About our martial arts

 

Little Dragons - Our little Dragon Classes are a great way for children ages 4- 6 to get introduced to the martial arts. Focus, concentration, listening, respect and courtesy are stressed in order to develop a child's basic learning skills. The exercise and physical fundamentals are challenging and a great way for kids to gain flexibility, balance and strength. We understand the importance of fun and variety to maintain high interest and participation.

 

Kids Classes - Our goal is to build our kids from the "inside out". This means that our first goal is to build confidence, self-discipline and self-esteem. Once our students are armed with these characteristics they will participate and apply full effort with the "Yes, I Can" attitude. We also understand your desire to have a child that will use common sense before using his or her skills for self-defence. Our students maintain a healthy lifestyle while maintaining a healthy outlook on life. Martial Arts build strong bodies and strong values. We are proud to help parents develop children who value honesty, courtesy, respect for authority and the ability to say "no" to unhealthy peer pressure.

 

 

Teens and adults - Our program will get you in shape and develop strong self-defence skills. Because our program is goal oriented you will find yourself looking forward to every class. Our professional coaches will keep you on track, provide the necessary motivation and empower you will skills that last a lifetime.

 

Laugar KungFu - Towards the end of the last century Master Yau's grandfather (Yau Luk Sau) conceived the desire to learn Kung Fu. Consequently at the age of thirteen he left Kowloon and travelled to Kong Sai Province to find a teacher.

Within a short space of time his training commenced, under the master Tang Hoi Ching. Nine years passed before he was given the right to teach independent of Master Tang. Master Yau's grandfather subsequently met the master Wan Goon Wing with whom he continued his studies for a further six years and whom he served as a son until the latter's death.

On his return to Kowloon, Master Yau Luk Sau taught only his family and close friends before opening his club to the public. During this period Master Yau commenced his own training at the tender age of six. This training continued for 4 hours a night 360 nights of the year for fifteen years.

Master Yau brought the style to Britain when he came here in 1961.

In 1973 the British Kung Fu Association was set up, and Master Yau being the current keeper of the Lau Gar style was invited to be chief instructor. Subsequently Lau Gar has become Britain's most popular (and widespread) form of Chinese boxing.

 

Chen Style Tai Chi

1) Chen is the original style of Tai Chi Chuan, and is the style from which all others were developed. It combines the co-ordinated actions of the martial arts with Chi Gong breathing exercises, making it a complete system of exercises characterized by the combination of inner and outward power - in Tai Chi Chuan, the practitioner’s consciousness, breathing and actions are all closely connected.

2) Chen Style Tai Chi Chuan is based on spiral-like twining and arced movements, which flow smoothly and gracefully into each other. These correspond with the theory of traditional   Chinese medicine, where a network of meridians run throughout the body, more commonly known as the location of acupuncture points. The Tai Chi exercises stimulate blood circulation and the inner organs, as well as improving strength and muscle control. The combination of these has a great effect in improving health and preventing illness, such as frozen shoulder, back pain, insomnia and  indigestion, as well as promoting weight loss. The exercises stimulate the bodyand calm the mind, resulting in a balanced outlook and an overall    improved sense of well being. All of these factors have proven effects in reducing tension and stress.

3) The principle of practising Tai Chi Chuan is that the whole body remains relaxed with emphasis placed on the exertion of the mind instead of the muscles.