Jade Dragon School

25/12/2025

12/05/2025

Standing practice always starts as physical as the body learns not to hold itself up with tension in the upper body but to relax down into the legs.

The legs strengthen,
the upper body softens,
the breath eases,
the mind settles down,
awareness of the body and different connections within it grows.

Energy gathers and expands filling the body with qi. Then the real work begins.

10/05/2025

Check out our new YouTube channel. Lots of videos on the way. Here's the latest.

Do pressure points really work in combat? Don't take anyone else's word for it, find out for your...

11/01/2025

An idea for our next workshop perhaps!

2014-8-9 1st China National Wushu Games 第一届全国武术运动大会, Tianjin, China. Women 2-person Duilian 女子二人对练 Jiangsu Team Shen Qing & Zhang Yangyang 江苏 沈清 张洋洋 9.62

18/10/2024

LEARN KUNG FU. 6 Week beginner's course in Caversham.
Get a taster of Yu Lung Chuan - an authentic kung fu system.
Learn to move and fight in 8 different animal styles.
Learn to relax and stay calm in a crisis.
Learn to use a variety of weapons.
Learn to apply everything you learn for real against resisting opponents.
Course takes place Mondays/Thursdays in Caversham from 4th November. Choose which evening you prefer.
Sign up quick to avoid missing out.
https://jadedragonschool.com/kung-fu-adults-reading/

01/10/2024

There is a difference in martial arts between those who learn tricks and techniques and those who develop a structure. It takes time to develop a proper structure where every part of the body supports every other part.
But when you have it the tricks and techniques of other martial arts simply don’t work. Joint locks aren’t possible on somebody who has control of his own joints. Throws are incredibly difficult on someone who knows exactly where his weight is and is never caught off balance.
Strikes and kicks are defended against using extended guards and a mobile root. When you can do this the attacks of others are so much easier to defend against.
More than this a good structure gives you huge power and you are balanced enough to have precise control over that power. It’s an amazing yet sometimes humbling feeling.

22/08/2024

YOU'RE NEVER TOO OLD TO LEARN KUNG FU
Traditional Kung Fu classes for older adults
First Session FREE

Whether you're in your 40s, 50s, 60s or beyond you can gain fluid power and mobility. Learn ancient combat skills. Learn to move and fight like in the style of 8 animals. Enjoy real weapons training.
Our classes are so much more fun than going to the gym.

Join us on Monday and/or Thursday evenings in Caversham Hall from 2nd September.
https://jadedragonschool.com/kung-fu-over-40s/

12/02/2024

WHAT MAKES KUNG FU GREAT FOR WOMEN
Kung fu is a great all-round exercise self defence and self development system.
You learn to relax fully even under pressure and hold and move your body in a way that's relaxed yet very powerful. We use the concepts of tai chi to restore your health, vitality and balance while teaching you very effective self defence skills.
Come and try one of our friendly classes for free.
Men also welcome.
Visit https://jadedragonschool.com/kungfufemale/ or phone Paul on 07788 588815 for info.

23/12/2023

BRING OUT YOUR INNER ANIMAL. LEARN KUNG FU IN CAVERSHAM.
Learn the amazing art of kung fu. Gain the fluidity and power of 8 different animals. Learn to defend yourself for real while staying relaxed, calm and in control.
Kung fu offers so much more than any gym can. You learn to use your body in the most efficient and powerful ways. These skills can then be transferred to any other activity you do.
Our classes are for adults only so we don't need to water down what we teach. Come and join our friendly group on Thursday evenings and see if this is for you. Or check out our website.
https://jadedragonschool.com/kungfu/

08/06/2023

28/02/2023

ARE YOUR SHOULDERS TOO TIGHT?

Most people's are but there is a solution.
Tai chi has many exercises and movements that release that chronic tension and teach you to keep your shoulders relaxed down.
It literally seems like a weight off your shoulders and you'll be amazed at how relaxing it feels.

Find out more at one of our classes.
jadedragonschool.com/taichi/