie and community, where egos are left at the door and our ultimate goal is your success.
Discover what Wing Chun Do can do for you. We invite you to view a class by appointment.
Ambrose Academy Adult Specialty Classes
One Specialty Class per quarter - Students’ Choice
Students vote on what specialty class they would like the following quarter. These classes are open to students and family members. Non-members are invited to join us too. Interested?
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Intro to Wing Chun Wooden Dummy
This comprehensive program introduces the student to traditional forms and combat application of the wooden dummy techniques. Also presented is the use of the Wing Chun Do spring-loaded dummy.
Yip Man's 116 form / fighting application
Augustine Fong's 108 form / fighting application
Spontaneous dummy flow drills
Wing Chun Do Spring-loaded dummy combination and flow drills
This program will enhance your rhythm, timing, and independent coordination. It will also help develop your stance work and tremendous internal strength.
Intro to Chi Sao -Sticking Hands
Bruce Lee's dynamic spring energy principles and his unique application of Chi Sao, the art of sticking hands, as taught to Wing Chun Do founder James W. DeMile and is defined by Inheritor Rocco Ambrose.
Chi Sao limits the opponent's offensive and defensive potential at a very close range, giving you ultimate control over your opponent's energy.
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NEW! Chi Sao DVDs Available – Wing Chun Do Chi Sao Concepts by Inheritor Rocco Ambrose gives detailed explanations and defines a step-by-step methodology of the biomechanics of Wing Chun Do’s Chi Sao. Sold individually or as a 3-DVD set.
See complete list of DVDs by Sijo DeMile and Rocco Ambrose by hitting the button. Pre-shop orders welcomed via email.
Intro to Martial Arts Weapons
This fun and challenging program introduces the student to basic fighting concepts common to many martial arts weapons.
Basic stick fighting concepts based on Dan Inosanto's Escrima and Professor Remy Pressas's Modern Arnis
Basic knife defenses based on Wing Chun Do hand techniques
Basic sword combat concepts based on the "Willow-leaf broadsword" of Hung Ga Master William Wu
Basic Nunchaku combat concepts based on Southern Shaolin Gung fu of Master Leonid Shaykhet
This program will enhance your speed, flow and coordination, and memory retention while increasing your repertoire.
Adult Digital Learning
Want the convenience of studying Wing Chun Do at home on your schedule and at your own pace?
Discover Wing Chun Do basic techniques from the comfort of your home with online digital learning. Practical online courses taught by the highest-ranking Wing Chun Do specialist, Grandmaster Rocco Ambrose, who will take you through every step. View digital classes on your timeline and work at your own pace.
Introduction to Wing Chun Do’s Key Concepts, History, and Essential Techniques
Interested in getting a notice when we launch the course?
“I’m proud and truly respect Rocco for what he has accomplished. He is the right person who will move Wing Chun Do into the future.”
— SIJO JAMES W. DEMILE, Founder of Wing Chun Do
Questions before getting started?
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Not at all, we actually prefer students with little to no previous martial arts experience. Wing Chun Do is different than any other art you may have experienced before, so everyone starts fresh.
If you have studied in other arts, transitioning to Wing Chun Do’s unique and natural mechanics is easier than you think.
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Wing Chun Do is a great martial art to learn regardless of your age, size, gender, or level of fitness.
The adults basics class is specifically designed to safely and effectively help you get into physical shape.
Since our techniques are based on body mechanics, Wing Chun Do teaches you efficiency of simple, natural movement helping you develop extraordinary speed and awesome power in a relatively short period of time.
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Yes you will. Everything you do is immediately applied with a partner. Many students say, “I’ve learned more in a week here than I have learned months anywhere else!”
We want you to have a rich dynamic learning experience. To help you achieve your goals, Wing Chun Do has a fully codified curriculum, giving you a concrete guide and knowable path to your next level.
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As Basics students, adults initially need protective arm pads, eye protection (goggles), bag gloves, and striking pads.
Also, don’t forget a pair of clean, dry, non-marking gym shoes.
For your convenience, all required training and safety equipment (excluding shoes) is available for purchase at the school.
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We have several options that may fit into your daily schedule. At this time, there are three-morning classes and three evening classes available.
Depending on the membership option, you choose Basic or Unlimited.
Basic WCD: For the student who can only attend 1-2 classes per week.
Unlimited WCD*: For the student that wants unlimited access to all Wing Chun Do Adult Classes.
We recommend you attend at least twice weekly to ensure consistent progress in your training.
*Specialty Classes or other WCD Events are excluded and will be an additional cost.
We reserve the right to change class schedules when required.
NOTE: You are welcome to visit to view a class. (By appointment only.)
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Yes you will, but….it might not look like it in the beginning because you’re learning Wing Chun Do’s foundational techniques as a new student.
We are a training hall for self-defense. The aerobics are hidden in your drills, low impact to joints, no high kicks, no low stances, but a full body workout engaging the upper and lower body. Plus, there’s stations training.
You will sweat! Bring a towel.
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Wing Chun Do self-defense system is accessible to anyone, regardless of age, size, gender, or physical condition. Because WCD is based on natural movement, we tailor our program so that anyone can learn self-defense, regardless of their physical deficits.
The class demographics represents a wide range of age groups. My oldest student joined when he was 64 and trained until he was 84.
If you’ve always wanted the opportunity to learn a self-defense based martial art, Wing Chun Do Gung Fu is one of the best choices out there and the best school is Ambrose Academy.
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In a model scenario, if a student comes to class at least twice a week, is attentive, highly motivated, disciplined, and practices at home, that person will reach the goal of black sash status quicker than others.
But the question asked the most is, “How long before I attain some skill and feel confident about it?” You will feel confident in your Defensive Skills around six months of consistent training because you elevate blocking skills and quicken reaction times.
Realistically, if you like the art enough to commit to the black belt/sash, then it’s about four to five years, depending on the time and effort you put into it. It sounds like high school or college, doesn’t it? Anything learned well, a craft, a skill, a profession, an art, that goal usually requires the lauded “five-year plan.”
Everyone has different learning skills, abilities, and motivations. But we guarantee you will learn more about self-defense and feel confident in your abilities when you leave Basics Class and enter Advance Class. Acquisition of actual skill and personal development will become your goal, and when you test for your Black Sash in Wing Chun Do, there is no question of your abilities, confidence, and skill.