History: martial arts in Villach since the 1990s
Sifu Erich Ferlesch has trained martial arts since 1990, Wing Chun since 1995, and has been teaching since 1997. In 2002 that became his own school in Villach. Training at CFC Die Kampfkunstschule covers the three core areas Wing Chun, FMA – Filipino Martial Arts and HEMA – Historical European Martial Arts. Close combat and self-defense are CFC's specialisation; combat sports is a complementary offering. Teaching has run continuously in Villach for more than two decades, across every generation of trainees, from school children to adults.
The location: Karawankenweg 13, 9500 Villach
The Kwoon sits at Karawankenweg 13 in the south of Villach, with parking on site and quick access to the B83 and A2. It is a few minutes' drive from the town centre, about fifteen from Landskron or Warmbad Villach, around 20 from Velden, and roughly 40 from Klagenfurt. Training takes place on mats, with heavy bags, mitts, training weapons and protective gear.
The instructor: Sifu Erich Ferlesch
Classes are under the training direction of Sifu Erich Ferlesch – martial arts experience since 1990 and 25 years of operational security practice in close protection, property and event security. That experience decides what stays in the curriculum: whatever does not work under pressure is not taught. You train with the head of the school, not with rotating assistants.
Training times and dates in Villach
Training times on request; sessions last around 75 minutes. Dates and format for adults, teens and children are arranged personally. Sessions also continue on an adjusted schedule around the Villacher Kirchtag in August.
What a combat sports session looks like
Around 75 minutes: mobility and warm-up, a technique block on mitts or the bag, footwork and distance work, then an interval or partner block and a calm finish. Every session is guided and adapted to your level.
Combat sport or martial art – what fits you in Villach?
People searching for combat sports in Villach usually mean one of two things: athletic striking training or a complete martial arts education. At CFC you get both under one roof. You can start purely athletically and later move into Wing Chun, weapon training or self-defense without changing schools.
Pictures from the Villach Kwoon
The photos on this page come from actual training at Karawankenweg – no stock imagery, but the room you will really stand in: heavy bags, mat area, mitt work and partner drills in small groups.
Combat sports in Villach as one-to-one training
Striking power, mitt work and conditioning can be built especially precisely in one-to-one training. In private lessons with Sifu Erich Ferlesch you set the pace and focus – ideal for beginners, busy professionals and anyone who wants to learn cleanly and quickly.
Combat sports, martial arts and self-defense under one roof
Many people in Villach start with combat sports for fitness and power and then discover the depth of martial arts or the practical value of self-defense. At CFC every path stays open: Wing Chun, FMA, HEMA, tactical close combat and self-defense share the same foundations.
