Shaolin Kung Fu Nam Pai Chuan: Training

Training

Training at King's. Etiquette and Rules. Class Details. Costs.

Training at Kings

Kung fu is not about fighting; it's about respect for yourself and for those around you, self-confidence and discipline; all of which will be emphasised in our lessons. Fitness, awareness and self-defence are a just a few more reasons why we think you should join. We are a friendly and social group coming from all walks of life and we do not discriminate against age, gender, ethnicity or medical conditions.

Sah Poh Poo
三堡步
(Three Step Form)

Kung fu is also not a sport, but a martial art with all the etiquette and behaviour that practice of a true martial art entails. The student must not use his or her skills offensively or in unjustified situations, whether inside or out of the kwoon (training centre); the student must also abide by the precepts & tenets strictly and without deviation, and follow the etiquette and rules below. Our Sifu reserves the right to suspend a student from training if he feels that these rules have been carelessly neglected.

Etiquette and Rules

Entering, leaving and presence in the kwoon

01	When entering the kwoon students must bow towards the photographs of Cho-Si and Sigung, and your Sifu if he is present
02	The door should be closed behind you unless someone else is entering/leaving the kwoon behind you, or the door is fixed open
03	The first students to arrive should sweep the floor of the kwoon and clear away any rubbish that may be left lying around
04	When arriving at the kwoon your belongings should be placed neatly away from the training area, most usually to the side of the entrance
05	On entering the kwoon, any hats or sunglasses shall be removed from the head
06	No food or drink shall be consumed within the kwoon except where Sifu permits a water break
07	The use of mobile phones is not permitted in the kwoon and must be switched off or to silent mode before entering
08	Silence must be observed when sitting and observing the class
09	If you need to leave the kwoon during class, e.g. to use the toilet, you should seek Sifu’s permission before doing so
10	When seated in the hall you should never have your legs extended, unless, for example, when stretching
11	If you are late for class, you must wait at the front of the class to bow to Sifu and the class to acknowledge the fact that your lateness is disrupting the class. You will be penalised for your lateness, for example, by doing push-ups
12	For the avoidance of doubt, it is better to come late and do your push-ups, than to absent yourself from class for fear of being given push-ups
13	If you will not be attending class for any reason, out of courtesy you should let Sifu know via the King’s committee members so that your absence with apologies can be noted. This is the case for each and every class

Dress and personal hygiene

01	All students should wear as a minimum: system training pants, a system T-shirt and the appropriate coloured belt. Beginners may wear a plain T-shirt and tracksuit bottoms for the first two months of training, and then system kit should be purchased
02	Full uniform (tunic, pants and belt) must be worn at gradings
03	All uniform should be clean and pressed
04	Hands and feet should be washed before class or gradings
05	Longer length hair should be tied or clipped back
06	All jewellery must be removed or taped down. It is your responsibility to tape jewellery down and the tape in the first aid kit is not there for this purpose. If jewellery is not removed, you will not be permitted to train
07	Finger and toenails should be kept short and tidy
08	If your uniform requires straightening or your belt needs to be re-tied, you must face away from Sifu and all your seniors while tidying uniform or belt
09	Any orders or requests regarding uniform or merchandise should be addressed to the King’s committee members

Class details

Weekly Dates

	Time	Room	Class type
Tuesdays	7.30 to 9 pm	AR 1	regular class
Thursdays	7 to 9 pm	AR 2	regular class
Saturdays	2 to 5 pm	AR 2	sparring class

Costs

Anyone is welcome to sit in and watch the class. Your first lesson is free, so why not give it a go?

Subsequent classes may be paid per lesson or by the month. As our club is a university run club, students from any university are offered a discounted rate. King's College London Alumni, those seeking employment and members of the King's College London Student Union (KCLSU) are entitled to consessional discounts.

Anyone who wishes to train regularly must be a member of the British Council for Chinese Martial Arts (BCCMA), These memberships are renewed annually, the cost covers administration and insurance, and gives you the right to grade and attend System events and training courses.

	Regular	Concession	Students
Training Fee per Session	£8	£5	£3
Monthly Training Fees	£35	£30	£20
Annual BCCMA Membership	£35	£30	£30

Location

Training Centre

Activity Room 2

Boland House

Guy's Campus

St Thomas' Street

London SE1 9RT