Nick Fielding
Email: nickf@fwckungfu.com
Phone: 07747 775220
Since watching Daniel-san's immortal 'crane kick' as a child, I have been fascinated by the martial arts, however I didn't begin my training for many years hence.
My involvement with Fujian White Crane Kung Fu began initially as a means to get fit, as I was unhappy with the effect city life was having on my health. In the subsequent years, however, kung fu has become so much more. As well as the physical benefits of fitness, strength, stamina and flexibility, not to mention learning the ability to defend yourself, training yields positive results in every aspect of life - self confidence, calmness under pressure, focus, motivation, strength of character to name but a few.
Over the years with the club, I have been lucky enough to travel out to China several times, in both training and research capacities. By way of training, I have trained under respected Masters of Yong Chun White Crane, Natural Boxing, Wu Style Tai Chi and Xing Yi styles. First-hand experience of these styles has served to cement my love of my own style, whilst improving my understanding of the style's core principles.
The research trips, conducted with Wushu Scholar Ltd., have taken me the length and breadth of China, watching, recording and documenting a vast array of traditional and modern Chinese martial arts (not to mention the breath-taking scenery and sumptuous food). These experiences have opened my eyes to the significance of the martial arts in the wider Chinese culture, as well as to set in context my own training and fuel my desire to learn more.
I currently work for a large bank in the City, though I spend most days dreaming of the day I can quit and focus solely on the kung fu. In order to make this a reality, I am now running a rapidly expanding Fujian White Crane Kung Fu club of my own in Twickenham. I am relishing the opportunity to play my part in passing on and preserving the art.