Author: timrhalloran
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Private Martial Arts Training
Why is private martial arts training a good idea? Private training is a good solution if you can’t make a regular class. A private class can give you more in-depth training time in a shorter period than you can achieve with a normal class with other beginners. With a normal class, you have multiple training…
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Private Martial Arts Classes
We offer private martial arts classes on a one to one basis in Leeds. Tim Halloran is a Wing Chun instructor based in Leeds, West Yorkshire. Normal classes run on weekday evenings. Private classes can be booked through the week or on weekends to suit. Private martial arts classes are based on your needs and…
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Private Kung Fu Lessons
If you’re looking for private Kung Fu lessons look no further! I offer private 1 on 1 Kung Fu sessions in Horsforth, Leeds. See the contact page to get in touch and book a session. Private Kung Fu Lessons – Who Am I? My name’s Tim Halloran and I’ve been teaching Kung Fu for over…
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Self Defence – The Most Common Attacks
Self Defence – The Most Common Attacks. In today’s unpredictable world, self-defence has become an essential skill for individuals from all walks of life. Whether it’s for personal safety or simply to boost one’s confidence, understanding the most common attacks can help individuals prepare and react effectively. This article will explore typical forms of aggression…
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Best Self Defence For Seniors
The best self defence for seniors is one where training can be sustained. If you can’t sustain training for any length of time, it probably won’t help you much. To sustain any given training practice over the longer term it’s important you enjoy the process! You can learn some basic strategies quickly which might help…
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Best Self Defence Martial Art For Beginners
While the best self defence martial art for beginners is a contentious issue, there’s certainly some main contenders. Some martial arts are geared more towards sports and competition than practical self defence. When I was looking for somewhere to train, I tried multiple schools and different arts. After starting with Karate and Taekwondo, I eventually…
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Wing Chun First Form
The Wing Chun first form is known as Siu Lim Tao, and sometimes referred to as Siu Nim Tao. Siu means little or small Nim means idea, or “mind” Tao means starting or beginning Siu Nim Tao means therefore the li The Siu Lim Tao form teaches students how to build structure, relax, and generate…
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Martial Arts And Health
The practice of martial arts and health are intricately linked. Not only does physical exercise have an impact, but learning complicated movements has been shown to be beneficial for the brain function. This can be the answer to stress, depression, anxiety and a whole host of other mental and physical health issues. In a martial…
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Wing Chun Chi Sau
What is Wing Chun Chi Sau? Wing Chun is a style of Kung Fu which is based on economy of motion and minimum movement. Chi sau is a sticking hands practice used in Wing Chun as a training exercise which helps to develop good positions, use of energy, reflex response and techniques. In Chi Sau,…
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Self Defence & UK Law
Understanding Self Defence Law in the UK It’s useful to have at least some understanding of UK law and how it relates to self defence scenarios. Self defence is a legal principle that allows individuals to protect themselves. They can also protect their property, and others from harm. In the UK, self defence is governed…