All arts practiced in S.C.F. Association are taught as separate art forms in the unique training and teaching methods established by Grand Master Gemmell.  No mixture of style exists. Yet when at least one of the Internal Arts is learnt alongside Kempo (The Mother Art) the progress of the student in all facets of life and physical ability is outstanding. 

Robert Gemmell now has the desire to share his teaching methods and ideas with anyone who  genuinely seeks  his knowledge.

Shaolin Kempo :

Based upon the survival techniques of Five Animals Shaolin, Kempo is the most advanced Martial arts system available. Using circular, rather than linear movements Shaolin Kempo is physically easier to do than other  systems of Self  Defense, not because the training is watered down, but by way of a circular  technique as opposed to linear.
   
Each technique has three main functions .....

•        Training the body and the mind.
  
•        Internal Energy Cultivation
  
•        Self Defense
  

Shaolin students are taught to lead a worthwhile life, merging harmoniously within the community. Each student clearly understands the philosophy of avoiding confrontation at all costs. In the event of Self  Defense becoming necessary, students understand the 5000 year old theory of counter attack as opposed to attack first.

Tai Chi

Based upon Chen Tai Chi Internal Arts,  techniques are developed to a high  degree. Robert Gemmell has continued his studies to include a focus on Internal Art Principles. His most recent trip to China Autumn 2000, was the latest full-time study and research carried out.

H'Singi

H'Singi or Form Mind Boxing is the oldest style that has been adopted into the "internal family" of martial arts. H'singi is more direct than its sister arts Tai Chi and Ba Gua and prefers straight line motions. Rare full body movements and Chi Gung techniques assist Internal Arts students to advance. Those specialising in Self Defence learn to apply the crushing hand technique of H'Singi.

Ba Gua

Ba Gua literally translates to Eight Trigrams. These trigrams are the symbols which are used to represent  all natural phenomena as described in the Book of Changes (I Ching). It emphasises  the use of the open hand in preference to the closed fist. The art is based on the theory of continuously changing in response to the situation in hand in order to overcome an opponent with skill rather than brute force. Walking in circular patterns,  the main training, is an enjoyable exercise for the old and young.

Chi-Gung

Chi Gung is the Chinese art of developing energy. Today it is becoming increasingly popular around the world as a means of stress management, and healing and maintaining fitness. Chi Gung is a movement exercise which by opening the energy gates of your body clears the blockages in the energy auras causing illness. The practice of Chi Gung will  :

• Focus your awareness enabling you to control your flow of chi.
  
• Align the body correctly allowing the downward flow of chi without blocking   or dissipating it.
  
• Energise the internal  organs
  
• Maximize energy and range of motion
  
• Neutralize and transform negative energy
  
• Release  blockages and energise your brain
  

Mulan Boxing

The newest martial art in China, Mulan or fan boxing is very popular with women. Mulan, derived from Tai Chi, incorporates clothing, poise and balance with the use of the fan and sword.

Weaponry

See "Insights into Martial  Arts"  magazine
< insightsima.co.nz> for articles on Self  Defense and Weaponry.