Issue 85: August 2025

Issue 85 of Wing Chun Illustrated features Sifu Kul Rai. As the Schools of Kung Fu England National Instructor for the UK Schools of Kung Fu by IWKA, Sifu Kul Rai pulls no punches when it comes to Wing Chun’s strengths and shortcomings. With honesty and insight, he unpacks the need for pressure testing, modern tools and cultural openness, while staying rooted in the art’s timeless principles and personal empowerment. His journey – from early influences and formative teachers to developing a values-led teaching approach – reveals a deep commitment to preserving tradition while embracing evolution. Sifu Kul advocates clarity, humility and discipline as the cornerstones of effective instruction, aiming to cultivate martial artists who carry the art beyond the training floor.