Sifu Daniel Tyler
(3rd Technician Grade)
My name is Daniel Tyler
Daniel Tyler (3rd TG) is a dedicated Wing Chun Kung Fu instructor with over a decade of experience, passionate about teaching self-defence and empowering students of all ages.
Sifu Daniel Tyler
(3rd Technician Grade)
Unity Arts
Twisted Arts
Wing Chun International
Teaching Philosophy
Wing Chun as a Path of Efficiency and Adaptability
In Wing Chun, efficiency is not just a combat skill — it is a way of thinking and living. The 12 Principles remind us to move forward when the path is open, to adapt when we meet resistance, and to remain calm when chaos arises. Training is not about overpowering others, but about refining ourselves — learning to yield, redirect, and transform force into an advantage.
By following these principles, students learn that true strength lies in adaptability. In combat, this means striking strategically, managing distance, and controlling the flow of the fight. In life, it means meeting challenges directly, using only the energy required, and flowing with circumstances instead of resisting them blindly.
Wing Chun teaches us that mastery is not found in complexity, but in the simplicity of principles applied consistently.
Wing Chun as Energy, Awareness, and Survival
The art of Wing Chun is built upon awareness — awareness of yourself, of your opponent, and of the space between. Through the Principles of Power, we learn that force is not something to oppose but something to understand, merge with, and return with precision.
Every lesson emphasizes survival through efficiency: we manage distance, control chaos, and strike with purpose. Students are guided not to fight force with force, but to find clarity in pressure and stillness in motion.
The classroom becomes more than a training space — it is a laboratory for understanding energy, movement, and human nature. Students leave not only with fighting skills, but also with a philosophy of resilience: to yield when necessary, to advance when the moment is right, and to always move with intent.
Daniel Tyler is a dedicated martial arts instructor with over a decade of professional teaching experience. A passionate practitioner of Wing Chun Kung Fu, Daniel has made it his mission to share the art of self-defence with people of all ages and backgrounds. He strongly believes that basic self-defence should be taught from a young age, empowering individuals with confidence and skills that can last a lifetime.
Throughout his martial arts journey, Daniel explored a variety of disciplines, including Karate, Judo, Tai Chi, Boxing, Muay Thai, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. This broad experience gave him valuable insight into what works practically, realistically, and effectively in self-defence. While Wing Chun became the art he chose to specialise in, the knowledge gained from other systems continues to shape his approach to training and teaching, ensuring a well-rounded understanding of martial arts as a whole.
He began his Wing Chun journey under Sifu Simon Lazarus, before going on to study directly under Grandmaster Andrew Cameron, founder of Wing Chun International (WCI), where he achieved the rank of 3rd Technician Grade (3rd TG). Daniel also worked with Twisted Arts founder, Master Matthew Wood, expanding his teaching beyond traditional Wing Chun to include school workshops, workplace seminars, and community self-defence programs. During his time with Twisted Arts, Daniel appeared on ITV, helping to promote the organisation and raise awareness of Wing Chun Kung Fu to a wider audience. Now Expanding Twisted Arts In Ireland
Daniel’s teaching experience spans children’s after-school clubs, workshops, and both Self-Defence and Wing Chun Courses. He has also provided corporate self-defence training and led Beginners to Advanced Wing Chun Classes, ensuring that his teaching reaches students of all levels. Through these efforts, Daniel has helped grow WCI and Twisted Arts while bringing Wing Chun into new environments, where it continues to inspire and empower communities.
Looking ahead, Daniel is working towards establishing a Twisted Arts school in Ireland with the aim of teaching Wing Chun to a variety of dedicated students of all ages. Looking at working towards supporting young people during their transitional years, equipping them with practical skills and confidence for life.
On the road to mastery, Daniel is committed to passing down his knowledge and teaching Self Defence to as many people as possible. With every class he teaches, his goal is to ensure that students gain not only martial arts skills but also the strength of character that comes with them.