About
Nim Tao Wing Chun | Northern Beaches Martial Arts is a highly respected martial arts school located in Beacon Hill, Australia. Specialising in the traditional Wing Chun Kung Fu style, the school is led by experienced instructor Sifu Maksem, who is dedicated to teaching the authentic techniques and principles of Wing Chun.
Wing Chun Kung Fu is a unique style of martial arts that focuses on efficiency and economy of movement. It was developed over 300 years ago by Buddhist nun, Ng Mui, and has since been passed down through generations, including the renowned Ip Man and Chu Shong Tin lineages. At Nim Tao Wing Chun, students will learn the traditional techniques and scientific principles that set Wing Chun apart from other martial arts.
The school offers a comprehensive training programme, including private lessons and resources for students to enhance their learning. Sifu Maksem emphasises the importance of postural alignment, deep relaxation, and practical self-defence skills in Wing Chun training. Students will also benefit from pain reduction in the joints, mental clarity and focus, improved moods, better circulation, unrestricted movement, enhanced body awareness and proprioceptive sense, improved sense of balance, and overall better general health and well-being.
Nim Tao Wing Chun prides itself on its authentic Chu Shong Tin lineage, adhering to the principles and techniques passed down by Great Grandmaster Yip Man. The martial art system consists of three empty hand forms, two weapons forms, a wooden dummy form, and a partnered exercise called Chi Sau (Sticking Hands), each designed to develop unique skills and promote efficient and powerful movement, structural integration of the body, mind force, focus, and deep relaxation.
To be effective in the real world, Wing Chun must be practical, energy-efficient, simple, and direct. This is achieved through the scientific way of thinking inherent in Wing Chun, where every movement has a unique function. The system emphasises the intermingling of Wing Chun principles, allowing movements to be used in a variety of ways to achieve different effects.
At Nim Tao Wing Chun, students learn to generate internal force, as opposed to relying on muscular strength, making it an effective martial art against bigger and stronger opponents. Grandmaster Chu Shong Tin himself, weighing only 60kgs, was able to handle very strong and big opponents with ease.
Whether you are a beginner looking to learn self-defence or an experienced martial artist wanting to deepen your knowledge, Nim Tao Wing Chun | Northern Beaches Martial Arts is the ideal school to learn and train in Wing Chun Kung Fu. With a focus on practicality, efficiency, and authenticity, students can expect to develop powerful skills while improving their physical and mental well-being.
