Gary Lam Wing Chun Southern California

Having a background in multiple martial arts and being exposed to various instructors, I can confidently say that Sifu Desiree is the best martial arts instructor I’ve ever had. She is incredibly attentive to her students, taking the time to work with each individual to ensure they fully understand each concept and perfect every technique. Unlike other martial arts schools where the instructor demonstrates a technique once or twice and then delegates the teaching to assistants, Sifu Desiree personally ensures that each student is executing the technique correctly. Before meeting Sifu Desiree, I had some experience with Wing Chun and had been practicing it for a while. However, after just a few sessions with her, I quickly realized the flaws in what I had previously learned. Now, after a few months of training, Sifu Desiree has opened my eyes to identifying the flaws in other schools’ techniques and how they can be perfected. With over 30 years of Wing Chun experience, Sifu Desiree has a remarkable ability to explain concepts clearly and identify incorrect techniques, offering multiple real-life scenarios to illustrate proper application. She also shares notes and practices from Grandmaster Gary Lam, ensuring that students receive authentic and comprehensive instruction. For those with a background in Wing Chun, I can assure you that you will fall in love with this class after just a few sessions. I’ve researched many Wing Chun schools and instructors, and this class offers the most direct and true lineage from Grandmaster Ip Man. Sifu Desiree is fourth in lineage from Grandmaster Ip Man and teaches the methods of Grandmaster Gary Lam and Grandmaster Wong Shun-Leung—one of Ip Man’s top students and Bruce Lee’s teacher. For those new to Wing Chun or martial arts in general, and looking for an effective self-defense class, I can confidently say that Wing Chun is one of the best hand-to-hand combat systems for real-life situations. It is especially effective in close and tight spaces, such as an elevator or when backed into a corner, and teaches you how to defend yourself and your loved ones. Sifu Desiree incorporates real-life street combat scenarios, providing practical skills that can be applied in everyday situations. Wing Chun is great for both men and women, particularly because it teaches you how to defend against stronger opponents without relying on brute strength. Unlike karate or boxing, where you need to match your opponent’s strength, Wing Chun teaches you to use your opponent’s force against them. Lastly, I want to highlight the welcoming and supportive environment of Sifu Desiree’s class. Both Sifu Desiree and her husband, Randy (who is also an assistant instructor), are incredibly talented and create a friendly, inclusive atmosphere. In my experience with other martial arts schools, I’ve never felt a sense of belonging as much as I have in Sifu Desiree’s class. The respect and camaraderie among students are exceptional, and everyone is made to feel welcome. I highly recommend this class to people of all ages. Whether you’re an experienced martial artist or a complete beginner, you will find immense value and personal growth here. Give it a chance—you won’t regret it!