qigong
In addition to teaching Wing Chun Kung Fu we also offer private lessons in Qigong (also spelled "Chi Kung"). This ancient art for improving health and wellbeing has been practised in China for thousands of years and can be literally life-changing in its positive effects.
It is comprised of different types of gentle exercises combined with breathing in order to cultivate one's "Chi" or life-force. Students of martial arts find that it can help balance the rigours of hard physical training and many people train it purely for the many health benefits it brings.
Qigong has been found to greatly improve mental health, improve focus and clarity, reduce stress, increase healing, reduce the effects of chronic disease, improve nerve function and many other benefits.
Please do get in touch to learn more.
Self-Defence
Most people take up martial arts to learn self-defence skills. Whilst the physical skills Wing Chun training provides are ideal for use in a self-defence situation, the calm and focused mindset developed is of great value to the practitioner also.
In addition to more traditional Wing Chun training, we also focus on building skills in awareness, avoidance, de-escalation, conflict resolution, escape and dealing with adrenaline. Very importantly, we teach the correct use of force and how it relates to UK Law.
More advanced training includes weapon defence, multiple attackers and much more.
Dedicated self-defence training is also available through our organisation, and we can offer private training, small groups, regular classes and corporate training courses. Please contact us for more information.
About your teacher
Andy Somerville has been training in Wing Chun Kung Fu since the mid 1990s. He has trained with many of the UK's top Sifu's including Clive Potter, James Sinclair, Matt Tucker and many others.
Andy has also trained in Muay Thai, Boxing, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Submission grappling, Qigong, Silat and Pekiti Tirsia Kali. He continues to regularly train in grappling and weapons arts (blade and stick) as he strongly believes learning that experience in these arts greatly enhances ones understanding of Wing Chun and its application.
Andy is a level 3 Self-Defence Instructor under The National Federation of Personal Safety (NFPS) and holds qualifications in Nutrition & Fitness and first aid.
Having fought off stage 3 cancer in his early 40's, Andy firmly believes in the effectiveness of martial arts in helping to deal with adversity in life, whatever form it takes.
With over 15years teaching experience, a wealth of knowledge and boundless enthusiasm for all things Wing Chun, Andy will be your guide throughout your Wing Chun journey.
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