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Through the study of Pa-Kua Martial Art, students will develop their physical strength, while learning unique techniques employing pressure points, levers, throws, and more. Pa-Kua fosters the students’ better understanding of them-selves and of their surroundings. This is facilitated by the non-competitive manner of teaching, whereby students challenges only themselves and their personal abilities.

On and off the mat, every student will face his or her own limitations and fears, having to strive toward overcoming them without any comparison to other students. This philosophy allows students of all ages and background to practice Pa-Kua Martial Art.

The technical aspect of Pa-Kua Martial Art includes circular movements and the use of the opponent’s strength against him or herself. A strong emphasis is placed on physical and mental balance, expressed through movements that are – according to the needs of a particular situation – both fluid and rigid, strong and slow. Each of the Eight Belt levels feature different aspects of Martial Art. When a Pa-Kua practitioner reaches the level of Black Belt, he or she is a complete warrior, confident in his or her abilities and of him or herself.

Benefits of the practice:

• Betters physical and mental strength
• Increases physical self-awareness
• Improves flexibility
• Improves self-esteem and self-confidence
• Strengths the character and personality
• Encourages the values of a warrior, such as honour, strength and courage

Evidence of acrobatics exercises being practiced in China date prior to the Western Han Dynasty, 2500 years ago. During the Tang Dynasty, for example, acrobatics were part of the village harvest festivals. Nowadays, defying the laws of gravity continues to be an important part of the modern Chinese culture.

Pa-Kua Acrobatics is a class that develops your core strength, flexibility, and balance, working various muscle groups which are vital to the practice of postures and routines. A strong self-awareness develops and an acute mind/body connection occurs. Everything is taught according to the student’s abilities, who slowly acquires the necessary strength and skills needed before progressing to the next level of training. When the student feels prepared, and by overcoming fears and doubts, he or she will gradually learn how to do handstands, cartwheels, one-handed cartwheels, one-handed handstands, butterflies, bridges, front walkovers, back walkovers, front handsprings, back handsprings, front flips, back flips, and much more. It is a fun activity for friends to work together, training elaborate balance movements that require support and cooperation.

Benefits of the practice:

• ​Increases muscle mass
• Improves physical expression
• Helps control and overcome fears
• Improves physical and mental equilibrium
• Reduces shyness and increases self-confidence
• Increases confidence in group work

The use of sharp edged weapons is an intrinsic part of human evolution and its struggle for survival. It has generated a fascination that has remained with us in modern times. In the Orient, following the „Way of the Sword“ not only gave an individual status, but also offered an existence of increased self-discipline and control. It also gave the individual an understanding of life, resulting from the daily interactions with dangerous situations.

An integral part of the Pa-Kua knowledge, the study of Traditional Ancient Chinese Weapons is a way of developing the individual’s Inner Warrior, developing inner strength while physically strengthening the body. Discipline, self-confidence and courage are just some of the many benefits derived from studying combat with edged weapons.

Working with swords enhances precision, depth perception, and coordination. Studying the way of the ancient warrior remains essential for us today. Through this study we develop faster reflexes and courage to overcome our day-to-day battles, thus facing the world as leaders who can overcome difficulties with strength and determination.

Benefits of the practice

• Improves physical condition
• Develops perception and speeds up reaction time
• Betters body control
• Helps overcome fears
• Improves discipline and concentration
• Positively impacts personality development

Kids Martial Arts is given to kids from age 4 and up. Children significantly benefit from the system that is built to suit their needs.The martial arts games, the kicks and punches, as well as the connections with other kids found through Pa-Kua Martial Arts, serve to increase the child’s confidence, self-esteem, and social skills. At the same time Pa-Kua Martial Arts teaches the child to respect peers and elders, works on the student’s focus and control, and offers the student with the tools required for the full life that lies ahead. This always occurs in a positive atmosphere.

The many benefits of Pa-Kua Martial Arts for kids are clearly noticeable and shown in the child’s school work, behavior at home, and interaction with family or friends. The classes for children are conducted in a completely safe and professional atmosphere, by Instructors and Masters who make sure the children develop their skills in complete safety.

All our Instructors and Masters are DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) certificate (formerly CRB).

Throughout the centuries wise men have looked for the deep meaning of our day-to-day life practices in order to have a better contact with ourselves: calligraphy, martial arts, the tea ceremony, the theater… and archery was not the exception.

Many factors compose the “perfect shot” and they are mostly mental. The delicate equilibrium needed to release that shot, leads to achieving higher mental states. Many ancient Oriental philosophers devoted themselves to archery in search for those higher states of consciousness, known by many as illumination. That fostered a development of Chinese Archery which has maintained, through the ages, it’s simplicity and beauty.

Breathing is also fundamental to the process. When it is kept stable and synchronized with the movements, the execution of the shot becomes easy and natural. The various shooting positions help develop a better understanding of the body, and gives the mind a better capacity for adapting to surrounding changes. That is the base of an extremely functional shooting style.

Benefits of the practice:

• Improves concentration
• Better physical and mental equilibrium
• Improvement in body posture
• Breathing development
• Relaxation