FAQ - frequently asked questions about Kung Fu, martial arts and effective self-defence.
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No prior experience is required. The EWO Basic programs are designed for beginners and are taught step-by-step, so students can learn safely and confidently from their very first lesson.
Yes. Safety comes first. The lessons are led by qualified instructors. Techniques are taught in a controlled manner, and students progress at a pace appropriate for their age and experience.
The instructors are experienced, well-trained, and dedicated to creating a safe and respectful learning environment. They also continue their training to guarantee high educational and safety standards.
Most students take two classes per week to make steady progress. Attendance can be adjusted to individual schedules and goals.
The duration of the classes varies by age group, but most classes last between 45 and 60 minutes.
The EWO school usually provides advice on clothing after registration. Beginners can start with comfortable sportswear.
EWO stands for Ezcrima WingTczun Org. The main style within EWO is the Chinese Kung Fu style WingTczun. In the Leadership programs, we also teach the Philippine martial art Ezcrima.
Kung Fu means “skill acquired through hard work and time.” In the West, the term is used to refer to Chinese martial arts. In China, Kung Fu means mastery in any field. There are, in fact, hundreds of Kung Fu styles. We teach the highly effective style WingTzun.
WingTczun means “eternal spring” and is designed for self-defence in close combat. This means short-range techniques such as punches, elbow and knee strikes, as well as grabs, locks, and throws. You’ll learn to yield. You don’t have to be strong.
Excellent. WingTczun was designed for effective self-defence in close combat and was already used in the Taiping Rebellion in South China from 1850 to 1864. The strategy and tactics of WingTczun are also used in various ‘newer’ styles such as Krav Maga, Systema, MMA, etc.
Martial arts helps children build self-confidence, discipline, concentration, coordination, and physical fitness. The training promotes respect, integrity, perseverance, and goal setting.
Martial arts promotes concentration, patience, and perseverance. These skills often translate into better behavior in the classroom, more self-confidence, and better school performance.
Parents often notice that their children listen better, show more self-discipline, control their emotions better, and take more responsibility at home.
The training emphasizes politeness, respect, teamwork, and positive communication. Children gain more self-confidence in interacting with peers and learn how to work effectively with others.
EWO martial arts helps children develop self-confidence, awareness, and self-control. Students learn how to deal calmly with bullying and use their verbal skills to avoid physical violence as much as possible.
Yes. Children also learn the basic principles of ‘safe’ self-defense, with an emphasis on awareness, personal boundaries, conflict avoidance, and appropriate responses – not aggression.
Martial arts helps practiotioners build self-confidence, discipline, emotional control, and resilience. The training promotes physical fitness and improves strength, flexibility, balance, coordination, and cardiovascular health.
Yes. Physical exercise, goal setting, and targeted training help manage stress, improve mental clarity, and find emotional balance. Martial arts activates the parasympathetic nervous system, which helps reduce the body’s stress response.
Yes. Martial arts offers a full-body workout that improves strength, flexibility, balance, coordination, and cardiovascular health.
No. Adults of all ages practice martial arts. The classes can be tailored to each person’s fitness level and physical needs.
Exercise requires concentration and repetition, which helps sharpen focus, improve mental clarity, and reduce fatigue.
The programs often include training in safe self-defence, with an emphasis on awareness, conflict avoidance, self-confidence, and controlled responses rather than confrontation.
