Pa-Kua Archery is an archery club located in Cambridge, New Zealand. As part of the international Pa-Kua school of martial studies, which was established in 1976, Pa-Kua Archery offers a unique approach to archery that combines ancient Chinese knowledge and multiple styles.
The club focuses on providing a family atmosphere and personalised attention to all its members. They strongly believe in the acceptance of all people and strive to create an inclusive environment for everyone. At Pa-Kua Archery, individuals are encouraged to evolve and grow both physically and mentally.
Pa-Kua Archery offers a range of classes for kids, teens, and adults. The Martial Art & Self-defence classes take place on Wednesdays from 7pm to 8pm at the Polonia Club Function Room. These classes teach individuals to defend themselves through an internal martial art based on multiple styles, all within a non-competitive and friendly environment.
The Tai Chi - Cosmodynamics classes, also held on Wednesdays, take place from 6pm to 7pm at the Polonia Club Function Room. These classes allow participants to study and practise movements of martial arts, helping them to train and control their bodies, alleviate joint pain, and gain a deeper understanding of the surrounding universe.
For those interested in Chinese Archery, Pa-Kua Archery offers classes on the first and third Saturdays of each month at the Kelsey Kerridge Sports Centre. Using traditional recurve bows, bamboo arrows, and a thumb draw technique with martial art elements, participants can learn the unique Chinese archery style.
Pa-Kua Archery has a detailed timetable available on their website, where individuals can find information on specific class dates, times, and locations. They also offer an indoor archery class at the Kelsey Kerridge Sports Centre on the first and third Saturdays of each month from 3pm to 4pm.
When it comes to pricing, Pa-Kua Archery offers different options to suit different needs. Classes can be paid for on a pay-as-you-go basis, with Martial Art & Self-defence and Tai Chi - Cosmodynamics classes priced at 10 per class. Archery events using school equipment are priced at 24 per 2-hour event, while using your own equipment costs 20 per 2-hour event.
Monthly subscriptions are also available, with various options to choose from. Weekly Martial Art or Tai Chi - Cosmodynamics classes cost 34 per month, while a combination of both is priced at 49 per month. Different packages including archery, weekly martial arts or Tai Chi classes, and archery using school or personal equipment are also available at different prices.
Pa-Kua Archery also offers a family discount of 30% off the total subscription price, and they encourage interested individuals to contact them for a bespoke subscription link.
For more information, individuals can visit the Pa-Kua Archery website, where they will find links to the accessories store, special class and itinerancy payments, the student handbook, and articles about Pa-Kua. The website also provides important documents, such as the safeguarding policy, code of conduct, and student registration form.
At Pa-Kua Archery, individuals can learn archery in a supportive and inclusive environment while benefiting from the ancient Chinese knowledge and expertise of the international Pa-Kua school. With experienced instructors such as Master Rodolfo Oliva and Tom Winch, participants are sure to receive top-quality training and guidance.