Gary Lam Wing Chun of Orange County

I love this school! Gary Lam is a true Wing Chun Master, and Sifu Brian takes Wing Chun very seriously. He will drill you until you get it right, which I really admire. Sifu Brian trains with Gary and his high-​level students constantly, and as good as he already is, he is always improving. You can expect nothing but perfection from the Gary Lam System. This really is super hero stuff, and I can’t brag enough about how great the LA and Orange County schools are.

If you are looking for a place that will push you to your physical and mental limits, then this is it. No pain, no gain. Focus, determination and discipline describe not only the instructor, but each and every student at OC Wing Chun. This is not your average, buy the belt, learn some moves and pretend you feel comfortable defending yourself type of martial arts school. After only a few classes you can feel the difference. You find yourself practicing the actions and forms in the shower, at work, driving in the car and eventually in your sleep. The reactions and discipline behind the core fundamentals of Wing Chun become an extension of your brain and everyday thought process. Brian describes the reasoning behind each action and form and tells you not only the practical application but the spiritual one as well. I have not felt more welcome in a place I am foreign to such as this in a very long time.
If you are looking for the real deal, look no further.
— Evan

I’ve been involved for almost a year and a half here and I have to say it has been one of the best experiences of my life. Not only have I met exceptional people, but I have learned a truly exceptional fighting art. The sifu (teacher) Brian Hester is a great mentor of mine, and I look up to him as a fellow Wing Chun practitioner as well as a friend. There is a great combination of serious training environment and friendly atmosphere here as well. I’ve been to a few martial arts schools and a few Wing Chun schools, and by far this school is the best in every way. It has a very organized school and curriculum structure, which seems lacking at other Wing Chun schools. It also is ridiculously cheap for the amount of training that you get compared to other schools. Overall, amazing place with amazing people. I look forward to my continued involvement in the school in the coming years.

I’ve only been a member of this school for a little over two months. I had been studying martial arts off and on for over 20 years but an injury 18 months ago put all my training on hold and is still healing to do this day. I was unable to return to my old school (OC Aiki Kai) thus far so used this opportunity to try some traditional Wing Chun training. My intention was only to train here for a few months then return to my old school. However I was very impressed by the teaching of Sifu Brian Hester and my fellow students have been very helpful and my experience a fun one. I intend to continue training here for years to come with Sifu Hester and cross train in Aikido when my injuries heal. I highly encourage anyone interested in Wing Chun Kung Fu to come try a class. I guarantee you this is the best WC school in Orange County!