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Kung Fu literally means time and energy. Any accomplishment that requires time and energy is called Kung Fu. Thus, to attain proficiency in Chinese martial arts, one will have to invest time and energy into his or her training. Because of one's dedication and discipline in perfecting the mental, physical, and spiritual requirements of being a true martial artist, the term Kung Fu had becomes synonymous to Chinese martial arts - Wushu.
Our school teaches both External Styles and Internal Styles, Northern and Southern Style Kung Fu. Northern style was designed for taller Northern Chinese, who utilized their long legs for most of their fighting applications, thus the majority of their techniques involve kicking. Southern Style was designed for shorter Southern Chinese. Because of their shorter bodies, they developed their arm techniques more than their legs, for close range fighting applications.
External Styles Characterized by their explosive power and speed, and the unique aesthetics of various open hand and weapon forms, excellent for both children and adults. Practitioners of external style Martial Arts learn better body control and coordination, and through vigorous training, increase their muscular power and flexibility. Children will develop discipline, motivation, patience, humility and respect for each other; and equally important, will enjoy enormously the pleasure of learning to perform different animal routines such as snake, tiger, eagle, crane, monkey, horse, preying mantis etc.
Internal Styles Characterized by softness and circularity, rooted in ancient Taoist philosophy, emphasizing the balance of Yin and Yang, soft and hard, light and dark, feminine and masculine, the inner and the outer. The Internal Styles as exemplified by Tai Chi, Hsing Yi, Bagua, and Water Style, are at once a healing and martial art. Tai Chi or Taijiquan, for example, combines movement and Chi (energy) circulation, breathing, and stretching techniques in its training. The experience of hundreds of years has shown that practicing Tai Chi Chuan can improve one's health, reduce tension, and cure a number of ailments such as high blood pressure, arthritis, asthma, stomach illness, heart problems, and nervousness. The same techniques for developing internal Chi for use in combat, prove also to be effective in promoting long life, healing, and rejuvenation. Today, Tai Chi Chuan is practiced by millions of people around the world for its health benefits.
Our training incorporates arm and leg techniques providing a complete training. After completing the fundamental requirements, students will then be qualified to get into weapon training.
The required discipline and training in Kung Fu not only strengthens the body for physical fitness and self-defense, but also functions as the starting point toward greater self awareness.
The lessons learned will also enhance your ability to deal with any challenge you may encounter throughout your life. Any student interested in Shaolin Kung Fu must have a strong will and patience to go through this challenging, vigorous, and dynamic training.
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Kung Fu Basics: |
Stances, footwork, kicks, hand techniques, balancing drills,
etc.
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Bare Hand
Training
Routines: |
Liu He Quan, Tian Gang Quan, Cha Quan, International Competition
Routines, Preying Mantis, Black Tiger, Tong Bei Quan,
Monkey Style, Fan Zi, Eagle Claw, Red Quan, Drunken
Style, Di Tang Quan, Chuo Jiao Quan, Snake Style, Hsing
Yi Quan, Pa Kua Chang, etc.
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Weapon
Training
Routines: |
Single and double saber, single and double sword, spear,
staff, dagger, nine sectioned chain, three sectioned
staff, rope dart, big saber, etc.
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Sparring
Training
Routines & Drills: |
Bare hand and weapon sparring routines, Qin Na techniques
(Grappling, Joint Lock), wrestling techniques, free
sparring, etc. |
Notes/Precautions
" For people who have any serious health issues, always
consult with a School instructor before participating in class.
" For those who are trying out our classes, wear comfortable
exercise clothes. Jeans and clothing that restrict movement
are definitely not recommended. Wear light and comfortable
exercise shoes.
" Always follow the directions of the instructors as
closely as possible.
What will I learn?
- Many different kinds of traditional and modern Wushu training for torso, legs, arms and jumping
- A great number of traditional and modern Wushu bare-hand and weapon routines such as: a variety of Long Fists, southern style, Yan Qin Quan, Cha Quan, Hong Quan, Preying Mantis(Tang Lang Quan), Fan Zi Quan, Di Tang Quan, Eagle Stle, Tong Bei Quan, Drunken Style, Snake Style, Monkey Style, Broadsword, Sword, Spear, Staff, Nine Section Whip, Rope Dart, Double Broadsword and sword, Long Tassel Sword, and many routines from E Mei and Shao Lin. We have more than one hundred different kinds of routines for to learn and to choose from, so students can continue their training at our school for an extended period of time and will always have some new to learn.
- Wushu class also emphasizes self defence and Sanshou training. We teach many kinds of techniques in grappling, throwing, wrestling, punching, kicking, free sparring and the improvement of body power and stamina.
The following are related articles on Wushu/Kung Fu - many of which are based on the information in the book Kung Fu Elements by Grandmaster Shou-Yu Liang.
 PRACTICAL JOINT CONTROL I
PRACTICAL JOINT CONTROL II
Neck Hold Techniques: A Cop's Perspective
Neck Hold Techniques: A Cop's Perspective Part II
Stretching for Wushu Kicks
Major Wushu Stances
Shoulder Training
Leg Exercises
Using Wushu & Tai Chi to Resource Yourself
Preparing Your Upper Body For Action
Bow Stance to Horse Stance Exercise
An Introduction to Cavity Press
Stretch Your Legs for Powerful Wushu Kicks
Basic Arm Movements (Part 1 of 2)
Basic Arm Movements (Part 2 of 2)
Advice to Beginners
The Basic Push-Up
Diamond Push-Ups
Improve Your Balance - Part 1 of 4
Improve Your Balance - Part 2 of 4
Improve Your Balance - Part 3 of 4
Improve Your Balance - Part 4 of 4
Basic Wushu Kicks - Forward Front Kick
Basic Wushu Kicks - Angled Front Kick and Side Front Kick
Basic Wushu Kicks - Outside Crescent Kick
Basic Wushu Kicks - Inside Crescent Kick
Basic Wushu Kicks - Spring Kick
Basic Wushu Kicks - Heel Kick
Basic Wushu Kicks - Slap Toe Kick
Basic Wushu Kicks - Turn Body Side Kick
Side-to-Side Pushups
Falling - Part 1
Falling - Part 2
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