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Women's Programs - Dar Al-Hijrah

A Ving Tsun (wing chun) Kung Fu workshop for active Moy Tung-lineage women students will be held at his Richmond, VA Main St school, from Friday, January 13 through Sunday, January 15, 2017. Come prepared to do a lot of hard training and absorb a lot of information for maximum kung fu growth and development. See the flyer image below for contact/registration info and fees. You can also register on our Facebook page for this event.

The Richmond Moy Yat Kung Fu Academy is hosting a free women's self-defense seminar on Saturday, January 14 from 12-3pm. Richmond-area women are encouraged to come and learn authentic Ving Tsun (wing chun) Kung Fu martial arts training for self-defense.

The Ving Tsun Kung Fu system was designed by a Buddhist nun from the Shaolin Temple and a young woman she befriended, Yim Ving Tsun. Proven effective for over 300 years, Ving Tsun Kung Fu does not rely on size or strength. It's one of the most popular martial arts in the world today.

Learn how to win fights in the real world, where there are no rules, where your attacker will likely be bigger and stronger, and you may even be outnumbered. What you learn could save your life if you're ever attacked - on the street or in your home.

Ving Tsun Kung Fu training develops fighting skill - and with the training comes confidence, discipline and great health and fitness. Plus, training is fun, relaxed and informal. Come to this seminar and meet instructors and students - real women, just like you. Do some genuine kung fu training and find out how it can benefit you.

The free Women's Self-Defense seminar will be held on Sat, Jan 14 from 12-3pm at 1324 W. Main St., Richmond, VA 23220. Call 804-497-7555 or email [email protected] for more info and to register. You may also contact us and register on our Facebook Event page.

Testimonial by Deja, a student in the Richmond Moy Yat Kung Fu Women's Program

I started doing Ving Tsun because I recently became interested in anime, and they're so cool because the characters can fight and defend themselves. I was really weak, too lazy to work out, and I probably would have gotten robbed or kidnapped if someone tried to do so.

I've been doing Ving Tsun (wing chun) Kung Fu for less than 5 months, and I already love it so much. I've learned so much in such a short amount of time. Being a young small female in college, there are a lot of dangers out there, but because of Ving Tsun, I'm not afraid of those dangers the way I used to be.

The Richmond Moy Yat Kung Fu Academy Women's Program is hosting an open house Saturday, October 22 from 12:30 pm to 4 pm. At 1 pm and 3 pm there will be kung fu demonstrations, followed by brief introductory lessons for interested women. The event will be held in the kung fu school at 1324 W Main St, Richmond, VA 23220 – a few blocks West of VCU, in the heart of the Fan District.

All Richmond-area women are invited to come meet our Women's Program instructors and students, have refreshments, ask questions, view the demonstrations and even learn some Ving Tsun Kung Fu! The Richmond Academy has separate classes for Men, Women, Kids and Teens; this open house is by and for women interested in any of these programs.

Here are some things real women have to say about the Richmond Moy Yat Kung Fu Women’s Program:

“One of the things that initially drew me to Ving Tsun is that it was named for a woman! [I] love that by becoming part of the Moy Yat kung fu lineage I feel like I am actively participating in the style's history. … I spend a lot of time working out, but kung fu challenged me … I personally always walk away with an over-all feeling that I have contributed to a positive in my own life. … I feel safer as a general rule walking to & from places on my own.” - Ainsley

“What I really like about our women’s program is that it correctly recognizes and transcends the “boys club” mentality that unfortunately plagues a lot of martial arts schools. Women can gain just as much if not more from self-defense training, not only peace of mind with having the tools to protect yourself, but also better health, fitness, and confidence that will carry over into other aspects of our lives as well.” - Kat

“I already love [Ving Tsun Kung Fu] so much. I've learned so much in such a short amount of time. Being a young small female in college, there are a lot of dangers out there, but because of Ving Tsun, I'm not afraid of those dangers the way I used to be. [Ving Tsun] has given me power and strength that I never thought I'd have as someone who's only 5' 2” and who doesn't work out. It's cool to feel strong as "the little guy," and Ving Tsun is just really cool in general.” - Deja

Find out for yourself why Ving Tsun is one of the world's most popular martial arts, and how it can benefit you and your loved ones. At the Open House you will learn how you can develop your health, fitness, confidence, self-esteem, self-respect, discipline, strength of will and character, personal power and self-control, as well as fighting skills that will actually work in real-world self-defense situations, through training in this unique martial art.

The Ving Tsun Kung Fu system is rare and special. It was developed by two women - a Buddhist nun and a young woman she befriended, and it's named after a woman – Yim Ving Tsun. You can read more about the history at KungFuRichmond.com, and it will be discussed at the Women's Program Open House. By training structure and developing energy instead of using strength and force, it is an ideal martial art for women – even those who are naturally smaller and weaker can learn to defeat attackers who are larger and stronger, through technique, skill and power.

At the Richmond Moy Yat Kung Fu Academy, we teach the complete and authentic Ving Tsun system of martial arts, the same way it was handed down to us. The proof of this is in the effectiveness of the kung fu our students develop. Talk with the instructors and students in our Women's Program – find out how it's changed the lives of real women for the better, how it's helped women in difficult situations on the street, and in the home and workplace. Come check out a demo and free intro class to learn more about developing devastating kung fu fighting power and skill – all in a safe and welcoming environment.

All women attending this Open House will be eligible to attend a series of three beginner classes (a week's worth of lessons) in our regular Women's Program with a $5 donation to the Richmond YWCA.

Testimonial by Ainsley, a student in the Richmond Moy Yat Kung Fu Women's Program

I have been training Ving Tsun kung fu at the Moy Yat Kung Fu Academy in Richmond, VA for the last 2 1/2 years. My husband and I joined together when we decided to stop talking about our mutual appreciation for martial arts and decided to take part. I was familiar with the Moy Yat Kung Fu Academy here in Richmond from taking some classes there with my Dad in middle school. Ving Tsun was the style I immediately gravitated towards when I began my search for martial arts schools in the area.

One of the things that initially drew me to Ving Tsun is that it was named for a woman! I've always been really impressed by this part of the style's story and love that by becoming part of the Moy Yat kung fu lineage I felt like I was actively participating in the style's history. I also felt a certain amount of responsibility as a female student, in a male-dominated sport to be thoroughly committed to my training and help to carry on her legacy.

Training in traditional martial arts has benefited in me in many ways - some I did not expect! I spend a lot of time working out, but kung fu challenged me on things like balance, the importance of proper breathing and not always relying on my physical strength to get the job done. The conditioning can be tiring and can target muscle groups and joints in ways that will surprise you - but I personally always walk away with an over-all feeling that I have contributed to a positive in my own life.

I feel safer as a general rule walking to & from places on my own; my senses legitimately feel more keen. I feel more prepared to handle altercations because I have learned not just to fight but to walk away, and how important letting go is. Practicing the forms has also become a great way for me to relieve stress. Hard day at the office? Concentrate on your breathing playing a few forms at your own pace, it's a great way to wind down, re-center yourself & train kung fu at the same time!

Several months back myself and some of the senior & younger women at our school began training separately on Tues/Thu as part of a women's training group. This group focused on movements in kung fu that our sigungs & sifus felt were especially important for women in training/combat situations. We incorporate more varied conditioning to help strengthen problem areas and learn movements specific to our class outside of regular class work.