Private Lessons Available!
A unique opportunity to learn from Canada’s most knowledgeable martial arts master.
Choose what you always wanted to learn but never found anyone that could teach you.
Stefan knows dozens of Chinese empty-hand forms and classical weapons.
Choose from:
- Lau Gar
- Northern Shaolin Plum Flower
- Hung Gar Tiger and Crane
- Hung Gar Taming the Tiger
- 18 Lohan Staff
- Northern Shaolin Spear
- Northern Shaolin Sabre
- Cane Fighting Form
- Escrima/Stick Fighting/Double Sticks
- Iron Fan
- Tai Chi
- Combat Jujitsu
Mr. Verstappen has been teaching for over 40 years. He was among the first Canadians to study Kung Fu in China for four years. He has written three books on martial arts and dozens of articles for Black Belt and Inside Kung Fu Magazines.
Read more about Stefan’s impressive training history Here:
Cost: $100./hour You can split the cost with as many friends as you like and all take the lessons together!
Email stefan at sverstappen@yahoo.com to arrange times.
Mini Workshops Every Saturday All Summer
These 2hr mini-workshops are the perfect introduction to the world of martial arts, from the soothing Tai Chi, to how to use a Cane and Stick for self-defense, no-nonsense Self-Defense to the classic Long Staff.
Scroll down to read about each workshop and to book your place online.
No monthly fees, only $45. per workshop.
Tai Chi
Tai Chi Chuan is an ancient Chinese form of martial art/exercise that anyone can learn regardless of age or physical condition.
Tai Chi is based on ancient Chinese martial arts movements that are linked together like a dance routine.
This course teaches the 24 movement Yang Style form, the standard of the World Wu Shu Federation.
Cane & Stick Fighting
The innocuous walking cane is the most versatile and practical weapon you can carry. Effective from 10 feet away or when grappling up close. You can carry it anywhere, even on planes, and few people will suspect you have a deadly weapon on you.
The best part is that learning how to use a cane is easy. A half dozen simple techniques are all you need to learn to destroy an attacker and even multiple attackers.
This workshop is safe and suitable for people of all ages.
Self-Defense
The World is Dangerous – Are you prepared?
Those of us that live in Oxford County have a false confidence that crime doesn’t affect us. But as the economy continues to deteriorate, crime increases everywhere, and once sleepy bedroom communities like Woodstock and London are quickly getting a reputation for being dangerous.
This workshop suits men and women of all ages and all fitness levels. This exciting workshop teaches the most practical self-defense techniques anyone can use to protect themselves from assault. No fancy and useless joint locks or kicks, these techniques were developed to be taught to the blind that is so easy and effective you could defend yourself even in the dark.
Secrets of the 18 Lohan Staff
The Grandfather of Weapons
Secrets of Shaolin’s 18 Lohan Staff is a fun, informative, and practical workshop suitable for martial arts students of all levels.
Learn
• Two Man Combat Drills
• Practical Self Defense Applications
Rugged and durable, with multiple uses and applications, the simple wooden staff is the trademark tool and weapon of wandering monks in China and throughout Asia. Learn how to handle this unique weapon according to the famous 18 Lohan style of Shaolin.
This workshop suitable for beginners and advanced students alike.
Age: Minimum age is 16.
Place: 85 Thames Street South, Ingersoll, On
For more information, e-mail Stefan at: sverstappen@yahoo.com
