Shadowhand Wing Chun Kung Fu

Posted by: SiFu Leung – October 3, 2002 (6:56 p.m.)

You should get in touch with “Doc” Savage in Ft. Walton Beach. His link on my website is:

http://members.tripod.com/~Wing_Chun/120500/fla1.html

His contact info is:

Doc Savage Wing Chun School

Robert “Doc” Savage, LMT, CPT

29 F Miracle Strip Pkwy

Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548

850-301-3500

His website is:

http://executive-fitness.com/

He has been a student and friend for years. He can give you a lot of information in that part of the state.

Thanks for writing.

SiFu Duncan Leung

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I knew Doc back in the 70’s & 80’s when he trained in Virginia Beach with Sifu Leung. I always liked working with him more than some of the other students because he never complained if he got hit, he would just hit you back harder! (I liked that). I personally know that he has attained a high degree of skill in Wing Chun and has dedicated his life to its preservation. I for one have a great deal of respect for Doc Savage!!

Larry Saccoia

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Hi SiFu Doc.just saw your website, great site.
I know you must know your stuff {wingchun}
Anyone who was trained by SiFu Leung,to me, knows what wingchun is about.
SiFu Leung, is a great teacher.
I had the pleasure and honor to had been one of his student, in the early 70s
In 3 great jones street New York City.
Ah! those were the days,you knew what a work-out was all about.
Well brother, keep on truck-ing.

PEACE: to you and your family
Joe Musse

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In 1981,I met Sifu Doc in Sifu Duncan’s VA Bch., VA school and immediately liked him. At that time Doc was already a 2nd Degree Black Belt but was totally obsessed with wing chun. At that time I was a middle and outside linebacker in college (mean and lean) but couldn’t touch the bastard! After three years of training I moved to Florida for graduate school and lost touch with Doc. In 1990, while working in Ft. Walton one week, I called a wing chun school and Doc answered the phone. I have been training with him of and on since then. IT IS ABSOLUTELY AMAZING HOW TALENTED DOC IS AS A MARTIAL ARTIST AND TEACHER! His entire life has been committed to wing chun and anyone that has practiced wing chun or fought him cannot deny his ability. Sifu Doc has never deviated from the true principles of wing chun. His classes are hard and of course you are going to get hit but you will learn to fight. Never has he “watered down” the system for the sake of gaining more students and making financial gains.

“Anyone heard of Sifu Doc Savage”? It is a great honor to answer yes to this question. Not just as a marital artist but as a great friend and mentor. I sincerely hope that many people have the opportunity to meet, train, challenge, or become his student.

However, time is passing and what he knows may be lost forever. In our present society it is rare for someone to be so committed to wing chun and to develop to his level and time will catch up with us all.

I finished the wing chun system under Sifu Doc and I am now a sifu however, I have soooooo much more to learn from him.

All the Best,

Stan M. Warden, P.G., Esq.

Tallahassee, FL

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Let me start out by saying that I have trained in Jeet Kune Do to Instructor status (1995-2000) Kempo karate, Wing Chun (William Cheung Lineage, Francis Fong Lineage, Paul Chu lineage{3years} and Ken Cheung lineage). Everytime I asked questions about how it sized up to Wing Chun as taught by Duncan Leung I was shunned.

I called Doc to see if he would train me. He said “Come on.” I was excited and apprehensive at the same time. I knew Real Wing Chun required pain and dedication. I was willing to give it all to learn.

Doc taught me enormous amounts of information and within 11 hours of training I was able to defeat all my training partners from the past who had been better than me. I also walked away with a deeper understanding of the art as a whole. I am dedicated to Doc and his teachings. I will defend them anyday using what I have learned from Doc , knowing that I will meet with success if I follow “the Rules”.

Thank you Doc for your generocity, knowledge, gifts, friendship and time that you have given me. I look forward to many more lessons in the simplicity of Wing Chun and the application of this Art to life as a whole.

Dustan

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Thank you for teaching me Wing Chun

Doc,

I am very fortunate to have the opportunity to learn Wing Chun under your tutelage. Before attending your seminars, I studied Yang style Tai Chi(1 yrs) and then I trained in four styles of traditional Chinese martial arts from SiFu Chu in Houston: Northern Shaolin (4 yrs), Wing Chun (4 yrs), Tai Chi (3 yrs), Choy Lee Fut(2yrs). I learned many weapons forms including a northern spear, staff, Wu Dong straight sword, Northern stick form, Tai Chi broadsword, Choy Lee Fut broadsword, Northern Gwan Do. I also trained in Iron Palm for three years. I was one of the top students in the school and was in line to be an indoor student.

After attending my first seminar, I questioned everything I had learned and trained the four year prior. I was faced with a tough decision: to abandon everything I had worked so hard for at my old school or to learn real Wing Chun from you, Doc. So I tested what you taught me, and I was able to easily defeat my previous training partners. They couldn’t figure out how I had spontaneously improved. And I couldn’t figure our how I could have been so blind.

Doc, thank you for your generosity and knowledge. You have opened my eyes and showed me the truth. I see now the true depth Wing Chun and it has changed my life. I will learn everything I can from you.

James

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I see Doc is making some DVDs.  I can’t wait to see them.  Can you let me know when they come out?

Thanks for everything,

Aaron Cantrell

Founder of the Wing Chun Archive &

Everything Wing Chun

Hey Doc, just wanted to say thank you for teaching me because some of it obviously stuck. A couple nights ago me and my old team-leader were walking back to our hotel room from the bar and two guys descided they were gona ”kick our ass”.. probably was something we said but thats beside the point. Both of them had about 15-20lbs on us but i dont think they knew how to use it.. The fight lasted about 5 seconds. Not realy sure what i did but they were both lying unconcious in the parking lot, so we took off before the cops showed up.

anyway, i start special forces selection at the end of this month. I’ll make sure to write you again and tell you how that went, when its over.

Thanks again,

L, US Army

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Sifu Doc Savage is my friend, mentor, and teacher. I have been a student since Jan. 2003 and have learned so much more than Wing Chun, which is what makes Doc such a great instructor. Sifu Doc has told me not to believe him about anything but to test what I learn, which is what I do. I have gone to other schools to train and so far what Doc has taught me has held true. I would encourage anyone to join us to train and test for the truth. His book is a great training aid and I find using the techniques he describes to greatly improve my Wing Chun training. The book will be of great use to anybody who is willing to understand what is being presented.

Sincerely,

Bobby

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I studied with Sifu Doc for 8 years. I saw a lot of people come through the school, many from other martial arts. I was always amazed that no matter what question was asked about how to apply wing chun to any situation, Sifu never once said, let me think about it. He could show you how to make it work as if it was a part of him, because it is.

Doc always told me that wing chun isn’t passed down, it’s pounded down. Believe me, I’ve had plenty of bruises to prove it.

If you are looking for real world, applicable, martial art, you should seek out Sifu Doc Savage.

Ken Shorey

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I’ve known Sifu Doc Savage since 1990. He is my friend and was my Sifu in Florida when I was learning Wing Chun. What I learned (and earned)from Doc is what he learned (and earned) from his Sifu, Duncan Leung. I have since moved to Las Vegas and stopped training, mostly due to the fact that I can’t find anyone that I feel to be as competent, or that I would trust as much as Sifu Doc Savage, to learn from. He is that good. I have visited many Wing chun schools over that last 14 plus years since my training in Florida, and to me, it just seemed there was something missing. What I got from my Sifu was no-bull training and a wealth of knowledge which I benefit from even today. I still remember him telling me, “practice doesn’t make perfect; perfect practice makes perfect.” He is the real deal and an excellent teacher…I can’t think of any other way to put it, and I would encourage anyone to train with him if they ever get the privilege.

James Nash

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I was lucky enough to train under SiFu Doc while going through EOD school in Florida. He has a no BS way of communicating and training. He teaches from real life experience, not just classroom experience. If you want to learn true Wing Chun and be able to apply it when you need it there’s no one better to teach you than Doc.

Luke James

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Thanks Doc for the excellent day of training. It had been 6 years since I had last trained with you. It all came back like riding a bike. I can credit this to the consistent instruction that I received during the 8 years that I trained with you. Your techniques are tested and have been proven. Your dedication to the art is appreciated and anyone who trains with you has the fortune to reap the benifits.

Thanks, Sifu

Keith Duke

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I had the good fortune of studying under Doc Savage in Ft. Walton Beach.

He is a phenomenal martial artist and a superb teacher. His enthusiam for Wing Chun is infectious. He is a dynamic, energetic, powerful, and generous teacher.

My experience with Doc and my fellow students changed my life and I will cherish it forever.

Doc is a true master of his art and it was a privilage to be one of his students.

As a woman I’m honored to have experienced this art developed by a woman.

Carleen Miciano

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I can’t thank you enough for your time and attention. I’ve been in and out of the martial arts for years and have learned more about how to use my techniques in a real fight during my few months with you than in all my other years combined. My timing and flow have improved tremendously under your guidance. I’ll continue to work the drills you taught me and look forward to training with you again in the future.

Luke James

US Army Explosive Ordnance Disposal

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If SiFu Doc had a class everyday I would be there. I cant get enough of it. Its like a drug. A good drug. SIFU Doc is a great teacher. I look forward to every Saturday, even when I am confused from all the info and training I am getting.

Monty

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Seminar

Wow! What a great seminar! Who could imagine how much there is in every drill. I’ll spend the rest of my life without exhausting the possibilities of Wing Chun. Thank you Doc, for allowing me this golden opportunity to study the true art.

Jaysmith

God Bless America

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I was taking Wing Chun classes in Dallas, TX for nearly 3 months in 2006, about 180 miles one way from where I live. Something, however, was missing. While researching Wing Chun, I came across the book, “Wing Chun Warrior, Duncan Leung’s True Fighting Episodes.� Wow! After reading it, I wanted to see if he was accepting students or if he had associated schools here in Texas. I searched and located SiGung Duncan Leung’s website. I followed the links on his website and located SiFu Doc Savage’s school in Florida. From SiFu Doc’s website I followed the link to an associated school in Houston, TX. After my discovery, I began studying Wing Chun in Houston under SiFu James Sasitorn, one of SiFu Doc’s Disciples. I made more progress in a couple of weeks with him than I had made in a few months at the other school. Several months later I was fortunate to attend and meet SiFu Doc at a seminar he presented in July 2007 in Houston, TX. I appreciate what I learned at that seminar. I am grateful for SiFu Doc’s knowledge of and his dedication to the study of Wing Chun. Concepts and applications from his book, “Power, Speed, and Flexibility – Training Manual” are taught regularly where I train and is a valuable asset. Further, I am grateful of his desire and ability to share his knowledge and application of this art with those of us who are ready to learn.

Tom Brown

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Seminar

Doc,

Thanks for the amazing seminar. You have continually gone above and beyond. Thank you for teaching us real Wing Chun.

Thanks Dustan for leading the Houston group and organizing the trip.

Thanks Bobby and Aaron for the training.

James

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I have not yet had the privilidge of meeting SiFu Savage, but I think to grade the teaching ability of anyone in the martial arts you should look at their students as they are a direct reflection of the teaching ability of that individual. The wing chun that I am learning is a direct reflection of the way that Sifu Savage teaches because not a class goes by without a reflection by my SiFu of the way that he learned it and how SiFu Savage passed it down to him as well as the wisdom and words of encouragement that he passed along. I personally would recommend SiFu Savage to anyone with the desire to excel in Wing Chun, I echo the sentiment of Sifu Carroll that the truth can only be experienced and add that if pain is a great teacher then I am on my way to a P.H.D..

Kerry Robinson

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Hello Sifu Doc,

Thanks again for the manual.  I received it saturday.  Definetely a lot of good notes/reference and details of how to use the training that are true to Duncan Leung’s Lineage.  Unfortunately, I won’t be able to attend any seminar due to budget issue.  However, I can’t wait for the dvds that you are creating

thanks and best of health to you and your family,

Albert C

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