The style we practice - Shaolin Kung Fu

 

Traditional Shaolin Kung Fu is an elaborate, highly sophisticated, supremely effective martial art which has been tried and tested in real life situations throughout its long and colourful history. Over many centuries it has developed into a system of self-defence relevant to the needs of today's modern, more violent, less tolerant society. In addition and perhaps more importantly; it is a System of Character Building and Self-Development which teaches vital life skills. It builds confidence and self esteem by training the mind, body and spirit to remain calm and strong in the face of challenge and adversity, helping the practitioner to respond correctly and positively in highly pressurized and extreme circumstances whether in daily life or in self-defence situations.

 

We practise a vigorous combination of Northern and Southern Shaolin Kung Fu that harnesses the main principles from both "Hard and Soft" systems. Our structured syllabus includes:

 

a.  Forms - These are sequences of moves mainly based on the

     principles of movement and fighting strategies used by

     various animals, birds and insects.  

 

b.  A series of highly effective evasion exercises.

 

c.  Numerous hand, arm, leg, foot and body strikes.

 

d.  How to block attacks with and from arms, legs and various

     Oriental and modern day weapons including disarming 

     techniques.

 

e.  Grappling - Known as Chin Na and Shuai Jiao this includes

     Head, Shoulder, Hip, Arm & Leg checks, locks and throws;

     take-downs, joint locks and foot sweeps as well as 

     immobilizing and subduing techniques.