Sifu David Ridgway
sifudavidridgway.bsky.social
Sifu David Ridgway
@sifudavidridgway.bsky.social
Founder and head instructor of Synergy Tao. Husband, Father, retired police officer
True power lies between trying and letting go
November 18, 2025 at 8:03 PM
No philosophy has all the answers. There's wisdom in the past but to stay relevant in a changing world philosophy must adapt with new ideas, discard the outdated and evolve without dogma or be resigned to anachronism. This is Synergy Tao
#synergytao #telford #wingchun #qigong #selfdefence
September 17, 2025 at 9:46 AM
Want your child's martial arts to be…
😀Fun
✅️Engaging
🧒Child focused
✅️Practical
✅️Accessible

And to teach…
🙏Respect
💪Courage
🤼‍♂️Teamwork
🔎Focus
⏳️Patience

You've got it!
#synergytao #Telford #wingchun #kidsclasses #afterschool #selfdefence
September 15, 2025 at 7:17 AM
Strength without harshness
Gentleness without weakness
That’s the way of Synergy Tao: Training both resilience and calm, power and peace
✅ Confidence without ego
✅ Self-defence without aggression
✅ Mindfulness with movement
It’s not about fighting harder
It’s about living with balance
September 12, 2025 at 10:41 AM
On Facebook I've been accused of sounding like a cult because I promote positivity and health. I seriously hate fb but I have to promote my school and business
August 26, 2025 at 11:26 AM
Always keep your sword edge keen, even when not at war!
August 25, 2025 at 11:49 AM
"There's more to martial arts than just kicking and punching, but every tool in the box needs to be kept sharp!"
August 18, 2025 at 10:35 AM
August 18, 2025 at 10:33 AM
Veggie cheeseburger. Looks and tastes as good as dining out but for as little as £1.25 each and less salt, sugar, and fat, quicker to prepare than waiting to be served. Follow for more great, easy meals every Friday.
May 16, 2025 at 8:41 AM
May 10, 2025 at 7:26 PM
I know I don't post much on here and even less recently. Rest assured we're still training awesome wing chun. Beyond that I'm working feverishly into the night every night (between classes that is) to make changes which will make our school even better for all students: past present and future.
April 19, 2025 at 7:52 PM