History
The beginning
Nam Wah Pai was established in 1964, a mix of Tai Chi Chuan, Sing Yi, Pa Kua, Wu Jiao & Shaolin Arts. Practised across the globe (Argentina, Chile, Ecuador, Germany, Japan, Malaysia, Taiwan and New Zealand) the World Head Quarters are based in Singapore and lead by President and Grand Master Sim Poo Huat (10th Degree Gold Belt).
Nam Wah Pai in New Zealand
Master Steve Kitson founded Nam Wah Pai in New Zealand in 1979 after learning Nam Wah Pai in Singapore while posted there with the New Zealand Army in 1976. At the time of his death in 1989 he was ranked 7th degree Black Belt; held the number three position as Deputy Chief Instructor for World Nam Wah Pai; was the World Nam Wah Pai Free Sparring Champion; in addition to being New Zealand Chief Instructor. Master Kitson is recognised as one of New Zealands’ greatest martial artists.
Nam Wah Pai
Hamilton Girls High School Gymnasium
Hill Street (Off-street parking available)
Hamilton 3206
Phone 027 816 5369
Classes
Monday
6pm – 7.30pm
Wednesday
6pm – 7.30pm