Seven Star Defenders

Seven Star Defenders is designed to give those aged 11 yrs and up, the necessary tools and techniques to develop their own sense of worth and confidence. It is important for to be prepared for any situation that may come to hand.

Defenders are taught Seven Star Praying Mantis Kung Fu (Qi Xing Tang Lang Quan) a northern Chinese style of martial arts.

Your will learn:

Confidence
Self Awareness
Self Discipline
Self Defence
Calming Techniques and Strategies
Health and Exercise Philosophy
Goal setting
Leadership

Activities include:

Traditional Kung Fu forms (Katas)
Activities to test and motivate
Controlled kicking, striking, blocking
Weapons Forms
Cardiovascular and Strength based conditioning
Real life defensive techniques
Qi Gong

In our sessions we emphasise Passive Defence. We only use physical defence as a last resort and encourage avoidance of situations that may lead to violent outcomes. All classes are run at a fast pace and include fitness and exercise techniques. Disciplinary action will be taken out on any student using their skills outside of class that may result in any unnecessary harm to another. Please read the Funfu Pledge

At Defenders the foundation is Northern Praying Mantis Kung Fu.

Each class is formatted around traditional Kung Fu teaching methods that begins with warm ups, fitness, forms/kata, techniques and sparring, finishing with a cool down. Safety is of utmost importance. All sparring is conducted under strict supervision and combatants will be required to wear a mouth guard, shin pads and head gear. These can be purchased at cheaper than retail price through the club.

We eemphasize defence over offence and promote the “Walk away” method over the “stand and fight” method. We like to remind our students that as martial artists we have a duty of care even to that bully or attacker, and as martial artists are capable of causing harm to an individual. Although anyone is capable of this, wether they are trained or not, through proper training and teaching we are able to take control of our body and take control of most situations. We instill a code in our students that follows a tradition centuries old, Patience, Discipline, Fortitude and Confidence.

“When we are comfortable with our abilities, we do not allow others to mistreat us”

Grading

Each student will be involved in our grading program.

All students begin as white belts. Prior knowledge of other martial arts and grading will be accounted for and the new student will be offered a belt to suit their experience.

All students are graded on Attendance, Attitude and Application which are provided in the form of skill sets through Forms/Kata, competence and fitness.

” THE MARTIAL ARTS ARE A FORM OF ART THAT STRIVE FOR PRACTICAL RESULTS THROUGH A COMBINATION OF SIMPLICITY AND COMPLEXITY, THAT EVENTUALLY MERGES TO FORM A KIND OF BEAUTY THAT EVERY PAINTER, WRITER AND MUSICIAN SEEKS A WHOLE LIFE TIME TO ACHIEVE. “

Defenders is held at the:

Helensvale Community Hall, Fridays 3.30pm – 4.30pm

Runaway Bay Youth Centre, Tuesdays 5.00pm – 6.00pm

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**Ask us about parent participation. Kung Fu can be hard for some, so for a little extra cost mum or dad can join in to help with home based practice.