Chans Martial Arts News

CMA 23-01 1st March 2023

Challenging start

This year started with a very wet few weeks due to Cyclone Gabriele. It was very destructive for many up north. So far, we were lucky that none of our people was affected directly.

As with all serious challenges, we must try not to stress out, pick ourselves up and face the future with a positive attitude. We know that unrelenting stress can lead to serious psychological and physiological problems. It is scientifically proven that stress can be most effectively decreased through meditation, yoga, Tai Chi Chuan and exercise. The results are the best when the activity is enjoyed by the individual.

Our Shao Chi Chuan training should fit the bill very well, as it trains us to stay calm, and focused on our body and the objectives of the drills. The stretching exercises can improve our flexibility and help with relaxation both physically and mentally. Training the dynamic combinations, speed-distance-timing & reaction-power-focus drills will provide both aerobic and anaerobic exercise for combat fitness and mental health.

Training Objectives

It is important that we review our main training objectives besides maintaining good health.

The first and foremost is efficient self-defence. We are not bound by techniques that are just traditional and have unnecessary flourishes without worthwhile conditioning or combat functions.

Secondly, our training must be sustainable without suffering unnecessary contact injuries, such as brain, bone and soft tissue injuries, as well as repetitive stress injuries to our joints. It should also not generate traumatic mental stress for students.

Thirdly, It should be practical for students of all sizes, gender and ages. Techniques should not only work for young, big and strong students. Our older students are not required to do acrobatics.

Fourthly, our training is not just about fighting ability. We work hard on personal development, cultivating a focused mind that is peaceful and calm under pressure. We practice determination, patience, self-confidence, tolerance and respect.

The most important thing is to have the habit of training regularly. Regular and focused training will develop the feeling necessary for making gradual adjustments to improve. It is only when you train regularly that flexibility, health & fitness targets can be achieved.

Your ability to defend yourself when you are under attack depends on how well you respond to it. To use the appropriate techniques to protect yourself and disable your assailant, you have to repeat and refine the moves many hundreds of times, till it becomes a reflex action.

Tai Chi Camp

Tai Shiye (Prof Yek) and Michael Shiye are coming to Christchurch next week!

The Christchurch Grading in (14 Iversen Terrace, Waltham), starts at 9:00am - 12:00pm Saturday 11 March 2023.
The Students Camp starts at 2:00pm Saturday 11 March - 9:00pm Saturday 11 March 2023. ($120)
Instructor Training start at 2:00pm Saturday 11 March - 10:00am Sunday 12 March 2023 ($150)
Level 1 Instructor Training starts at 2:00pm Saturday 11 March - 11:30am Sunday 12 March 2023. ($180)

Please mention (Zoom) if you are attending the online training.
Speak to your instructor for info on how to sign up, Applications end on Monday!

Women Self Defence Course

We are holding a self-defence course for women on the 22nd of April, 2:00 to 4:00pm at HQ. It will be free for our students and immediate family. It is $25 for friends and members of the public. Booking will be necessary for the course by the 14th of April.

Seminars & Tournament

In the regional seminars, we will be working on relaxing with the side kick.

Annual seminars on 3rd June, we will follow up with the side kick and timing. Breaking & conditioning will be covered in this seminar.

Annual Seminar BB session 3rd June, we will talk about the unnecessary fear regarding pressure points and how to train without hurting your partners.

Tournament 4th June. We had a very successful tournament last year and this year should be even bigger and better. Your instructor will prepare and invite students that are suitable to participate in the Patterns or Fighting competition.

Annual Kung Fu Camp

Check the enrolment form for more enrolment details:

https://forms.gle/FJKPJN3xbsxRPdkTA

It should be a great camp on August 25th, 26th & 27th, the previous camp in Nelson was a great success and no doubt this one will be too!!

The confirmed camp list is already starting to grow: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1PfNwZkZNcgHI28vSOz9_OIjRC0s-TRQV3VEnGfjTjyY/edit#gid=0

May Qi be with you,

Grandmaster Chan

Chans Martial Arts