There is nothing mystical or unscientific about 'fa jing'.
Despite the exotic Chinese name, it is simply a question of body mechanics, gravity, distance and timing.

It will not develop overnight but the seeds should emerge as the belts darken in colour, grow during the black belt level and flourish within the advanced syllabus.

Sifu Waller's main kung fu teacher is called Peter Southwood.Sifu Waller taught in Peter's class (Pathways To Change) and trained with him privately every week between 1990 - 2004.In 2004 Sifu Waller moved to the North East but still sees Peter as often as possible.

Over the years Sifu Waller has been to many workshops with Peter and is a regular guest at Peter's house.
They have explored the art at length and had countless debates/discussions/conversations concerning the nature of tai chi.
Much of our syllabus is derived from Peter's teachings.

Grappling can be used to counter punches and kicks.
It ties the attacker up and allows the student to take their root.

Internal shuai jiao uses the skills learned in pushing hands: balance, listening, rhythm, stickiness and timing.
Various jing skills can also be used.

The tai chi forms contain many shuai jiao applications.

Our school practices the Jiang Rong Qiao style of bagua, which is martial in nature and also good for health.
Baguazhang/bagwa/pakua means '8 trigram palm'.
It is a style of kung fu based upon the I Ching.

Sifu Waller holds a post-graduate professional teaching qualification.

Qualified instructor:

1. Pathways To Change (1995 - 2004)
2. The Tai Chi Union for Great Britain (2004 - present day)
3. Newcastle Tai Chi (2004 - present day)

You have said it, but you have not understood.

(Jesus of Nazareth)