Welcome to the International
Taijiquan & Shaolin Wushu Association (ITSWA)
Learn under experienced instructors, with direct lineage from China. With a choice of genuine traditional styles; Including – Northern Seven Star Mantis, Yang style Tai Chi & Wing Chun
Meet the Leicestershire ITSWA Team
Master Derek Frearson
ITSWA Chief Instructor Master Frearson has been regularly travelling to China to further his knowledge since 1984 - with his latest trip in November 2025
Sifu Dave George
South Wigston Tai Chi Instructor Sifu Dave coaches in Tai Chi, but has intensive training in Wing Chun and Northern Seven Star Mantis. He has been with the ITSWA since 1977
Sifu Simon Elvis
Birstall Tai Chi Instructor Sifu Simon coaches in tai Chi and has been with the ITSWA since 1999
Sifu Steve Pepper
Sifu Steve coaches in both Northern Seven Star Mantis & Tai Chi. He has been with the ITSWA since 2015. He also teaches the Children's class in Mantis
Sifu Sebastian Buchari
Sifu Sebastian coaches in Tai Chi, and has been with the ITSWA since 1984
Leicester Disciples
In Abbey Park Leicester for training session with Master Frearson