News 2018
13 JAN
Three new disciples have been added to the Lee Moy Shan Ving Tsun Family on this day. Sifu Joe Garcia accepted into the family: Brian Messerli, Ron Rivero and Matthew Garcia. The WVTA extends its most hearty congratulations, now your journey begins in earnest!
Three new disciples have been added to the Lee Moy Shan Ving Tsun Family on this day. Sifu Joe Garcia accepted into the family: Brian Messerli, Ron Rivero and Matthew Garcia. The WVTA extends its most hearty congratulations, now your journey begins in earnest!
Brian Messerli (Lee Wei Cheung) Ron Rivero ( Lee Wei Leung) Matthew Garcia (Lee Wei Hei)
李 伟 翔 李 伟 龍 李 伟 海
李 伟 翔 李 伟 龍 李 伟 海
29 May
I received an unexpected Appreciation Plaque yesterday from the International SHUAI CHIAO Association (ISCA). With that being said, I wanted to express my personal Thank You to GM Gene Chicoine, President - and GM Roger Soo, 1st Vice President for their kind gesture, it is very much appreciated. http://www.shuaichiao.com/
For those of you interested in Shuai Chiao who live anywhere near the Tallmadge, Ohio area, I highly recommend GM Gene Chicoine's Shuai Chiao school. For further information click on the Shuai Chiao link above.
I received an unexpected Appreciation Plaque yesterday from the International SHUAI CHIAO Association (ISCA). With that being said, I wanted to express my personal Thank You to GM Gene Chicoine, President - and GM Roger Soo, 1st Vice President for their kind gesture, it is very much appreciated. http://www.shuaichiao.com/
For those of you interested in Shuai Chiao who live anywhere near the Tallmadge, Ohio area, I highly recommend GM Gene Chicoine's Shuai Chiao school. For further information click on the Shuai Chiao link above.
24 July
Chase Champlin successfully completed his customized Intensive Training Program. Great job!
Chase Champlin successfully completed his customized Intensive Training Program. Great job!
Dragon Hump Training
Chase in his customized program also had an opportunity to practice with modern weapons. He has a dead eye, a natural!
Chase in his customized program also had an opportunity to practice with modern weapons. He has a dead eye, a natural!
01 November
2018 WVTA Hall of Fame Inducted:
Grandmaster of the Year - Ho Kam Ming
Sifu of the Year - Francis Fong
Please join the WVTA in congratulating them in their induction into the Hall of Fame.
2018 WVTA Hall of Fame Inducted:
Grandmaster of the Year - Ho Kam Ming
Sifu of the Year - Francis Fong
Please join the WVTA in congratulating them in their induction into the Hall of Fame.
2019
04 July 2019
Ernie Barrios was inducted into the WVTA Bronze Achievement Hall of Fame. Congratulations Sifu Barrios!
Sifu Andrei Conyers passed away on Jan. 30, 2020. He was a highly experienced practioner of Moy Yat Ving Tsun and disciple of GM Moy Tung. He will be especially missed by the Ving Tsun community but will live within the hearts of all who knew him. Rest in Peace Andrei.
22 JUNE
I have been monitoring since January the Wuhan virus and how it is affecting our society. When I believed things were getting back to normal, the protests came into being. Now we learn there is going to be a second wave of the virus according to experts and the msm. In saying this, I believe the prudent thing to do at this time is to suspend for this year the various Hall of Fame that we normally have, for obvious reasons. I was so hoping to get the association rolling again but it appears this year is not the time. My apologies for any inconvenience. Sifu d.
2020
2021
Group shot of attendee's.
Certificates of Merit awarded to guest lecturers Sifu's - Garrett Brumfield, Jesse Jones & Ray Peterson.
Sifu Justin Och promoted to WVTA 6th Degree Black Sash. Sifu Liz Och represented the WVTA in presenting the award. Congrats!
7 July 2021 A new book by Sifu Jordan will be available for purchase on August 1, 2021. We are taking pre-orders at this time. Originally intended for his disciples and students, it contains history, articles, laws and maxims, terminology and loads of never before seen photos. 200 pages, hard cover and full color. $35.00 + $5.00 S&H.
31 December 2021 - Sifu Darrell Jordan received, and with great appreciation, a recognition award for his contributions to the Ving Tsun World. It was presented by Sifu Justin Och and Inst. Elizabeth Och of Lakeland, Florida. If you are ever in Lakeland, FL. please stop in for a visit, their website is: https://sifuochwingchun.com/. Thank you once again Sifu Och, it is much appreciated. Sifu, dj
March 2022 - Lakeland Wing Chun with Justin Och and the World Ving Tsun Association held the 2nd Annual Florida Wing Chun Gathering. this was a large gathering and all had a great time. Please contact SifuOchWingChun.com for future events or more info on Lakeland Wing Chun. Thank you Sifu Och for a great day and for a successful event!
21 May 2022 - Josh Jensen has accepted the appointment of Media Director for the World Ving Tsun Association. Josh will be responsible for all media related matters including media relations and covering local Ving Tsun events when appropriate. Congratulations Josh on your appointment.
2023
09 August 2023 - Sifu Jordan presenting his latest hand carved board to his friend Wendy and the Wah Hing crew.
Statement of Sifu Jordan - "This board could very well be the last board I carve. There is an extreme amount of refined energy concentrated in the wrists and shoulders when carving. Without explaining the reason for this, I will simply say that I find it quite painful now to concentrate the required energy in these locations. Coupled with the fact the eyes are also focusing at a level just as extreme, which seems to be another issue that is challenging me in this endeavor. I feel it may be time to preserve my eyes and joints and to refrain from carving except for perhaps very special occasions where I have plenty of time to produce the desired results in the product. I thank those of you who have ordered one of my boards and for your support of the WVTA." Sifu D.
September 21, 2024
Vinny Thomas 70th Birthday celebration held in NYC.
Vinny Thomas 70th Birthday celebration held in NYC.
Lee Moy Shan presenting Vinny with a hand drawn portrait of a young Vinny by artist Jessica Naomi.
Vinny with Kung Fu brothers: L-R - Paul Field, Richie Louie, David Robinson, Dr. Steve Faber