The System

The name of our system is Shaolin Nam-Pai-Chuan (NPC), one of the styles in the rich and vast panopoly of Chinese Martial Arts. Nam-Pai-Chuan is a very broad style, incorporating all elements of true martial arts. Thus our system embodies many techniques: Kicking, punching, locking (chin-na), take-downs, throws, nerve points, etc, in any combination with each other. This approach may not appeal to some, but we believe that you cannot hope to know which aspect of Martial Arts you wish to specialise in until you have a firm grounding in the general broad-based theory and practice of it.

Being a broad System, we are able to encompass many elements which could be seen as "styles" in their own right. We have a very rich weapons heritage, with eighteen traditional weapons taught in the System. In addition to this we have styles based upon the various animal forms prevalent in Chinese Martial Arts, such as Leopard, Crane and Snake, to name but a few.

Having said that, we are more than just a physical manifestation of Martial Arts. Breathing exercises (chi-gung), play an important role in our system, helping with internal conditioning through control of the body's chi.
We have also recognised that women's self-defence has its own needs and requirements. Therefore, there are classes specifically dedicated to women's self-defence. These are an essential element of our system.

First and foremost, we are a Martial Art not a sport. Hence, we accord it the respect due to a Martial Art. Students are expected to obey certain rules of courtesy and good behaviour. We teach Chinese Martial Arts in a traditional and sincere manner, but with constant regard to practical requirements. Whilst we do not propose to ignore tradition and aesthetics just to be practical, neither do we wish to be slaves to tradition and disregard practical purposes and situation.

Nam Pai Chuan Shaolin Kung Fu System is one of the largest members of the BCCMA (British Council Of Chinese Martial Arts), with over 2000 active members worldwide, including clubs in UK, France, Belgium, New Zealand, Australia, Japan, Malaysia and Canada.