Sifu Tom Collingridge
I have been dedicated to martial arts training since 1991, when I began my journey, aged 17. To this day I remain motivated and passionate about the practice; recognising what great benefits can be drawn from these elaborate systems of self-development.
I started training in Wing Chun Kung Fu in 1992 under Master Kevin Chan of the Kamon School, in London. Since moving to Devon in 1995 I have trained with a number of different Wing Chun schools/instructors including Sifu Carlos Lewis, Sifu Bill McKay, Sifu Harry Cannon and my Sigung, Grandmaster Samuel Kwok. In addition to Wing Chun Kung Fu, I am a qualified Black Belt Instructor of Aikido and am registered as an Advanced Instructor of Chen Style Taijiquan (Tai Chi Chuan). I have been training in Taijiquan continuously since 1993. During this period I have also trained in a number of other martial arts, the combination of which has provided me with a comprehensive understanding of self-defence technique and self-development principles.
Sifu Helen Kingdon
My Wing Chun Kung Fu journey started in 2007 at the recommendation of my (now) husband. I have had the very good fortune of training with inspiring teachers namely Sifu Harry Cannon, Sifu Bill McKay and Grandmaster Samuel Kwok.
This practical, self-defence art has not only given me a great deal of confidence but has deepened my love and respect of martial arts as a whole.
Prior to starting my Wing Chun journey I spent five dedicated years training in Aikido. I am also registered as an Advanced Instructor of Chen Style Taijiquan, which I have been practicing for 16 years. I now share the teaching of Wing Chun and Taijiquan with Sifu Tom.
Lineage
Grandmaster Ip Man (Foshan – Hong Kong)
Grandmasters Ip Chun and Ip Ching (Sons of Ip Man)
Grandmaster Samuel Kwok
Sifu Bill McKay (Somerset Wing Chun)
Sifu Tom Collingridge & Sifu Helen Kingdon (Devon Wing Chun)
Instructors
I have been dedicated to martial arts training since 1991, when I began my journey, aged 17. To this day I remain motivated and passionate about the practice; recognising what great benefits can be drawn from these elaborate systems of self-development.
I started training in Wing Chun Kung Fu in 1992 under Master Kevin Chan of the Kamon School, in London. Since moving to Devon in 1995 I have trained with a number of different Wing Chun schools/instructors including Sifu Carlos Lewis, Sifu Bill McKay, Sifu Harry Cannon and my Sigung, Grandmaster Samuel Kwok. In addition to Wing Chun Kung Fu, I am a qualified Black Belt Instructor of Aikido and am registered as an Advanced Instructor of Chen Style Taijiquan (Tai Chi Chuan). I have been training in Taijiquan continuously since 1993. During this period I have also trained in a number of other martial arts, the combination of which has provided me with a comprehensive understanding of self-defence technique and self-development principles.
Sifu Helen Kingdon
My Wing Chun Kung Fu journey started in 2007 at the recommendation of my (now) husband. I have had the very good fortu
ne of training with inspiring teachers namely Sifu Harry Cannon, Sifu Bill McKay and Grandmaster Samuel Kwok.
This practical, self-defence art has not only given me a great deal of confidence but has deepened my love and respect of martial arts as a whole.
Prior to starting my Wing Chun journey I spent five dedicated years training in Aikido. I am also registered as an Advanced Instructor of Chen Style Taijiquan, which I have been practicing for 16 years. I now share the teaching of Wing Chun and Taijiquan with Sifu Tom.
Lineage