Sifu Chris watts
Highlights
Official Chief Instructor of Wing Chun Alliance In Hemel Hempstead, Watford, Slough, Maidenhead.
Fully Accredited and Insured
First Aid Trained
DBS (Formally CRB) Checked & Child Protection Trained
23 + Years in the Martial Arts
15 + Years Teaching
Sifu Chris has been training in the martial arts since the age of 14.
He has also trained in various places around the world, Germany and Taiwan.
Chris’s previous Kung Fu experience includes 2 years judo, 2.5 years kick boxing and 4 years training with the WingTchun organisation.
This set him on a path that would eventually lead him to the Wing Chun System.
Sifu Chris prides himself on producing quality students by teaching with strict standards as laid down by Wing Chun Alliance. Sifu Chris has also trained Police officers, security personnel connected to the entertainment industry and to martial arts students of other styles. Chris continues his training the Instructors of Wing Chun Alliance.
Assistant Instructor: Scott Buchan
Scott suffered extensive injuries in a motorcycle accident early in 2005. After two years of physiotherapy, he decided to take up martial arts to enhance his rehabilitation.
In 2007 he became part of Qi Kwan Do martial arts system in Watford. He enjoyed the challenge and joined the certified instructor training scheme. Particularly enjoying the practical self-defence applications, he attained his black belt in 2010.
Moving to join P.A.S.S Martial Arts at the end of 2010 Scott began the instructor training early on. He became proficient in the application of self-defence and weapons techniques. Assisting in classes, gradings and seminars he attained 1 st Dan Black Belt in 2015.
Throughout this period he also trained and assisted at the martial arts centre with Mauy Thai, Kickboxing and self-defence classes. Assisting and preparing fighters in a number of martial arts competitions away and at home for Lions Thai boxing.
In 2015 he trained with Fusion Martial arts and taught classes at Watford self-defence and martial arts fitness for three years. During this period he also trained with the World Ju-Jitsu Federation.
In 2018 Scott took up the Wing Chun Alliance system and has enjoyed the challenge of this style ever since.
Instructor Assistant: Apurva Madia
Apurva has been training and assisting Wing Chun Alliance martial arts under Sifu Chris. He is also been doing Chen style Tai Chi for more than 2 years. Apurva is Patience and perseverance, has a ability to inspire confidence while motivate others with a tactful approach with good organisational skills. He take pride in assisting Sifu Chris learning/working on strict standards laid down by Wing Chun Alliance.
Apurva is currently working towards his Blackbelt, which will set him on a path to open his own Kung Fu School.
Assistant Instructor: Adrian Bird
Adrian is a dedicated martial artist with a focus on Wing Chun Alliance under the guidance of Sifu Chris. As a passionate advocate for personal development, he not only trains and assists but also holds the role of a certified Personal Trainer, registered with CIMSPA (Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity).
Driven by his belief that everyone starts somewhere, Adrian is committed to developing and coaching others. He firmly embraces the philosophy that “a black belt is just a white belt that didn’t quit,” emphasizing the importance of perseverance and continuous growth. While his journey in Kung Fu is a significant aspect of his development, Adrian is actively involved in various areas of personal and professional growth.
Adrian brings a diverse background to his pursuits, having previously worked with the Active Learning Group on residential camps and school holiday experiences. His multifaceted experiences contribute to his holistic approach to training, coaching, and personal development.