For safety reasons it is now a requirement that anyone sparring uses shin and instep protection in addition to the usual safety equipment – groin guard, mouth shield, body armour and headguard. Shin and instep protection is available from your instructor.

This year sees the National NPC competition held in Cardiff on saturday 22nd of November. The tournament will include the following categories: Below black belt Male teams - 5 people per team Womens individual Black belts male teams - 3 people per team women - individual In addition to sparring competition there will also be empty hand and weapons forms competitions. Below black belt sah poh poo 2 and chee chay sword form Black belts jeek ee boay and hong nang staff form The cho si dinner is scheduled for the evening after the event.

It is now a requirement for anyone who wants to grade to attend at least one lesson at either the Ki Aikido club, the Cornerstone Community Centre or Alive during the term prior to their grading. This will promote greater integration of the various centres where Nam Pai Chuan is taught and enable you to train in smaller classes where instructors can focus on your individual grading needs. For details of how to get to these classes in Brighton please see the venues and fees section of the website.

Matt 20/11/2007

Once each term I run a seniors class for green belts and above.The next senior class will be on ....

Matt 28/05/2008

Uniforms that are no longer required can now be sold back to the club by members (if they are in good condition). Trousers or tops will be bought for half their original purchase price and then sold on to new members for the same reduced price. This service will hopefully be especially useful for those who have been training but at the end of their studies will not be moving to an area where it is possible to continue. If you would like to take part please see Matthew.

Matt 01/12/2007