Chans Martial Arts International

Chans Martial Arts was founded in 1975 by Master S C Chan. Its headquarters are located in Christchurch, New Zealand with many schools throughout New Zealand, as well as branches in Australia and the USA. Our organisation is one of the largest and most reputable in New Zealand and has a strong network of centres throughout the country and has links with many top masters world-wide.

We have Kung Fu classes throughout New Zealand and Australia. All new students start by learning fundamentals essential to Shao Chi Chuan.

The system of Shao Chi Chuan Kung Fu, (the Small Ultimate System) or commonly known as 'The Stressfree Way' is an effective self defence system that is relatively easy to learn and use.

It deploys biomechanically sound self defence techniques and psychologically positive teaching methods. This results in the elimination of excessive physical and mental stress which is omnipresent in many conventional martial arts.

Benefits for the student involve improvement in many areas including:

* Co-ordination
* Concentration
* Temperament
* Health
* Work Productivity

It is important to note that not all physical activities achieve these goals, some physical activities 'switch off' the body and retard brain function.


Its hallmark is its dynamic but flowing and relaxed movements that enhance the body function rather than over-stress it. Shao Chi Chuan deploys natural long and short range combat techniques, holds and throws, internal energy development and application to co-ordinated pressure points. All these are based on time tested classical principles. It can be described as a modern interface between the very hard Shao Lin Chuan and the very soft Tai Chi Chuan which is the only curriculum for our advanced student.

Finally, we have a friendly and relaxed environment for training and there are often interesting social activities organised.