Want to take up martial arts? Join Wing-tsun Elements school's open house week and discover classes in traditional wing-tsun & self-defense, an introduction to sport fighting, sticky-hands practice (Chi-Sao), and Kali Eskrima.
L'union Française du PWTS (UFPWTS) is a group of around twenty martial arts clubs in France. The Paris school is led by the founder of UFPWTS and martial arts Master (7th DAN) Daï-Sifu Claude. Registration for the open house week Classes are open to adults of all levels. The school offers classes from Tuesday to Thursday at different practice locations in Paris 14e. All classes this week will be free with registration. Ticketing Which martial arts class should you choose? 1/ To improve my physical fitness: introductory sport fighting & wing-Tsun class; Credits: ©UFPWTS; Credits: ©UFPWTS; Credits: UFPWTS; Credits: ©UFPWTS Tuesdays from 8:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Espace Maindron: 6 bis rue Hyppolyte Maindron, Paris 14e Build your fitness and fighting spirit in a sporting environment. Learn all fighting ranges: feet & fists, elbows & knees, grabs & throws, ground fighting. 2/ To learn how to defend myself with all types of weapons: Kali Eskrima and Panatukan class; Credits: ©UFPWTS; Credits: ©UFPWTS; Credits: ©UFPWTS Tuesdays from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Espace Maindron: 6 bis rue Hyppolyte Maindron, Paris 14e Kali Eskrima is an ancestral Filipino martial art that, among other things, teaches you how to defend yourself with all types of weapons and everyday objects. By learning to handle weapons, you will gain a more realistic approach that will help you better deal with armed attacks. In addition to learning how to use bamboo sticks, the practice then expands to weapons and all kinds of objects that can be used very effectively in self-defense. 3/ To discover the internal side of Wing-Tsun: Chi-Sao "sticky hands" class in Wing-Tsun; Credits: ©UFPWTS; Credits: ©UFPWTS Wednesdays from 9:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m. École Dansomania: 59, rue Sarrette 75014 PARIS Chi-Sao (“sticky hands”) is one of the signature exercises of Wing-Tsun. It helps develop reflexes through proprioception, allowing for a faster response than visual analysis. This class includes internal energy work: grounding, breathing, body weight… 4/ For training based on the codes of traditional Chinese martial arts: traditional Wing-Tsun & self-defense class; Credits: ©UFPWTS; Credits: ©UFPWTS; Credits: @UFPWTS; Credits: ©UFPWTS Thursdays from 8:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. École Dansomania: 59, rue Sarrette 75014 PARIS Wing-Tsun is a formidable martial art in close combat. This Kung-fu style has become popular today thanks to Grand Master Yip Man and Bruce Lee. This class includes learning the fundamental principles of Wing-Tsun and applying them in a martial self-defense context. Frequently asked questions What clothing is suitable for practicing martial arts? Sportswear (pants, black T-shirt) and martial arts slippers (or socks). Remember to bring your water bottle and a towel. Do I need to buy weapons and protective gear to practice Wing-Tsun and Eskrima? For the open house, we will lend you equipment if necessary (sparring mitts, shin guards, eskrima sticks, etc.). After that, you will need to get your own equipment. What is Wing Tsun? Wing Chun or Wing-Tsun is a highly effective Kung Fu style in close combat. This martial art owes its international reputation to Grand Master Yip Man and the famous practitioner Bruce Lee.
Source: paris.fr — photo: UFPWTS