Martial arts
Three disciplines, three ways of moving. You begin with the one that calls you, at your own pace.
The Chinese blade
Dao
The dao is a short, light blade with a single edge, and it moves with the whole body: the legs give the base, the waist turns the blade, the free hand follows it.
Luca studied it for six years, from 2003 to 2009, alongside the katana.
What you learn
- Low, stable stances
- Turns and circular cuts
- Coordination between blade and free hand
- The forms: sequences to repeat and refine
Who it is for
For anyone after a discipline that trains legs, balance and focus all at once.
What you need
You work with a blunt training dao. Luca brings one for the trial.
the dao
The Japanese sword
Katana
With the katana, what counts is everything before the cut: posture, breath, distance. Then one clean movement.
Six years of study on traditional Japanese and Chinese weapons, and on their philosophy.
What you learn
- Grip and posture
- The fundamental cuts
- Drawing and sheathing the sword
- The kata: codified sequences
Who it is for
For anyone who wants to train calm and precision, and a body that answers to the millimetre.
What you need
You start with the bokken, the wooden sword. Steel comes later.
the katana
The sweet science
Boxing
A professional’s boxing, taught from the very start: guard and legs first, then the punches, then the rhythm.
Luca fought as a professional: 19 wins, 3 draws and 1 loss.
What you learn
- Guard and footwork
- Straights, hooks and uppercuts
- Slips, blocks and counters
- Bag, pads and skipping rope
Who it is for
For anyone who wants stamina, reflexes and a healthy way to let tension out. Sparring is a choice, never a duty.
What you need
You need gloves and wraps. For the trial, we have them.
boxing
Try it.
Then choose.
Before you start
Do I need experience?
No. Every discipline starts from the basics: stance, balance, breath. The rest comes with time.
Can I practise more than one?
Yes. Many begin with one and add another after a few months: the basics of one help with the others.
Are the blades real?
No. You work with blunt training weapons and with the wooden sword. Safety comes before anything.
Do you have to fight in boxing?
Only if you choose to, and when you are ready. You can learn the whole technique without ever sparring.
How much does it cost?
It depends on the path and on how often you train each week. We go through it at the trial, with no surprises.