Wing Chun by Design
Episodes
Ep 42 - Answering Tough Questions (Interview Episode)
31 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode SiFu Henry answers many controversial, technical and personal questions regarding Wing Chun and it's state today.Enjoy!
Ep 41 - Is Wing Chun Stuck In The Past?
20 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode SiFu Henry gives an insight into Wing Chun being relevant, contemporary, and modern in it's application when training and executi...
Ep 40 - Chi Sau or Sparring! What should you practice?
27 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode SiFu Henry gives you an insight into Chi Sau and Sparring, and why it's important you practice both!Enjoy
Ep - Traditonal vs Modern Wing Chun. Who's right?
13 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ep - 38 Best Gloves for Wing Chun Training
11 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode SiFu Henry gives an insight into the best training gloves for Wing Chun together with it's pros and cons.Enjoy!YouTube Link to th...
Ep - 37 Wing Chun is So SImple
03 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode SiFu Henry gives his insight as to how Wing Chun is really meant to be a SIMPLE (maybe not easy), but simple in it's approach to ...
Ep 36 - Is Sparring Necessary To Improve Your Wing Chun?
15 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode SiFu Henry shares his thoughts on Sparring and why in his opinion it is very important for every Wing Chun practitioner to explore spa...
Ep 35 - Check your EGO!
09 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode SiFu Henry shares why it's so important to not let your ego get in the way of your progress.Enjoy!YouTube Link to this episodehtt...
Ep 34 - Wing Chun EXPERTS
25 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode SiFu Henry shares his opinion on Wing Chun "Experts". Who should you listen to?How much do you value someone's experti...
Ep 33 - Wing Chuh FANTASY
17 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode SiFu Henry shares his view on Wing Chun Fantasy. How it's being thought throughout the Wing Chun community worldwide unfortunatel...
Ep 32 Wing Chun EXPLOSIVENESS - Does it exist? What is it? How to develop it?
10 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode SiFu Henry explains what Wing Chun explosiveness is all about, and how important it is for every Wing Chun practitioner to develop it ...
Ep 31 - Wing Chun STRENGTHS - What are they?
03 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode SiFu Henry share his views on Wing Chun strengths, breaking it down into 5 key points.Enjoy!YouTube Link to this episodehttps://youtu....
Ep 30 - Wooden Dummy. What's it for? Common Mistakes! How to train on it?
27 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode SiFu Henry explains what the Wing Chun Wooden Dummy is for! common mistakes, how to train properly on it and what is its main purpose....
Ep 29 - Play Sparring!?
21 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode SiFu Henry explains his definition of Light Sparring AKA Play Sparring, the pros and cons.Enjoy!YouTube Link to this episodehttps://yo...
Ep 28 What is Chi Sau?
14 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode SiFu Henry explains what is Chi Sau, common mistakes and how to develop good technique.Enjoy!YouTube Link to this episodehttps://youtu...
Ep 27 - You Have Greatness!
06 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Podcast NotesIn this episode SiFu Henry is joined for the first time by his eldest son David and together they discuss Greatness! Who has it and how t...
Season 2 - Ep 26 Listen, Follow Direction and Execute
28 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Podcast NotesIn this episode SiFu Henry is joined by long time student Stefan and together they discuss finding beauty in Wing Chun technique, followi...
Ep 25 - SiFu Duncan Leung Interview
25 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode SiFu Henry Araneda personally interviews his master and mentor SiFu Duncan Leung in Zhuhai China. Asking him questions regarding his i...
Ep 24 - Just Try Your Best!
19 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode SiFu Henry shares his view in regards to how nowadays the term "Just Try Your Best" is at times used loosely. SiFu is accomp...
Ep 23 - How Do I Know If My Technique Works?
08 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode SiFu Henry shares his view on how a student can know if his/her technique works. YouTube Link belowhttps://youtu.be/ILEa5HTukbsClic...
Ep 22 - Different Wing Chun Styles
06 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode SiFu Henry together with Stefan and Brendon discuss the different Wing Chun styles found in mainland China.YouTube Link to this episod...
Ep 21 - Multi System Master! Jack of all Trades
27 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode SiFu Henry together with Stefan and Brendon share their thoughts on the jack of trades type of martial artsist.YouTube Link to this ep...
Ep 20 - Wing Chun GRANDMASTERS
15 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode SiFu Henry shares some facts relating to Wing Chun Grand Masters and style keepers. He is accompanied by two of his longtime students ...
Ep 19 - Wing Chun is it a Soft or Hard Style?
01 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode SiFu Henry accompanied by longtime student Brendon,shares his view on Wing Chun being a Soft or Hard Style of Martial Arts.YouTube Lin...
Ep 18 - That's Not Wing Chun!
22 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode SiFu Henry shares how after years of uploading Wing Chun content online, he every now and then gets comments like... That's Not W...
Ep 17 - Conceptual vs Reality
15 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode SiFu Henry accompanied by longtime student Stefan discuss the difference between Conceptual vs Reality in Wing Chun training. We belie...
Ep 16 - How Hard Should you Spar?
06 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode SiFu Henry has a great conversation with longtime student Stefan, they discuss the intensity a Wing Chun practitioner should spar, tog...
Ep 15 - Become Strong!
13 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode SiFu Henry shares the importance of becoming strong! Not only physically but mentally and emotionally.YouTube Link to this episodehttp...
Ep 14 - Iron Sharpens Iron
09 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode SiFu Henry shares his view on the upward and downward spiral when training Wing Chun.YouTube Link to this episodehttps://youtu.be/1VRX...
Ep 13 - Don't compare yourself to others.
20 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode SiFu Henry shares with you how comparing yourself to others is doing you a disfavor and what you should do instead.YouTube Link to thi...
Ep 12 - Goal Setting Mindset for Wing Chun
06 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode SiFu Henry shares with you the Goal Setting Mindset you should have when embarking on your Wing Chun Journey!YouTube Link to this epis...
Ep 11 - Tan Sau, the Dispersing Hand!
03 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode SiFu Henry together with Stefan and Shaun share tips and strategies on how to train, practice and apply an effective Tan Sau.YouTube L...
Ep 10 - Pak Sau the Slapping Hand
29 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode SiFu Henry together with Stefan and Brendon, share the do's and don'ts of the Pak Sau ( Slapping Hand) . Also, some tips and...
Ep 9 - The 10,000 Hour Mastery Principle
20 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode SiFu Henry and Stefan share the principle of the 10,000 hour mastery, it will help you put things into perspective and help in your Wi...
Ep 8 - Magic Formula
13 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode SiFu Henry and Stefan discuss the so called Magic Formula most Wing Chun students seek.YouTube Link to this episodehttps://youtu.be/WX...
Ep 7 - Safe Distance
06 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode SiFu Henry shares with you the two step strategy for keeping a safe distance when training and how this is important in building good ...
EP 6 - Talent vs Hard Work
25 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode SiFu Henry talks about Talent vs Hard Work and how these two concepts relate to your success in training Wing Chun and reaching your g...
Ep 5 - Champion's Mindset
01 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode SiFu Henry talks about the Champion's Mindset and how this has helped him overcome obstacle like injuries.YouTube Link to this ep...
Ep 4 Establishing the 1st Applied Wing Chun School in Australia
02 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Sifu Henry introduces Stefan, one of his senior students and they discuss:Establishing the 1st Applied Wing Chun School in Australia.H...
Ep3 Is Weightlifting good or bad for Wing Chun? Should Sparring be Hard or Light?
16 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode SiFu Henry answers the following:Why use the name Wing Chun by Design for the podcast?Is weightlifting good or bad for Wing Chun?Shoul...
Ep2 Why are there so many Wing Chun Interpretations
26 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode SiFu Henry shares his insight into...Why there are so many Wing Chun interpretationsIp Man's teaching methodologyWing Chun Main P...
Ep1 Welcome to the Podcast
15 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this first episode we answer common question like:What is Applied Wing Chun?Why traditional Kung Fu fails in combat competitions?Chi Sau vs Sparrin...