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RYDE REGATTA KUNG FU DEMONSTRATION JULY 4TH 2010
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Yesterday afternoon THE MARSTA performed before an audience of some 500 persons (give or take a few). The event was the second day of the annual event called “Ryde Regatta” (on Ryde Esplanade on the Isle Of Wight) and this was the first time we had been asked to provide a display.
Our diplay was just over 45 minutes long and kicked of (literally!) with a very impressive display of Chinese Kungfu from youngsters (”Young Dragons” as I call my junior Kungfu programme) many of whom had never performed their skills before an audience. Out of the 80 or so that I teach upon a weekly basis, 30 turned out and they all did amazingly well.
Led by the very noisy and powerful Orange Sash student Nikki Reilly of Love Lane Primary School in West Cowes they all demonstrated kicks, punches, jumps and self defence techniques with confidence and spirit. Some had travelled from as far away as Shanklin and West Cowes bringing with them their parents, family and friends.
Dexter, Shanelle, Lucy and Erin – the “Priory School Young Dragons” delegation!
Following them was my senior YD group but of my seven seniors only two could make it – Adam and Adam! Together they performed self defence techniques including throws and take-downs as well as a Longevity Exercise and a two-man Limbs-Bashing sequence. To end with they did push ups on their fists – not so easy upon a hard grassy floor!
My adult kungfu group (Sanshangong) was attended by 50% of my overall group and here we demonstrated Crane Style Kung Fu, Dragon Style Kung Fu, Five Ancestor Fist Style Kung Fu, Chicken Style Kung Fu, Wing Chun Style Kung Fu (made famous by Bruce Lee), Praying Mantis Style Kung Fu and, to close, a demonstration with a real Chinese spear (by a fifteen pupil of Ryde High school.
Jacob, Nick and Roly perform Dragon Style Kung Fu
A lot of our demonstration this warm and sunny afternoon involved two-man sequences of attack and defence and even two-against one sequences. As I am teaching some Family-classes we also had a ‘father, daughter and son team ’ demonstration where they all fought against each other upon a rotation basis.
The final demonstration of this martial arts showcase was a solo performance of Chen-Style Taijiquan (Tai Chi) by Lawrence Bridgeland and a group performance of the Yang-Style 24 Step Taijiquan form led by myself. This was followed by Lawrence throwing me all over the earthy and dusty floor as he showed the audience just how a slow-moving meditation exercise is also a formidable and wholly functional self defence art-form. (Actually, the Chinese call Taijiquan a fighting art whilst I prefer to call it, publically, a self-defence discipline.)
And so that was our demonstration. I am so very grateful to all those that participated in our demonstrations and to all those that supported our performance one way or another yesterday afternoon. Thank you very much indeed!
More photos to follow…and maybe even a video clip or two!
Watch this space…
APPLIED TAIJIQUAN (TAI CHI)
Posted by: | CommentsAPPLIED TAIJIQUAN (TAI CHI)
For:
self-development
self-esteem
self-belief
self-defence
For health, fitness and flexibility
For confidence, co-ordination and core strength
For relaxation, stimulation and rejuvenation
Classes for all age-groups and for all levels of fitness
CLASSES AVAILABLE AT “THE MARSTA”
(the only full-time Martial Arts School on the Isle Of Wight)
In this class you will learn the official “Yang Style 24 Step Taijiquan Form” along with the many different applications that can be absorbed into one’s daily life.
Beginners often find Taijiquan intimidating. Comments I have heard over the years include:
I can’t remember all those moves;
I have no concept of co-ordination;
My balance is awful;
I have no problem with the individual postures – it’s the bits that link them together I can’t get.
And it is comments such as this that often leads to the student giving up Taijiquan altogether.
Understanding such concerns, my teaching method is such that each step of your Taiji journey will be manageable and enjoyable.
The way I teach this fascinating form is by of eight easy-to-achieve/assimilate sections.
1. Commencing to White Crane Displays Its Wings
2. Brush Knee Twist Step to Repulse Monkey
3. Grasping The Sparrow’s Tail to Single Whip
4. Cloud Hands to Right Heel Kick
5. Striking The Ears to Dragon Mouth
6. Fan Through the Back to Needle Sinks To The Bottom Of The Ocean
7. Rising Double Wrist Strike to Straight Punch
8. Wiping Off Grab To Conclusion
Along with the physical form and its applications you will also learn about:
i) the philosophy that is part and parcel of the art
ii) the culture within which the art is immersed
iii) the language that provides the depth of the art
You will also learn about yourself.
During each lesson you will also practice “Pushing Hands” – a vital component of this unique art-form that many teachers do not even bother to address!
Whilst the Yang Style 24 Step Form is a very exercise it is not normally taught as a complete art. Here at THE MARSTA you will learn the 24 Step Form in its totality.
A brand new class starting at
THE MARSTA
on Sunday July 18th
from 1030am until 1130am.
For details please call Simon on:
07877 960 799
or email:
Private tuition is available if group classes do not appeal.
ADULT KUNG FU CLASSES IN RYDE (ISLE OF WIGHT)
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Traditional and Classical Chinese Martial Arts
from Fujian Province, China
Practical
Functional
Methodical
CLASS SCHEDULE:
Wednesdays 7pm – 9pm
Your teacher will be Jim Clews (Closed Door student, 1st Level Black Sash)
Fridays 7pm – 9pm
Your teacher will be Master Simon Lailey
Saturdays 2pm – 4pm
Your teacher will be Justin Rayment (Closed Door student, 1st Level Black Sash)
Attend as many classes as you like
for a monthly fee of just
£25
All classes held at
“THE MARSTA”
2nd Floor
St. John’s Annexe
Ryde
If you are aged fifteen or above
then these classes are
for you.
If you are not yet fifteen
then please look at the YOUNG DRAGONS pages
of this site.
For more details:
07877 960 799
realkungfu@talktalk.net
