About Sifu Peter Atkin

I began my martial arts journey in 1994, training in Wing Chun Kung Fu and in 1996 began training under Grandmaster Joe Molnar of Knox Wing Chun. After a decade of dedicated practice, I earned my Gold Sash – Level 10 in December 2004, completing the full Wing Chun curriculum under his guidance.

Alongside my Wing Chun training, I became the only private student of Master Yau Yee Kay, 2nd generation Yang Family Tai Chi Chuan. Under his instruction, I learned the complete Yang Family Tai Chi system, including the traditional long form, fast form, weapons forms, and push hands training.

Wing Chun Training

Over more than 30 years of training and 20 years of teaching, I have studied and taught the complete Wing Chun system, including:

Wing Chun Forms

• Sil Lim Tao Form

• Advanced Sil Lim Tao Form

• Chum Kil Form

• Bil Gee Form

• Wooden Dummy Form

• Butterfly Sword Form

• Empty Hand Butterfly Sword Form

Applications & Drills

• All Form Applications

• Butterfly Swords & Dragon Pole Applications

• Chi Sao

• 10 Technique Chi Sao Drills

• Self Defence Applications

• Knife Defence

• Stick Defence

• Sparring

• Wing Chun Ground Fighting

• Joint Locking

• Takedowns

This curriculum represents a complete and practical Wing Chun system, combining traditional forms with modern self‑defence training.

Yang Family Tai Chi Training

Under Master Yau Yee Kay, I studied the full Yang Family curriculum:

• Traditional Yang Long Form (88 Movement)

• Yang Fast Form

• Straight Sword Form (Jian)

• Slow Cutlass / Broadsword Form (Dao)

• Abbreviated Cutlass Form

• Double Cutlass / Double Broadsword Form

• Push Hands (Tui Shou)

This represents one of the most complete and authentic Yang Family Tai Chi systems taught in Australia.

Eastern Kung Fu Academy

In January 2004, I opened my own martial arts school in Boronia, Victoria, teaching Wing Chun and Yang Style Tai Chi Chuan. For over 21 years, the Eastern Kung Fu Academy provided high‑quality instruction, traditional training, and a welcoming environment for students of all ages.

The physical school operated until December 2025, when I transitioned fully into online teaching.

Online Wing Chun & Tai Chi

Today, I focus entirely on delivering online Wing Chun and Yang Tai Chi classes, allowing students to train from home with clear instruction and real‑time correction.

My online classes continue the same standards of quality, lineage, and personal guidance that defined the Eastern Kung Fu Academy for more than two decades.

Whether you are a complete beginner or an experienced practitioner, you can now train directly with me from anywhere.

Lineage

Wing Chun Kung Fu Grandmaster Joe Molnar → Sifu Peter Atkin

Yang Family Tai Chi Chuan Yang Family → Master Yau Yee Kay → Sifu Peter Atkin

Teaching Approach

I focus on:

• Structure and precision

• Relaxation and internal awareness

• Practical application

• Clear step‑by‑step instruction

• Real‑time feedback

• Traditional forms and principles adapted to modern training methods

My goal is to help every student develop confidence, skill, and a deep understanding of their art.

Train With Me Online

Join our online Wing Chun and Tai Chi community and begin your training from home.