From Corporate to Nomad
Driven by a deep-seated urge for change and insights discovered in the i-chings wanderer hexagram (56), I decided to trade a high-stress advertising career for a global, nomadic life of purpose and discovery.
A Lifelong Discipline
As a 4th Degree Black Sash and Shaolin Wing Chun Disciple, I’ve spent over 20 years studying and training with the world's leading authorities.
Empowering through Kung Fu
My mission is to preserve traditional knowledge and transform lives by sharing methods of physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual cultivation.
What I Teach
Three disciplines. One tradition. Explore each path—tap a card to learn more.
Chan
A path toward sudden enlightenment that transcends rigid study. It focuses on the direct experience of your “original nature” by going beyond the layers of conditioned existence.
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Rooted in Taoist tradition and built upon the “Three Regulations”: Body, Breath, and Mind. Preserving, cultivating, and transforming vital energy for health and personal mastery.
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A highly scientific, close-range combat system prioritizing structure, efficiency, and simultaneous attack and defense over physical strength.
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1644
Invasion
The Manchurians invaded China and toppled the Ming Dynasty, creating an oppressive system and sparking centuries of resistance.
Refuge
Shaolin
Ming Loyalists found refuge in the Shaolin Temple, developing Wing Chun as an efficient combat system for the underground resistance.
Insurgency
Societies
Rebels used Wing Chun to wage insurgency. Strict secrecy and code words became essential for survival against the Rulers.
Covert
Red Boats
Revolutionaries hid within theatrical troupes. Traveling by river, they spread propaganda while disguised as opera performers.
1911
Public Era
Following the Qing's fall, masters fled civil war to Hong Kong and taught the public, shifting the art into a commercial practice.
1893–1972
Ip Man
The Father of Modern Wing Chun, Ip Man introduced this treasure to a global audience and ensured the art survived mid-century chaos.
NYC
Moy Yat
A disciple of Ip Man who moved to NYC in 1973, establishing Ving Tsun in the US with an emphasis on the "Kung Fu life."
Preserve
Benny Meng
Founder of the Ving Tsun Museum, Grand Master Meng dedicated his life to preserving the system’s science and Shaolin roots.
Righteous
John Lambert
A dedicated mentor and pillar of the community, Master Lambert serves as a bridge to the system's deep heritage and knowledge.
Next gen
Michael Dumas
A second-generation disciple bridging the gap between combat efficiency and internal meditation and Qigong.
Where am I?
Rooted amidst the rolling hills and dramatic coastlines of the West Country, England. Between the mist-veiled moors and the timeless energy of ancient landscapes, I find the focus needed to sharpen my craft and share the path of the Wanderer with those seeking discipline in the modern world.
I offer private lessons, group sessions, and seminars covering a broad range of topics from Meditation to Combat Science. I also appreciate meeting fellow practitioners to share notes and exchange knowledge.