April 2026 Newsletter

We had another, very enjoyable, High Grades Xtra training session on Sunday the 1st of March. It was great to see some 'first timers' to this extra class. We spent more time of the weapons (cudgel) basics and form before moving to the Five Ancestors Sanzhan form which led us into some self-defence. After the class feedback was very encouraging and interest was high so we are looking forward to the next session.

Begins with...

Fight Club, Open Mat Sparring

On Saturday we started the Martial Weekend with a 'Fight Club' Open Mat Sparring session. There is a wide variety of sparring options, rules and levels of contact all of which needs to be discussed and agreed before a bout can start. Participants on the day enjoyed the practical side by trying to apply the principles required for 'self-defence' and other forms of combat. Some of these are; movement, conditioning, counter moves / strikes, takedowns and takedown prevention, pushing hands (for clinch work), set sparring for limb knocking and conditioning. The sparring experience provided plenty for discussion on the Sunday session...

Nan Shaolin Wuzuquan – Exploring Sanzhan

On Sunday we warmed up with long arms, short arms and man, heaven & earth sets the work the stances, tendons (connective tissue), posture and body conditioning. We then moved on the partner catching of the Wuzuquan Sanzhan Form. Healthy discussion took place with respect to technique and the objectives for improving the catching to develop and understand applications.

It was very interesting to compare the Yongchun White Crane Sanzhan form and catching with CJ as a guide to the requirements. The similarity of these requirements is incredibly close to our Wuzuquan Sanzhan (Han Kim Yuan).

Following a break, we continued with free style pushing hands to use the principles in a less rehearsed format. Firstly, we used a 'fixed step' approach for the improvement of base, structure and pliability. Then, moving step to avoid being stationary all of the time. Movement at the correct time is essential for redirecting intent and to capitalise on an opponents errors (ref clinch work, takedowns and takedown prevention...).

We finished the day with a close look at the stance, posture and footwork contained within our Twenty Punches Form and catching. Use of stance to maintain balance and posture despite the catchers attempts to disrupt the Form.

WELL DONE to the following winners of the KIXX Kung Fu Juniors Merit Certificates for March...

Abrianna, Olivia, Dennis, Luca, Sophia, Mason and Sohan.

Please note that these certificates are awarded to acknowledge extra effort in a range of skills and disciplines exhibited during the classes (eg; effort, self-discipline, determination, flexibility, respect, focus, consideration, etc. etc.)

Kids, come and train in the KIXX Kung Fu Juniors class on Thursdays from 5pm to 6pm (+8 yrs)...

WELL DONE to the following winners of the KIXX Kung Fu Junior TROPHY for March...

Please note that these certificates are awarded to acknowledge outstanding effort during the Junior Kung Fu classes on Thursday (5pm) and Saturday (9am)...

Friday 3rd APR – GOOD FRIDAY Bank Holiday

Saturday 4th APR – Easter Saturday (Closed Today)

Sunday 5th APR – EASTER SUNDAY Bank Holiday

Monday 6th APR – EASTER MONDAY Bank Holiday

Monday 4th May – May Bank Holiday

Saturday 9th May – Grading AND Course, from 12:15pm to approx 3pm. Please ensure that you have your instructors approval before considering grading. Correct uniforms and current sashes must be worn for the grading. Do not forget your grading books.