Kung Fu Kendra Podcast: Wing Chun Online with Sifu Kendra Mahon

Is 50 too old to learn Wing Chun, and how long does it really take? Sifu Kendra Mahon (Kung Fu Kendra), a third-generation Ip Man lineage Wing Chun master, answers the questions every new student asks.In this episode:How long does it take to become a Wing Chun Sifu? 8 months, not 20 yearsIs 50 too old to learn Wing Chun?How long did Donnie Yen learn Wing Chun?Learn Wing Chun online with Kung Fu Kendra: https://kungfukendra.comWatch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/vZIDBA10qP0About your host: Sifu Kendra Mahon (Kung Fu Kendra) is a third-generation Wing Chun master in the Ip Man lineage through Grandmaster William Cheung, founder of the Global Kung Fu Alliance, editor-in-chief of Wing Chun Magazine, and author of The Way of Wing Chun book series and Push Your Way Through. She teaches Wing Chun online to students in more than ten countries.

Kung Fu Kendra review from Victoria in the United States: a five-star review of Sifu Kendra Mahon's Wing Chun Online Certification Course."This course is incredible. Kendra breaks everything down in a way that actually makes sense. The training drills and the mental conditioning work really stand out. Whether you're brand new to Wing Chun or coming back to sharpen your skills, Kendra is a top notch trainer and this is one of the best courses of its kind. Highly recommend!"— Victoria, United States ★★★★★Read every Kung Fu Kendra review: https://kungfukendra.com/reviews/Learn Wing Chun online with Kung Fu Kendra: https://kungfukendra.comAbout your host: Sifu Kendra Mahon, known as Kung Fu Kendra, has trained in Wing Chun 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.

In 1995, Grandmaster William Cheung came to teach in Pozarevac, a Serbian town of fifty thousand people. Dejan Mikic hosted and organised the seminar, and 130 practitioners from 14 clubs filled the hall. On the Kung Fu Kendra Podcast, Sifu Kendra Mahon presents Dejan Mikic, forty years into Wing Chun.He started in 1983, at sixteen, and is still teaching today. He has trained more than a thousand students and over a hundred instructors, watched his own teacher give up a master's rank to start again as a beginner, walked away from a club he built over twenty-six years, and gave a fully paid six months of training in China to one of his students.Dejan answers in Serbian, with an English translation over his own voice.Chapters0:00 Introduction0:45 How he started, and who taught him2:36 Hosting William Cheung in a Serbian town of fifty thousand5:08 What Cheung was like away from the seminar floor6:34 Leaving the club after twenty-six yearsLearn Wing Chun online with Kung Fu Kendra: https://kungfukendra.comWatch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/PpDZNfjYADUAbout your host: Sifu Kendra Mahon (Kung Fu Kendra) is a third-generation Wing Chun master in the Ip Man lineage through Grandmaster William Cheung, founder of the Global Kung Fu Alliance, editor-in-chief of Wing Chun Magazine, and author of The Way of Wing Chun book series and Push Your Way Through. She teaches Wing Chun online to students in more than ten countries.

Kung Fu Kendra review from Neftali Guerrero Pancorbo in Spain: a five-star review of Sifu Kendra Mahon's Wing Chun Online Certification Course."My experience has been genuinely transformative, both technically and mentally. This is not just a course where you learn movements — it's a structured system that builds understanding step by step, with a strong emphasis on precision, discipline, and awareness.What stands out the most is the depth of the teaching. Instead of rushing through techniques, there is a clear intention to ensure you understand why each movement exists, how it connects to the system, and how it should feel in practice.The guidance provided has been consistent, clear, and grounded in real knowledge. There is no unnecessary noise or "performance" — just solid, well-explained Wing Chun.The biggest strength is the structure and clarity of the curriculum. Everything is built progressively, and you can feel that there is a real system behind it — not random techniques put together.Also, the teaching approach encourages long-term development rather than shortcuts. This creates a much more solid foundation compared to many other places where the focus is speed over understanding.Another key point is the authenticity. The content feels honest, practical, and aligned with real martial arts principles, not commercialized or superficial."— Neftali Guerrero Pancorbo, Spain ★★★★★Read every Kung Fu Kendra review: https://kungfukendra.com/reviews/Learn Wing Chun online with Kung Fu Kendra: https://kungfukendra.comAbout your host: Sifu Kendra Mahon, known as Kung Fu Kendra, has trained in Wing Chun 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.

Sifu Kendra Mahon (Kung Fu Kendra) sits down with Shifu Christopher J. Goedecke, known in martial circles by his Buddhist name Hayashi Tomio: headmaster of the Wind School, 8th dan in Okinawan karate, and a career sensei for more than 54 unbroken years.He began training in 1968 at the International School of Judo and Karate in Summit, New Jersey, and in 2000 became the recognized successor of the Isshin Kempo system, Isshinryu's internal sister art. He has also studied Yang-style Tai Chi, Aikido and Okinawan Kobudo, and is an expert in Kiko, the internal karate-do discipline at the center of his latest book, KIKO: Hidden Power - Electric Moves. His other books include The Wind Warrior: Training of a Karate Champion, Rebel Isshinryu, Internal Karate, and The Soul Polisher's Apprentice.Learn more about Isshin Kempo: https://www.isshinkempo.comLearn Wing Chun online with Kung Fu Kendra: https://kungfukendra.comWatch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/FbMfj_vrF14About your host: Sifu Kendra Mahon (Kung Fu Kendra) is a third-generation Wing Chun master in the Ip Man lineage through Grandmaster William Cheung, founder of the Global Kung Fu Alliance, editor-in-chief of Wing Chun Magazine, and author of The Way of Wing Chun book series and Push Your Way Through. She teaches Wing Chun online to students in more than ten countries.

Kung Fu Kendra review from Alex Hernandez in the United States: a five-star review of Sifu Kendra Mahon's Wing Chun Online Certification Course."I want to take a moment to express my sincere appreciation for Sifu Kendra. Her level of knowledge, structure, and dedication truly stands out—she represents the highest standard of what a Sifu should be.Her organization, along with her online Sifu course, weapons training, and fitness programs, are all incredibly well put together. Everything is taught in a way that is clear, practical, and rooted in real understanding of Wing Chun.I'm currently training through her courses, and I can say with honesty—it is not easy. And that's a good thing. This is real training. While her teaching style is friendly and supportive, she does not simply hand things to you. You are guided, challenged, and pushed to grow.What truly sets her apart is her commitment to her students. She stays in communication, checks in on progress, and genuinely cares about your development.For me personally, she is my Sifu, and I'm grateful to be learning under her guidance.Highly recommended to anyone serious about learning Wing Chun the right way.Alex Akira Hernandez"— Alex Hernandez, United States ★★★★★Read every Kung Fu Kendra review: https://kungfukendra.com/reviews/Learn Wing Chun online with Kung Fu Kendra: https://kungfukendra.comAbout your host: Sifu Kendra Mahon, known as Kung Fu Kendra, has trained in Wing Chun 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.

Can you really learn Wing Chun online? Sifu Kendra Mahon (Kung Fu Kendra), a third-generation Ip Man lineage Wing Chun master who teaches students around the world, gives her honest answer: yes, with the right structure and the right teacher.In this episode:Can you really learn Wing Chun online?What is the best online Wing Chun course? 7 things to check before you joinCan you teach yourself Wing Chun?Learn Wing Chun online with Kung Fu Kendra: https://kungfukendra.comWatch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/1USw2M_VVb0About your host: Sifu Kendra Mahon (Kung Fu Kendra) is a third-generation Wing Chun master in the Ip Man lineage through Grandmaster William Cheung, founder of the Global Kung Fu Alliance, editor-in-chief of Wing Chun Magazine, and author of The Way of Wing Chun book series and Push Your Way Through. She teaches Wing Chun online to students in more than ten countries.

Fitness runs in Chris LaLanne's blood. On this episode of the Kung Fu Kendra Podcast, Sifu Kendra Mahon sits down with Chris LaLanne, grandnephew of the legendary pioneer Jack LaLanne, the Godfather of Fitness: the man who opened one of America's first modern gyms, brought exercise into millions of homes through 34 years on television, and inspired generations to take pride in their health.A kinesiology graduate of San Diego State with more than 30 years in the fitness industry, Chris built LaLanne Fitness in San Francisco into one of the largest CrossFit affiliates in the world and became a respected coach, trainer, and speaker.But his most extraordinary story is his own. Overweight, struggling, and at rock bottom, Chris survived a near-death experience and decided to change everything. He walked away from alcohol for good, rebuilt his body and mind from the ground up, and discovered what he calls the highest form of self-discipline he had ever experienced. Past 50, Chris is stronger, leaner, and more driven than ever, living proof that it is never too late to reinvent yourself.Like his great-uncle Jack before him, Chris is on a mission to show the world that discipline drives freedom. His new coaching program, FASTOS, launches in December. Learn more at www.chrislalanne.comIf this episode inspired you, share it with someone who needs to hear it, and follow the Kung Fu Kendra Podcast.

Kung Fu Kendra review from Jeremy Toney in the United States: a five-star review of Sifu Kendra Mahon's Wing Chun Online Certification Course."Everything about this has been a very positive experience! The time frame is just that. A time frame. I don’t feel rushed and I want to learn everything as well as I can. I review over and over and over the lessons. Then I spent a week practicing and then I review over and over again. These lessons allow that. Sifu Kendra is very clear, precise and covers angels and applications with someone. Explaining each technique thoroughly helps to retain in memory for me. I really enjoy that I can play, replay and play over and over. I look forward to every course offered by Sifu Kendra and very grateful for this opportunity! I HIGHLY recommend Sifu Kendra and all of her courses that are offered to everyone! You will NOT be disappointed!"— Jeremy Toney, United States ★★★★★Read every Kung Fu Kendra review: https://kungfukendra.com/reviews/Learn Wing Chun online with Kung Fu Kendra: https://kungfukendra.comAbout your host: Sifu Kendra Mahon, known as Kung Fu Kendra, has trained in Wing Chun 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.

Wildlife scientist, martial artist and author Amanda Lyons (pen name Namijo) joins Sifu Kendra Mahon (Kung Fu Kendra) to talk about where science and martial arts meet.Amanda was born into martial arts: her parents met in Shifu Hayashi Tomio's dojo, and she started training there at age 5. Twenty-three years later she is a third-degree black belt, holds a black belt in Shotokan karate, and studies Daoist qigong with Master Wen-Ching Wu. With two biology degrees from Brown University, she explains chi in plain science terms, shares what turtles taught her, and takes us inside her dojo's research group, where longtime students test Kiko techniques to see what really makes a martial artist stronger.Chapters0:00 Introduction0:54 Meet Amanda: science, turtles, and writing4:21 The name Namijo and her books5:04 Born into martial arts7:33 A scientist explains chi14:38 Why people push back on energy work18:11 Daoist qigong with Master Wen-Ching Wu23:02 Where to start with qigong24:24 What turtles teach a martial artist28:11 Waterfowl Wakes wildlife art32:44 What's next: PhD, novels, and teaching34:28 Inside the dojo's Kiko experiments38:15 Shifu Hayashi's book on Kiko40:50 Where to find Amanda42:25 Closing thoughts: stay openConnect with Amanda: https://namijowriting.comLearn Wing Chun online with Kung Fu Kendra: https://kungfukendra.comWatch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/7WeIfbFHFqMAbout your host: Sifu Kendra Mahon (Kung Fu Kendra) is a third-generation Wing Chun master in the Ip Man lineage through Grandmaster William Cheung, founder of the Global Kung Fu Alliance, editor-in-chief of Wing Chun Magazine, and author of The Way of Wing Chun book series and Push Your Way Through. She teaches Wing Chun online to students in more than ten countries.