The CWTAA Online Academy
Now you can enjoy the highest quality Wing Tsun training in the
comfort and safety of your own home
About the CWTAA
The City Wing Tsun Athletic Association is an independent Wing Tsun (WT) network focused on delivering world-class instruction and the life-changing benefits of this art without the politics plaguing other organizations. The programs at City Wing Tsun are optimized both in curriculum & methods of teaching by combining the best aspects of the tried & true traditional methods with modern protocols and sensibility. All instructors teaching WT-curriculum classes are qualified Sifu-level instructors taught and tested by the strict quality standards of the CWTAA who each possess not only Wing Tsun certification, but also leadership certification qualifying them to teach our Wing Tsun curriculum using the best possible practices.
CWTAA Online Academy Instructors
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Sifu Alex Richter: Chief Instructor and Founder of the City Wing Tsun Athletic Association Worldwide & CWTAA NYC Headquarters
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Sifu Nicole Daniels: Senior Instructor at the CWTAA & first Practitioner Level of the CWTAA
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Sifu Barry Cooper: Head Instructor & founder of Element Wing Tsun, CWTAA branch in New Jersey
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Sifu Craig Savino: Head Instructor of CWTAA NYC Headquarters
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Sifu Ethan Hampton: Head Instructor & founder of Brooklyn Wing Tsun, CWTAA branch in Brooklyn, NY
Classes Offered
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WT-Prep: Never did Wing Tsun (WT) before? No problem. Begin here with the eight lessons necessary to build a solid foundation. Form, basics, self-defense, footwork, kicks, and so much more. One of the most comprehensive and well-structured programs for beginners the world over. We created this program specifically to give beginners not only the necessary building blocks for future curriculum, but to also ensure that they understand the fundamentals of self-defense as quickly as possible.
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WT-Foundations: This is for students who already have some WT experience. Foundational training is the most vital to success and one of the cornerstones of Wing Tsun! This program covers the WT program for Student Levels 1 through 8.
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WT-Mastery: With a solid understanding of Foundations we can build towards Mastery. This level is for students who have completed Chi Sau Program 1 with a minimum of Student Level 9. It continues through 3rd Level Technician (Wooden Dummy).
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WT-Leadership: These classes are essential for Wing Tsun instructors or those who wish to become Wing Tsun instructors. Our leadership program is geared towards not only preparing instructors to have the most solid understanding of the curriculum, but also the necessary knowledge of how best to teach that curriculum to other students. The minimum WT level requirement is 1st Level Technician.
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Theory: Sifu Alex Richters holds a monthly live theory class with a Q&A session (any WT topics) for CWTAA LIVE Online Academy students.
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FITCanvas: This is the best way to stay in shape from home with NO equipment! FitCanvas combines calisthenics with WT & martial arts movements.
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Special Topic: The Special Topic class taught every Sunday is all about doing a deep-dive in the details on a particular topic. Designed to increase your knowledge of topics to a higher level that is unrivaled by most other martial artists.
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Wing-Bas: A tough 28-minute circuit of WT-Shadowboxing and calisthenics to push your muscular endurance capabilities.
Programs
LEADERSHIP PROGRAM: $299/month ($5 per class)
Technician Grade 1 and above only - Designed for WT Instructors or those who wish to become WT Instructors
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Live Classes Per Month: Each month, you will get access to 56 live Zoom WT sessions, including weekly Leadership class and ALL WT classes in Sifu Alex’s Classroom. For each lesson you complete, you’ll get credit on your official curriculum card.
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1 Thirty-Minute Online Private Lesson with Sifu Alex per Month.
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Official Curriculum Card: At the CWTAA, every active student has an official curriculum card on which we track your progress. If you end up training at an official CWTAA school after the lockdown is over, the classes will be transferable.
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2-for-1 Free Family Training + Tracking: With Zoom Leadership, you will have the opportunity to invite one in-home family member to join the live Zoom sessions at no additional cost. We will print them an attendance card to track their at-home progress, and once CWTAA schools reopen in your community, they will have the skills and motivation to join regular classes and continue the journey. If more than one family member would like to join in on the fun, there would be an additional fee, but we can help make that happen.
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Unlimited Zoom Recordings: We record every Zoom session. If you ever miss a live session, you’ll have access to the recordings at the end of the week so you can complete any of the classes at your convenience.
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Free Recorded Workout Videos for Conditioning, Strength and Calisthenics: For those who like more hardcore fitness, you will have access to an arsenal of recorded videos of our 28-minute non-stop workout of death known as the Wing-Bas workout. We also have recorded videos of our 45 minute FITCanvas workouts that entail full-body fitness with a blend of creative calisthenics and Wing Tsun movements. And lastly, our PrecisionFIT classes which are 1 hour focused on strength and conditioning.
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Leadership Class: This once a week instructor class is the shining gem of the leadership program. In this class you will acquire the all-important skills of becoming the best possible instructor of Wing Tsun. This is the exact course that is mandatory for all our CWTAA Instructors.
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WT Theory Class: Once a month Live Theory session with Sifu Alex Richter himself.
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Special Rate on Zoom Private Lessons: You will have the opportunity to take online private instruction with any of our instructors for the standard CWTAA member rates
PREMIUM PROGRAM: $259/month ($5 per class)
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Live Classes Per Month: Each month, you will get access to 52 live Zoom WT sessions, including ALL WT classes in Sifu Alex’s Classroom. For each lesson you complete, you’ll get credit on your official curriculum card.
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1 Thirty-Minute Online Private Lesson with Sifu Alex per Month.
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Official Curriculum Card: At the CWTAA, every active student has an official curriculum card on which we track your progress. If you end up training at an official CWTAA school after the lockdown is over, the classes will be transferable.
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Free Family Training: With this option you will have the opportunity to invite one in-home friend or family member to join the Live Zoom Sessions of the programs you are enrolled in, at no additional cost. Although we won't be tracking their progress on a personal attendance card, they are going to be learn Wing Tsun and have a blast! Plus, it will give you an in-home training partner to practice with between sessions!
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Unlimited Zoom Recordings: We record every Zoom session. If you ever miss a live session, you’ll have access to the recordings at the end of the week so you can complete any of the classes at your convenience.
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Free Recorded Workout Videos for Conditioning, Strength and Calisthenics: For those who like more hardcore fitness, you will have access to an arsenal of recorded videos of our 28-minute non-stop workout of death known as the Wing-Bas workout. We also have recorded videos of our 45 minute FITCanvas workouts that entail full-body fitness with a blend of creative calisthenics and Wing Tsun movements. And lastly, our PrecisionFIT classes which are 1 hour focused on strength and conditioning.
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WT Theory Class: Once a month Live Theory session with Sifu Alex Richter himself.
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Special Rate on Zoom Private Lessons: You will have the opportunity to take online private instruction with any of our instructors for the standard CWTAA member rates
UNLIMITED PROGRAM: $199/month
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Live Classes Per Month: Each month, you will get access to 52 live Zoom WT sessions, including classes in Sifu Alex’s Classroom. For each lesson you complete, you’ll get credit on your official curriculum card.
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Official Curriculum Card: At the CWTAA, every active student has an official curriculum card on which we track your progress. If you end up training at an official CWTAA school after the lockdown is over, the classes will be transferable.
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Free Family Training: With this option you will have the opportunity to invite one in-home friend or family member to join the Live Zoom Sessions of the programs you are enrolled in, at no additional cost. Although we won't be tracking their progress on a personal attendance card, they are going to be learn Wing Tsun and have a blast! Plus, it will give you an in-home training partner to practice with between sessions!
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Unlimited Zoom Recordings: We record every Zoom session. If you ever miss a live session, you’ll have access to the recordings at the end of the week so you can complete any of the classes at your convenience.
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Free Recorded Workout Videos for Conditioning, Strength and Calisthenics: For those who like more hardcore fitness, you will have access to an arsenal of recorded videos of our 28-minute non-stop workout of death known as the Wing-Bas workout. We also have recorded videos of our 45 minute FITCanvas workouts that entail full-body fitness with a blend of creative calisthenics and Wing Tsun movements. And lastly, our PrecisionFIT classes which are 1 hour focused on strength and conditioning.
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WT Theory Class: Once a month Live Theory session with Sifu Alex Richter himself.
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Special Rate on Zoom Private Lessons: You will have the opportunity to take online private instruction with any of our instructors for the standard CWTAA member rates
RECORDED VIDEOS PLAN: $60/month
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Unlimited Zoom Recordings: If you are unable to attend live sessions due to your schedule or time zone, the Recorded Videos Plan is the perfect option for you! Every Tuesday, you'll receive the recorded videos to EVERY live Zoom session from the previous week for your level (excluding Sifu Alex's Classroom) so you can stay up-to-date with all the progress at the CWTAA HQ while completing the lessons in a time and place that is convenient and possible for you.
Current Schedule
Cancel Anytime
All Zoom Membership Plans are paid for via automatic monthly subscription and there is no long-term contract. You can cancel anytime, we just ask for a 30 day written notice so that we are able to give your spot to someone else waiting for acceptance into our Online Academy.
How to Apply
We are offering this service to non-CWTAA students for the first time ever due to the overwhelming amount of requests we have received from Wing Tsun students and enthusiasts from around the world! Unfortunately, our class sizes are limited and acceptance into our program is contingent upon application. To apply, please fill out the form below. If you are accepted, we will email you a page where you will be able to enroll into the specific program best-suited for your level and training goals. You will have three days to enroll in the program. If you do not complete enrollment in the program within three days, your spot will be released to make room for the next group of applicants.