Ziranmen Martial Arts in Berlin

Our Martial Arts Classes

Ziranmen Gongfu

Ziranmen is a Chinese martial art which focuses on two main aspects:
 – Building a powerful body structure
 – Cultivating Ziran -natural and spontaneous movement- through conditioning.
There are no uniforms, no belts, no titles, no calling us ‘Master’. While we have a base curriculum, we favor tailored teaching for the current level and needs of each practitioner. Expect lots of hands-on corrections and feedback. Age does not matter here.

Our training resembles Taijiquan, most of it is slow work, and it shares the core principles. One major difference: we do not have forms (katas)! No endless memorizing of 100+ moves, our training is about changing the body and building skills.

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Teachers: Alain, Benjamin

Ziran Boxing

Ziran Boxing is as the name says, boxing. What makes it special is the integration of Ziranmen (AKA internal or taiji) principles and mechanics. In our classes we place a great emphasis on footwork, proper technique and flow of movement.

This makes it a great practice for:
 – People coming from internal martial arts (taiji, xingyi, bagua, yiquan) willing to delve into more
modern combat sports.
 – Boxers who want to enhance their body mechanics and overall game
 – Beginners who want to get fitter and have fun learning a martial art

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Teacher: Benjamin

The Teachers

Benjamin standing with Yu GuangDe

Benjamin is a dedicated and skilled practitioner of Chinese Martial Arts, having honed his expertise over more than 10 years in Tanglang Quan (Mantis Boxing), Taiji Quan, and Xing Yi Quan. In parallel to that, he as a long history of training modern combat sports such as BJJ, sanda and boxing. He is currently sharing his knowledge and passion for martial arts by teaching Ziranmen and Boxing in Berlin. His extensive experience and deep understanding of these disciplines make him a valuable instructor for students looking to learn and excel in martial arts.

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Alain is a committed martial arts practitioner and instructor, bringing his expertise in Chen Style Taiji Quan, Xingyi Quan, and Shuaijiao to his teachings. With a strong foundation in these traditional disciplines, he is currently teaching Ziranmen and Qigong in Berlin. Alain’s dedication and depth of knowledge provide a rich learning experience for his students, fostering both skill and understanding in the art of martial arts.
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Alain standing Santishi

Health Benefits

The health benefits of the so-called inner martial arts like Taiji Quan, Xing Yi, Bagua Zhang, or Ziranmen are undeniable but often exaggerated and taken out of context, making unrealistic promises.

In our class, we focus on the spine, pelvis, and joints, particularly areas under high pressure like the knees. With our simple but challenging exercises, we aim to improve or at least maintain your quality of life and health without making false promises.

Find US at Park am Gleisdreieck

You can find us every Saturday in Berlin at Park am Gleisdreieck next to Cafe Tor Eins.