Wai's Lineage
A recognized & respected line of knowledge
In the diverse and often fragmented world of martial arts, lineage provides an essential connection to authenticity, tradition, and established knowledge. With few universal standards governing who may teach, a recognized lineage helps students distinguish genuine instruction from questionable claims of expertise.
At Wai's, our lineage is not simply a historical connection or a collection of famous names. It is a personal inheritance of knowledge, values, and responsibility, passed from teacher to student across generations. Our roots trace directly through Grandmaster Moy Yat to Grandmaster Ip Man, and the teachings of these masters continue to influence how we practice, understand, and share Ving Tsun today.
For Sifu Wayne, preserving this legacy is both a privilege and a personal obligation. The knowledge entrusted to him through decades of training is something to be understood deeply, refined through practice, and passed forward with care. This responsibility is reflected in Wai's structured curriculum, hands-on instruction, and rigorous approach to developing future teachers. We do not simply teach techniques, principles or attributes; we carry forward a living tradition, honoring those who taught us through the quality and integrity of what we teach others.
Standing On The Shoulders of Giants
A lifetime shaped by teachers and opportunity.
Wayne began martial arts practice in 1979. His early years exposed him to several martial arts before Wing Chun became his life's work. In 1993, he began studying Moy Yat Ving Tsun under Grandmaster Sunny Tang, a senior disciple of Grandmaster Moy Yat in the Ip Man lineage.
That relationship gave Wayne more than techniques. It gave him a teacher, a lineage and a standard against which his own understanding could continue to be tested.
What He Passes Forward
Preserve the depth. Make the path clear.
Across his books, courses and schools, Wayne's goal has remained consistent: preserve the depth of Ip Man Wing Chun while giving students a clear, practical path into it - from useful skill today to deeper understanding, and for those who choose it, the ability to teach and eventually lead a school of their own.
He credits his own Sifu and kung fu family for opportunities that changed his life. Wai's exists in part to make sure the next generation receives the same kind of access - to knowledge, teachers, training partners, continued mentorship and a tradition worth carrying forward.
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