Self Defence Classes/Info

foreverdelayed · 29-01-2003, 20:43

Does anyone know where there are kick/boxing, kung- fu classes in sheffield. I used to do it when i was younger but quit as the instructor became obessed with wanting us to win trophies rather then for the actual self defence, relaxation and enjoyment side of it

any help would be appreciated and if poss before sunday

thanks

Sidla · 30-01-2003, 13:46

What sort of self defence? Hallam Uni do aikido and tai-chi, I don't know wether these are open to the puplic or students only though.

I also found this kung-fu website too: http://prokungfu.com/classes.html

foreverdelayed · 30-01-2003, 15:57

well just any self defence really, i just want to get fitter and be able to look after my self.

MuteWitness · 30-01-2003, 16:59

have you looked in th star newspaper they normally have addvertisements of self defence classes

crimbo · 09-03-2003, 20:14

Dear Foreverdelayed,
There is a good karate club at Norton up Derbyshire Lane, in the local church hall (Mountview Methodist Church Hall). just opposite the Post Office. It's not a "sport" karate it's what's known as "traditional", for self defence only.The techniques used wouldn't be allowed in competitions I'm told. At this club, apparently you learn the art of self defence in the traditional way, and get very fit in the proccess. Sounds like just what you want.

Lickszz · 09-03-2003, 20:58

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Originally posted by "crimbo"

Dear Foreverdelayed,
There is a good karate club at Norton up Derbyshire Lane, in the local church hall (Mountview Methodist Church Hall). just opposite the Post Office. It's not a "sport" karate it's what's known as "traditional", for self defence only.The techniques used wouldn't be allowed in competitions I'm told. At this club, apparently you learn the art of self defence in the traditional way, and get very fit in the proccess. Sounds like just what you want.

Yes this sounds like "Street Self Defense" and it comes highly rated. There is one of these classes at Fir Vale somewhere I am told. Trouble is typical Karate and most other Art forms don't generally teach you the Self Defense you need on the street when faced with an agressor. What they do teach you is how to follow rules and fight fair, which doesn't apply on the street.

crimbo · 10-03-2003, 22:30

Dear Lickszz
"Street Self Defence" a very good modern way of describing the style that is practiced at Norton, the proper name is Goju-Ryu one of the 3 original Okinawan styles of karate from which all other karate is derived.

Lickszz · 10-03-2003, 23:56

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Originally posted by "crimbo"

Dear Lickszz
"Street Self Defence" a very good modern way of describing the style that is practiced at Norton, the proper name is Goju-Ryu one of the 3 original Okinawan styles of karate from which all other karate is derived.

Yes, Okinawan is the home of Japense Karate which includes weapon use and applied defense skills. It amazes me that there are at least 400 disciplines claiming to be "Martial Arts" but some are more widely available and accpetable.

The Filipino Arnis, Kali, Escrima seem to have gained in popularity in the UK. These of course contain many concepts from Akido but include more contact.

A benificial point about Western Martial Arts is that they instil character and discipline in the student. They can be quite testing in character and ability. With this in mind they are worth pursuing for these moral codes alone. It may be in a Student advantage to achieve a wide grounding of several disciplines. With a useful knowledge of strikes, blocks, kicks, throws, grappling and groundwork the student would be far better equipped to defend themselves against a REAL agressor than the a devoted diciple of Kwang-Jengo.

crimbo · 12-03-2003, 23:02

You sound as though you have more than a passing interest in Martial Arts Lickszz

Lickszz · 12-03-2003, 23:27

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Originally posted by "crimbo"

You sound as though you have more than a passing interest in Martial Arts Lickszz

Lets just say it was a big part of my life at one time.

crimbo · 13-03-2003, 21:41

It wasn't you who showed David Carradine the art of Kung -Fu was it?
I loved it when you called him "Glasshopper" mind you I wasn't born then ,
I've seen some of the old "Kung-Fu"series.
Do you still train/teach packed it in altogether or don't want to talk about it . I seem to get the feeling you're a bit reticent.

Lickszz · 13-03-2003, 23:22

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Originally posted by "crimbo"

It wasn't you who showed David Carradine the art of Kung -Fu was it?
I loved it when you called him "Glasshopper" mind you I wasn't born then ,
I've seen some of the old "Kung-Fu"series.
Do you still train/teach packed it in altogether or don't want to talk about it . I seem to get the feeling you're a bit reticent.

I have to say I have never seen Kung-Fu the series and I don't know much about Carridine's style, was he any good? is it worth a view? I was a fan of Monkey Magic though! you remember that?

yes I did train and teach but your right packed it in for now, I am still interested though

crimbo · 14-03-2003, 22:20

Dear lickszz
My Grandad told me that the Kung-Fu series was an idea of Bruce Lee
and he(not my Grandad) was to play the main part, naturally, but there was so much undercover racialism in Hollywood that David Carradine got the part.
Was he any good? Short answer ,no!...I'm told.
Monkey Magic..hm..Monkey Magic, no sorry, I must have been far to young to stay up and watch that. Do you fancy starting training again, or have your (originally) steel spring muscles given up the fight against gravity?

Lickszz · 15-03-2003, 10:58

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Originally posted by "crimbo"

Dear lickszz
My Grandad told me that the Kung-Fu series was an idea of Bruce Lee
and he(not my Grandad) was to play the main part, naturally, but there was so much undercover racialism in Hollywood that David Carradine got the part.
Was he any good? Short answer ,no!...I'm told.
Monkey Magic..hm..Monkey Magic, no sorry, I must have been far to young to stay up and watch that. Do you fancy starting training again, or have your (originally) steel spring muscles given up the fight against gravity?

Well, My muscles are fine. I have not ruled out starting up again.....I'll just take it one day at a time for the time been.

ash1977 · 14-10-2003, 03:23

hi im new,
im trying to find out places that teach self defense, particularly kung fu, ive heard theres a place near granville st? that apperently teaches wing chun kung fu. Im tryin to find it, so if any one hears anythin can you tell me please, cheers.
ash

Rich · 14-10-2003, 19:37

That would be Castle College, apparently they do Jiu Jitsu/Judo lessons as one of their courses.

There's several other places that do lessons as well, including most of the major sports and leisure centres such as Ponds Forge and Hillsborough Leisure Centre and even Concord Sports Centre up Firth Park.

Your best bet is to pick up a copy of The Star newspaper, and in the "What's on" pages in the entertainment section, there's usually 3 or 4 places advertising Lau Gar Kung Fu lessons or Karate or something like that, usually listing phone numbers.

Hope I've been of help to you

tombodojoj · 01-12-2003, 23:45

there is lau gar kung fu on scotts road, sheffield, (number 22 bus route) taught by one of the guardians of kung fu a great teacher!

why don't you try Wing chun?? a fantastic chinese art, taught in two places one at ponds forge leisure centre (might want to skip that one as it has become a start our class and buy the tracksuit type jobby) but the best one is the sheffield kung fu centre on carlisle street taught by sifu richard, who is a great teacher and person.

there is also shaolin kung fu, across from the sheffield library, next to the crucible but i personally think you should try wing chun first.

ANVIL · 04-12-2003, 21:27

Wing Chun Kung Fu is taught at the Chinese Community Centre on London Road (nos. 157-159) by Sifu William Lai. Sifu Lai was taught in Hong Kong under GrandMaster Chu Shong Tin. GrandMaster Chu is undeniably one of the most senior remaining students of Yip Man, and arguably THE most senior. Sifu Lai does not offer a 'quick fix' approach to Wing Chun training, however if you are patient and determined you will succeed in achieving an exceptionally high level of skill in Wing Chun. Classes are held on Mon, Wed & Fri @ 17:30 - 19:00. The current class is quite small and so everyone receives individual attention from Sifu Lai, who is an excellent teacher and brilliant person. You can e-mail Sifu Lai at

williamlaiwingchun@yahoo.co.uk

or visit his new website at

www.geocities.com/williamlaiwingchun/

I hope this useful to you and anyone else who is considering learning Wing Chun Kung Fu in Sheffield.

steelblade · 05-12-2003, 13:02

ANVIL would this Wing Chung Kung Fu be ok for me?
I am female with absolutly no experience of martial arts, in fact I'm not even very fit.

I am looking to get fit and learn a self defence techniwue that will be useful to me should anything untoward happen to me.

tombodojoj · 05-12-2003, 18:50

of course it would be more than suitable, wing chun was created by a female nun, so it makes more than total sense for females to take it up,

is sifu lai attached to master sam kwok?