Where to Train
Training Academies
Rob Ley Academy operates from its Headquarters in Penzance, Cornwall, with certified student academies in England, France, and Brazil. All academies teach authentic Ip Man Ving Tsun as passed down through Roland Tong.
Small Class Sizes
We keep class numbers small to ensure every student receives personal attention and correction.
Structured Curriculum
Classes follow the traditional Ving Tsun curriculum: Sil Lim Tao, Chum Kiu, Biu Gee, Mook Jong, and Chi Sau.
Global Network
From Cornwall to São Paulo, our academies share the same lineage and curriculum under Sifu Rob Ley.
Our Locations
Find Your Academy
Headquarters
Penzance, Cornwall
Unit 9A, Long Rock Industrial Estate, Long Rock, Penzance, Cornwall TR20 8HX
Tel: +44 (0) 7401 096 460
Instructor: Sifu Rob Ley
The Rob Ley Academy Headquarters is based in Penzance, Cornwall — the home Kwoon of Sifu Rob Ley, who trained under the late Grandmaster Roland Tong. Classes run throughout the week at all levels, from beginner through to advanced Chi Sau and Kung Fu Fitness.
Class Schedule
Tuesday Evenings
Advanced Class — Full
6:00pm – 8:00pm
Thursday Evenings
Ip Man Ving Tsun
6:00pm – 8:00pm
Sunday Mornings
Kung Fu Fitness — Full
10:00am – 11:00am
Sunday Mornings
Chi Sau (Sticking Hands)
11:00am – 12:00pm
Private lessons available upon request.
Camborne Academy
Camborne, Cornwall
All Saints Church, Tuckingmill, Cornwall TR14 8DH
Instructor: Sifu Josh
Rob Ley Academy Camborne is led by Sifu Josh, a dedicated student of Sifu Rob Ley since 2013 with experience in Jeet Kune Do and Krav Maga. Classes are held at All Saints Church in Tuckingmill and welcome juniors and adults of all experience levels.
Class Schedule
Wednesday Evenings
Juniors
6:00pm – 7:00pm
Wednesday Evenings
Adults
7:00pm – 8:30pm
Private lessons available upon request.
French Academy
Angoulême, France
17 rue des abras, 16000 Angoulême
Instructor: Sifu Régis Allain
Rob Ley Academy France is led by Sifu Régis Allain, who joined Sifu Rob Ley in 2022 after over a decade of Wing Chun practice. Based in Angoulême, the academy has been growing steadily since 2016 and offers classes three evenings per week.
Class Schedule
Monday
Ip Man Ving Tsun
6:00pm – 8:00pm
Wednesday
Ip Man Ving Tsun
6:00pm – 8:00pm
Friday
Ip Man Ving Tsun
6:00pm – 8:00pm
Facebook: Angouleme Wing Chun
Occitanie Academy
Lauragais, Occitanie, France
Occitanie, France
Tel: 07 82 77 39 86
Instructor: Sifu Cedric Farcy
Rob Ley Academy Occitanie is led by Sifu Cedric Farcy, who discovered Wing Chun in his thirties and immediately recognised it as the art he had been searching for. Under the guidance of Sifu Rob Ley, he now shares this knowledge across the Occitanie region.
Class Schedule
By arrangement
Private & Group Sessions
Flexible
Contact: wingchun.lauragais@gmail.com
Brazil Academy
São Paulo, Brazil
Rua João Amós Comenius, 1218, Jardim São Bernardo, Zona Sul, São Paulo SP
Tel: +55 11 9 3451 6030
Instructor: Sifu Rodrigo Rocha
Rob Ley Academy Brazil is led by Sifu Rodrigo Rocha, who began his Ving Tsun journey in 1998 and joined the Rob Ley Academy lineage to deepen his understanding of the system. Based in São Paulo, the academy offers classes for both juniors and adults throughout the week.
Class Schedule
Tuesday / Wednesday / Friday
Juniors (8–15 years)
4:00pm – 6:00pm
Tuesday / Wednesday / Friday
Adults
7:00pm – 9:00pm
Saturday
All Classes
9:00am – 1:00pm
Private lessons available upon request.
The System
The Ving Tsun Curriculum
小念頭
Sil Lim Tao
Little Idea. The first of the three empty-hand forms of Ving Tsun, establishing stance, structure, centreline, relaxation and correct hand positions.
沉橋
Chum Kiu
Sinking the Bridge. The second form introduces turning, stepping and kicking, developing coordinated whole-body movement, balance, structure, bridge control and power while moving.
鏢指
Biu Gee
Thrusting or Darting Fingers. The third form develops emergency recovery and close-range power while introducing finger techniques, elbow strikes and circling-stance footwork.
木人樁
Mook Jong
Wooden dummy training where the teachings of the first three forms are applied and combined in a combative context, developing distance, angle, footwork, recovery and whole-body coordination.
六點半棍
Luk Dim Boon Kwun
The six-and-a-half point pole. Long-range weapon training.
八斬刀
Baat Cham Dao
The highest level of the system — the eight cutting swords.
Ready to Begin?
Contact us to arrange a trial class at your nearest academy. No experience is necessary — all we ask is that you come with an open mind and a willingness to learn.
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