My teaching focuses on Yang Sheng Gong and martial arts like Taijiquan and Sumo, blending tradition with personal growth to help students thrive. Through these practices, students can expect to build physical strength, improve mental clarity, and foster a sense of harmony and balance in their lives.
Yang Sheng Gong – Life Nurturing Practices
Yang Sheng Gong offers a holistic approach to boosting vitality and promoting well-being, rooted in time-honoured traditions and practices. This practice brings together things like Daoyin, Qigong, Meditation, Neidan, and even simple tweaks to your diet. These traditions, rooted in Chinese philosophy and medicine, are all about helping you feel great—building physical strength and flexibility, enhancing mental focus and clarity, and cultivating emotional balance and resilience.
When I first started exploring Yang Sheng Gong, I considered it a mix of health techniques to align your body and mind with nature’s rhythms. But as I went deeper, I realised it’s so much more than that. It’s about creating harmony—within yourself and your relationships, community, and even the world around you. It’s all connected, and by looking after yourself, you’re also nurturing everything and everyone around you.
Martial Arts – Taijiquan
You might know Taijiquan (or Tai Chi) as a graceful, flowing exercise, but there’s so much more to it! Underneath those movements is an amazing system of martial arts and inner development, focusing on cultivating self-awareness, mental resilience, and a deeper connection to your energy and intentions. Our school focuses on teaching authentic Yang-style Taijiquan—a blend of health, martial skills, and personal growth.
The practice is built around thirteen core principles that help you develop balance, strength, and harmony—both inside and out. We’ll start with the basics, like relaxing (Fang Song) and really listening to your body (Ting Jin). From there, we’ll move into advanced techniques, like neutralising energy (Hua Jin) and expressing power (Fa Jin). It’s a journey where you’ll build skills step by step.
And the best part? You’ll learn how these movements work in real life—whether for self-defence or partner exercises like Tui Shou. Whether you’re here for fitness, martial arts, or something deeper—like a deeper sense of self-awareness or a way to connect with your inner energy—Taijiquan has something special for everyone.
Martial Arts – Sumo
Sumo is not ust a sport—it’s an martial art deeply rooted in discipline, respect, and personal growth. While most people associate sumo with professional wrestling in Japan, the practice offers incredible benefits for anyone willing to train. It builds raw physical strength, enhances stability and balance, and teaches strategic movement and mental resilience.
We focus on the basics, which include:
- Shiko – The iconic sumo leg lift that strengthens the lower body and improves flexibility.
- Teppo – Striking drills that develop power and coordination.
- Suriashi – Sliding footwork that builds balance and control.
- Tachiai – The explosive start to a match, requiring both technique and timing.
Sumo isn’t just about overpowering an opponent (although that helps) —it’s about learning how to stay grounded, controlled, and adaptable in every situation. The core philosophy behind sumo, Hinkaku, emphasises dignity, humility, and respect—qualities that extend far beyond the ring into daily life.
Whether you’re looking to build strength, balance, and coordination or are interested in the traditions and techniques of sumo, this practice has something to offer. It’s an inclusive martial art where practitioners of all sizes and skill levels can develop their style and approach.
