"I WANTED THE BEST WING CHUN IN ORANGE COUNTY BECAUSE I NEEDED PRACTICAL SELF-DEFENSE, NOT SPORTS-BASED OR EGO-DRIVEN MARTIAL ARTS. WHAT I FOUND WAS WAY MORE THAN WHAT I EXPECTED... TRULY LIFE CHANGING!"

-MARK HODGES

Whether you’re an adult looking for highly effective martial arts in Irvine and the calm, centering that comes with it or a parent looking for real confidence for your child instead of a tournament-based buy-a-belt factory, our Wing Chun school is definitely for you.







Maybe you've read reviews from our students or heard first hand of our Wing Chun school's reputation. Voted best martial arts school in OC, we're proud to be able to represent quality Wing Chun in Orange County in such a big way. But this really isn't about us at all. This journey is about you! Because you stand on the threshold of changing your entire life. The more you learn about our Kung Fu school, the more you'll want to be a part of our unique martial arts family.





Our spacious Orange County Kung Fu school in Irvine (along with our Dana Point martial arts school) is the leading authority for Wing Chun in Orange County. Our martial arts family consists of over 150 students of all ages - all training for the love of the art. Their infectious passion for this unique form of kung fu is inspiring. They are the heart and soul of our Wing Chun school.



For both adults and kids, our Irvine martial arts classes offer outside-the-box development - things you don't find in other activities, sports or training. Our instructors keep you motivated with engaging and fun classes, personalized hands-on instruction and caring guidance for martial arts, self-defense and beyond.



The Art

When Yip Man (aka Ip Man) began teaching Wing Chun publicly in 1949, his unique martial arts system gathered quick attention for its devastatingly effective close-quarters dominance. His students took on challenge matches and annihilated other forms of kung fu. Unlike other kung fu styles, Wing Chun is not based on animal movements. It finds its basis in science, the human body and the laws of physics.



Irvine Martial Arts: Self-Defense Training That Changes You

Our Irvine Martial Arts programs provide both adults and children with strategic physical and mental self-defense training guaranteed to increase your energy and improve your confidence. Our Irvine martial arts instruction is proven to change you. As you improve your health and wellness, we create the warrior mindset within you.





Orange County Kung Fu: Seniority, Credibility & Authenticity

Our Orange County Kung Fu classes bring Ip Man's authentic Kung Fu to Irvine. Our Wing Chun school is proud to be the only institution in Orange County to hold the valid lineage under Ip Man's senior-most student, Leung Sheung. Led by Orange County Wing Chun Kung Fu Sifu Derrick Mansell, certified Leung Sheung lineage holder, you can be certain of the credibility and authenticity of our methods.

Nothing Compares to The Dragon Institute



We are more than just another class you will take. The Dragon Institute is a lifestyle and a philosophy of excellence. The Dragon Institute stands alone in its ability to empower anyone -- regardless of age, gender or ability -- using the scientific concepts and teaching techniques put to test over the last 60 years. There are a lot of martial arts schools, classes and other activities you can do. However, nothing compares to The Dragon Institute!