Our Goal

LITMA aims at imparting the rich legacy of martial arts to the generations to come in a systematic, uniform, syllabized form. Our goal is not to only teach self-defense but also improves Spiritual and Physical Health that strengthens the connection between their mind, spirit, and body. we aim self discipline and Behavior Modification of every student to gain a boost in Confidence and Mental Focus.

OUR FOUNDER

Alexander Fernandes (also known by his Chinese name Shān chéng dà lì) and popularly known as Alex Sir; is the Founder & President of Life Institute of Tai-Chi & Martial Arts (LITMA). Sir Alex, is an Internationally acclaimed Martial Arts Teacher and Practitioner. He is trained in Hua Chuan Kung-Fu (Wushu) & Tai-Chi Chuan when he was 14yrs old. He’s been trained in all kinds of Shadow-Boxing especially in Simplified Taijiquan & Traditional Martial Arts from Beijing, China.

He won the championship of ‘International Taijiquan Exchange Competition’ in the year 2006 and was also the FIRST INDIAN who participated in ‘The 50Th Anniversary of Simplified Taijiquan Popularization Yongnian, Handan, China’ in the year 2006.

Sir Alexander Fernandes is teaching at various institutes in Mumbai; one of the major metropolitan cities of India since 3 decades and has earned reputation at National & International levels. He is also a Physical Fitness Teacher & Trainer at St. Dominic Savio High School for the last 2 decades.

OUR programs

Hua-Chuan Kung-Fu

Hua-Chuan, an old style characterized by its smooth, well-connected movements. Its techniques are executed ‘like a fast burst of wind’ and its stances are ‘as rooted as the pine tree’. It includes core forms, sparring sets, locking sets, weapons sets (both long and short weapons) and special training.

Sanda / Full Contact Fight

Sanda is one of the modern unarmed full contact combat sport, it has been developed from traditional wushu techniques and primarily makes use of punching, kicking, throwing, wrestling and defensive techniques by the body and mind.

Taolu / Performing Art

Taolu is a performance of sequences on empty hands & weapon styles. It incorporates Punching, Kicking, Throwing, Seizing, Striking and Thrusting into set routine exercises using various combinations of Attack and Defence, Dynamic and Static states, etc.

Tai-Chi Chuan

It is an ancient Chinese way of exercise to achieve Health and Tranquility. ‘Tai’ means ‘Limitless’ and ‘Chi’ means ‘Energy’. Today, Tai-Chi is explained as ‘Internal Kung Fu’ or ‘Meditation in motion’. It’s a series of gentle movements that make up a form. The internal energy is harnessed without strain.

Qi Gong

Qigong is a method of managing health that has been practiced since ancient times in China. It is instrumental in the prevention and treatment of disease, the maintenance and improvement of health and in holding back the process of ageing and to extend life.

Testimonials

Karanvir Bohra

Actor

I wanted to learn the wushu form of martial arts and I had read a lot about it. So, I searched the wushu form of martial art on the internet and then came to know about Alex sir, who teaches this in Andheri east. So, I approached Alex sir and visited the Litma martial art Institute. As it happened a couple of years ago. I still wish that I would have joined and carry my training continuously all this year with Alex sir. Because He is a fantastic Trainer, Patient as well as strict.

Adi Pocha

Writer & Film Maker

I was always interested in Martial art from school. Unfortunately taking up martial when I was in school was expensive therefore I never got a chance to learn it. Later on in my life, when I was about 45. I saw a little poster which said you can train in Tai-chi. So, I decided to enroll with not expecting too much but was pleasantly surprised when I start working with Alex sir and it was a fantastic experience. I also found Alex sir is great as an instructor.

Rubel Fernandes

Engineer

I have known since my school days that Alex sir is a Martial Art Trainer. So, I joined Team Litma in 2016 and Started Learning Martial art with Alex sir. He is the most knowledgable, Experienced trainer, student could hope for. He imparts knowledge, not just about martial art but about Tai-chi, yoga as well. This helps the development of body, mind as well. Getting Trained under Alex sir has made me lead a fit and healthier lifestyle. Thank you Team Litma and Alex sir for training me so well

loveleen Mishra

Actress

I was told by my counselor to go and try out tai-chi for a host of reasons. And, till now I believed that Tai-chi could only be learned by people lives in South Bombay or who are very rich and having Contacts. I can't imagine a tai-chi teacher to be talking in Hindi, to whom I can share all my fears, doubts, and all my hesitation. Then I met Alex sir but was scared because he was so fit and very enthusiastic because I was middle-age women who know very little about martial art. Alex sir despite strictness taught me tai-chi very well. Now, I suggest my friends and family join to learn Tai-chi at Litma.

Sachin Sachdev

I got interested in martial art through the movies. And, I love martial art movies. So, I joined litma and came to know about kungfu. Every exercise that I learned during my classes has deep as well as superficial meaning. And, it made me more enthusiastic, open to things, and sharpens the brain. This is what I love about kungfu. Thank you and all the best to team litma.

Kapil Mattoo

I started learning kungfu from the age of 42. It has changed my life and brought so much of discipline in my daily routine. Martial art has helped in so much focus and concentration on my work. The way Alex sir conduct class, he made me prepare to learn a skill set, the art of kungfu, wushu and made me a much better person at this age.

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