FAQs

What can I expect?

Exercise with PURPOSE led by qualified instructors in a SAFE and FRIENDLY environment at our dedicated kung fu school in Romiley, Stockport (Green Lane, just past Aldi). Email Sifu Ben to arrange your free taster session ben@littlenineheaven.co.uk or via our Contact Form or text 07498 522624.

We will train a hybrid of Hatton Academy syllabus boxing techniques and the Splashing Hands Boxing kung fu system through highly practical and well-established training methods. Training is tailored to your level of experience and we love to engage with all levels - from complete beginners (you have to start somewhere!) through to experienced martial artists.

You will get a good overall workout and learn the building blocks of the system: conditioning exercises, blocking, striking and kicking techniques, footwork, and how to combine the building blocks together into combinations and self-defence applications. We will drill these techniques individually ‘on the square’ and using pad work exercises from the Hatton Academy syllabus.

The sessions are Monday evenings. All sessions are mixed and people are only partnered with people they are comfortable with, typically grouping by sex, age, and martial arts experience.

What will I NOT get?

Contracts, Fees or bruises! The only commitment and investment made is by you, for YOU. Session fees are minimal at £4 for 16-21 years and £7 for over 21s - this is for a 90 minute session and so is about the half the going hourly rate of others. It is run on a Pay-As-You-Train basis, - we know life can be busy and we believe you shouldn’t pay for training you don’t receive.

Light contact self-defence applications are only practiced by more experienced students, beginners will focus on learning the techniques first through individual practice and using pads and punch bags. Only once you are confident and safe will you progress to light contact applications, with close supervision.

What’s the catch?

No catch! We are a non-profit martial arts school run by instructors with decades of experience and a passion for sharing these fantastic Chinese martial arts with students of all experience levels and backgrounds. We are looking to grow local participation in our weekly class of Splashing Hands Boxing (Jian Shou Chuan) and to help engage the local community we figured the best way is to invite people to try it out for free and without strings attached.

Which other styles have a free taster session?

All of them! All the styles taught at the Little Nine Heaven UK school in Romiley offer a FREE taster session all year round - check out the different classes we offer.

Do I have to register or just show up?

To help with session planning and to accommodate new students please let Sifu Ben know in advance: ben@littlenineheaven.co.uk or via our Contact Form or text 07498522624.

What clothing and equipment do I need?

Comfortable loose clothing and sports trainers are recommended, we always train with footwear on due to the roots of the system being a street fighting style. You can bring your own gloves and pads if you have them, otherwise we have a good stock of newly purchased training gloves and pads for you to use.

Who runs the sessions?

Main instructor is Sifu Ben Norbury, he is an experienced black belt and has been running classes and seminars from our Stockport school since 2020. He is fully insured and qualified to teach and has supplemental qualifications from the Hatton Academy (Fundamentals, Advanced, and Elite Boxing Pad-work for Fitness) and the British Council for Chinese Martial Arts (Physical Conditioning; Sports Psychology; Coaching). More info on his Blog.

Want to know more?

Explore our website and social media channels (links in the header for YouTube, Facebook, Instagram and TikTok) to understand more about the Little Nine Heaven UK school and the styles we teach. Scroll down to view some testimonials from current students. Any questions just drop us an email (ben@littlenineheaven.co.uk) or use the Contact Form or text Ben on 07498522624.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Testimonials from some our current students

  • "Fantastic system teaching how to move fast, hit hard, and strengthen the body. It’s well worth the travel from Birmingham"

    Reece.T, Birmingham, MMA practitioner and instructor. Learning Jian Shou Chuan/Splashing Hands

  • "I really enjoy practicing Splashing Hands. It is a fast, fun and effective martial art that gives you a full body workout. The club has a really friendly atmosphere and the teachers are great"

    Jon.W, Bredbury, previously Aikido. Learning Jian Shou Chuan/Splashing Hands

  • “If you want to learn traditional martial arts systems I'd recommend Little Nine Heaven, I've been doing the (Jian Shou Chuan) seminars for the last couple years - you're going to learn hot to hit very quickly! The teachers are brilliant, Sifu Ben and Sifu Andrew - really welcoming and it's a great bunch of people to train with, I'd recommend it"”

    Nige.T, Birmingham, MMA and Jeet Kune Do practitioner and instructor. Learning Jian Shou Chuan/Splashing Hands

  • “This is an exceptional school run by Sifu Andrew, a dedicated and highly knowledgeable senior student of world renowned martial arts Grandmaster James.W.Mcneil. Teaching several genuine lineage Chinese internal martial arts systems in a safe and friendly environment - the depth of knowledge is truly immense, this club has it all and much more!”

    Brian.A, Rawtenstall, experienced martial artist. Practicing Hsing-I Chuan and Chen Tai Chi Chuan

  • "I've been learning at L9H since 2017, it's a great form of exercise that can be practiced at home too. It's low impact on joints yet I always feel I have worked hard after a lesson. It's great for balance and maintaining/improving flexibility, exercising the body from head to toe. I find it a good way to switch-off from day-to-day worries through the focus when practicing. The instruction from Andrew and Brian is first-class. You learn at your own pace, it isn't competitive. Classes are relaxed and friendly and it's a pleasure to attend - I recommend it to anyone of any age or fitness, give it a go!

    Paul.W, Gee Cross, a former martial arts teacher. Learning Chen Tai Chi Chuan