FWC Hertfordshire
About the class
The emphasis of the Kung Fu classes is on strengthening your body and increasing your fitness, balance and co-ordination so that you can get your body to move effectively in a fighting situation. These movements are taught by repetition of your basic stances and the practice of your patterns. This hour session is for those who wish to improve their general or fighting fitness, as well as those wanting to progress in the Fujian White Crane style.
Location
Address
Multi-Cultural Community Centre
70 Durban Road West
Watford
Hertfordshire
WD18 7DS
Map
Directions
Durban Road West is two minutes walk from Watford Underground Station, on the Metropolitan Line. Head east from Cassiobury Park Avenue, turn right on to Shepherds Road then left at Rickmansworth Road. Turn right at Harwoods Road and left on to Mildred Avenue. Durban Road West forks immediately off to the right, the centre is 50 yards down on the left. From Watford High Street overland station the centre is 8 minutes walk. Turn left onto Exchange Road, left again onto Vicarage Road, then right onto Merton Road which becomes Cassio Road. Turn Left onto Whippendell Road, then right onto Durban Road West. The centre is on the right. By car, follow signs to the town centre, then take the Watford ring road (A411), turn onto Vicarage Road, then right onto Merton Road which becomes Cassio Road (A4178). Turn Left onto Whippendell Road, then right onto Durban Road West. The centre is on the right.
What am I going to learn?
The basis of Kung Fu is the patterns that are sets of movements linked together to form a library of fighting techniques. Initially you will learn your foundation till you start the first pattern i.e. the correct way to stand, and different techniques which can be used to defend or attack, employing your hands, feet and other parts of the body. These techniques are linked into combinations and practiced on your own or with a partner, until they become natural movements that you can perform instinctively.
So can anyone join in?
Complete beginners are always welcome. The class is for adults, but children are welcome to attend. Please contact the instructor to confirm minimum ages. If you have any specific goals or injuries please discuss them with the instructor at the beginning of the class, as it is always possible to adapt certain exercises and movements in your training to suit your needs.