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Gentle Way
of Self Defence

In the immortal words of Lao Tzu​

 

​Nothing under heaven is softer

or more yielding than water;

but when it attacks things

that are hard and resistant,

there is not one of them that can prevail.

That the yielding conquers the resistant

and the soft conquers the hard

is a fact known by all men,

yet utilized by none

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GENTLE WAY FOR

SELF DEFENCE CLASSES -

ALL STUDENTS begin

with a foundation program 

 

FOUNDATION COURSE

for the GENTLE WAY

starts with learning

solo KATA or FORMS

with a practical focus 

on learning

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what the Chinese call “Soong”,

the art of relaxation

in a state of readiness and 

 

what the Japanese call “Zanshin”,

meaning a relaxed state

of alertness and awareness.  

 

PRACTICAL

SELF DEFENCE CLASSES 

 

GENTLE WAY

of training means

the mind and the body

should go hand‑in-hand 

 

Includes an extensive range of

practical martial knowledge

from Karate, Jujitsu,

Judo & Tai Chi Chuan 

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​​​These classes may include some

optional partner work

in understanding

self defence applications

of the form or kata but

do NOT include

ANY activities involving

physically throwing,

grappling or sparring

 

The Health and Relaxation focus

in ALL classes

is aimed at improving

balance, co-ordination, reflex action,

strength, stamina, flexibility

and general fitness. 

 

All classes include Qigong (Chi Kung)

Breathing and Relaxation Training

AND principles of

safe and efficient movement

where posture,

relaxed continuity of movement,

co-ordination of legs, arms,

upper and lower body,

using “will” and not strength,

all operate

to achieve a relaxed harmony

between body and mind and

to express the basic tenets

of control, efficiency,

technique and artistry.

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