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Corporate Self Defense Course on a roof top

Fire and Ice Tai Chi Team Building

Sifu Leo Ming ran one of his tai chi experiences, as well as a self defense course, for the Protea Hotel chain, for their team at the Melrose Arch “Fire and Ice”.  They got to enjoy the views of Johannesburg, and some winter sunshine, from the roof of Melrose Arch. The principles behind ‘fire’ and ‘ice’ were fun to explore, as they relate to the principles of tai chi, being concepts like ying and yang, and of soft and hard.… Read More »Fire and Ice Tai Chi Team Building

Lessons for business people from self defense

A Self Defense Course teaches you Life and Business skills too

Learning self defense techniques teaches us many things.  It develops us in our character and confidence, and how we carry ourselves in the world.  The inner strength that comes from being able to defend ourselves, is also one that we can have access to at work and in our home lives, and not just on the street. Here are 6 key aspects of yourself that you will develop in our 8 week Self Defense Course: How to actually defend ourselves… Read More »A Self Defense Course teaches you Life and Business skills too

Self Defense Skills are like a form of Insurance.

We live in a world of risk. Everyday we face the risks involved with crossing the street, driving a motor vehicle, taking public transport. Some of us face risks in our jobs, be it physical risk of injury from manual labour, or litigation risks when constructing deals, or financial risks of the performance on a job. Depending on the environments you live and work in, you might also face the risk of being robbed, mugged or sexually harassed in some… Read More »Self Defense Skills are like a form of Insurance.

8 Week Self Defense Course for Women

Next 8 Week Course starts: 10 June 2019 Learn the most important techniques to defend yourself against threat and escape an attacker. This course will focus on repeated drills to make these techniques second nature, so your instincts just kick-in when you most need them, keeping you safe. Leo Ming will be hosting another of his self defense courses – this time for women only, commencing in June.  Lessons will be for one hour, once per week, for 8 consecutive weeks.… Read More »8 Week Self Defense Course for Women

Why attend an 8 week self defense course?

We asked one of Sifu Leo’s tai chi students, about why she wants to do a self defense course with Leo, and the reasoning behind asking for an 8 week course. Here are her answers: Q: Why have you asked Sifu Leo to offer this type of Self Defense course? A: Unfortunately, I too have experienced crime and unwanted attention from men (#metoo).  Recently I got to a point where I said enough! and then spoke with Leo. Enough because I… Read More »Why attend an 8 week self defense course?

Technique vs Strength for Self-defense in Karate

Jesse Enkamp is quoted as saying: “Comparing two equally technical fighters, my money is on the stronger one. Comparing two equally strong opponents, my money is on the more technical one.” This brings up the different role’s ‘technique’ and ‘strength’ or power play in karate.  And it also leads us to question what we mean by strength. “Strength is for me more internal,” explains Sensei Leo Ming. “Physical strength is applicable in Karate and self-defence, but the downside is one… Read More »Technique vs Strength for Self-defense in Karate

Leo’s Top Tips to keep Safe

With a background of over 40 years in Martial Arts and teaching self-defence, Sensei Leo Ming shares some of his tips and strategies for keeping safe and avoiding situations where we are an easy target to criminals and might be threatened. These points to remember are especially relevant for those living in big cities like Johannesburg, where there is a high risk of being mugged, or car hi-jacked. When in Car Parks Place your valuables in your boot, out of… Read More »Leo’s Top Tips to keep Safe

Cape Town Wellness taiji workshop with Sifu Leo

Sifu Leo spent a few days in the mother city, Cape Town, running corporate Wellness workshops, about the many beneficial aspects of tai chi for stress relief, and to bring the concept of flow into work, and teach some self-defense techniques.   Here are a few clips sharing some of the points covered: For more info on workshops for your team building or wellness days, contact your Sifu, Leo Low Ming, on 0833780468.