About us
New to Wing Chun or just curious? Your first week of classes at Integrative Wing Chun is completely free. Come train, no strings attached.
This is real, traditional Chinese Wing Chun with a direct lineage descending from Grandmaster Ip Man, the legendary teacher who brought Wing Chun to the world. You won't spend your first session watching from the sidelines. It's hands-on from the moment you step on the floor, with clear explanations of why each movement works, not just how to copy it. You'll leave your first class having actually done Wing Chun, not just heard about it.
A core focus here is structure: learning to align your body so power comes from proper positioning rather than muscle and strain. It's what lets a smaller person generate real force with very little effort, and it's the foundation everything else in Wing Chun is built on. You'll start feeling the difference in your very first session.
Wing Chun is a close-range martial art built for practical self-defense: efficient, direct, and adaptable to any size or build. Whether you're looking for self-defense, focus, fitness, or a genuine connection to a classical art with a real pedigree, you'll find it here.
What to expect:
- Beginners welcome, no experience needed
- Wear loose, comfortable clothing you can move in
- Just show up ready to learn; we'll handle the rest
Come for a free trial week and see if it's for you. Questions? Message us here.
Upcoming events
3
Wing Chun Seminar Fall 2026
Phantom BJJ, 855 W University Dr, Mesa, AZ, USA Rare Wing Chun Opportunity
Wing Chun Intensive SeminarOctober 23, 24 & 25, 2026
Join us for an extraordinary three-day Wing Chun training experience featuring Sifu John F. DiVirgilio and Sifu Julio Ferrer, whose combined martial arts experience spans an impressive 105 years.
This seminar brings together two dedicated practitioners from distinct branches of the Ip Man Wing Chun family, offering students a unique opportunity to explore both advanced empty-hand methods and the rarely taught Baat Cham Dao system.
Instructor Biographies
Sifu John F. DiVirgilio
Sifu John F. DiVirgilio began training in martial arts in 1974 and has over 52 years of experience. He is widely respected throughout the Wing Chun community for his research, preservation efforts, and deep understanding of the Baat Cham Dao (Wing Chun Double Knives).
Lineages:
Ip Man → Wong Shun Leung → Yeun Yim Keung → Sifu John F. DiVirgilio
Sifu John serves as a leading figure within the Wing Chun Parallel Swords Society, an organization dedicated to the preservation, study, and transmission of the traditional Wing Chun knives system. His instruction combines historical knowledge, technical precision, and practical application, making him one of the foremost authorities on the Baat Cham Dao and Parallel Swords methodology.
Sifu Julio Ferrer
Sifu Julio Ferrer began his martial arts journey in 1973 and has accumulated more than 53 years of training, teaching, and practical experience. He is a senior practitioner of the Leung Sheung branch of Wing Chun and represents the lineage:
Ip Man → Leung Sheung → Ng Wah Sum → Chung Kwok Chow → Sifu Julio Ferrer
Sifu Julio serves as the West Coast Director of Integrative Wing Chun and is known for his ability to connect traditional Wing Chun principles with practical application and modern training methods. His teaching emphasizes structure, timing, sensitivity, efficiency of movement, and functional skill development. Students appreciate his detailed instruction and his commitment to helping practitioners understand not only how techniques work, but why they work.
Training TopicsSifu John F. DiVirgilio
52 Years of ExperienceBaat Cham Dao (Wing Chun Double Knives)
Traditional Blade Concepts
Applications and Tactical Development
Parallel Swords Theory and Methodology
Advanced Wing Chun Weapons Training
Sifu Julio Ferrer
53 Years of Experience
Empty Hand EntriesChi Sao Development
Intermediate Applications
Advanced Applications
Structure, Timing, and Sensitivity
Practical Combat Concepts***Training Schedule***
Day 1: Friday, October 2305:00 PM – 06:30 PM Sifu Julio Ferrer - Empty Hands
06:30 PM – 08:00 PM Sifu John F. DiVirgilio - Bhat Cham Dao
Day 2: Saturday, October 2410:00AM – 12:00PM Sifu Julio Ferrer -Empty Hands
01:00PM – 02:00PM Instructors
02:00PM – 05:00PM Sifu John F. DiVirgilio - Bhat Cham Dao
Day 3: Sunday, October 2510:00AM – 12:00PM Sifu Julio Ferrer - Empty Hands
01:00PM – 02:00PM Instructors
02:00PM – 05:00PM Sifu John F. DiVirgilio - Bhat Cham Dao***Location***
Phantom BJJ855 W University Dr
Mesa, AZ 85201A Rare Opportunity
Whether your goal is to deepen your understanding of Chi Sao, improve your application of Wing Chun's core principles, or gain exposure to the advanced concepts of the Baat Cham Dao, this seminar offers a unique opportunity to learn from two instructors whose combined knowledge represents more than a century of dedication to the art.
105 Years of Combined ExperienceWing Chun Parallel Swords Society & Integrative Wing Chun
Two Distinguished Lineages • One Exceptional Training Event
Train with two lifelong practitioners. Learn directly from over a century of combined experience. Explore the complete spectrum of Wing Chun—from advanced empty-hand skills and Chi Sao to the sophisticated methods of the Baat Cham Dao.
FEE $200LIMITED SPACE AVAILABLE. Early registration is strongly recommended
NO AGE RESTRICTION (anyone under the age of 18 must have parental permission, under the age of 14 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian)
All levels are welcome
(NO REFUNDS ONCE PURCHASED, IF SEMINAR IS CANCELLED ON OUR END YOU WILL RECEIVE A FULL REFUND TO ORIGINAL FORM OF PAYMENT)For registration and questions:
Ivan Chavez
info@IWCphoenix.com
Website: WingChunWeapons.comInstagram: @wingchunparallelswords
5 attendees
Past events
1
