Lun Kuen Academy of Wing Chun

17/08/2025

04/08/2025

We live in troubled times, that’s for sure, and it’s fair to say in these troubled times there are a fair share of troubled individuals, those who take any opportunity to attempt to discredit the efforts of those who succeed at what they do in life.
This has been true for the past few years with our school and my teachings. Although I am fortunate to have an excellent pedigree, am recognized at an international level and connected to the family who trained Bruce Lee, for some people that isn’t enough and apparently I don’t understand the art I’ve been training and teaching for well over 30 years. Not only don’t I understand the art but its been suggested that I’ve watered it down.
Hmm, couldn’t be further from the truth, at Lun Kuen we teach 100% Ip Man Wing Chun from a syllabus handed down from Grand Master Ip Chun. However, we have added a few elements to our syllabus as no one style can cater for all situations effectively and a syllabus should only ever be treated as a guide and not written in stone.
The importance of a syllabus is to teach fundamentals that can be learned from and grow the students knowledge through understanding, not to be applied in a robotic manner, this will never work in the real world against aggressors that do not form an attack in a specific way.
It should always be remembered that each student is an individual and what works for one may not work for all. For that reason any martial art has to be flexible to the point that it can be tailored to a students properties without compromising the properties of the technique.
Lun Kuen is a happy place to train, we train hard, have a joke and explore the conceptual side of the art. All students are treated equally, with respect and questions are encouraged.
I’ve been told that training at Lun Kuen has had a positive effect on peoples lives and long may that continue.
I’d also like to thank the friends and students of Lun Kuen for their continued support during times when others try to publicly discredit the school and my teachings for reasons I don’t even want to entertain.

Master Stephen Lyons
Lun Kuen Academy of Wing Chun
www.lunkuenacademy.com
email : [email protected]
Tel : 07756 972350

Lun Kuen Wing Chun Master Stephen Lyons Bournemouth Poole Ip Man Wing Chun Dynamic Street Self Defence

25/07/2025

LADIES TRAIN FREE UNTIL SEPTEMBER

Lun Kuen has been teaching the art of Wing Chun and applied self defence techniques for well over 30 years and at least two other schools in the area have their origins from Lun Kuen.

You can believe the hype when someone tells you that they are the "best" or you can keep an open mind and find out for yourself.
If you want to learn self defence skills, you may be interested to know that the Lun Kuen Academy will now be offering day time sessions at their studio in Ashley Road Parkstone.

Whether you are looking for a women only class or fancy mixing it up with the male students we have something for you.
Normal classes run Monday and Thursday evenings from 7:30 - 9:30 and Saturday afternoons starting at 4PM - 6PM
If you are interested in a daytime class we can offer Monday - Friday slots between 2PM - 4PM.

Call 07756 972350 or email [email protected] for details

Here is an endorsement from Vivien which you might find to be an interesting read.

In August 2018, I collapsed yet again at work and I was taken into an ambulance. For years I actually believed it was just low blood sugar, and it was nothing physical that caused the collapse. I found out it was something that I struggled with in my mind, anxiety.
After I completed a six week course at Steps to Wellbeing via the NHS, I learnt new techniques and some ways of coping. They taught me to look at my triggers and to look at my lifestyle. I have good days and bad days. Days where I have to deal with many things and it feels like my mind cannot cope and I become overwhelmed. I then shut down and I get into a depressed state of mind.
But recently I have been having more good days than bad.
As it happened, I was approached by Stephen Lyons (SIFU Wing Chun Master) to create training videos for his martial arts classes as I promote myself as a freelance videographer next to my full time job. I was honoured of course, but also intrigued by the thought of trying martial arts. I quickly learnt that Steve helps people overcome their fears. He is a mild mannered, gentle soul, an inspiring teacher with a great sense of humour.
A "modern day Mr Miyagi".
I was sceptical at first, as I have always felt physically quite weak. But after the first lesson everything quickly changed for me. I felt new energy and focus. I believe it can bring peace and a sense of harmony to anyone's life. Steve teaches everyone valuable life lessons and looks after all of us. Anyone can learn Wing Chun, it can really give you strength and confidence. The classes have given me determination, my body and mind feel stronger and I feel fantastic after each lesson.
It distracts me from my anxiety and my worries (thus making me less anxious). I feel healthier and I am learning to be calmer and I feel more balanced with myself and with others. I even sleep better after a session. I also can't help but feel a bit like IP Man after I learn something new!
I still have a long way to go, but I can truly recommend this to anyone. It has given me a reason to get up in the morning and seize the day, one day at a time.

Vivien C. Francis

25/07/2025

LADIES TRAIN FREE UNTIL SEPTEMBER

Lun Kuen has been teaching the art of Wing Chun and applied self defence techniques for well over 30 years and at least two other schools in the area have their origins from Lun Kuen.

You can believe the hype when someone tells you that they are the "best" or you can keep an open mind and find out for yourself.

If you want to learn self defence skills, you may be interested to know that the Lun Kuen Academy will now be offering day time sessions at their studio in Ashley Road Parkstone.

Whether you are looking for a women only class or fancy mixing it up with the male students we have something for you.

Normal classes run Monday and Thursday evenings from 7:30 - 9:30 and Saturday afternoons starting at 4PM - 6PM

If you are interested in a daytime class we can offer Monday - Friday slots between 2PM - 4PM.

Call 07756 972350 or email [email protected] for details

Here is an endorsement from Tanya which you might find to be an interesting read.

As a female who had experienced serious domestic violence overseas, I promised myself as a survivor that I would never fall victim to any attack in the future.
As an Aunt to my amazing nieces, I never wanted them to experience what I had lived through, so I looked for a martial arts club where I could learn Wing Chun with my eldest niece, as I knew a couple years later she would herself be off traveling overseas.
We tried one club and it wasn't right for us.
My niece then discovered Lun Kuen and SIFU (Master), Stephen Lyons. We never looked back from the moment we walked through the club door. SIFU listens, he is patient and it wasn't a room full of male ego. The club is built on respect for others and the art form.
Through years of rich experience in martial arts, SIFU has created a club like no other where you feel supported. It changed both my niece and myself as people for the better. We could learn how to protect ourselves in a safe and controlled environment.
My niece found confidence there and I saw changes in her for the better. Since having the privilege of being a member of Lun Kuen I have heard from many previous students how SIFU has made the difference in peoples lives.
SIFU is also a very humble individual which makes him a rarity.
If you are looking for a martial arts club with a wealth of knowledge and experience then Lun Kuen is your 'GO TO'! It's unique!

Tanya. S. Bartlett,

Managing Director,
British Voice Over UK

Lun Kuen Wing Chun Master Stephen Lyons Bournemouth Poole Ip Man Wing Chun Dynamic Street Self Defence

09/07/2025

The reason I’m posting this article is due to a teacher from another local school, bad mouthing me, my school and what I teach and saying that he alone is teaching “Real Wing Chun”
Although my students find these digs entertaining there comes a point where enough is enough and this guy needs to put up or shut up!
You know who you are, and I’m telling you straight, remove these inflammatory statements from the internet or I will instruct my solicitors to take action on the grounds of Deception, Defamation of professional character and Libelous content.
I suggest that you grow up, man up, act in a professional manner and stop trying to deceive the general public.

Here is a short clip of Grand Master Samuel Kwok taken during the seminar that was held at my school a few weeks ago.
GM Kwok is a well known exponent of the art of Wing Chun Kung Fu.
His teachers are/were Grand Masters Ip Chun and Ip Ching, sons of the legendary Ip Man, teacher to the late Bruce Lee.
GM Kwok has schools all over the world and spends most of his time globe hopping as well as being personal instructor to the likes of GM Cynthia Rothrock (Lady Dragon, China O’Brien), Dan Inosanto (a former student of Bruce Lee), Mike Tyson (ex-world champion boxer) and numerous Hollywood and music industry celebrities.
GM Kwok has published several books and DVD’s on the subject of Wing Chun Kung Fu as well as appearing in martial art based motion pictures.
Here is what he had to say about yours truly.

05/07/2025

50+ years training the martial arts, 30+ years teaching Wing Chun, experience is hard to beat.

01/06/2025

Group photo of the GM Samuel Kwok Seminar on 31st May, unfortunately a few had to leave early due to work commitments. Yes, the timestamp is a day out, my bad :(

Lun Kuen Wing Chun Master Stephen Lyons Bournemouth Poole Ip Man Wing Chun Dynamic Street Self Defence