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2014 Grading Dates
Saturday 17th May 2014
Saturday 16th August 2014
Saturday 6th December 2014
If you are a senior belt or grading for Red belt then you will need pass a fitness test before being allowed to grade. The test involves a run, press ups, kicks and katas and is held about two weeks out from the normal grading. Dates to be confirmed for the Senior belt fit test:
2014 Black Belt test and grading - To be confirmed
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THE BASIS OF NAM WAH PAI
Nam Wah Pai is a martial art which encompasses both the external and internal aspects of health, fitness and self-defence. It instils discipline, self confidence and modesty. The knowledge and techniques taught have been formulated through many years of learning and practical application. The instructor’s aim is to pass on this knowledge to the highest standard as set down by the New Zealand Chief Instructor Jarrod Haar and by NWP Grand Master Sim Po Huat in Singapore. All beginners have the ability to progress through the succession of grades to reach the highest levels in NWP through training and dedication. What a student puts into Nam Wah Pai is what they will get out of it.
Nam Wah Pai is a combination of 5 groups or styles of Chinese martial arts as follows:
External techniques
Northern Shaolin
Wi Jiao
Internal techniques
Tai Chi Chuan
Pa Kua
Hsing I
World NWP emphasises fitness, health and self-defence. Each is equally important and has an External and Internal aspect. The "External" side involves the physical actions of flexibility, stances, katas, weapons, and correct blocking, punching and kicking techniques. The "Internal' side involves learning "Internal Strength" and Meditation. Through Internal strength a student learns special methods of breathing aided by the mind. This energy can be transferred to any part of the body making that part extremely powerful or "iron" hard. Not only is this process beneficial for the internal organs but internal strength will give your punches and kicks more power.
HISTORY OF NAM WAH PAI KUNG FU
World Nam Wah Pai was founded in Singapore in 1964. The Current Chief Instructor, Grandmaster Sim Po Huat has been leading Nam Wah Pai for more than 30 years. The external form of martial arts in Nam Wah Pai is based on Shaolin Arts while the internal form of Yang style Tai Chi (Taiji) is from the great Tai Chi (Taiji) master, Yang Lu Chan, creator of Yang style Tai Chi (Taiji). For more information visit the Wold Nam Wah Pai website here
The Late Master Steve Kitson founded Nam Wah Pai in New Zealand in 1979. At the time of his death he was 7th Degree Black Belt.
STRUCTURE OF NZ NAM WAH PAI
National Level
Master Jarrod Haar is the current New Zealand chief instructor and is a 7th Degree Black Belt. Jarrod oversees the running of Nam Wah Pai throughout New Zealand including:
§ The adherence to, and ongoing development of the formal syllabus
§ Ensuring that a high level of standards and instruction are maintained
§ Grading all levels of black belts
§ Over seeing the running of the National Tournament
§ Providing regional seminars
§ Managing visits to Singapore for training under Grand Master Sim Po Huat
Wellington Area
Brian Lee is the Chief Wellington area instructor and is a 5th Degree Black Belt. Brian oversees the running of Nam Wah Pai in the Wellington area including the formal grading of students up to Brown Belt Senior level. Brian also runs the Khandallagh and Kilbirnie Clubs, for further infornation click here
Lower Hutt Club
The Lower Hutt Club is led by Peter Evison (2nd Degree), assisted by Oliver Evison, Tony Christie (2nd Degree), Kim Murdock, Jim Bovin, Neil Randell (1st Degree) and Deanna and James (Asistant Black Belts)
Other clubs
In addition to the Wellington region, NWP has clubs located in:
§ Whangarei
§ Matakana
§ Hamilton
§ Tatuanui
§ Tauranga
The NWP National Tournaments are generally held each year
MORE INFORMATION
Further information can be found on our Training page