Sifu Eric Oram


(Si-Fu) Eric Oram is one of the world's leading authorities on Wing Chun Kung Fu, as one of the most Senior Instructors under Grandmaster William Cheung -- the man who taught & inspired Bruce Lee, and was considered by Lee to be the "Ultimate Martial Artist."

Si-Fu Oram has been a direct disciple of Grandmaster Cheung's for 25 years and has taught Cheung's Chinese Boxing System since 1985 -- conducting seminars throughout the US, Canada, Bermuda, England & Hong Kong, in addition to founding the Wing Chun Academy & Mind/Body Center in West Los Angeles.

Si-Fu Oram has taught Chinese Boxing to Police/Law Enforcement, Delta, Navy SEALS, the FBI's prestigious Hostage Rescue Team (HRT) -- to Hollywood personalities such as Robert Downey Jr., Christian Bale, Matthew Glave (ER, Wedding Singer), writer/director W. Blake Herron (The Bourne Identity), producer Brian Grazer (24, Di Vinci Code) -- and, to members of the NFL's Seattle Seahawks, Arizona Cardinals, and San Francisco 49ers.

In addition, Oram has published dozens of articles on wing chun's techniques, principles and training methods in such publications as Sports Illustrated, American Health & Fitness, Black Belt Magazine, Inside Kung Fu Magazine, Karate/Kung Fu Illustrated, Martial Arts Training, The Fight Master, and Blitz Magazine (Australia).

Furthermore, Si-Fu Oram periodically conducts Right Mind Seminars to business Managers & CEOs -- using the Principles of wing chun to improve their motivation, attitude, productivity, health and overall Energy of their work environment.

Oram is also a Film Combat Choreographer, actor, musician, husband and father.

Articles authored by Si-Fu Eric Oram

Critical Distance: Everything You Need to Know About Wing Chun Close-Quarters Combat By Eric Oram
Black Belt Magazine (May 2010)
...BRIDGING THE GAP
If you must engage an opponent who has a reach advantage, the only way to equalize things is to get in tight so you can reach him. Functioning at close quarters will probably be unnerving for him and cause him to pull back into a more comfortable zone. Follow him relentlessly, keeping him on the defensive.
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Wooden Warrior
By Eric Oram and Robert W. Young
For Black Belt (May 2004)
Traditional wing chun kung fu instructors address the need for practice by emphasizing to their students the importance of developing their reflexes. They stipulate, however, that you cannot rely on just any set of repeated movements to hone your ability to defend yourself. To ensure that you respond with optimal timing, balance and accuracy, you need to learn the lessons of the wooden dummy... Read more


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