Sifu Sergio P.
Iadarola
Founder of the IWKA, the Schools of Kung Fu department of IWKA, the Eternal Spring Institute and the Experience matial arts online academies. Dedicating his life to preserving the authentic, internal Chinese marital arts of Snake Crane Wing Chun, Weng Chun and Taijiquan.
A Journey Beyond
The External Shapes
For over three decades, Sifu Sergio has traveled the world, from the villages of China to the heart of Hong Kong, seeking the true ancestral roots of internal power and cultivation. Eventually settling down in Hong Kong, becoming a permament resident and living there for over 16 years.
He is not just a martial arts master, but a true researcher. By reviving the teachings of the 1700s and studying the Wing Chun ancestral systems - Emei Shi Er Zhuang and Fujian White Crane, ultimately becoming a succesor of Sifu Wong Kwong Lun in one of the oldest if not the oldest Wing Chun lineage - the Snake Crane Wing Chun Mun coming down from the late GM Law Tai Wan who recorded the Wing Chun secret note (the oldest Wing Chun document found until this day).
Next to that he has more than 22 years of Taijiquan training in mainald China, Taiwan, New Zealand and Canada. Delving deep into several Yang style and Wu style traditions like the Tian Zhaolin and Ma Yuehliang traditions. Today, he shares this lifetime of discovery with everyone that is interested going deep in the Chinese internal arts.
The History of Wing Chun &
The Six Core Elements
Decades of dedicated research, historical investigation, and direct martial arts cultivation have come together in this definitive work. Sifu Sergio Pascal Iadarola traces the little known ancestral roots of Wing Chun, following its evolution through the Foshan period, its transmission to Hong Kong, and ultimately its spread throughout the world. Drawing from rare sources and firsthand experience, the book offers a deeper understanding of where Wing Chun came from and the principles that shaped its development.
More than a history, this is a blueprint for understanding the art itself. It explores how the biomechanics of Emei Shi Er Zhuang and Fujian White Crane contributed to the formation of Wing Chun’s unique internal structure, revealing the relationship between Body, Mind, and Energy. From force generation and momentum management to sensitivity, internal power, and the cultivation of true martial Qi, this work offers serious practitioners a deeper perspective on the principles behind the art and how they can be cultivated through practice.
Explore His Life
Delve into the biographical timelines, historical masters, and the evolution of Sifu Sergio's mastery in these arts.
Wing Chun/ Weng Chun Biography
Follow Sifu Sergio P. Iadarola's 40 year journey in Wing Chun from his beginnings in the Ip Man lineage to his present day position in the Snake Crane lineage.
Read The BiogprahyTaijiquan Biography
Follow Sifu Sergio P. Iadarola's 22 year journey in Taijiquan trough its study of several Yang and Wu style traditions.
Read The BiographyThe Madeira
Sanctuary
True internal development requires the proper environment for deep cultivation. Situated in the lush, vibrant landscapes of Funchal, Madeira, Portugal, the Eternal Spring Institute headquarters serves as a global sanctuary for serious practitioners.
It is here that the deeper philosophies of the arts, such as the profound deepness of Zhan Zhuang (standing post also known as standing meditation). Skills and qualities like Jyu Ging, Taan Ging, Faat Ging, cultivation of San/ Shen, I/ Yi Hei/ Qi, and so much more, are transmitted directly from master to student in an atmosphere designed for absolute focus and development of Mind, Body and Energy. Furthermore, the Institute offers an immersive online study pathway, so people can study from everywhere in the world.
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Upcoming Seminars
Join international seminars, workshops, and intensive trainings led by Sifu Sergio Pascal Iadarola and master instructors across the globe.
What Our Students Say
"One of the most profound and deep experiences I ever had in my life. The depth of knowledge is truly amazing. I really felt like I was in the university. Recommend this to everyone!"
"An incredible place to learn Chinese martial arts and Wing Chun. A piece of China in Europe, where Sifu Sergio explores the essence of martial arts. For kung fu schools, it is a university for learning and personal growth."
"With over 20 years in Wing Chun, I was humbled at Sifu Sergio’s seminar. His balance, control, and power are unlike anything I’ve ever experienced. A true modern master and living encyclopedia of Wing Chun."
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