As a
paratrooper I wish that I had more Wing Chun under my belt. As a civilian in
today’s world I am glad I do. This is an Art that has no rules, has no ring
but, at the end of the day if you ever have to use it you know that you can do
what ever it takes. What ever it takes to get home safe and be with your
family.
SiFu
Carroll is a no holds barred instructor, one who deals with reality, not a
staged ring environment. You will be in a realistic setting and learn not to be
afraid to hit or get hit. Size makes no difference, the smallest person can
take down the largest person, just a matter of knowing how. Wing Chun is not
about fighting clean and fair, it is about if you have to fight, fight and walk
away safe.
Hector Castellano
My Experiences with SiFu Carroll
After Meeting at U.N.A. we discussed that
we both had the same sifu in Jeet Kune Do (Sifu Wildman) just at different
times. As he was advancing in J.K.D. he asked if I would practice and study
with him. At the time I eagerly agreed not knowing the adventure I was then entering
upon. I soon found him to be competent and well educated and a very good Sifu
of the art of JKD. My regrets only came when we were working on the five point
star drill or when he would close his eyes and have me attack. During both of
those I knew it was going to hurt like skydiving without a parachute.
Later SiFu Carroll was teaching a martial
arts class in the athletics dept. at U.N.A., and challengers from a plethora of
styles came out of the woodwork to challenge SiFu Carroll. The lucky ones limped
away. There was however a grappler (BJJ) who ran his mouth a lot. As usual SiFu
would say, “That’s nice, show me.” Finally after weeks of endless chatter about
the perfection of his art (The BJJ guy), SiFu agreed to a “light spar”. This
one I had to see even though I knew the outcome. Several of us met in an upper
unused hall of our student center. SiFu then said, “Put me however you like. As
a matter of fact put me where you have the greatest advantage.” He had SiFu lay
on the ground and proceeded to wrap SiFu Carroll up like a Christmas present
with his arms and legs. At that point from under the mass tangle I heard SiFu
say in a monotone voice, “Are you ready?” The BJJ guy said “Now!” Not even a
millisecond later I heard a little girl scream and yell, “Get off me B****!!”
It took a second to realize it was the grappler who was moving away at light
speed and that it was his voice that I heard three octaves higher than normal.
For some reason I never saw him again.
After moving to
I trained with SiFu off and on as my
finances would allow. He is a person to seek out if you want to learn how to
defend yourself and your loved ones.
Kenneth Lambert
Student from 1998 and 2003
I attended 2 different schools in the
Kansas City area and quickly realized that there were significant variations in
how each person taught, what they considered important, and how each boasted of
knowing the most, teaching the best, or how their lineage made their knowledge
more complete than other instructors. After having approximately 1 year of
instruction I moved to
Despite our conversation(s) the philosophy that actions speak and teach louder
than words were evident. He spoke only the truth and said if you have any
doubts then test yourself and test the art. After just a few classes I was
doing drills and “movements” that had been considered extremely advanced and
only for “upper level” students at the previous school I had attended. I had a
much more complete understanding of how each part of the first form was applied
in real situations and the drills SiFu taught were effective and provided a
complete “package” of Wing Chun instruction. The fundamental aspects that had
originally turned me onto learning Wing Chun were there again, fueled by SiFu
Carroll and his desire to further learn and teach the art.
After studying with SiFu Carroll for a little less than a year I had progressed
(probably) 10 times farther than I had during the previous year. SiFu Carroll’s
common sense, honest, and practical approach to teaching Wing Chun and how it
is applied in different situations is what learning Wing Chun is all about. Not
only does his teaching instill ability; it instills confidence-both of which
are needed for self defense when the time comes where you have to use it.
Unfortunately, many Sifus are more interested in padding their pocket than
teaching the truth of the art to other people. However, SiFu Carroll and his
ability to teach Wing Chun are the real deal. It’s not about money and it’s not
about teaching you how to be a martial arts competitor where rules govern your
abilities. It is 100% purely effective self defense that can only be understood
by being a student. The skills he teaches can be applied in any situation that
presents itself in a real life situation.
If you want to learn something to keep yourself and your family safe in today’s
hostile society and you’re anywhere near SiFu Carroll I would HIGHLY recommend
learning Wing Chun from him. Anything less and you’re cheating yourself, your
family, and you’re most likely wasting your money.
Clark Rein
I met SiFu Carroll while
training in MMA in
Tim M.
"You
are real and that is what makes everything you teach so valuable. You
have made it possible for me to go out without fear. It means so much
to me. Thank you ! "
"SiFu Carroll is the
person to learn from if you want to learn how to handle yourself. What he
teaches is what everyone is looking for but can't seem to find. Wing Chun is the
art you want to learn and SiFu Carroll is the one you want to teach you."
Mark A.
I
have known SiFu Dustan Carroll for five years. I have studied under him
for the past three. I met him at the High School where we both
taught. I was a middle-aged, mild mannered history teacher who dreaded
conflict of any kind.
As a
veteran teacher with a master’s degree in education, I am qualified to judge
SiFu Carroll’s teaching ability. I was impressed by his creativity and
classroom management as a teacher of high school students. When I began
to train under him, I saw he used the same skills teaching Wing Chun that he
did in the classroom, and with equal success.
At
48, I am still teaching, but no longer mild mannered. I no longer feel
compelled to back down in a touchy situation. I have the confidence to
look potential trouble in the eye, knowing I have the skills to meet any
attack, physical or other.
I
have not undergone rigorous strength training, I’m still middle-aged and out of
shape. But I have learned the techniques and tactics I need to know I can
take care of myself and my family.
My Sincerest
Thanks and Respect to SiFu Dustan Carroll,
Jay Smith
Houston, Texas
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Dustan Carroll has been my SiFu for three
years.
I studied Tae Kwon Do when I was younger
and had to defend myself several times but I wanted to learn a more effective
martial art. When I began to train with Dustan Carroll, I knew I had found what
I was looking for. Wing Chun is the real thing. It is not a martial arts
"belt mill," but a true fighting art that focuses on winning fights,
not looking good. Since I began to train Wing Chun I am much more confident and
in control. I know I can take care of myself in a fight and send the other guy
home on a board if that is what I have to do.
Dustan Carroll is a great SiFu. He
teaches the art as it was designed to be used, and I want to thank him for
teaching me what I now know.
Pete Priois