Local Classes
San Shou Kuan is predominantly a combative striking art that teaches the student explosive kicking, powerful punching techniques (Punch, chop, elbow, knee and kicks) and takedowns used in Sanda.
Watford Sunday Kids
San Shou Kuan Little Dragons (aged 5-10 years) is a dedicated class for teaching young children. Developing their self-confidence, coordination, discipline, flexibility, balance, agility and focus whilst slowly nurturing potential martial arts ability.
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Where: WD24 6NJ
Venue: The Dan Tien Centre, Harebreaks, Watford
(Ground floor studio, free car park at rear)
Instructor: David (07968 282085)
by Car: M1 Jn.5 Northbound or Jn.6 Southbound; M25 Jn.19 cw or Jn.21a ccw
Underground: Watford (Met line) 2 mls away.
British Rail:
Watford North, (0. 7 mile),
Watford Junction (0.9 mile)
(London Oyster card is valid)
Buses:
Any bus travelling up St. Albans road from the station can drop you off 5 min walk from ‘Harebreaks’)
[travel times: Brent Cross to M1Jn.5 20mins; Euston to Watford Jnc. 15 mins]
Special Notes: Open 50 weeks /year (see local classes page for seasonal holiday dates)
Local Area: Watford, Eastcote, Ruislip, Pinner, Hatch End, Harrow Weald, Watford, Radlett, Rickmansworth, Bushey Heath, Moor Park, Northwood, Stanmore, St Albans, Hemel Hempstead, Kings Langley, Bovingdon, Amersham, Chalfont, Gerrards Cross, Croxley, Maple Cross, Chorleywood, Chelmsford, Essex, Potters Bar
Membership Application form (click here)
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Disciplined fun!
Class starts with warm up and bit of stretching, then moving on to some basic martial arts and some light padwork; the emphasis is on safety – not asking their bodies to attempt movements / techniques they are not ready for.
San Shou Kuan is a full member of the BCCMA (*Official UK Chinese Martial Arts Governing body). Coaching staff are DBS registered; completed or completing Safeguard coaching requirements.
Children also have the option for competition squad training ( light contact kickboxing including some takedowns – wearing body armour).
In 2019, we entered 4 boys and girls in our first GB Youth tournament – they won 2 golds, a silver and a bronze medal – outperforming several bigger academies! We now enter teams of 10-15 children who have since won over 80 National medals and titles with some children successfully defending National titles in back to back years.
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[*Recognised by the Sports Council (UK), European Wushu Federation & International Wushu Federation which in turn is recognised by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) ]
David Nicholls, a parent of 3 young children, 6th Degree Black Belt with a Masters in Sports and Exercise Science (MSc. SES). David has been teaching adults and teens for over 35 years. About 15 years ago with the help of his teaching team he started dedicated classes for under 10 years.
David also teaches short intensive martial arts courses to professional actors to help solidify their skills for stage and action combat, plus he teaches traditional adult classes and full contact fighters.
In 2017, he was elected onto the EXEC board of the British Council of Chinese Martial Arts. (BCCMA Established in 1973, The Official UK governing body of Chinese Martial Arts.
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Get In Touch membership@sanshoukuan.comLocation c/o The Dan Tien Centre Harebreaks Watford WD24 6NJPhone 07968 282 085 SEND A MESSAGE
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