Kung Fu
Old student visits
Moi Fa Black Sash and longtime student, Sam visited us for a training session. He lives in the USA now but always makes a point to visit us when he is over this side of the pond. Students are always kung fu family even when life takes them in a Read more…
Kung Fu
Farewell Grandmaster Lee Kam Wing
Hi funeral takes place in Hong Kong on 23-24th March 2024 with several of his direct students and grand-students in attendance. For many of us it was not possible to attend so a representative has gone and donations for his family have been sent. I am forever grateful for your Read more…
Fitness
Another new class for 2024
Perfect class for beginners and students who have been training the traditional styles at moi fa. Our Kickboxing class will cover the fundamentals to give you a solid foundation for your martial arts development. Safe, functional and fun training which will get you fit and confident. Sign Up for our Read more…
FMA
What you want and what you need!
I have to say working my way through my fifth decade on the planet, my wants and needs have definitely changed. I do much more mobility work now and dare I say, even enjoy it. Wriggling and moving the body into what should be easy positions is challenging and hopefully Read more…
BJJ
Happy International Womens’ Day
Well International Women’s Day has snuck up on me again so I have been reflecting on our progress in the last 12 months. I am pleased that we now have women training regularly in our Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Mantis Kung Fu classes as well as our Tai Chi, Kettlebells and Read more…
Kung Fu
Lunar New Year (Spring Festival / Chinese New Year)
As the year of the Tiger comes to a close and the year of the Rabbit starts, the Academy is busy again with Lion Dance performances and primary school workshops. The Moi Fa team has been performing across the region for more than 20 years now and it brings the Read more…
Kung Fu
Grading in Martial Arts
Not many topics in martial arts create so much dispute. They should be a higher grade, he does not deserve that grade, gradings are money making events for the instructors, I failed and I should of passed, I am a higher grade than you so you must do what I Read more…
Kung Fu
A good way to tie your Kung Fu sash
Sometimes the students do things better than the teacher. Here is a way to tie your sash so it does not become undone. Take pride in your appearance, Kung Fu starts with your mindset.
BJJ
Grading Success for our Mantis Kung Fu students this week.
It was a privilege to promote several students this week in our Junior and Adult Mantis Kung Fu. Traditionally Martial Arts systems like Karate, Kung Fu and Kali did not have grading systems. They worked like a family structure. The modern grading systems came out of Japan close to 100 Read more…