A practical, effective and adaptable self defence system, Feng Shou, meaning Hand of The Wind, is an internal or 'soft' martial art. The principles of relaxation, posture, balance and movement developed in the T'ai Chi are used to overcome force with gentleness. The opponent's power is re-directed to work against them, making Feng Shou a suitable self defence system for women and men of all ages. Feng shou helps develop confidence and control.
Chi Shu is the Lee Family throwing art and is often referred to as the 'breath' or energy art. In Feng Shou every ward off becomes a strike; in Chi Shu every strike becomes a throw. Like Feng Shou, Chi Shu re-directs an opponent's force, throwing them to the ground and immobilising them with joint locks. Students also learn to roll and fall safely. Chi Shu combines a devastating self defence system with the softness, sensitivity and balance that epitomises the Lee Family System. Practitioners develop courage and agility.
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