History of the School

The Australasian Wing Chun Kung Fu Organisation (AWCKFO) was established in Perth, Western Australia in the 80s to teach authentic Chinese kung fu and remains the longest established kung fu school in Western Australia.​ The School has now been passed over to Si-Buk Micheal Karpinski and Si-Buk Arlin Simons, yet still retains the guidance of Si Gung Roger Smart. ​For many years, the Mainland version of Wing Chun was taught as the main system of the school. However, in 1998 this changed to the Hong Kong version. To this day the Hong Kong system is still taught. ​​

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The School developed a new framework in 1998 for its Wing Chun tuition. The framework is based on teaching the Hong Kong system of Wing Chun first from beginner level to level 6 (Full Black). From Level 6 (Full Black) to Level 8 (Si-Fu) the Foshan system is taught.

 

In attaining Si-Fu Grade the practitioner will have gained comprehensive knowledge backed by years of experience of the Wing Chun system and its two main variations.

 

The Shanxi Hsing-I (Sung style) system is also taught to a select few senior and closed-door Wing Chun students. This system significantly enhances a Wing Chun practitioner’s power, smoothness and strength.

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Thank you and acknowledgements
 

The school owes great thanks and gratitude to Si-Gung Roger Smart for the guidance extended to all his students over the years and also thanks and acknowledges Si Tai Joy Smart for the many years of dedication she has given to the school and the support to Si Gung Roger Smart.