MARCH

Welcome to the Ealing Nam Pai Chuan Website. Nam Pai Chuan (North South Fist) is a traditional and pragmatic martial art based primarily on the old Shaolin Lohan style of Kung Fu called Fut Gar (Buddhist Fist). This site has been set up to promote classes taught in Ealing, West London. It also provides a basic resource of current and historical information about the system, both locally and internationally.

The next free introductory classes for new students will take place on Tuesday 6th April. If interested in attending please contact the instructor for further details. Adults and children welcome.

EALING 2010

At the end of March there is an opportunity to learn how to use the Broadsword, the general of all weapons. Dao is a category of single edge Chinese swords primarily used for slashing and chopping, often called a broadsword in English translation because some varieties have wide blades. In China, the dao is known as one of the four major weapons, along with the staff, spear, and straight sword. Broadsword is practiced fast with the spirit of the tiger and helps develop your footwork as well as strengthening the upper body. In this workshop learn how to hold and carry the sword, a range of exercises to improve sword handling, and movements of a basic broadsword form. Lastly there will be section on principles of application and some rarely taught examples.

SI GUNG ON TOUR 2009

Last year our Grandmaster, Quek Hen Choon, visited London with some of his senior students to teach a week long course in London. In his mid 80s, his strength, finesse and charisma has to be seen and felt to be believed, a truly inspiring teacher. Training was intense as expected and carried out in a traditional manner twice every day. We were privileged to be taught several old Shaolin sets and some rare Chi Kung exercises. The trip proved a great success and memorable experience for all involved. Video footage can be downloaded from the gallery.

NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS 2008

In November 2008 the Shaolin System Nam Pai Chuan held it's national competition at the Welsh Institute of Sport in Cardiff. It was an unforgettable event for hundreds of participants and spectators attending from all over the UK and overseas. Students of all ages, from all walks of life, had the opportunity to compete passionately against each other in empty hand solo and paired forms, classical weapons, and full contact sparring. The spirit shown by competitors and effort put in by everyone who helped organise the day made it a memorable experience. The scale of the championships attracted the attention of Martial Arts Illustrated, the February issue in which it featured.

Team West London made up of students from Ealing, Chiswick and Hodford clubs did very well. The hard work was rewarded with lots of silverware at the end of the day! Video highlights can be downloaded from the gallery. Remember, it's not how we fall, but how we rise that counts!