Martial Arts Caterham

Although we have used the Godai analogy to describe the 4 AFA that makes up STMA, it is also true that each Art can manifest the 4 elements. Each element is a manifestation of your inner feeling: Earth - confidence Water - fear Fire - Anger Wind - compassion The physical postures, called kamae, and movements are manifestations of these feelings in combat. It is a MISTAKE to believe you can select to be one element and fight that way as you need to adapt and respond as the need arises. The only element you should try to be is Ku - The Void. ... Read Full Story

The 4 elements of STMA are: Feng Wei Kickboxing Grappling Weapons Those familiar with the Godai concept of 5 elements in Oriental philosophy will know how they relate to the chakra system of consciousness. Some of you will have read my previous work on this subject and how they relate to the psychological and physical aspects of combat. We are now able to relate each of the 4 elements of STMA to the 4 elements of earth, water, fire and wind. EARTH - GRAPPLING The Earth element stands for strength and stability. It is the mountain that does not move, the tree standing firm. ... Read Full Story

Give it a fair go! Don't just come to one class and decide you didn't like it. Each class is different and the training is progressive. Try a few classes, 3 or maybe 4, before you decide. We accept that some people will leave, just as new people will come along. Also not everybody will make every class. But keep in mind we can tailor your training to what YOU want to learn and accomplish. It's not a rule that everybody practices then same. At a session we can have a couple of people kickboxing, a couple practicing locks, a couple working weapons. Let ... Read Full Story

Welcome to our website. To the right you'll see a menu where you can navigate through to important pages such as class timetable, syllabus and equipment. Use the Home page link to return to this page. We now have a forum so members can discuss events at the club, Martial Arts in general, and keep up to date. It's be a good place to hang out between classes. Remember to check back here regularly to keep up to date with what's going on. See you in class! Welcome to the British Shiro Tora White Tiger Martial Arts Combat Academy Website - Martial Arts in ... Read Full Story

Welcome to our website. To the right you'll see a menu where you can navigate through to important pages such as class timetable, syllabus and equipment. Use the Home page link to return to this page. We now have a forum so members can discuss events at the club, Martial Arts in general, and keep up to date. It's be a good place to hang out between classes. Remember to check back here regularly to keep up to date with what's going on. See you in class! Welcome to the British Shiro Tora White Tiger Martial Arts Combat Academy Website - Martial Arts in ... Read Full Story