Wu Shu Kwan kickboxing – Aritri Kumar, Tiffin Women’ College

Wu Shu Kwan has been working for the reason that 50s with the present grand grasp, Mr Chang, coming to the UK within the 60s. Wu Shu Kwan operates in quite a few international locations for instance, within the Caribbean with lessons in Jamaica, Barbados and Trinidad in addition to lessons in Australia and mainland Europe.

Why did you begin kickboxing?

I began as a result of it regarded fairly cool, having grown up with martial artwork movies, however extra importantly for self-defence, to ensure I can take care of myself and others. 

What motivates you to proceed?

I’ve all the time been motivated to proceed by the household you find yourself having in coaching with Wu Shu Kwan. Everybody could be very supportive of one another and helps you together with your private growth, each inside and out of doors so it’s that connection which retains me going. 

How did the pandemic influence Wu Shu Kwan?

Numerous lessons needed to cease the coaching to maintain protected. Some lessons have been in a position to reopen throughout the pandemic however there are nonetheless measures in place so, for instance, among the actions need to be achieved individually as an alternative of partnering up which is troublesome when studying self-defence. Air flow was additionally obligatory, and straightforward to do in the summertime however not a lot within the winter. Nevertheless, now, plenty of issues are again to regular and it’s simpler to maintain working.

Why do you educate? 

I get pleasure from educating and passing on the talents that I’ve developed over time to others and serving to folks of their journey, each health and self-defence. I actually like it.

Which age vary can begin?

Folks can begin to grade as soon as they’re age 8 however can prepare youthful, if they want, all the way in which as much as 80 or 90, even 100+. It’s a 2 hour martial artwork class which some adults might battle with however so long as individuals are succesful and prepared, they’ll be part of. 

Is it restricted to measurement or health stage?

Nope, completely not. Everybody begins in the identical place and folks progress relying on age and talent. We modify to you and provide help to by means of your journey all through so it doesn’t matter in case you haven’t achieved any martial arts earlier than or in case you’re a black belt in a number of others; we provide help to prepare in the way in which of Wu Shu Kwan.

Folks can discover out extra about kickboxing with Wu Shu Kwan by means of numerous social media channels. You’ll be able to go to www.wushukwan.com for extra info and to search out your nearest centre. 

We hope to see you there!