Gauntlett Kung Fu

Just finished another Barral course with the inimitable Rosie Greene on neural manipulation (NM2). This course focused on advanced treatment of the brachial plexus, radial, median, and ulnar nerves, as well as some of the cervical and cranial nerves. The more I learn, the less I am working with the muscles of the body, and the more I am focusing on the visceral, neuro-vascular and ligamentous structures. I’m looking forward to the benefits this body of knowledge will provide my clients as I integrate it into my clinical practice.

A great maiden Swimming Dragon class, working the first posture of the form - Dragon Wakes Up and Stretches, exploring Taoist principles of movement and body mechanics, and an introduction to push hands play. Classes run at 6pm Wednesday evenings.

Just finished my first stint working as a teaching assistant with the Barral Institute for Visceral Manipulation One. It was an incredible experience working with such a fantastic and diverse group of students, including physiotherapists, Osteopaths, Chiropractors, Naturopaths, and Myotherapists. A special thanks to our Lecturer Rosie, who never ceases to amaze me with her ability to make the complex simple and accessible, and also to my visceral mentor Ros, for her constant generosity, encouragement, and support.

For those curious about Swimming Dragon Kung Fu and what it is? This question can be best answered simply by watching Master Li’s sublime demonstration of the first form below. Classes begin Wednesday evenings April 5th at 6pm.

Swimming Dragon Taiyi Master Li Yong Liang

I’m honoured to have been personally invited by my teacher Master Li to publicly teach the art of Swimming Dragon Kung Fu. A special thanks to my kung fu brothers Nashua Lee (in the photo below with myself and Master Li) and Ray Galea for introducing me to Master Li and recommending me as a prospective student. Nash and I will be running the class together on Wednesday evenings at 6pm. For enquiries, DM me, or call 0416 473 740.

New Swimming Dragon Kung Fu classes are beginning April 5th at 6pm!

Swimming Dragon Kung Fu is a Chinese Taoist martial art over four hundred years old. It is practiced for health, longevity and self defence. Swimming Dragon training cultivates a ‘returning’ to a pure and natural state of physical and mental wellbeing; where movement is graceful and effortless and the mind is calm, relaxed, and attentive. Swimming Dragon training aims to cultivate the individual in his/her totality and is a remarkably complete and balanced system of exercise that has many health benefits. These include improved:

* Flexibility
* Strength
* Coordination
* Balance
* Circulation
* Mental focus
* Stress relief

Classes will run every Wednesday evening at 6pm for an hour and a half. Cost for the class is a weekly direct debit subscription of $25. DM me or call 0416 473 740 to book a spot.

Great to be back teaching with Sifu Dana for the first Master Class this year.

Sifu Dana P. Wong and myself will be running a series of Wing Chun Master Classes at Resilience Massage and Training kwoon in 2023. The theme for these classes is 'Chi Sao - a unique perspective'. Sifu and I will be taking a 'non-traditional' approach to teaching Chi Sao in these seminars that will be informed by our collective experience training in martial arts other than Wing Chun. These arts include: Filipino Kali/Arnis, Tai Chi, and Swimming Dragon Kung Fu.

Training contact reflexes and touch sensitivity is by no means a unique feature of Wing Chun. Many martial arts have a rich variety of drills and techniques used to explore these principles. In this series of Master Classes Sifu Dana and I will be looking at Chi Sao through the lens of alternate martial traditions and the different training drills that they offer. The question we will be encouraging every participant to ask themselves is, "How can exploring alternate training perspectives deepen our understanding of what we practice when training Chi Sao drills?"

CLASS TIMES AND COST:
The first of these Master Classes will be held on Friday 10th of March, and Friday 24th of March. Both classes will run from 6.30pm to 8.30pm. The cost of an individual class is $50 for subscription members and $70 for non members. Alternatively, subscription members can also take advantage of the early bird special and book and pay for both classes before the 27th of February for $80.

Places are limited, so reserve your spot quickly. You can book and pay during class or by contacting myself or Sifu Dana directly on:

Chris Gauntlett - 0416 473 740.
Sifu Dana - 0408 038 885

Looking forward to seeing you in class!

I have just returned from having spent four incredible days in Christchurch New Zealand, studying neuromeningeal manipulation under the guidance of the wonderful Rosie Greene. Thanks Rosie for sharing your incredible knowledge, skill, and experience with such clarity, warmth, and grace.

For those wondering what neuromeningeal manipulation is, it is an osteopathic system focusing on the treatment of the dura, membranes, nerves, sutures, and bones of the skull, brain and central nervous system. I’m very much looking forward to integrating this sophisticated treatment approach into my clinic.