PHDefence

PHDefence is Sigong Paul Horrobin’s practical and progressive approach to traditional Gongfu training.

Its roots are deeply embedded in Wing Chun (詠春), but this core syllabus is complemented with elements from other forms of Gongfu (功夫). It is our belief that remaining confined in one way of doing things presents a significant limitation. There is always more to learn and no martial art should be ignored in this respect. In this, our philosophy on training is very much in line with Bruce Lee’s on his famous Jun Fan Jeet Kune Do (振藩截拳道).

Classes are family-friendly and parents are welcome to train with their children. The training is good and effective for all ages (8+) and will enhance not just your ability in martial arts but your health and fitness as well. More than that, Sigong Paul’s teaching style (with many life stories and analogies!) is excellent for encouraging the personal development of his students through the martial arts.

Gongfu is not just self-protection. That is just one aspect within a path to self-perfection. This is the Way.

PHDefence members enjoy regular guest instruction from Sifu Josh Nixon of Evolutionary Self-Protection. This adds a context of realistic and practical self-protection to the traditional martial arts, as well as many outside influences from Evolutionary Self-Protection’s diverse skill set as well as Systema (Система) and Taijiquan (太極拳) principles.

We train every Wednesday, at:

Baddeley Edge Baptist Church,
10, Fowlers Lane, Light Oaks,
Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire,
ST27NB

from 18:00-19:30

Classes cost just £5 per student, pay per session.

Beginners are welcome to join us for a FREE first session!

No booking, experience or particular level of fitness is necessary. Just turn up to any session and join in.