Your Instructor in Normandy
Head Instructor & Founder
Wing Chun Dao Normandy
Passionate about martial arts since his earliest years, Sifu Dimitri Vaultier dedicates his life to practice and transmission. He leads the Wing Chun Dao Normandy school in Blainville-Crevon, offering authentic and rigorous teaching near Rouen.
"My goal is to help each student develop not only their martial abilities, but also their self-confidence, respect for others, and personal discipline. Wing Chun Dao is a fascinating journey, and I am honored to guide you through it in Normandy."
A Rich and Dedicated Martial Journey
Sifu Dimitri's journey demonstrates a constant search for effectiveness and depth in martial arts:
- From 5 years old: Began with Judo, practiced for 7 years.
- At 14 years old: Discovery of Shinkokai (Yoseikan), until obtaining the black belt.
- Explorations: Parallel introduction to Iaido, Tae Kwon Do, and Karate. Brief practices of Krav Maga and Kali Eskrima.
- 2001: Defining encounter with Wing Tsun under the direction of Serge Parisi (obtaining 1st technician degree), then with Claude Gouiffé.
- 2012: Major turning point with the meeting of Sifu Fernandez, founder of Wing Chun Dao. Dimitri becomes his direct student and official representative.
- 2016: Official recognition with the title of Sifu, awarded by Sifu Fernandez himself.
- Today: Continues his improvement with his master between Normandy and Italy, and passionately transmits Wing Chun Dao to his students in Blainville-Crevon.
This wealth of experiences gives him a deep understanding of combat principles and a teaching approach adapted to each individual, in service of authentic Wing Chun Dao instruction.
The Founder: Sifu Fernandez and Wing Chun Dao
Founder of Wing Chun Dao
Master of Sifu Dimitri Vaultier, Sifu Fernandez is an internationally recognized figure in the world of Wing Chun. With over 50 years of experience and a unique background combining direct lineages from Yip Man (Tsui Shun Tin, Leung Ting) with concrete close combat experience (security, bodyguard) and the study of other disciplines (Boxing, Wrestling, Kali...), he developed Wing Chun Dao.
Wing Chun Dao is a pragmatic and powerful synthesis of Wing Chun / Tsun systems, constantly tested and refined through field experience. It emphasizes realistic application, body structure, and a global understanding of combat ("Global Chi Sao").
By choosing Wing Chun Dao Normandy, you benefit from this direct heritage, transmitted with passion and rigor by Sifu Dimitri Vaultier.
Sifu Fernandez's main lineages:
- Yip Man -> Chu Shong Tin (Tsui Shun Tin) -> Jim Fung -> Sifu Fernandez
- Yip Man -> Leung Ting -> Sifu Fernandez
Ready to learn with Sifu Dimitri?
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