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This is a new biography article about British martial artist Alan Paterson. The subject is the UK Chief Instructor of the IWKA and the founder of Schools of Kung Fu, a martial arts organisation with over 2,300 students and 14 schools across England. Notability is supported by independent sources, including:

• A cover feature in Wing Chun Illustrated (Issue 79)
• Official collaborations with the Confucius Institute at London South Bank University
• Appearances on BBC London News, Blue Peter, and Peter Andre: My Life
• Documented fundraising for major UK charities

All content has been written with a neutral tone and references reliable, third-party sources. The article complies with Wikipedia's biography and notability guidelines.

Alan Stuart Paterson (born 14 October 1966) is a British martial artist and the founder of School of Kung Fu, a Wing Chun martial arts organisation based in South London. He is the UK Chief Instructor of the International Wing Chun Kung Fu Association (IWKA) and oversees a network of martial arts schools across England.

Paterson was born in Croydon, South London. His family is originally from Glasgow, Scotland. He moved to Kenley, Surrey in 1969 and attended Roke Primary School, Taunton Manor School, and Purley Boys High School before beginning an apprenticeship in the food industry.

As a child, he practised judo at Caterham Leisure Centre and later trained under Sensei Errol Field at the Yoshin Ryu school, also learning jujitsu. He represented Surrey in school judo competitions. During his teenage years, Paterson was an active member of the Air Training Corps and became a leading cadet at 450 Squadron, RAF Kenley.

Inspired by Bruce Lee, Jackie Chan, and martial arts cinema, Paterson began studying Wing Chun in the mid-1990s. He trained under Sifu Paul Hawkes and Sifu Andrew Cameron at the National Wing Chun Association (NWCA), which later affiliated with the European Wing Tsun Organisation (EWTO) under Grandmaster Keith Kernspecht and Grandmaster Leung Ting.

He progressed through student grades within the EWTO system and began teaching classes in Redhill, Sutton, and Purley in 2002. In 2003, he earned his 1st Technician Grade (black belt) and later achieved 3rd Technician Grade by 2006.

In 2005, Paterson opened his first full-time school. The following year, he left EWTO and joined the Internal Wisdom and Knowledge Association (IWKA), led by Grandmaster Sergio Pascal Iadarola. He trained internationally in China, Hong Kong, the US, and Europe, and was awarded his 5th Technician Grade in 2018.

In February 2023, after advanced training at the Eternal Spring Institute in Madeira, he attained the 6th Technician Level under IWKA standards. Paterson currently oversees 14 schools in England and teaches over 2,300 students across the UK.^[1]

The School of Kung Fu has made numerous public appearances, including:

• A demonstration at the 2016 Chinese New Year celebration at Whitgift Shopping Centre, Croydon, in partnership with the Confucius Institute at London South Bank University.^[2]
• Appearances on BBC London News and the children’s programme Blue Peter alongside actor Jack Black.
• A televised demonstration during an episode of Peter Andre: My Life.
• Live performances at events such as the Purley Festival and local pantomimes, including Aladdin with Larry Lamb.^[3]

Paterson has led charity fundraising initiatives that have raised tens of thousands of pounds for causes including:

• £8,500 for Demelza Children’s Hospice
• £7,500 for Kidscape (anti-bullying)
• £23,000+ for the Peter Andre Foundation (supporting Cancer Research UK)
• £4,500 for the Michael Palin Centre for Stammering Children

The schools also support community projects such as:

• Hosting self-defence and conflict resolution workshops in local schools
• Supporting Carers Week in Croydon
• Sponsoring local youth football teams
• Mentoring young people through the Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme^[4]

In November 2013, the Kung Fu Schools franchise was officially launched in Croydon by singer and television personality Peter Andre, with local dignitaries, MPs, and Confucius Institute representatives present.^[5] The event included martial arts demonstrations by Andre and Paterson and was covered in national media.

Paterson has worked with the Confucius Institute at London South Bank University on cultural initiatives and education programmes and has consulted with security training companies to prepare employees for Security Industry Authority (SIA) certification.^[6]

Paterson resides in the London Borough of Sutton with his wife, Theresa Paterson, and his two stepdaughters. He has one younger sister.

• School of Kung Fu – Official website
• Wing Chun Illustrated – Alan Paterson feature

Category:1966 births Category:Living people Category:British martial artists Category:Wing Chun practitioners Category:People from Croydon Category:People associated with London South Bank University Category:Martial arts school founders