External Systems
Our external martial arts system draws from both Northern and Southern fighting styles, including Wing Chun and Choi Lei Fut. Training also incorporates techniques inspired by the Five Animal styles — Praying Mantis, Shaolin, Crane, and Tiger Kung Fu.
Internal Systems
Classes begin with a gentle warm-up and may include Qigong (Chi Kung) breathing and energy techniques.
Students learning Tai Chi start with the Yang Short Form, which includes 37 movements and takes approximately 7–8 minutes to complete at a steady, mindful pace. Once confident, students progress to the mirrored left-side form, and eventually to the Yang Long Form, which consists of 108 movements.
For those who wish to deepen their practice, the instructor also offers Ba Gua (“walking the circle”) and Xing Yi techniques — dynamic internal systems focusing on fluid movement, balance, and martial application.
Combined Syllabus
Advanced students follow a combined Internal and External curriculum that includes the core practice of Push Hands (Tui Shou) and training with traditional weapons such as the bokken, staff, and Chinese broadsword. This integrated approach develops both internal energy and external strength.
Chi Kung (Qigong)
In Chinese, Chi means breath and Kung means work - together, breath work.
Research shows that breathwork practices can promote relaxation, reduce stress, and enhance overall mental and physical well-being.
Anita’s Chi Kung teachings integrate Traditional Chinese Medicine principles with movement, synchronising breath, body, and mind for harmony and vitality. The practice features the classic Eight Pieces of Brocade and Five Animal Exercises, focusing on mindfulness, coordination, and body alignment.
Through consistent training, students cultivate balance, grounding, and inner stability, leading to improved physical and mental health.
