Hey,

I hope you are enjoying the bank holiday weekend.

I just wanted to let you all know what is happening at the Rising Crane Penarth School at the moment.

Next week is 'Half Term' break, so please do not turn up for regular class, as I won't be there ;)

The following week is the perfect time to start, as there are other beginners joining that week. This will be the last chance before September- so you might as well start now, then by September you will have already made progress along the path.

Our Kung Fu class is currently fully booked- I want to start a brand new beginners one, but will only do this if I get the interest, so just reply to this email to say you want some more Kung Fu- and I will organise it. I spent a lot of years travelling to China to get the 'good stuff'- I had to learn Chinese, sweat my butt off for decades, figure out the best ways to teach westerners over 25 years- all you need to do is show up!

If you are thinking about starting Kung Fu or Tai Chi at the Rising Crane, perhaps it is better to speak to other members than to take my word for it. Feel free to check out the private Facebook group, and you can ask any questions of me, or the other members.

FACEBOOK GROUP LINK

I also use instagram a bit (But am more of the Facebook generation, so please be patient with my lazy, occasional instagram posts):

https://www.instagram.com/rising_crane/?hl=en

Also- there are hundreds of videos on my Youtube page, you can see videos of my teacher in China, lots of kung fu and tai chi videos there, also:

https://www.instagram.com/rising_crane/?hl=en

RAE'S PILATES:

The upstairs studio is now hosting Rae Carpenter's Pilates and Wellbeing.

You may have noticed a very welcome improvement to the facilities, thanks to Rae's attention to detail :) There is now a kitchen area, where members can chat and grab a tea or coffee and sit down before or after class, I hope you all enjoy this! 

NOT BEEN TRAINING FOR A WHILE?

A number of people have dropped out of the classes, I know life happens, and we can't always control our time or circumstances. Perhaps you want to get back to class but not sure how? Please don't be shy- some people have said they want to get back but thought they had missed too many classes etc. There is no time like the present (actually, there is only 'now', but I don't want to get too metaphysical on an email ;) )

Simple reply to this email with 'I want to come back' - and i will reach out to you personally and we can continue your tai chi or kung fu journey.I want to help.

Summer Camp Intensive:

If you want an intensive week of training to really push your progress, I am hosting a week of 6 hours per day practise at the end of July. We have students signed uip from Wales, England, Ireland, the Netherlands and the USA! A great chance to meet our international family and learn at  level that is simply impossible in a couple of classes per week. The cost is £210 (just £5 per hour) if you sign up early.

Here is a link with the details:

SUMMER COURSE

If you are already a member, then you should be on our 'members' email list, and have gotten the wrong email. Please reply to this with 'I'm already a member' and I will fix it :)

New people- just book a trial online for £10 so I know you are serious ;) I promise a refund, no questions asked, if you do not love the class. Fair enough?

CLICK HERE TO BOOK A TAI CHI TRIAL

CLICK HERE TO BOOK A KUNG FU TRIAL

Already paid for a trial, but not showed up yet? 

It's still valid- please reply to this email and I will book you in.

Interested in having Acupuncture?

I have a clinic of traditional Chinese Acupuncture, there is more information on

THIS LINK

I have one or two spots left for 'one to one' training in Tai Chi or Kung Fu- if you would rather learn 1-2-1 than in a group, or perhaps you have already learned and want to go deep in a particular area, drop me a message. (Just reply to this email)

OK, enjoy the bank holiday weekend and I look forward to seeing you after the half term break, from the 3rd June.

Sifu David.