In Chinese martial arts, weapons are used to improve the skill & strength of the practitioner. The heavier weapons such as the Guandao & the metal staff are like weight training for the body. Lighter weapons, such as the straight sword & fan improve skill & accuracy. Some people say traditional weapons training is no longer relevant. After all, who walks down the road these days carrying a Guandao? But, remember, fighting is only a very small part of traditional martial arts. One of the most important aspects is that it KEEPS THE ART ALIVE! It would be such a shame if these beautiful forms died out just because they were no longer ‘relevant’.

We currently many traditional weapons including:

Shaolin Tong Zi Gun (Shaolin staff) Bai Her Jian (White Crane Straight sword) Wei Jia broadsword (Chinese broadsword similar to a Katana.) Bai Her Shanzi (White Crane fan) Shaolin Dan Dao (Shaolin Broadsword) Shaolin Bian Dan Fa (Shaolin water carrier pole) Shaolin Hu Die Shuang Dao (Shaolin twin butterfly knives) Shaolin Lou Han Quan (Shaolin Lohan staff)

We also practice weapons sparring using specially constructed rubber weapons. We do not just learn the forms- we also learn how to fight!

The classes are mixed ability, & non competitive. They are great fun so come along & give us a try.

All our classes are held at our hall, which is designed to be a traditional martial arts training hall to give the user an authentic experience. We provide a clean & safe environment to train in, but are a world away from the gleaming chrome & mirrors of the modern gym.