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In this article Shifu Neil Webster explores how Kung Fu can benefit children by giving them self-confidence to face adversity without the need to resort to violence. While Chun Ming Dao provides the necessary skills to defend oneself if need be, it also imparts ways to manage confrontation through an awareness and respect of self and others.
What is a traditional martial art? How can traditional martial arts be preserved?
Shifu Neil Webster shares his thoughts on the subject of traditional martial arts.
Physical strength and fitness are just two of many aspects that contribute towards mastery in the External Martial Arts. Here Shifu Neil Webster defines what is meant by External Power. He then goes on to explain how to harness our mind in pushing beyond our predefined limitations of what we are capable of. Examples from both his personal training and his observations as a teacher are given.
The fundamental premise for internal martial arts has to be the training of the mind. From a calm and relaxed mind comes smooth and efficient movement.
Here Shifu Neil Webster describes how the mind is employed to coordinate the leverage of the relaxed body as opposed to the use of strength. Drawing from his personal training experience, he gives an example of how developing a deeper internal awareness influenced his external ability.
Integration of External and Internal
With this article Shifu Neil Webster explains how the two aspects of his school eventually combine, through many years of hard training and repetition. He sets out to show that the two styles become one complete art.
Here Neil describes one of the hardest, yet most fulfilling, trials he has put himself through. With the help of a great friend he takes on a challenge that stretches him both mentally and physically.
Hello, I have been training with Shifu Neil Webster for almost 10 years. I had tried other fighting arts before, but having been involved in violence since a young age, struggled to find one that would genuinely help me in a real live confrontation. Neil not only gives you the tools to better defend urself physically, he has a great understanding of confrontation and how the body and mind reacts to violent situations. Combining the physical rigors of kunf fu and the spiritual relaxation , spacial and physical awareness of tai chi has over the years changed me for the better. I no longer consider Kung fu and tai chi to be something i do, rather its now part of who i am.
As well, Neil creates a brilliant environment for learning. He tailers to everyones needs and has a great way of helping you find the awnsers you are looking for. Our classes range from 4 years of age to well past retirement and we all enjoy spending time learning with eachother.
Anyone looking to find a genuine, undilluted Martial art, with a great family of students need look no further.