First and foremost, we are a Martial Art not a sport. Hence, we accord it the respect due to a Martial Art. Students are expected to obey certain rules of courtesy and good behaviour. We teach Chinese Martial Arts in a traditional and sincere manner, but with constant regard to practical requirements. Whilst we do not propose to ignore tradition and aesthetics just to be practical, neither do we wish to be slaves to tradition and disregard practical purposes and situations.
We employ traditional training methods which have been used for centuries to teach Kung Fu to Shaolin monks, alongside more modern methods to help our students learn self-defence techniques and improve their fitness. Our students experience a whole range of benefits from training, some physical and some mental. Some find that training boosts their self esteem, gives them confidence, helps them to focus and to practise self-discipline outside the training environment.
Classes are open to children (6 years and up) and adults and are of mixed ability, ages and sexes. They usually begin with a warm up, which will include cardiovascular exercises, followed by specific stretching and body conditioning.
Training then moves onto learning kung fu techniques and we incorporate a variety of different training methods. This could be self-defence techniques, paired pad work, blocks and counterattacking strikes, grasping and grappling techniques, sparring, breathing exercises, takedowns, classical Chinese forms, including animal forms and traditional weapons training, including the staff, spear, broadsword, butterfly knives, trident and halberd.
Training sessions conclude with a cool down session to slow the heart rate and prevent stiffness in joints and muscles.
Tuesdays, 7-9pm. Adults/beginners and experienced children (green belts and above).
Thursdays, 7-8.30pm. Adults/beginners and children (all levels).
Ruislip Methodist Church, Ickenham Rd, HA4 7BZ
There is parking and on-street parking available.
Gradings
New students start as white belts and progress to yellow, green, blue, brown and black belt, subject to passing their respective syllabus requirements. We hold grading examinations in February, June and October. Syllabus requirements include handwork and kicking sequences, paired applications, forms and sparring.
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