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18Jan
Dear All,
Shaolin Kung Fu’s Wo Long Dao (卧龙刀) is one of the lesser known Traditional broadsword forms of Shaolin Temple Kung Fu.
The sword mainly carried by infantrymen during war time, is a single edged weapon known for its’ more brutal hacking motions unlike it’s brethren counterpart the straight sword, postures throughout the form rise and fall and teach co-ordination making the sword flow and follow the body becoming one and becoming a natural extension of the arm.
Through this workshop students will understand a deeper meaning of Shaolin Kung Fu and the dedication which follows. Students should also look to attain an understanding in the forms meaning which through practice and understanding will become apparent.
Students are advised to bring a notepad, light snacks and refreshments, a change of clothing may also be necessary.
A deposit of £30 must be paid by February 5th to secure a place and to purchase the Broadsword.
Date: Sunday 26th February 2012
Time: 12:00 -17:00
Location: Walnuts Leisure Center, Orpington, Kent BR6 0TG (Nearest station Orpington, 23 minutes from London Charing Cross 15 minutes from London Bridge).
Please speak with Shifu Yang, Shifu Heng Yi or Koh for pricing or more information
PLEASE NOTE: Kung Fu Classes will be cancelled on this day, Kung Fu and Tai Chi Classes on Saturday and throughout the week will not be effected
07999 11 88 88
5Dec
Dear All,
On the 20th September Shifu Heng Yi held the first Gong Fu foundations workshop to provide Students with an in-depth learning and studying of two fundamental forms, Wu Bu Quan & Lian Huan Quan.
We would like to thank everyone for attending this workshop and making it a success.
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4Nov
Dear All,
We have one of two final workshops for 2011,
Gong Fu Foundations
五 步 拳 & 连 环 拳
Wu Bu Quan & Lian Huan Quan
Foundations are the threads which hold beginner and advanced skill levels together without the basics we cannot move forwards and achieve higher levels and reach the goals in which our teachers set for us. For these reasons we are presenting students with an in depth learning and study of two fundamental forms, these forms although simple and short compared to other traditional Gong Fu forms are an important step in developing key foundations which are: balance, flexibility, control (body, mind and breath), co-ordination, speed, power, endurance, discipline and importantly self confidence are developed through practice.
Throughout the workshop applications and meanings of the techniques shall be taught, this workshop is open to all from all walks of life to attain an understanding of martial culture and the many benefits that coincide in order to develop a healthier positive outlook on one’s self and the world around us.
November 2011
Sunday 20th
12pm – 4pm
Walnuts Leisure Center, Orpington, Kent, BR6 OTJ
Free Parking Available
For more information please speak with Shifu Yang, Shifu Heng Yi or Koh.
Hoping to see you all there…
1Aug
Dear All,
On the 24th July Shifu Heng Yi held the annual Xiao Hong Quan Workshop. This workshop gave new comers the opportunity to learn the form in its entirety and enabled current students with existing knowledge of the form a chance to further their knowledge, gain a deeper understanding and refine their skills in this discipline. Shifu Heng Yi also guided students through different applications of the form and gave everyone an opportunity to practise the techniques they had learned with partners.
We would like to thank everyone for attending this workshop and making it a success. We hope you all enjoyed learning and gaining an understanding of this traditional Shaolin Kung Fu form.
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30Jun
Dear All,
Shaolin Culture shall be holding a workshop on Sunday the 24th of July to teach the Xiao Hong Quan (Small Flooding Fist) in it’s entirety with applications of technique, the workshop is open for all to attend and shall commence from 1pm until 5pm at the Walnuts Leisure Centre where free parking is available.
For more information please speak with Shifu Yang, Shifu Heng Yi, Koh or contact us via the online contact form.
This would be a good opportunity to learn, complete or brush up upon this form and the skills within.
9Jun
Dear All,
On the 6th June Shifu Heng Yi taught Shaolin Culture students Qi Xing Quan (Seven Stars Fist) form.
The students had the unique opportunity to learn the form in its entirety. The students also were shownsome of the form’s fighting applications which were taught and guided by Shifu Yang and Shifu Heng Yi.
We would like to thank all the students for taking this one off opportunity to attend this workshop and hoped they enjoyed learning this traditional Shaolin Kung Fu form.
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15May
Dear all,
Shaolin Culture shall be running courses throughout this year, we shall be beggining with Chen Style Tai Ji Jian (Straight Sword). This course shall last 5 weeks, beggining this coming Wednesday the 19th of May 2010, each lesson must be attended every Wednesday until the courses’ end on June 16 2010, in all students will have 10 hours to learn this treasured art form. Students should have a basic understanding of Tai Ji, however complete begginers are always welcomed.
The course times are from 7pm until 9pm every Wednesday evening (starting the 19th May).
For more information please come along to class, or call Shaolin Culture directly on 07999 11 88 88.
Peace Love and Happiness…
8May
Dear all,
Shaolin Culture will be holding a Workshop on Sunday the 6th June 2010, teaching, for the first time the Traditional Shaolin Form Qi Xing Quan.
This form gets its name from the constellation known as Qi Xing Bei Dou (Known in the west as the “big dipper”) and runs a footwork pattern akin to the star formation. The form is concise, with short range attacking and defensive postures, much can be attained from the practice of this form including further development of waist power and leg strength.
The workshop will take place on Sunday the 6th of June at the Walnuts Leisure Centre (details available online) from 12pm until 4pm (4 Hours) all levels are welcome.
Costs; £50 Adults
£30 Children
(Concessions available for fulltime students and over 65′s)
Traditional forms are a staple practice within the Shaolin curriculum, and not only enhance ones physical fitness and many other facets of external development, but also develop the mind further allowing the student to gain a more confident disciplined approach to lifestyle situations.
Peace, Love and Happiness…
Shaolin Culture
27Mar
Ba Gua Zhang (Eight Trigrams Palm)
11am until 4pm (there will be a short time allotted for lunch)
Saturday 17th of April 2010
This workshop will be the first taught within the walls of Shaolin Culture, Ba Gua Zhang is an internal style which hold roots in Wu Dang Mountain but is widely known throughout the world for it’s health benefits and self defence skills.
Both students of Tai Ji classes and Gong Fu classes can therefore benefit from the knowledge within this form.
Ba Gua Zhang will aid students in their footwork skills and mobility helping with strengthening the waist, the movements are continuous and circular with a multitude of applications.
Students are also advised to bring along snacks, water, a change of clothing and a notepad
Adults £50
Child £30
19Nov
We had a Tiger form workshop last Saturday – 5 hours of hard work and they’ve only learnt half of it. There will be another workshop in the New Year to complete the form.