Very sadly, Cheryl Hopkins passed away earlier this year in March due to the coronavirus. Cheryl was married to Master David Hopkins (pictured below with their grandson) who has been training with Grandmaster Loke since the 1970s. Since then Cheryl has been a familiar face at countless competitions and gradings, and and she was well-loved …
These are the first two forms, Basic Form 1 for beginners, performed by Sheena, who trains at Hornchurch with her mum, Master Gemini Patel. Basic Form 2 for white stripes performed by Tara, who trains at Loughton with her dad, Bizhan Pourkomailian.
These videos are of the very challenging Kicking Forms performed by keen young students from Grays HQ. Kicking form 1 is for blue belt and above, Kicking form 2 is for red belt and above, and Kicking form 3 is for Black Belts.
These forms are for Duan grades. Luo Han 2 is for 1st Duan and above performed by Kai Patel, Luo Han 3 is for 1st Duan Senior and above performed by Master Siew Loke, and Luo Han 4 is for 2nd Duan and above performed by Master Sam Peniston.
These forms are for the intermediate to senior Ji grades. Yi Chuan 4 is for green belts and above, Yi Chuan 5 is for blue stripe and above and Luo Han 1 is for red belts and above.
These forms are for junior to intermediate Ji grades. Yi Chuan 1 is for orange stripe and above, Yi Chuan 2 is for orange belt and above and Yi Chuan 3 is for green stripe and above.
Sasha Bradshaw 3rd Duan shares her thoughts… Entering into competition is an excellent experience as it builds your confidence. Students will always feel a sense of personal achievement after having competed. For young students, especially, there are long-term benefits. Once you have competed as a child, the experience becomes normalised and increases maturity, confidence and …
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