High Wycombe School
In October 2006 the Reading Academy opened a school in High Wycombe, under the supervision of Lucas Castrounis. The authorised instructor representing the Reading Academy in High Wycombe is Mr Dave Munro. Lucas Castrounis visits the High Wycombe School on a regular basis to teach/advise, supervise and monitor the progression of each individual.
- To arrange an appointment / trial lesson at the Reading Academy, please apply online.
- For private lessons with Mr. Lucas Castrounis please use the contact form.
- Beginners welcome.
- Visits by appointment ONLY please.
Introductory Prices (limited time only)
At the Reading School - Trial membership of £30 for 2 months
At the Wycombe school - Half-price membership for the first year, only £45.
To take advantage of these offers please apply online or phone the Reading Academy. Additional monthly training fees apply.
Training at the Reading Academy
The Reading Academy is a private school, but before you begin training, take the time to find out if the Wing Chun and/or Kali system is what you want to study and if the background of the teacher and the school match with what you are looking for.
The only requirement for training at the Reading Academy is enthusiasm, attending regularly for training, and having fun with a desire to learn. Training clothes are casual (no special uniform or shoes) and the classes are for adults only. There are no short cuts - two people may start at the same time, but it's unlikely they will finish at the same time - each individual defines their own progress.
Other systems/schools have gradings but the Reading Academy Schools do not. Tthe Wing Chun system has a logical progression. The aim is to learn/complete the entire system without fancy belts or uniforms. Founders of the wing chun system, Leung Jan, Leung Bik, Yip Man, Wong Shun Leung, Bruce Lee and Nino Bernardo did/do not have gradings or belts and neither does Lucas Castrounis nor his students.
Be patient as you have fun; learn while you cultivate your understanding.
1st Year Anniversary of the High Wycombe School
Tuesday 2nd October 2007 was the first year anniversary of the Wycombe School. We celebrated the event with good chi-sao training session and I have to say that David Munro has done an extraordinarily good job during the first year with his students.
I would like to say a big thank you to my students from the Reading Kwoon: Nick Ratclife, Craig Harry, Dan Creswell, Brian Hames, Nick Gallagher, David Tilly, Martin Malacek, Simon Nell and Christian Bloomfield for attending the Wycombe School, helping me with the training session, and for supporting David and his students.
I would also like to thank David Munro and all his students, especially Robert Williams (who was the first student to join the group at Wycombe), Patrick Marks, and Phil Wakefield. I am proud of them and they have all inspired me with their good progression and excellent training attitude. And finally, I would like to thank the latest addition to our Wing Chun family at the Wycombe School, Daniel Coaten. From what I saw he has very good potential and a good training attitude. Keep it up Guys!
I had an amazing good feeling to see my new wing chun branch growing into a good school.
I will continue to do my best and help you to discover more about your self through the wing chun system and improve your wing chun skills.
Hopefully soon more of my students will be able to teach and continue our family tree.
On behalf of David Munro and my self, thank you very much all of you for the great night. I look forward to seeing you all again soon.
Best Regards,
Lucas Castrounis
The Lineage of the Reading Academy of Wing Chun & Kali
- Reggie Goves Centre, High Wycombe, Bucks, HP11 2HQ, UK
- Apply Online for an Appointment
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- E-mail: davemunro@gmail.com
- Telephone: [+44] 0118 9788616
- Mobile: [+44] 0773 8082794 (Mr Dave Munro)
- Mobile: [+44] 0780 1068767 (Mr Lucas Castrounis)
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| Tuesday: | 7pm - 9pm |
Wing Chun kung fu is a very sophisticated weapon - nothing else. It is a science of combat, the intent of which is the total incapacitation of an opponent.
- Wong Shun Leung
One great cause of failure is a lack of concentration and attitude.
- Lucas Castrounis
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