Issue 84: June 2025

Issue 84 of Wing Chun Illustrated features Sifu John Lobb. Running a full-time Kwoon in Warrington, England, Sifu Lobb leads a rigorous schedule – coaching, training and continually refining his craft. In this revealing interview, he charts his journey from full-contact roots to becoming one of the foremost representatives of the Gary Lam/Wong Shun Leung lineage. Lobb discusses the evolution of his practice, the profound influence of Sifu Gary Lam, and the creation of his pressure-tested, reverse-engineered Wing Chun method. He reflects on structure, intent, teaching and mindset, offering valuable insight into preserving the essence of Wing Chun while adapting it for real-world application, growth and personal transformation.