Sifu Passerai Andrea

Ø General information

1.      Name and Surname: Andrea Passerai

2.      Start of martial practice: 1999

3.      Current Grade: Wing Tsun 6 practical Escrima 12th degree Magihands 2nd teacher

4.      Year you opened your first school: 2004

5.      Location of your school or directly managed schools: Casciana Terme

6.      Any academic qualifications or relevant certifications: Personal Trainer and Gym Instructor FIF (Italian Fitness Federation)

Ø Personal motto

What is the phrase or principle that best represents your approach to martial arts? Authoritative – Dominant – Winning

Ø General questions

When and why did you start practicing your discipline?

My journey began in 1999 after a very strong event due to a fight. The fear was so great that it pushed me to enroll in a martial arts course. I had always been passionate about sports and martial disciplines, but that day ignited the spark. It so happened that in my town, Casciana Terme, there was a certain Vittorio Benvenuto who taught this discipline, Wing Tsun, above the Arci club, and so it all began....

Why do you still practice it today? Passion for life and work

What has been your most memorable/extraordinary experience during your martial journey?

Training people, growing, changing, and applying WT not only in the gym but also in everyday life strategies (work, family, friends, etc.). Being in close contact with a person like Master Cuciuffo, who not only taught and trained me (physically and mentally) but also allowed me to become his assistant.

What has changed for you in the transition to such an important rank?

The master degree is what gave me the most satisfaction of all for having achieved and surpassed such an ambitious goal. It made me feel like a master inside and out, not only in the martial environment but also in life.

What do you enjoy most about teaching your students? Being in contact with them and being their point of reference.

Which aspects of your journey have influenced you the most (people, masters, events, books...)? Master Vittorio Benvenuto – Master Cuciuffo

Ø  Specific sections based on the discipline

What are Wing Tsun's strengths compared to other disciplines? No rules, no force, internal force.

What part of the program fascinates you the most? Chisao and sparring.

Ø For Escrima masters

How has Escrima enriched your vision of combat and self-defense? In handling conventional and non-conventional weapons and body movement.

Which weapon or practice do you prefer to train and teach? Classic Escrima stick.

Ø For Magic Hands masters

What struck you most about this system? The innovation of this new circular system.

How do you think Magic Hands can integrate with other martial arts or combat sports?  By integrating the use of planes and circles in addition to direct lines.