"It is better to conquer yourself than to win a thousand battles. Then the victory is yours. It cannot be taken from you, not by angels or by demons, heaven or hell"
~ Buddha
24th March 2024
April 2024 London Kung Fu Masterclass
What you will learn:
Tiger-Crane Kung Fu
Shaolin Springy Strength - Master Iain’s favorite topic. Take a look as he demonstrates and soak up his skill.
Sum Chien: 3 Wars. The Internal Power Routine.
Full in depth teaching, individual feedback/coaching.
- Structure, body mechanics.
- Springy strength.
- Intention.
- The corect breathing method.
- The Sum Chien face
- Training your senses.
- How to train your fascia by practising Sun Chien.
- Letting go.
The Shaolin Staff
We picked this weapon because it is the most basic and the hallmark of Shaolin but also because with correct understanding of staff technique, most of the other long weapons are easy. So staff training really does underly most weapon training.
Chinese Philosophy
How Kung Fu is shaped by Chinese philosophy: relating our arts to principles of Buddhism and Taoism.
Your Teacher
Master Iain Armstrong: Founder & Leader of Nam yang Kung Fu Retreat, Thailand.
Master Iain has been studying and practicing Kung Fu for 43 years, and teaching it for 36. Few people alive can say that, and of those, even fewer are native to the English language, able to convey the depths and essence of Kung Fu with such clarity and precision.
For the 1st time in half a decade, Master Iain will be returning to the UK to reconnect with his old students and new to pass on his knowledge to anyone who wants to learn. This will likely not happen again for many years.
What other Students have to say
"Master Iain is amazing, and his calm and wise advice is always insightful for both your Kung Fu technique and general life.After two weeks, I felt like I had a good foundation for Kung Fu and learned enough to feel accomplished, but it is really a life long art." ~Dagarta, Student
"You can learn so much from Master Iain. During team time, I took advantage of the vast knowledge he had as he talked through eastern philosophy, religion, Kung Fu and its origins, self-improvement and topics promoting a healthy mind, body, and soul. This was invaluable advice, and has actually really helped me." ~Priyesh, Student
"The philosophy of Chinese Kung Fu is very much alive and being taught here by the Master Iain Armstrong. The level of wisdom and intelligence is evident for someone that has devoted their life to the art." ~Malin, Student
Tiger - Crane routines, Shaolin weapons.
Not everyone attending will know the advanced routines but Master Iain will give individual coaching to volunteers who do and thus share the principles of the art with all who are watching.
Fighting theory and principles.
A detailed look into some key principles of how to apply our arts in fighting.
Questions and Answers.
Your opportunity to ask whatever questions you have during our classic ‘Nam Yang Chinese Tea breaks’.
Grading.
Master Iain will run an optional grading outside the times of the course for those who want.
Dates
April 27th - 28th, 2024
Schedule
Saturday 27th
- Doors open, registration 9.30am
- Teaching 10.00 - 1.00 with 15 minute break.
- Lunch 1.00 - 2.00
- Teaching 2.00 - 5.00 with 15 minute break.
- Optional grading 5.15 - 7.00
- Option to go for dinner together afterwards.
Sunday 28 - Doors open, registration 9.30am
- Teaching 10.00 - 1.00 with 15 minute break.
- Lunch 1.00 - 2.00
- Teaching 2.00 - 4.00 with 15 minute break.
Cost
$199 US Dollars
£159 GB Pounds
Should you also wish to attend Master Iain’s Shuang Yang course May 11 - 12.
Both courses booked together 20% discount:
- $318.40 ($159.20 each) save $79.60
- £254.40 (£127.20 each) save £63.60
Location
Zhulin Hidden Village
100-104 Lewisham High Street
London SE13 5JH.
In order to give everyone detailed attention and also enough space to perform unhindered, the class size will be capped at 26. Master Iain is not expecting to return to London for 2-3 years - but it could be longer. So it will not be repeated any time soon. Our advice: book now!
Book now!