Little Nine Heaven UK

Welcome

The full-time Little Nine Heaven Kung Fu School in Manchester, North West England instructs students in complete, traditional styles of Kung Fu from direct lineage's tracing back to some of the greatest masters who have ever lived. The school teaches these arts as they have been taught for centuries - as effective methods of self defence which also greatly enhance fitness, health and quality of life. Within the School the following skills are taught in their traditional, complete forms;

  • Shaolin Zan Shou Chuan (Shaolin Splashing Hands Boxing)

  • Xing Yi Chuan (Hsing I or Form Mind Boxing)

  • Chen Tai Chi Chuan (Taiji or Grand Ultimate Boxing)

  • Pa Kua Chang (Bagua Zhang or 8 Trigram Palm Boxing)

  • Zimen Chuan (Tzu Men or Poison Fingers Boxing)

  • Hsiao Chiu Tien Chaun (Little Nine Heaven Boxing)

  • Chi Na (Art of grabbing and seizing)

  • Shaolin Weapons

  • Iron Hand

  • Iron Body

  • Chi Kung (Qigong)

  • Advanced Methods of Taoist Nei Kung

  • Taoist Meditation

  • Tui Na/ Accupressure massage

  • Lion Dance

There is no comparable martial art program in Manchester and few similarly comprehensive schools in the world.

Training

When they begin their training students have the option to study one of the following arts;

Shaolin Splashing Hands (濺手)

A rare and aerobically challenging style which develops ferocious speed. It was developed for the guards at the Shaolin temple. It aims to develop fighting skills as quickly as possible. Good for those who want a 'hard' workout and are prepared to put great effort in to developing combat skill.

Xing Yi (形意拳)

An extremely direct and powerful boxing style based on internal principles (bio-mechanical structure). It's focus is on developing shocking, crushing strikes. The style's 17 forms (5 elements, 12 Animals) look simple but take a great deal of practice to perfect.

Chen Tai Chi (陳氏太極拳)

The original method of Tai Chi. Practice of this style brings great health benefits. Tai Chi emphasizes using the body as a single, powerful unit. Unlike the majority of Tai Chi taught elsewhere it is highly effective when used in self defence.

All these styles ultimately give the same benefits but each has a unique approach. The opportunity to study more then one method or one of the supplementary arts is earned through progression in the student's foundation style. All styles contain forms, conditioning drills, supplementary bio-mechanical exercises, two-person fighting drills and sparring.

The training atmosphere is relaxed, friendly and there are no egos involved - the focus is on learning. Tuition is tailored around the individual to help each student develop the best skills they can. However, all students are expected to maintain a serious and dedicated personal practice outside of class. A student who wishes to become a proficient martial artist should practice for a minimum of 1 hour and 30 minutes daily to acquire skill. Without this they will gain no benefits.

For those with an internal martial arts background who do not like to do 'external' exercise; please remember that a good level of muscular strength and cardiovascular stamina have always been necessary prerequisites to progress in the internal martial arts and therefore they should expect to practice them in every class they attend and should not neglect them at home.

An ancient art

Unlike most other commonly taught martial arts styles which were developed comparatively recently, genuine Kung Fu is a truly ancient combat style which was not developed for sport or show but for fighting and health preservation. It will not be as beautiful as the Kung Fu in films you may have seen, but it will make you a better fighter and give you a strong and healthy body.

For those who live some distance away but would like to learn what we have to offer please call to get details of our next intensive Instructor Courses.

If you are interested in weapons, Pa Kua, Zimen, Hsiao Chiu Tien, Chi Kung, Shih Shui or Iron Hand then please visit other arts.