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The 5 Element Wing Chun Academy headed by Sifu Tomor Bylykbashi Shala is designed for the development of the student using traditional background with up to date tested and proven scientific training methods. What we offer is one of the very best and unique in Martial Arts tuition available and our classes are proven to produce fast results. 5 Element Wing Chun and Escrima Concepts Classes in London and Essex. For your peace of mind we are offering you a FREE 30 Day Trial with no obligation! To take advantage of this great offer, simply select the club you want to attend:

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 5 Element Wing Chun

Is the result of many years of hard training, researching and perfecting Wing Chun.
Our teaching and training methods are scientific and are designed for your maximum results the shortest time possible considering your ability and talent!

Our Classes aim to balance hard training with relaxed environment, thus creating a dynamic and enjoyable atmosphere in which to learn. We understand that learning is about experience as well as information. Through experience we uncover what is inside us, who we really are and at the same time discover our own abilities and our own potential to enlarge our lives.

 

 5 Element Wing Chun Grading System

The programmes are designed and taught in order of importance and according to crime statistics, meaning you learn how to face the challenges of real world.
To be able to defend yourself effectively you have to know how to fight in any range and type of situation. In training, you will develop a good level of: Balance, Cardio, Speed, Power, Coordination, Reaction, Transition, Confidence, Focus, Strategy, Technique, Timing, Awareness, Correct Body Mechanics.

 

EARTH - REPRESENTS: BODY, STRENGTH, STABILITY, PHYSICALITY...                       1st Level, grades 1-5

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The techniques taught from the very beginning are based on our natural movement that can be applied under stressful situations.
You will learn how to defend yourself effectively using correct body mechanics and powerful techniques. The focus of this level is mainly on visual reactions.

WATER - REPRESENTS: BLOOD, SOFTNESS, FLEXIBILITY, EMOTIONS...                     2nd Level, grades 1-5

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Psychological and Physiological effects under stress like the (pre/during/after) Fight are studied carefully. You will learn how to use softness and flow from one technique to the other with ease.

The focus of this level mainly is on kinaesthetic reactions (perfect for ambush attacks, fighting in the dark and close range combat).

FIRE - REPRESENTS: MENTALITY, FOCUS, STRATEGY, EXPLOSIVENESS....                     3rd Level, grades 1-5

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This level of Wing Chun will give you the advantages of being able to plan the moves and techniques in advance. Deceptive and quick finish strategies are studied carefully and are executed with great explosiveness.

Self-Defence situations against 3 or more people are trained in order to increase your level of peripheral awareness.

AIR - REPRESENTS: WIND, PHILOSOPHY...                                         4th Level, grades 1-5

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Using the understanding of body mechanics you learn to restrain the opponent without causing serious injury, techniques frequently used by Police forces. Arm dislocating and breaking techniques are also studied at this level.

This is the level of applying the Philosophy of the system not just in training but also in our daily life. 

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When the circle completes itself then it’s possible to access the 5th and the last element: void, meaning emptiness or space. This is referred to the state of mind.

 Escrima Concepts     

The Escrima Concepts has been progressed by Master Steve Tappin and Master Stephen Kinving. They were introduced to Escrima in 1970 when Escrima first hit Europe and they have worked (and still work) with some of the best Weapon Experts in the World.
EC use the name Escrima out of respect for the teachings and guidance of some past masters and cultures that influenced present instructors to progress the system forward to meet the needs of a modern society. Master Steve and Master Stephen accept that the influence of Western Society enriched the system to such an extent that it has progressed beyond the original Filipino teaching of years ago – but previous teachers would have expected this, as we anticipate EC will change as time goes by.

The system taught now should really be called 'Weapon Concepts', but Escrima is a name most people recognise and it's what our EC Founders have been part of for 30 years, most of those years used teaching around the world.
To enable to work with the freedom of Concepts you have to be free from something for everything to be analysed - therefore we need a syllabus to bounce the concepts off, to advance the system further we add theories and to bring everything together, then we analyse strategy. Many systems have theories and patterns as we do but we delve deeper for a greater understanding - we DISSECT, ISOLATE and FINE-TUNE the system to progress it for present and future members
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  Certified Instructor Course     

Would you like to become a Certified Instructor?
Be part of a young and professional organization that offers the very best on Martial Arts (armed and unarmed)?
Other benefits include: Certification, Name Brand, Advice on Teaching, advice on running a successful club and many more.

We have classes specially designed for those who want to become a 5 Element Wing Chun and /or Escrima Concepts Instructors and hold courses throughout the year. There are also other fast track options available like private lessons etc.
For more information please contact Sifu Tomor Bylykbashi Shala on: tom@taocombat.co.uk

 Security / Law Enforcement

Security / Law enforcement personnel very often find themselves in stressful situations.
This is where we can help you. We have carefully designed the programme that can be learned in short period of time and can be applied successfully. You will learn how to use and/or deal with:
Restrains/Controls/Locks
Weapons
Disarms
Take Downs
Team Work
Multi-Assailants
Defence of a third party
Restricted Self-Defence
Techniques within and around the vehicle
Environment awareness, and much more...

If you think that you will benefit from our programmes just get in touch with us and we will design the programme according to you/your company needs.

For more information please contact Sifu Tomor Bylykbashi Shala on: tom@taocombat.co.uk

 Women Self-Defence

Women are encouraged to join our normal classes where training is no different to men. However we offer seminars/courses for women only groups that want to learn how to deal successfully with the most common attacks and physical abuse.
Your improved confidence as a result of hard training, gained skills and knowledge will often prevent to be seen and selected as a “victim”.
If you think that you will benefit from our programmes just get in touch with us and we will design the programme according to you/your company needs.

For more information please contact Sifu Tomor Bylykbashi Shala on: tom@taocombat.co.uk

 Seminars/Workshops

Apart from our normal weekly classes for our students and Instructors we also hold seminars and courses for members and non-members on various subjects like:

Chi-Sao
Lat-Sao
Ground Fighting
Wooden Dummy
Rstrains / Controlls / Locks
Restricted Self Defence
Weapons (Sharp, blunt and fire arms)
Team Building
Defence of a third party
Street awareness
Fighting fitness
And many more...

for more information please contact Sifu Tomor Bylykbashi Shala on: tom@taocombat.co.uk

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