Thai-Kick-Jitsu is a complete martial art system that covers
all ranges of combat
including weapon training. It has taken over twenty five years
to develop and is
constantly growing. It has in place a grading system that allows
the individual
regardless of ability, gender or age to progress both mentally and
physically
enhancing ones life by a series of training exercises that improve the
whole body's
flexibility, core strength, fitness, shape and muscle tone. Stress
reduction and
confidence building go hand in hand with our training regime.
The fighting aspects of the system are drawn from Muay Thai (Thai Boxing),
Kickboxing
and Jiujitsu. Escrima Phillipino weapons also have an important part
as have influences
from Boxing, Shaolin Kung Fu, Aikido and Free-style Wrestling.
Shaolin Tigers is the name of the club that practice the Thai-Kick-Jitsu system
with
classes throughout Berkshire and Oxfordshire and even across the world
(have clubs in U.S.A,
Australia, Czech Republic, Malta, Hungary and Greece).
Shaolin Kung Fu was the style that was
the foundation with its chi-power training,
strong stances and traditional values. The Tiger
is a fast and very powerful animal.
Speed and power is something all martial artist strive for
hence "Shaolin Tigers"
became the club name which taught the "Thai-Kick-Jitsu" system.
Shaolin Tigers Thai-Kick-Jitsu are fully registered with the British & International
Kickboxing and Martial
Arts Association (B.I.K.M.A) and the World Kickboxing
& Martial Arts Association (W.K.M.A).
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