Chadwick Street Centre
Activities
This page details specific events, plus regular, club-type activities
based at Chadwick Street. General social events etc are summarised
on the Chadwick
Street home page and in the main activities
section.
You can join a resident club (for an additional class fee) to take part
in activities as varied as aerobics, badminton, boxing, dance, keep fit,
martial arts, yoga and wargames.
At an extra cost you can join the Chadwick Street Health & Fitness
Centre, with top of the range equipment. Qualified instructors help newcomers
through an induction session to familiarise you with the equipment and
advise you on a fitness programme. Chadwick Street also has a weights
gym, which you can use at an additional cost. See the following information:
Chadwick Street Sports Timetable
Download our overall timetable to tell you what activities you can take part in at Chadwick Street.
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Aerobics
Boxing
At Chadwick Street on Tuesday evening 5pm-9pm and Thursdays 4pm-6pm.
Please come along and speak to the instructor for more information.
Chinese martial arts classes
Shuai Jiao (Chinese wrestling) is a practical no nonsense form of
Chinese martial arts with a history of some 4,000 years. It has survived
ancient battles and modern wars; and today remains the martial arts of
choice for the Chinese military and police force.
Shuai Jiao contains five martial arts elements: Da - kicking and
striking; Shuai - wrestling and grappling; Na - joint and pressure point
manipulation; Dien - point striking; and Duan - breaking and
dislocation, all within the context of unbalancing and throwing the
opponent.
Shuai Jiao was one of China's best kept martial arts secrets: only
coming to the West in 1976; and then taught mainly in Chinese closed
door schools. Today, the benefits of Shuai Jiao are available for all
people of all ages and abilities. Beginner to Intermediate classes are
available on Thursday evenings, from 18:30 (the formal lesson begins
at
18:45) to 21:00, in the Sports Hall, CSSC, Chadwick Street, London.
For more information contact Master Instructor Rob Simpson (Shifu) on
020 7925 6067.
Or visit the Chinese Kuoshu Institute website: www.kuoshu.co.uk
Dance:
Modern Ballroom and Latin American
 Modern Ballroom and Latin American Dance classes take place every
Wednesday in the Westminster Room on the 3rd floor of the Civil Service
Recreation Centre, Chadwick Street. There are two classes:
5.45pm Year 1
7.00pm Year 2 plus
(There is also an opportunity for social dance at 8.00pm and an after
dance drink in the bar!)
Charles Stewart runs the classes with
a very long-established Ballroom and Latin teacher and a North of
England Champion of her day, Mrs Connie Riley.
There is an annual intake into year 1 via a beginners' night, for those
who are new to dancing, who should email Charles to register their
interest in the next induction. See our report and pictures from the
very successful February 2006 beginners' night, repeated again in April
2007.
Those who have danced before can trial either of the above one hour
classes for a one off no commitment fee. Payment otherwise is at a flat
quarterly rate, paid in advance.
The social dance is free to all those attending the classes, to practise
what they have learned during the evening and to dance together for
pleasure.
"Partners - where would we be without them?" It’s ideal if you can come
with a partner. If not, contact Charles and he will let you know how the
classes stand in the balance of the sexes.
"What should I wear?" Normal heeled shoes are fine to start with, but
avoid those with a rubber tread, as these act like a brake with the
floor and impede your dancing. Any clothing that is easy to move around
in is fine.
Contact: Charles Stewart - charles0207@yahoo.co.uk - telephone 07835 455 996.
(Updated 23 October 2007)
Fencing
The SPARTA Fencing Club organised by Paul Wren (020 7944 8638)
meets on
Mondays between 5.30pm and 7.30 pm in the Social Hall at Chadwick
St. All standards are welcome.
Karate: Westminster Ishinryu Karate Club
Gain confidence, fitness and good health
New beginner classes
Mondays & Fridays
1730hrs – 1830hrs
At the Civil Service Recreation Centre,
1 Chadwick Street,
Westminster
Contact Allan on 0783 448 3303
Website www.wikc.org.uk
Download our poster
[PDF](160 KB) (January
2006) |
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Languages: Russian
- Tuesday 5.30pm beginners
(started Sept 08); 7pm Intermediates
- Thursday 5.30pm post-beginners; 7pm advanced.
- Cost per single (trial) class: Beginners and post-beginners £10; intermediates and advanced £15. Discounted for advance
payment.
- For further information contact Charles Stuart on: charles0207@yahoo.co.uk
(Updated 2 October 2008)
Salsa Dancing
- On Tuesdays from 6.00pm to 7.30pm
- Starts with Salsa aerobic warm-up
and basic step practice
- All levels catered for
- All welcome, with or without partners
- Teaching by Nubia Merchan,
experienced Latin dance teacher and performer from Colombia
- Contact: Charles Stewart - charles0207@yahoo.co.uk - telephone 07835 455 996.
Download our poster [PDF](160 KB)
(Updated 23 October 2007) |
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Yoga
Full details on: www.schoolofyoga.co.uk
or ring Gordon Spence: 020 8657 3258
- Classes for men and women, beginners and experienced!
- WEDNESDAYS, 6.15 ~ 8.15pm (2-hours)
- Please come and try a class!
- At your second attendance you can enrol
for unlimited attendance in all classes
at all locations.
Plus:
Central Croydon: Thursdays 6.15 ~ 8.15pm, (2-hour class)
And: Selsdon: Mondays 6.15 ~ 8.15pm, (2-hour class)
Also Antenatal Classes in Selsdon, Saturdays, 2.30 - 4.00pm
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