Written by the instructor: This guide is written by Sifu Kendra Mahon (Kung Fu Kendra), who teaches the course described. It explains how the course works. It is not an independent review.
At a glance
- Answer: Yes, with a structured, graded path
- Levels: 10, from first stance to Certified Sifu
- Each level: 8 training videos, a printable study pack, a written exam and a video exam
- Graded by: Sifu Kendra Mahon, personally
- Certificates: Global Kung Fu Alliance, Ip Man lineage
- Cost: $97 for Level 1, or $675 for all 10 levels, paid once
- Guarantee: 60 days, money back
How the levels build
Levels 1 to 3 cover stance, structure, the core hand techniques and the complete Sil Lim Tao form. Levels 4 to 6 add Advanced Sil Lim Tao, Chum Kiu, the first wooden dummy techniques, footwork, kicks and Chi Sao. Levels 7 to 9 bring Biu Jee, all 108 wooden dummy techniques, and defence against combination attacks, moving opponents and weapons. Level 10 is the instructor level, with written theses and a full practical exam.
How you train without a school nearby
- Solo drills designed for a living room or garage.
- Visualization to sharpen timing, structure and intent.
- Resistance work against objects for power and feedback.
- Pressure testing with a friend or family member, plus in-person seminars.
What it asks of you
Every level has to be earned. Plan on at least three weeks of daily practice per level before you sit the exam, and expect to resubmit if a technique is not ready. The most dedicated students finish all 10 levels in about 8 months; many take longer.
Read more
Sifu Kendra answers the question in her own words in Can You Become a Wing Chun Sifu Online? Yes, Here’s How. Course details are on the Wing Chun Online Certification Course page, and students’ own words are on the Kung Fu Kendra reviews page.
About the instructor
Sifu Kendra Mahon, known as Kung Fu Kendra, is a 3rd Generation Ip Man Lineage Master. She has trained since 2005 and holds Master level (purple sash). She teaches Traditional Wing Chun as it was passed down to her by Master Brian Lewadny, who learned it from Grandmaster William Cheung. She founded Kung Fu Kendra and the Global Kung Fu Alliance in 2012 in Calgary, Canada, and is the author of 15 books and counting.
Frequently asked questions
Is it possible to become a Wing Chun Sifu online?
Yes. In the Kung Fu Kendra Wing Chun Online Certification Course, students reach Sifu certification by passing a graded written and video exam at each of 10 levels.
What does the final level involve?
Level 10 asks for written theses on the forms, Chi Sao, footwork and kicks, hand techniques, and Wing Chun history and philosophy, plus a full practical exam.
What does it cost?
Level 1 is $97 and the full 10-level Sifu course is $675, paid once, with a 60-day money-back guarantee.