Fort Collins Wing Chun

Our Philosophy

Fort Collins Wing Chun is Colorado’s home for authentic and traditional Wing Chun Kung Fu as passed down by Sifu Ben Der. The training group is lead by his student Rain. We focus first and foremost on passing down and preserving an authentic lineage of Kung Fu from the late Grandmaster Leung Sheung, the first Disciple of Grandmaster Yip Man.

歡迎來到科林斯堡詠春。本館為聖荷西詠春之分館，是一所致力於傳承正宗傳統中國功夫的武館。我們秉承葉問宗師長傳弟子梁相宗師的正宗法脈。該法脈傳承自謝永恩師父之教導，並由其虔心修習的弟子謝詠雨於本地親自執教。

A Different Approach

Most modern combat sports focus on youthful athleticism and a “wear and tear” approach that eventually breaks the body down. At Fort Collins Wing Chun, we do the opposite. Following the lineage of Grandmaster Leung Sheung via Sifu Ben Der, our training is designed to build you up. We prioritize relaxation and skeletal structure over raw muscular force, making it an ideal practice for those who want a practical self-defense system that also promotes longevity.

Our curriculum is a deep dive into the small details. From the foundational Siu Nim Tao form to advanced sensitivity drills, it’s moving meditation that serves as a direct antidote to the stresses of modern life. We aren’t a belt factory or a commercial gym; we are a Traditional Chinese Gung Fu training group (Student Association) for adults who value diligent practice and effort over ego. For a flat monthly fee of $168, you get full access to all weekly sessions and a community dedicated to the art.

我們的訓練核心強調放鬆、骨骼結構（骨架對齊）與實用自衛技術，而非盲目使用蠻力。這套訓練系統旨在幫助學員強身健體、增強體魄，讓身體越練越強健，而非過度消耗或磨損身體。
本會絕非販售段位之商業武館，亦非連鎖健身院；我們乃由一群重視刻苦實修、摒棄虛榮傲氣之成年人所組成之傳統中國功夫同學會。
每月會費一律為168美元，即可參與每週所有訓練課堂，並融入這個一心追求功夫真諦之同課共修社群。

FAQ 常見問題

Q: So, I get a sweet Karate uniform right?
我需要穿著跆拳道或空手道那樣的專用武術服嗎？

A: There are no uniforms, but we recommend wearing comfortable clothing to class.
本會不設統一武服。建議學員上課時穿著舒適、便於運動之日常衣著即可。

Q: When do I get my belt/sash? What belt are you?
我何時可以考取腰帶或色帶？你又是什麼段位？

A: Belts come from Japanese and Korean martial arts, which adhere to a strict military-style structure. Chinese Gung Fu (Kung Fu) is based off the family unit. As such, we have no belts, no sashes, and no ranks. Sashes are a modern addition to some Gung Fu schools to compete in the Western market, as many people expect belts or other rank indicators, but we find that can lead to 同門雙輕 (roughly, ego and infighting), and so we opt to carry on traditionally.
段位與色帶制度源於日韓武術，其體系依循嚴格之軍隊式階級架構。傳統中國功夫則建立於家族與師徒關係之上。因此，本會絕無腰帶、色帶或段位評定。在功夫武館引入色帶，乃現代為迎合西方商業市場之產物；許多人習慣以色帶衡量進度，但我們發現此舉極易引致「同門相輕」（即同門之間產生虛榮比較與紛爭）。因此，我們選擇恪守傳統，回歸純粹鍛鍊。

Q: So what does all this cost? 訓練費用如何計算？

A: Classes cost a flat fee of $168 USD per month per person, whether you come to half a class or all 11 hours every week. There are never any additional fees.
學費為固定制，每人每月一律為 $168 美元。不論你每週僅出席半堂課，抑或練滿全數十一小時，會費完全相同。若新學員希望依循傳統禮節以表達求藝誠意，可於首堂課自願準備紅包，心意隨喜，絕不強制。

Q: What ages do you train? Is this like an after school karate program?
本會招收什麼年齡層的學員？這是否類似課後兒童空手道班？

A: 18+. While we will make occasional exceptions to accommodate parents who would like their children to train alongside them, we do not have a stand-alone kid’s class.
We’re happy to recommend our good friends over at Kaizen International Black Belt Academy in Fort Collins, for parents looking for a class for only their children. Kaizen IBBA has a fantastic kid’s program; you can find them at Kaizen International Black Belt Academy
If you’re a parent interested in classes for your child, please fill out this form to let us know, and we’ll consider it as we grow!
本會以 18 歲或以上之成年人 為主要對象。雖然我們偶爾會作彈性處理，允許家長與子女一同鍛鍊，但本會並不設獨立之兒童功夫班。
若家長正為幼童尋找專屬課程，我們非常樂意推薦 Fort Collins 當地的好友機構Kaizen International Black Belt Academy。他們擁有極為優秀之兒童訓練課程。

Q: Where are you located?
武館的具體位置在哪裡？

A: 4562 Denrose Ct, Unit 4, Fort Collins CO 80524. We share a space with Agility Therapeutic Massage (located inside the school in a separate room), and Malama Massage & Bodywork (located at the rear entrance behind the building). Please respect our neighbors by not entering their spaces without permission.
地址為 4562 Denrose Ct, Unit 4, Fort Collins CO 80524。我們與 Agility Therapeutic Massage（位於館內獨立房間）及 Malama Massage & Bodywork（位於建築物後門入口）共用空間。

Q: Is there a contract or anything?
是否需要簽署長期合約？

A: No, those suck. We do have to have you sign a liability waiver when you sign up, but you’ll never be locked into a long-term contract of any kind. If Wing Chun isn’t right for you, we want you to find the thing that is.
本會絕無長期合約約束。 報名時僅需簽署標準之責任豁免書，你絕不會被任何長期合約所綁定。若你發覺詠春拳並不適合自己，我們誠摯希望你能找到最適合自己的武學道路。

Q: How are you different from other Wing Chun schools?
本會與其他詠春武館有何不同？

A: The Colorado Leung Sheung Tong Wing Chun Student Association (Fort Collins Wing Chun) operates as a sanctioned Training Group under the guidance of Rain’s teacher, Sifu Ben Der of San Jose Wing Chun. We promote the traditional Leung Sheung Lineage of Wing Chun, which preserves the earliest Hong Kong teachings of Grandmaster Yip Man as taught to his first disciple, Leung Sheung. While other styles of Wing Chun focus more on agile footwork, fast hands, and rapid attacks, we walk a path that requires immense focus on small details, correct musculoskeletal structure, a soft “tendon-and-bone energy”, proper position, and accurate timing. Our approach to this art is one of deep study, appreciation for detail, and an unwavering insistence on correct movement at all times. Other lineages may move students along more rapidly through the curriculum, but we find that our dedication to proper mechanics leads to strong effectiveness when you need the art the most. If your goal is to learn the system quickly, rapidly move on to the weapons, or get a certificate, we are not the training space for you. If your goal is to learn a softer way, uphold martial virtue, and practice one correct movement 10,000 times, we welcome you to our training space.
Fort Collins Wing Chun 乃由 San Jose Wing Chun 謝永恩師父認可授權之傳授點。我們致力於推廣傳統梁相一脈之詠春拳，完整保存葉問宗師早期傳予大弟子梁相之香港早期教法。
相較於其他著重敏捷步法、快手與頻密進攻之流派，本門更專注於細節微調、正確骨骼結構、鬆柔之「筋骨功力」、準確方位與時機感。我們追求的是深研細琢、對細節之執著，以及對正確動態之堅持。
若你的目標是快速學完系統、急於學習兵器或考取證書，本會未必適合你；但若你希望追求鬆柔之道、恪守武德，並甘於將一個正確動作重複鍛鍊萬次，我們隨時歡迎你的加入。

Q: What are all these titles? Sifu? Sigung?

A: Sifu (師父) is a traditional term for a Kung Fu teacher, meaning “Skill Father”. It represents the relationship between a teacher and student according to traditional Confucian ethics. Sifu (師傅) is a similar sounding term, meaning Skilled Master, used as a term of respect for any teacher or skilled person, whether another Kung Fu teacher, painter, seal carver, or a taxi driver. Sigung (師公) means Skill Grandfather, your Sifu’s Sifu. Sitaigung (師太公) is your Sifu’s Sifu’s Sifu. None of these terms mean anything like “grandmaster” or “great-grandmaster” and the people that try to use them that way for marketing are, in our opinion, being silly.

Q: Well, what should I call you?
那我平時應該如何稱呼你？

A: Just call me Rain! No need for titles here. The most important thing is to train diligently and focus on the small details (細微功夫)
直接叫我 Rain 即可！此處無需講究虛名頭銜。最要緊者，乃是刻苦鍛鍊，並專注於「細微功夫」。

Q: Are you currently accepting new students?
目前是否正在招收新學員？

A: If you are interested in training with our group, please fill out our form. As I teach privately, and not as a commercial endeavor, I am rather selective with the students I accept, but I am always happy to discuss your reasons for wanting to train.
若你有興趣與我們一同鍛鍊，請填寫本會之意向表格。由於我採私房傳授形式而非商業營運，對收徒有所擇優，但我非常樂意與你傾談，了解你習武之初衷。