Ladies Self-Defence Course
5th June 2005On Sunday 5th June Grandmaster Loke instructed the first of two Ladies Self-Defence courses taking place this summer at National Headquarters in Grays, Essex.
Grandmaster Loke addressing course attendeesThe course was open to Tang Sou Dao students of all levels and their families and friends and it was good to see a mixture of ladies attending from novice to Duan level students.
Practicing the roundhouse 'groin kick' on the kick batGrandmaster Loke started the course with a gentle warm-up session, followed by an explanation of the self-defence stance.
Ladies then went on to learn and practice evasion footwork in a group and then with a partner role playing the 'assailant'.
Bending the supporting leg when executing the kicking techniques
Effective striking and kicking techniques to the 'assailant's' vulnerable areas were covered in the course syllabus which lasted four hours (with two well-earned tea breaks!).
Grandmaster Loke demonstrating groin kickCourse attendees also had the opportunity to practice falling safely and escapes/counter-attacks to holds and grabs including ground prone positions.
Grandmaster Loke discussing how to fall and ground defenceThe course was enjoyed by all who attended. A further course will take place on Sunday 3rd July at HQ.
If you are interested in attending a self-defence course, or would like more information about courses for your school, workplace or social group, please contact HQ on
01375 386225 or e-mail tangsoudao@aol.com© Ren Yi Wu Kwan Tang Sou Dao, All Rights Reserved
