Instructor Hiu Cheng
Woolloongabba Club Instructor
• WKL Practical Wing Chun Level 3 Instructor
• BJJ White Belt 2nd Degree White belt (BDK)
• Judo Yellow Belt (Black Dragon Kai)
• Qld Blue card (Working with children)
• Advance First Aid
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Hiu is an instructor at the Queensland branch of Practical Wing Chun. He began training in 2014 and joined the Instructor Training Program in 2019, earning Level 1, Level 2 & Level 3 Full instructor qualifications for Practical Wing Chun Australia.
His interest in martial arts started early with kung fu and judo in primary school in Hong Kong, followed by a few years of karate and kickboxing while studying in Brisbane. He discovered Practical Wing Chun through a friend’s Facebook post and was drawn to its intuitive nature, the supportive school environment, and the strong sense of community. Since then, training under Sifu Jack Leung, Hiu has completed the three empty-hand forms and is currently working on the Wooden Dummy form and the Long Pole.
As part of the instructor program, Hiu has also explored Muay Thai, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Kosen Judo, Aikido, Krabi Krabong, Silat and Kali, helping him develop a broader and more rounded martial understanding.
Hiu has taught across kids, teens and adult classes, and has led workshops and seminars for community groups and corporate organisations. In his teaching, he breaks skills into clear, manageable parts and emphasises that understanding is far more important than simply memorising techniques. He encourages students to learn how to flow, adapt and respond to their opponent and the situation at hand, viewing Wing Chun as a system built on principles rather than fixed sequences. He often likens this to building with Lego — the real skill comes from how you combine the pieces.
Hiu hopes his students gain confidence in their ability to protect themselves, improve their overall well-being, and build meaningful connections within the school. He also encourages students to develop adaptability without losing their “centre line” — both physically and mentally. Maintaining core principles while adjusting to whatever comes your way is a central theme of Practical Wing Chun, and one he believes applies just as strongly to life beyond training.
