March 2026 Newsletter

Chinese New Year of the Fire Horse

Here's a complete guide on what all the days mean, from day one to day 15:

First day: 初一 (chū yī): The first day of the Chinese New Year is all about fresh starts. Families wake early, and welcome the year with new clothes, open doors, and lots of enthusiastic greetings.

Second day: 初二 (chū èr): This day traditionally belongs to married daughters who return to their parents' home. Many families will purposely prepare large dishes and prosperity platters to welcome sons-in-law and grandchildren.

Third day: 初三 (chū sān): Is considered inauspicious for visiting. Many call it "Red Mouth Day" because tempers are believed to run hotter. Many people will avoid long-distance visiting, large gatherings, or making major decisions today.

Fourth day: 初四 (chū sì): Marks the return of the Kitchen God or other household deities who were believed to have travelled to heaven before the new year. Those following this tradition will prepare offerings like fruits, sweets, or tea at their home altars.

Fifth day: 初五 (chū wǔ): Is associated with welcoming the God of Wealth. Businesses may choose today to reopen, believing it brings prosperous energy for the year. Firecrackers (where allowed) were traditionally lit today to "open the road" for good fortune.

Sixth day: 初六 (chū liù): By now, many CNY taboos will start lifting. Families will begin going out, eating at restaurants again, or returning home from their hometowns.

Seventh day: 初七 (chū qī): Is known as Renri (人日) and it's celebrated as the birthday of all human beings. Many families eat longevity noodles, yee sang or a seven-vegetable dish to symbolise health and long life.

Eighth day: 初八 (chū bā): Many Chinese treat this day as a normal rest or light-visiting day. Families will begin preparing for the Jade Emperor's birthday at midnight on the next day.

Ninth day 初九 (chū jiǔ): This is Ti Kong Seh, the Jade Emperor's birthday. It's one of the most important spiritual celebrations.

Tenth day: 初十 (chū shí): Often marks a gentle return to daily life like errands, work tasks, and regular routines.

Eleventh day: 初十一 (chū shí yī): Traditional beliefs say this is a good day to host in-laws or close family friends. People may host small dinners, or even hangout with a few friends.

Twelfth day: 初十二 (chū shí èr): Days 12 and onwards are dedicated to preparing for the final celebration of the season, the Lantern Festival.

Thirteenth day: 初十三 (chū shí sān): Is commonly treated as a lighter, more balanced day after nearly two weeks of feasting and visiting.

Fourteenth day: 初十四 (chū shí sì): Since it's the eve of Chap Goh Meh, families may spend the day buying lanterns or candles, getting tangyuan ingredients ready, and sorting out plans for the next day's celebrations. Light decorations may go up as households transition into the final stretch of Chinese New Year.

Fifteenth day: 初十五 (chū shí wǔ): Marks Chap Goh Meh, which also coincides with the Lantern Festival, bringing the Chinese New Year celebrations to a close. Communities end the night with wishes for harmony, happiness, and prosperity for the year ahead.

MARTIAL WEEKEND

Martial Weekend – DAY 1

Fight Club

The next Fight Club will be on the 21st March 2026 from 12:30pm to 4pm. The usual rules will apply so for more information, please get in touch. £10 per person BUT free if you are coming along on Sunday.

Take this opportunity to interact with others to understand, reinforce and research the principles used in the application of this martial art. Make use of set sparring and sparring to improve timing, accuracy, conditioning to adapt whilst under duress. Turn knowledge into action...

Martial Weekend – DAY 2

Wuzuquan Course

Sunday 22nd March 2026 from 10am to 3pm. £50 per person...

Today we hope to uncover more of the applicable side of the Five Ancestors System by using a variety of partners to improve the contact sensing of the art. Share knowledge and standard to help improve the quality of the martial content contained within the style.

Children's FEBUARY 2026 Merit Awards...

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

Olivia, Aaron, Sophia, Oliver, Mason and Luca

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)...