Howard Friend

Perhaps taking the ideas of yin and yang to the extreme, I teach both the seemingly gentle Chinese art of Tai Chi and the hard hitting Thai art of Muay Thai or Thai Boxing.

The Chen style Tai Chi classes, (Sundays 10:30-11:30) are mainly for health but I never loose sight of the fact that Tai Chi is a martial art and many of the applications of the movements within the forms will be explained and demonstrated. We practice Chi Gung (Qigong) exercises, the 18 short form and push hands. Minimum age, 16 years old.

The mixed ability Muay Thai classes, Sundays (12:00-13:30), Tuesdays (19:30-20:30)(Levenshulme) and Wednesdays (18:30-20:00), cover all aspects of both modern and old style Thai Boxing for competition, fitness and self defence. All welcome, minimum age 8 years old.

Instructors Howard (UK) and Num (Thailand) have a combined experience of over 50 years Muay Thai training and more than 200 professional fights in Thailand.

Fully equipped gym with boxing ring and kick/punch bags.

All classes are taught in a relaxed and informal style. New beginners are always welcome.

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