I hope you are having a nice summer break, and are looking forward to learning some new stuff in a couple of weeks!

Thanks for filling in the questionnaire- it was a little complicated this time- because there are now a number of groups at different levels.

I appreciate your feedback, and have tried to incorporate as much as possible- but it is of course impossible to run the perfect timetable for everyone.

NOTE: If you work shifts and need to alternate day and evening classes, please select the class you will be MOST often attending. It is fine to 'make up' missed classes by coming to a different class of the same level.

Unfortunately, due to lack of interest, there will not be a kung fu daytime class, or a tai chi pushing hands class next term.

Please note- there is no longer a 'once per week'- option, as it is very difficult to progress at a satisfying rate through the material, and enjoy the benefits of the classes.

Here is the plan for next term:

TAI CHI. (Kung fu students skip to next paragraph)

TAI CHI FUNDAMENTALS:

This class is working on the 8 posture form, and the 8 chi kung, stepping, stretching, breathing and standing meditation exercises. You should attend this class until you are confident to practise the 8 form by yourself (It does not need to be perfect, but you must be able to go through the whole set without stopping, and without following me)

TAI CHI LEVEL 2:

This is the 24 posture form. In this class we will also introduce basic 'pushing hands' and partner work. You will learn the entire 24 posture sequence in this class. Join this class if you are ready to start this form, or you are already practising it, and want to perfect it more.

TAI CHI LEVEL 3:

This is the 32 Posture Tai Chi Sword form. To attend this class, you must bring a tai chi sword, and be already able to practise the entire '24 Posture' form all the way through by yourself. We will also work on some more advanced 'pushing hands' exercises/partner work in this class.

Example of Tai Chi Sword

DAYTIME TAI CHI LEVEL 2/3 CLASS: There are not so many students in the daytime class, so the 24 form and sword form will be taught in the same class. (Warm up together, then split into two groups.)

Please message me if you are not sure which group to attend.

KUNG FU CLASSES:

We will be splitting into 2 groups next term.

KUNG FU FUNDAMENTALS class will learn the 10 stance set, 14 punches, 12 bridge, 8 Chi Kung, 8 Kicks, Stretch kicks and padwork/fighting combinations.

If you joined the Kung Fu group less than 6 months ago you will need to attend this class.

KUNG FU LEVEL 2:

This will teach the forms: Dit bay Kyun and Gum Gong Kyun. If you have already started these sets, we will be going deeper- practising applications and power/speed training etc.

KUNG FU SPARRING:

People in the level 2 class can upgrade one extra class to concentrate on sparring (Stand up, clinch/wrestling, ground defence/escapes, weapon defence, weapon sparring). You will need protective equipment to attend: Gloves, shinpads, mouthpiece and groin guard (Men). I have gloves and shinpads in stock, but you will need to get a mouthpiece (gumshield) and groin guard before coming to class.

Example of mouthguard

Example of groinguard

 Message me if you are not sure. 

The sparring class is at the discounted price of £7.

Several of you said you would find it hard to come a third evening, so I am going to try to run it straight after the regular class to save you an extra trip. Unfortunately- that means a late finish, but that is unavoidable.

EVERYONE:

Autumn Term: (15 Weeks/30 classes)
2nd September-20th December
Half Term: 28th October-1st November.

The new timetable is on the website.There is also a link to the payment form on the 'Members' page.

To sign up:

There are 15 places available for each course. Once the classes are full I cannot take any more places, so please sign up early to ensure your place.

Please use this link to the payment page:

As always- reply to this email with any questions, and I will reply personally.

See you in class!

Sifu.