STYLE
An authentic martial art for beginners of all ages. Develop martial skill, learn how to defend yourself effectively, improve your health, longevity and self confidence. Training includes, full body conditioning, practical self defence, sanshou (sparring), traditional formwork, classical weaponry, and neigong (inner work). A mixed group of people from all walks of life, beginners and more experienced students, the training is suitable for most people. Adult only classes, unique kids program, private tuition and seminars in Ealing. Fully insured and DBS checked instructors.
BEGINNING TRAINING
We understand that for beginners, attending your first training session can be an intimidating experience, as one does not know quite what to expect. It is worth remembering that everybody has shared this same initial experience, and it is therefore our aim to make newcomers feel as welcome as possible. Our classes are mixed groups, with students of all ages and abilities.
The first training session is free of charge so that you can determine whether this martial art and the teaching style are what you’re looking for. When attending your first class you should wear loose comfortable trousers and a T-shirt, we train bare foot so no footwear is required. Jewellery should not be worn and those items which cannot be removed should be taped over for safety. Those with long hair should have it tied up. Also ensure you bring some water with you.
Because Nam Pai Chuan is such a broad style, no two classes are ever exactly the same. However, there is consistency in that the underlying principles on which the style is based are always being developed through the various methods taught.
Training often begins with warming up exercises aimed at improving strength, aerobic fitness and increasing flexibility. The best part of training time will then be spent focused on individual skill sets either as a whole class, split up into smaller groups, or paired with a training partner. Practice commonly includes traditional forms, prearranged sequences, hard and soft chi kung, sensitivity exercises, chin na, padwork, practical self defence, body conditioning, free sparring, groundwork, classical weapons, and much more. The syllabus is challenging but rewarding.
Our classes are ongoing throughout the year with the exception of bank holidays and a short break over the Christmas period. As a matter of courtesy please contact the instructor before attending your first class to arrange a suitable day to attend and ask any other questions you may have. Beginners with little or no previous martial arts experience will usually be invited to attend an initial trial class at the beginning of the calendar month.
TESTIMONIALS
CHALLENGE
Never a dull moment. Always a new challenge. Friendly people to work with. Experienced instructor who pushes you to test your own limits. Opportunities to go further than you thought you could. Always someone to help you do that.
TRADITION
These Shaolin Kung Fu classes are truly excellent. The instructor is a very experienced martial artist, and you can tell that he has thought a lot about the purpose and application of the movements he teaches. His classes are also extremely varied, and include everything from stretching and conditioning to forms and sparring. This Ealing class is definitely a great place to go if you want to learn traditional Chinese martial arts.
PRAGMATIC
I really enjoy attending the classes here. Everyone is friendly and helpful and the content of the class is always diverse, interesting and challenging. The instructors are always on hand to explain with a vast amount of knowledge between them so you know you're being taught pragmatic, useful techniques and not pie in the sky martial arts! I thoroughly recommend!
