External Systems
The external martial art system includes both the Northern and Southern fighting styles such as Wing Chun and Choi Lei Fut, with the following from the five animals, comprising Praying Mantis, Shaolin, Crane and Tiger style Kung Fu.
Internal Systems
Classes will start with a gentle warm up and may incorporate Qigong techniques.
Students starting to learn Tai Chi will be first taught the Yang Short Form which has 37 moves and takes from 7 to 8 minutes to go through completely when moving at a slow breathing speed. As students gain confidence they will be taught the same form mirrored (left side). Eventually, attendees will progress to the Yang Long Form which has 108 moves.
For the those that are Interested, the instructor will include Ba Gua (‘walking the circle’) and Xing Yi techniques (quick, linear sequences with martial origin and application).
Combined Syllabus
The combined External and Internal curriculum offers advanced students the same core syllabus of ‘push hands’, and training with several weapons such as the bokken, staff and Chinese broad sword.