tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-82853746607006671272024-03-13T09:48:17.346-07:00Shi Fu's BlogBasilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02283350194680479241noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8285374660700667127.post-82374641265231010762016-04-10T14:41:00.005-07:002016-05-26T15:29:03.126-07:00Shaoling Gong Fu for Children - Note to Parents<br />
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Training in any martial art but especially Shaolin Gong Fu is
unlike any other activity your children will ever undertake. It requires the
student to develop physically (Technique, Power, Flexibility, and Stamina) and
spiritually (discipline, confidence, self-awareness, control, respect for
others and ourselves). For young children (6-12) in the western world
environment (US, UK, EU etc.) is impossible to devise a curriculum that covers
all these areas.<o:p></o:p></div>
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The “<b>Preparation”</b>
class offered by the Shaolin Temple UK – Cambridge Branch class focuses only on
the following.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--> 1.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]-->Techniques<o:p></o:p></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]-->a.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span><!--[endif]-->5 traditional stances<o:p></o:p></div>
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</span><!--[endif]-->1 small form<o:p></o:p></div>
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</span><!--[endif]-->Correct Fighting Stance<o:p></o:p></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]-->d.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span><!--[endif]-->Hand and Leg exercises to prepare students for
punching/kicking/defence movements<o:p></o:p></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--> 2.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]-->Power<o:p></o:p></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]-->a.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span><!--[endif]-->Speed & Jumping Drills<o:p></o:p></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--> 3.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span>Discipline, Self-Awareness, Confidence<o:p></o:p></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]-->a.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span><!--[endif]-->5 min Mediation/Relaxation to finish the class<o:p></o:p></div>
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</span><!--[endif]-->Breathing exercises as resting breaks<o:p></o:p></div>
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In all these areas we will use traditional techniques, games
and mind-games so the children enjoy the class and slowly become accustomed to
train at the level required to improve and get stronger and more confident. Every
child is different so it is difficult to predict in advance how long it will
take a student of this age to be able to move to the next level. In our
experience 2-3 terms is the average. Children who progress well will be
required to demonstrate to the teacher and their parents what they have learnt
in order to advance to the next level. When children in the Cambridge class
qualify to train in the “<b>Foundation</b>”
class we will expand this note to cover the level. In the meantime please do not
hesitate to contact us with any questions.<o:p></o:p></div>
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How to help your child improve:</div>
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<span style="font-family: "wingdings"; text-indent: -18pt;">ü<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span><span style="text-indent: -18pt;">Ask him/her which exercise they found easier to
do. Suggest going out in the garden and practice or show the exercise to you so
you can practice too!!</span></div>
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</span></span><span style="text-indent: -18pt;">Ask him/her which exercise they think they could
not do very well. What do they think they did wrong? Can they try slowly to do
it correctly? Alternatively encourage them to ask the teacher next time for
help.</span></div>
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Basil Hartzoulakis (PhD) – Shaolin Temple UK - Cambridge Branch Coach<o:p></o:p></div>
Basilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02283350194680479241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8285374660700667127.post-83409316544027534552013-08-12T15:16:00.001-07:002013-08-12T15:16:15.797-07:00Holiday Training<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Many students ask what type of training should they do over their holidays. Clearly the answer to the question is specific to the student and their specific circumstances. I think the following guidelines cover the majority of cases. If you need more specific advice please get in touch.<br />
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1) Swimming does not count as training for a martial artist. It is a low impact aerobic activity that does NOT translate to the speed and and explosive power required by any fighting sport. It is ideal for recuperation purposes. If it is the only type of exercise for extended periods (more than 2 weeks) it will slow you down and remove any sharpness from your kicks and punches. <br />
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2) If you have trained regularly and at a sufficient level of intensity over the last six months a short period of rest (1-2 weeks) could actually be necessary to allow for recovery and build up of your discipline reserves. If you have not seen any improvement for some time despite training hard, a break could be something you actually need.<br />
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3) If you really want to train then design 2 short sessions 10-20 min a day. One early in the morning and one early in the afternoon. Using a combination of 2 of the following exercises:<br />
a. Interval running on the sand or uphill<br />
b. small explosive forms focusing on speed and technique<br />
c. Upper body work involving lots of pull-ups, chest dips, lifting large stones, or any heavy irregular object<br />
d. Core work using press ups, sit-ups, hanging leg raises<br />
e. Finish every session with a few intense stretches - been in a hot climate can do miracles for your <br />
flexibility over a very short period of time.<br />
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Bottom line --> If you decide to train on holiday work hard for short intense sessions and then reward yourself with resting, a relaxed swim and good quality high in protein diet.<br />
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Gonf Fu training is for life so learning how to balance intense training with appropriate rest periods </div>
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