Our Adult Programs

Moi Fa Martial Arts

We teach four different systems for you to choose from. Each system is complete and authentic with a full (optional) grading syllabus. The systems approach training in very different ways so depending on what you require, you will favour one method over another. They will all provide self defence and fitness elements but the level of fitness does vary.

Our Adult classes are taught with a mature and adult view point so they are generally not suitable for under 14s.

7 Star Praying Mantis Kung Fu (MKF)

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7 Star Mantis is a traditional Chinese Kung Fu system which was designed purely for fighting. Developed from Northern Shaolin systems it is a complete system covering all ranges of combat both empty hands and with weapons.

Several classes per week are available in Mantis Kung Fu (MKF) with times and locations to suit most people. Gradings are available but not compulsory and we have a world wide family of schools where people can train.

Our Mantis Kung Fu classes are best for people who want traditional martial arts and fitness. The system will allow you to develop a broad range of skills which can be used either in sport or self defence. You will improve your flexibility, strength, coordination and stamina while training in mantis.

Wing Chun Kuen (WCK)

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Wing Chun or Chinese Boxing as it is sometimes called has it's roots in Southern China. Made famous on the streets & rooftops of Hong Kong by Grandmaster Ip Man's famous students Bruce Lee, Wong Shun Leung and others, it is probably the most widely practiced kung fu in the world.

Moi Fa Wing Chun is based on Sifu Tennet's experiences and training prodoninantly in TJ Wing Chun, WSL Wing Chun and Lun Gai's Foshan Wing Chun. With the Academy's Wing Chun you have a unique and comphrensive blend of authentic and practical wing chun as descended from Ip Man. Sifu Tennet has also devised modern training methods to enhance the skills and enable safe but functional training drills.

Wing Chun is a very scientific and practical self defence system so the training does not offer as much of a challenge to fitness levels as the MKF training does.

Tai Chi and Internal Martial Arts (IMA)

Grandmaster Ou

Tai Chi is the best known of the Internal Martial Arts, after that people might have heard of Qigong or Bagua. Tai Chi and Qigong (Chi Kung) form the core of of Internal Arts class but more advanced students can explore bagua and hsing i if they desire. We provide full and detailed training in all aspects, form, push hands, weapons, standing meditation and self defence.

Our classes are ideal for people who want low impact exercise, have an interest in yoga and other holistic activities and maybe just want improve health with an interesting hobby. We teach in the same way as our other systems so expect to learn self defence applications, power development and fighting strategy.

Filipino Martial Arts (FMA)

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Filipino Martial Arts go by many names. Eskrima, Kali, Arnis and even Kuntao as used to describe the highly practical weapons based arts. Our training is largely based on the Doce Pares system which covers single stick, double stick, knife, empty hands and stick & Dagger as the basic skills.

Like the other systems we teach the Filipino Arts in a safe and practical way. Filipino Martial Arts starts with weapons training. This develops high levels of coordination and reactions. The knife & stick defence is probably the best you will find in any martial arts systems.

The Filipino martial arts also cover additional weapons such as long stick/spear, Nunchaku, Pocket Stick and Locking & throwing techniques. They offer a complete training system for both sport and self defence and like our MKF provide a blend of great martial arts and a challenging workout.

Lion Dancing

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An interesting element of training within the moi fa group is Chinese Lion Dancing. In previous generations the quality of a school's lion dance team was a reflection on their kung fu skills. Today you will be lucky to find schools that pratice this great skill. Lion Dance training and performing is very physical and enhances the students kung fu skills and more. We don't run a seperate class for these skills but you will be given the opportunity to try it if you are in our Mantis classes. We also hold one off sessions so that non Mantis students can get involved. We regularly perform demos for the public and many of the students enjoy this challenge.

Grappling

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Grappling, BJJ and ground fighting has been a little side project for some academy students in recent years. Generally a good striker will not get into a ground fighting position but it does not harm to be prepared. Over the last few years we have had several JKD Grappling instructors visit us to help develop our skills. We are eternally thankful to outstanding martial artists such as the Late Larry Hartsell, Marc McFann, Chris Brown and Mick Shore.

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