The Arts
Eskrima
Escrima, Arnis, Kalis are three interchangeable umbrella terms for the traditional martial arts of the Philippines. The arts are weapon based, with a focus on fighting with sticks, knives and swords, to name but a few. This is a highly effective and adaptable martial art.
As a school we teach the Kali Ilustrisimo (the bladed art of Ilustrisimo); a system which is famous for its many movements and techniques. To find out more about this unique style, follow this useful link:
Hung Gar
Hung gar is a southern Chinese martial art. The hallmarks of Hung Gar are strong stances and strong hand movements. The earliest history of the style can be traced back to the 17th century in southern China. Hung Hei Gung is believed to be the founder of this style. He was a martial artist who lived in the Qing dynasty and was an influential figure in the southern Shaolin.
Wing Chun
The legend of Wing Chun begins some 300 years ago in the Qing dynasty. It is said that the Shaolin nun Ng Mui witnessed a fight between a crane and a snake. Inspired by this encounter, she combined the animal movements with her own Shaolin boxing and created the principles of a new, yet unnamed, martial art. Ng Mui then went on to teach the unnamed boxing principles to Yim Wing Chun, and from then on it bore her name.
