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…
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…
No super după new style classes or accelerated training programs. We do what we do daily and 2023 is no different. The systems we teach are tried and tested over centuries and are practical as well as challenging for the mind and body. We teach rare and unusual programs such Read more…
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.
Results come from thousands of hours of hard work, people close to you will see and suffer the time, stress and cost. 12 years ago I found a new home for the moi fa academy and I could not have continued it without the efforts of students, parents, friends and Read more…
Only a handful of my friends have actually tried one of my sessions in the 25 years I have been teaching martial arts. Now to be honest I never push it with them as that’s just how I am. The reasons for people choosing not to do a martial art Read more…
Martial arts is such an amazing environment. It does not matter if you are a Domestic or a Doctor or you come from a poor country or a rich family, the respect given is the same. I have travelled the world and met so many amazing and interesting people through Read more…
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…
When you start off on your martial arts journey you might think its just about learning some self defence and getting fit but after a while you might start to understand that these things are just the beginning. The friendship, trust, respect and confidence that are developed by disciplined and Read more…
It’s hard to believe that Moi Fa has been at Walkergate since 2011. Here is a little history for those who don’t know. 1993 – Wing Chun class at Preston Grange Community Centre, North Shields – Students including Paul D and Ben V started there. Approx 1994-95 – Tuesday Night Read more…