The following frequently asked questions have been compiled from questions commonly asked of us. If you cannot find the answer to what you want here please feel free to contact us.

Is BMS Wushu a competitive sport?
No. BMS Wushu is a contemporary martial art in every sense of the word. The fighting techniques and principles you will learn can be applied to competitive combat sports if you wish but the emphasis with us is in developing a thoroughly grounded martial arts person. To this end we focus on developing correct fundamentals regarding posture, movement and balance and a sound approach to internal development. 

Is there an ideal age for starting BMS Wushu training?
Everyone is different and start training in martial arts for different reasons. There is no prescriptive approach to the ideal age to begin. We have students as young as eight and as old as fifty. BMS Wushu is adaptable enough to accommodate all ages.

I don’t think I am fit enough to join a martial arts class
BMS Wushu will help you to get fit. In each class you progress at your own level of learning and your own degree of fitness. Although you train with others the emphasis is on helping individuals advance at their own pace, overcoming their own personal difficulties and achieving their own personal goals. It does not matter how fit or unfit you think you are. You will still be able to make measurable gains in our classes.

Will I be able to defend myself?
BMS Wushu is thoroughly contemporary in its approach to self defence. We focus on principle and positioning strategy over individual technique. Translated in plain English this means that you learn to use your own strengths and abilities to advantage to overcome an opponent in a confrontation.

Do you enroll people through lengthy contracts?
Absolutely not! Everything we do at BMS Wushu from the training to the more practical side of marketing it, is geared around empowering the individual and giving you as much choice as possible. This is reflected in our approach on fees which we try to keep as low as possible. You pay monthly and you can cancel at any time.

What do I need in order to start?
Come down to one of our clubs. Bring with you some suitably light clothing and try a trial lesson. In order for us to give you the best service possible please contact us beforehand to arrange it.

How quickly will I progress?
The speed of your progression depends entirely upon you. Some people are ready for a grading after just four weeks. Others take three months. There is never any pressure from us and the tone and style of our tuition is geared around allowing you to make progress at a pace you feel comfortable with.

I already do another martial art will you require I give it up?
Absolutely not. BMS Wushu is thoroughly modern in its approach. We utilize a great many techniques and training tips from the latest advances in biomechanics and sports teaching science. We are not interested in dogmatic teaching or the type of teaching which requires blind rote learning. As a result you will find that training with us will only allow you to make faster progress in every field you try, including any other martial art you may be already training at.