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.

Chi Kung

In Chinese Chi is Breath , Kung is work, so its Breath work.

According to recent research, Breath work exercises can help you relax, reduce stress, and improve your mental and physical well-being.

The Chi Kung Anita teachings Incorporates Traditional Chinese Medicine, movements synchronising with the breath, to move the mind and body in harmony and in the most beneficial way.

In the main Anita uses the classic 8 pieces of Brocade and 5 Animal sets to convey the practise of Chi Kung Principles of mindfulness, coordination of the mind and body, coordination of the various part of the body. The training will give balance, grounding to oneself which brings good mental and physical health as one.