Martial arts are either an art or a skill and sometimes both, but I like to think that my studies are preparing me for an actual fight in the real world. But how can you tell if what you are being taught will really work in a fight? I have to go with two factors. What is the reputation of the style and the lineage and can the teacher who has inherited the reputation of the lineage demonstrate his skill? Wing Chun has a formidable reputation as a martial art that works on the street. Yip Man is the sun source of 99% of the Wing Chun available in the West. Wong Shun Leung is widely acknowledged as one of if not the best fighter to be trained by Yip Man. He tested his Wing Chun in many fights. He was Yip Man's Head Coach for many years. Gary Lam is widely acknowledged to be one of the best fighters trained by Wong Shun Leung. He trained with Wong Shun Leung for over 15 years and was his head coach for 6 years. He had a reputation for not holding any information back. Greg LeBlanc was the first person Gary Lam ever rated as a Coach and served as a Coach for Gary Lam for many years. He has a reputation for teaching in a clear and organized manner and not holding anything back. In my experience, Greg is easy going and articulate and can demonstrate the power and speed and control you would hope to find in a high level practitioner. read more

I was first introduced to Wing Chun almost 20 years ago by a close friend. The concepts, simplicity and power of this art captivated me instantly. Since then, I have studied with many different teachers of this art. Some were great at teaching it, some were great at applying it. Never did I find someone who could do both. Enter Sifu Greg LeBlanc. Quite possibly the friendliest person you will ever meet. But don't let his boyish appearance and pleasant demeanor fool you. When he discusses the philosophy and concepts of Wing Chun, it's like you're hearing a lecture from an Ivy League professor. When he demonstrates his technique, the room goes silent and jaws hit the floor. If you're curious to know what it's like to chi sao with Sifu LeBlanc, it's a little like getting caught in a wood chipper. First, one of your hands disappears. Then in an attempt to rescue it with your free hand, you find your whole body getting sucked into the machinery. A humbling experience indeed. He is an open book to all of his students and holds nothing back. His goal is to teach the concepts of Wing Chun and their application to real-world fighting. That's right, Wing Chun is an attacking style, not self-defense. If you are interested in learning Wing Chun, do yourself a favor and begin here. Who knows, you could save yourself 20 years or so. read more

Being in the martial arts for 30 + years and learning from different instructors and schools, I 'd have to say finding a good and right place to learn your martial arts is not one of the easiest task for sure ! Some schools have great instructors but will charge you an arm and a leg, while others offer reasonable rates but probably nothing much to offer in the teaching area. Worst kind though.. imo, is the 'cult like ' or 'closed minded' type that's full of political agendas and bad mouthing of others ( styles, teachers, lineages ) With LeBlanc Wing Chun, not only will you get TOP Notch Wing Chun lessons at reasonable rate and none of the badmouthing mentioned above ,but you'll also have a safe, respectful and comfortable environment to train in. I can vouch for the above statement as I have personally known Greg LeBlanc for more than a decade ! We trained together under Sifu Gary Lam's school in the early 2000's. Sincerely Andy Koh www.CranesProduction.com read more

Mr. Leblanc is a great teacher, one who has absolute top notch technical skill in wing chun along with the ability to explain the subtle theories and principles of Wing Chun. I can't speak highly enough about him as a teacher. Sifu LeBlanc is a true martial artist embodying the spiritual aspects of the art as well as the practical. What I have observed, during my time with Sifu, is a teacher who holds nothing back, who wants to preserve and pass along the art. Sifu has a rare talent in engaging students at different levels, explaining, breaking things down so the student can understand. It's one thing to have mastered the art, it's another to be able to take that knowledge and be able to present it to any student on their level so they can really absorb it. If you are considering a martial art class, continuing in your training, whatever your situation do yourself a favor and visit LeBlanc Wing Chun! read more

I studied Wing Chun kung fu  back in the 90's. After a few years my instructor moved to Minnesota. I sought out a couple other instructors who just didn't measure up to my previous training so I just kinda gave up on it. One day browsing YouTube, I watched a video of Gary Lam demonstrating his Wing Chun. I was so impressed that I immediately looked into where his school was located. I was a bit disappointed that the school was just too far away. So I looked to see if he had any students under him that were closer by. That's when I discovered Sifu LeBlanc. His school is still a good hour away so I decided to give it a shot. So I showed up to check out the school. I have enough experience to know good Wing Chun kung fu.  It only took me 15 min in his class to know I have finally found what I was looking for. If you are interested in learning authentic Wing Chun kung fu, you have come to the right place. read more

Sifu Le Blanc is a great teacher ,he shares with you the Wing Chun knowledge without hiding. Through the training he can make you understand the concept and theory that not every sifu can do that. The drill is very practical and the priciple of Wing Chun is much clear after trianing with him. His class is fun and you really can learn somthing after every class. He is a very nice guy that he is very patient and use different ways to make you understand the effect of every move.I can say he is a Grand Master in Wing Chun. You train here a month ,it may equivalent to a year to train elsewhere,this is my experience. If you like Wing Chun,this is the place you should come. read more

I've been in search of a good Wing Chun school in the Bay Area, and found Sifu Greg Leblanc Wing Chun in Oakland. Their training lineage is from Ip Man, Wong Shun Leung, and Gary Lam. They are teaching traditional Wing Chun, and it is simple, direct, and efficient. Head coach Sifu Greg Leblanc is very friendly, patient, and open-minded, but don't let his friendly face fool you! His lightning speed, power, and knowledge is phenomenal. No matter what level you are at in your training, he can guide you to your fullest potential. It is also a very friendly environment and everyone helps each other out. I'm fortunate to be taught by a top Wing Chun master. read more

Sifu Greg Leblanc's classes strike an excellent balance between realistic and practical training, and the theory and principles behind it. Lessons are pitched at the perfect level depending on the experience of students; and the environment Sifu fosters is welcoming, casual, non-competitive, and open. Students are able to train at exactly the level they are comfortable with, while receiving considered guidance and encouragement from Sifu. An excellent choice for any level of Wing Chun student interested in beginning, or upgrading their existing training and knowledge. read more

I can recommend no Wing Chun teacher more greatly than my dear friend Greg Leblanc. I was fortunate enough to have trained alongside Greg at Sifu Lam's Kwoon in Monterey Park. Greg not only excelled at being a student of Sifu Lam's but also had the time and energy to help me and everyone around him elevate thier game. Sifu LeBlanc's high level of skill and love for the Martial Arts shows in everything he does. Everyone. If you are looking for real Gong Fu and want to learn authentic Wing Chun Boxing; seek out Sifu Greg LeBlanc. read more

LeBlanc Wing Chun is an excellent school. Greg LeBlanc maintains an atmosphere that teaches a fierce fighting style, but, at the same time, students feel safe and are encouraged to learn and grow. As other students have commented, Sifu LeBlanc is very generous in sharing what he knows. To watch him demonstrate, which he does throughout each class, is an experience that should not be missed - he is truly inspiring. I know I speak for all of his students when I say that we are fortunate to have him as a teacher. read more

Sifu LeBlanc offers a genuine learning experience for Wing Chun Kuen in a very friendly and helpful environment. Sifu offers a very in-depth and systematic curriculum that is easy to understand and motivational to work on. These days, it is very hard pressed to find an instructor as honest and open as Sifu LeBlanc, not to mention the skill level he possesses. If you are thinking of learning from one of the best Gary Lam Wing Chun has to offer, consider starting from here. read more

Sifu LeBlanc is a great Wing Chun teacher. He is thorough in teaching the structure and principles of Wing Chun which are essential if you want to be able to apply them in real life. I have studied with other teachers and feel that a lot of Wing Chun instructors teach only parts of the system. LeBlanc Wing Chun is the place to go if you want to learn a complete and practical system of Wing Chun from a great lineage. Yip Man, Wong Shun Leung, Gary Lam, Greg LeBlanc read more

Gregory is one of the few unique martial arts teachers who is flawless at teaching. If you don't get how something works, he explains it and waters it down so that you can. Not only that, he is probably the nicest and most polite person that you'll ever meet. His goal is to teach you the concepts of wing chun, and he will not disappoint. Gregory's teaching is as good as it gets. read more

Got Wing Chun? If not, look no further than LeBlanc Wing Chun in Oakland. Sifu LeBlanc learned Kung Fu from the legendary Sigung Gary Lam in Monterey Park, California. Citing Wing Chun theory that is simple, direct and efficient, LeBlanc Wing Chun is as good as it gets in the Bay area. read more

LeBlanc Wing Chun Offers so much in practical training.No where have I seen external and internal skills displayed so clearly. This school should not be missed, it's as good as it gets! (10Stars) read more