Testimonials.

Jade Dragon School of Kung Fu and Qigong

Student Testimonials

"I have been attending kung fu classes with Sifu Chapman for around 4 years now and have found (and am still finding) it to be a fascinating experience. This is the second martial art I have studied forany length of time and - unlike some previous forms of training - each class is fresh, interesting and provides something new to consider: I look forward to every class.

The principles, techniques and applications presented in class are always clearly put across and enjoyable and it is easy to see how they can relate to real life and why developing in specific areas is important. In more general health terms, I have noticed gains in strength, speed and general fitness since beginning to train.

I have also, in the last few months, joined the weekend qi gong classes and the improvement in my overall health has been noticeable. The exercises are interesting and fun to perform and have helped me to develop my balance and focus; my energy levels have also increased significantly, enabling me to achieve more in my everyday life. Because of the way the disciplines relate to one another, I feel especially that my learning in kung fu classes has benefited.

There seems to be so much to learn and experience here that I am looking forward to continuing and advancing in these arts in the future."
Owen

"Thank you for a year of excellent tuition!

When I joined your Kung Fu classes in September 2005 I was not sure whether my couch-potato body aged 50+ would appreciate the impact of a martial art. One year later I am most happy with my experience. Your way of teaching Kung Fu with emphasis on physical and mental development as well as combat has proved most beneficial for me and it is a joy to see me well integrated in your classes of somewhat younger students.

My posture, my overall body-awareness have improved recognisably (I hope you can confirm that), I have picked up methods of stress relief and calming down which come in handy especially at work, lower back-pain has disappeared - I guess due to strengthening of the muscular support of the whole body, I am not sure whether the gradual improvement of some of the blood-screen results (cholesterol, sugar, GTP, ...) can also be attributed to my training, it might well be and of course the defensive skills acquired give me a better, safer feeling when moving around in public.

I have always been very much looking forward to coming to your classes twice a week, it's anything but a chore like going to a gym.

Looking forward to many more healthy years of practice, "
Michael

"After attending jdkf school for a few years now and progressing through animal styles last year, I can honestly say my interest in the art continues to grow the more I learn. Alot of the skills and principals can be transferred into day to day life in terms of relaxation, body movement and general health. The advanced classes add to the basic principles learnt in beginner classes, just when you think you have fully "learnt" something, a new dimension or application is taught! This keeps me coming to classes year after year."
Ian

"I began training in Jade Dragon Kung Fu with Sifu Paul Chapman in September 2008 after finding the website whilst searching for a Kung Fu school near Reading. The class was welcoming and immediately from my first lesson I was taught practical applications to the movements allowing me to understand how each punch, kick, throw, lock, pressure point and stance could be used and adapted to different scenarios.
Training with a staff was quickly introduced and became an effective and enjoyable tool to use to train the body and mind to coordinate and strengthen new movements.
Each class has been new and exciting teaching the principals of Kung Fu and how to apply them to every day life as well and learn incredibly effective self defence and be more confident in yourself. The teaching is structured allowing you to progress to more advanced movements and importantly deeper technical levels of the movements you have already learnt.
Through studying Jade Dragon Kung Fu I have become more aware of myself and my surroundings, I have increased energy levels and feel upbeat and positive. In stressful situations I remain relaxed and able to adapt. Previous injuries have melted away as a result of the exercise and my strength, flexibility, coordination and balance is leaps ahead of where it was. "
Sam

"Although I have only been attending the Jade Dragon Kung Fu classes for a short time, I can already feel the benefits of this martial art. When I started, I was unsure I ‘d handle the training due to my level of fitness, however the classes are designed to stretfch each person just beyong thier comfort zone. Thus, each class has improved my confidence & health. Sifu Paul Chapman’s teaching style covers the practical as well as the energy & mind of Kung Fu.

Paul while confident of his skills, is soft spoken and at peace with himself & others, his approach is motivational & aids rebalancing of Mind, Body & Spirit. I highly recommend Jade Dragon Kung Fu training for it’s enjoyment, diverseness & especially because of it’s teacher. I can’t wait for the next session."
- Sanjay.