HELLO , MY NAME iS
MICHAEL MEHLE
MY SHORT STORY
ABOUT ME
Offering instruction in the Gary Lam system of Wing Chun Kung Fu. Ip Man / Wong Shun Leung / Gary Lam lineage.
Whether you’re just beginning your martial arts journey or have years of experience, The Art of Combat offers the tools and inspiration you need to unlock the full potential of Wing Chun. Let these timeless teachings guide you toward a more focused, balanced, and fulfilled life. Begin your journey today – embrace the wisdom of Wing Chun Kung Fu and transform your life!
- Education
- Experience
- LOCATION
1978 - 2011
EUROPE, INDIA, HONGKONG
MARTIAL ARTS & YOGA
At the age of 7 my martial arts path began with Judo. Later I tried classical boxing, Muay Thai Boran and Hap Ki Do. Thai boxing was the most fun for me at this time. In 2001 I founded my Wing Chun martial arts school. After a few years, teaching Wing Chun became my full-time profession. Since I was equally enthusiastic about IT from the beginning, I improved my standard of living and my further education through regular IT projects.
2011 - 2024
EUROPE, USA, HONGKONG
GARY LAM WING CHUN KUNG FU
Since 2011, I have been teaching the Gary Lam Wing Chun system. After the Covid pandemic had started, I returned to working in the IT area at a federal agency. I will continue to teach Wing Chun as long as I can, it is my passion, I love and live it, and it will be with me all my life.
1991 - 1995
SECURITY SECTOR JOB
Bodyguard
During my studies of mechanical engineering I worked as a bouncer at the „MusicHall“, a discotheque in Frankfurt am Main, earning some extra money. Here I gained some practical experience in street fighting. Thereafter I successfully completed a training as a bodyguard and worked in this profession for some time. One of my shooting instructors was Hans-Jürgen Goldmann („Goldi“), a GSG9 officer, and my first contact with Wing Tsun.
2001 - 2024
Der Tempel der alten Künste
Martial Arts and Yoga Teacher
In 2001 I founded my Wing Chun martial arts school "Der Tempel der alten Künste" (“The Temple of Ancient Arts”), where I have been teaching Wing Chun Kung Fu along with Yoga and Qigong. Since 2011, we have represented the Gary Lam lineage and run our school in the heart of Germany, near Frankfurt Airport.)
Actual School
Der Tempel der alten Künste
Martial Arts Academy
Our Kwoon is located in the old town of Frankfurt-Höchst, right at the Schlossplatz, with a beautiful historic backdrop directly by the river Main.
MY SKILL
Overall Skill
MY NEW BOOK
THE ART OF COMBAT
Achieve
Mental Clarity and Emotional Balance
Discover the secrets of inner alignment and the Wu Wei principle to enhance not only your martial arts skills but also your ability to find calmness and focus in everyday life
Gain
Insights from Renowned Masters
Featuring exclusive insights and interviews with Sifu Gary Lam and other experts, The Art of Combat provides a deep understanding of the beauty and depth of Wing Chun.
Transform
Your Life
Wing Chun is more than self-defence – it’s a path to personal growth. Discover how its principles can help you become more mindful, resilient, and empowered in all aspects of life.
The Book
SOFT- & HARDCOVER EDITION
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What Some of my Clients Say
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FIRST ONE
Juyang Longevity
I received a copy of this book a few days back and upon receiving it, I was thrilled. One of my hobbies as a martial artist is to collect books of substance pertaining to different martial art systems; despite being a Wing Chun practitioner for about 12 years, I haven’t really come across a book pertaining to Wing Chun that’s worth collecting (until now). The reason(s) being a lot of books pertaining to Wing Chun on the market are superficial and basic in terms of the material’s depth, accuracies, and understanding towards Wing Chun. I looked forward to reading this newly published book because it is written by one of my martial brothers and friends, Michael Mehle, within the Gary Lam Wing Chun organization. I spent the past few days reading the book from cover to cover and I am happy to say it is currently the best book on Wing Chun on the market. For those who are outside the Gary Lam Wing Chun system, the sections pertaining to the Wooden Dummy, Dragon Pole, and Baat Jam Do are gold; no other Wing Chun books cover these three subjects to the degree of detail and candidness that Michael has. This book is a work and labor of love that took decades to come into being. Thank you, Michael, for this thoughtful gift. I really appreciate it.
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