Kung Fu

Although being one of many different self-defence systems Kung Fu advocates virtue and peace, not aggression or violence. This has been the common value upheld by martial artists from generation to generation.

Over the centuries of development in China, Kung Fu has become a large system containing various styles. It is recorded that there are over 300 distinct types of kung fu existing around the country.

Wing Chun

Wing Chun means “forever spring” and was named after its first proponent of the art, a young village girl Wing Chun who was doomed to marry a bandit chief unless she could beat him in unarmed combat.

Wing Chun can be practiced by people of all ages, sizes, shapes and degrees of physical ability. It is equally applicable to both men and women. Wing Chun uses structure rather than strength and timing rather than speed. It is also based on natural human anatomy rather than mimicking the movements of animals, so it does not require extraordinary flexibility or athleticism.

We teach both the traditional Wing Chun as well as the modern version modified by Yip Man.

Alongside the short-range techniques of Wing Chun, we also teach the best techniques from some of the long-range styles. These include:

Praying Mantis

A ferocious self-defence system with blinding speed and incredible strength.

It is the emphasis on trapping tactics that really makes the Seven Star Praying Mantis kung fu system a complete martial art. All the ranges of fighting: long range with kicking tactics, middle range with hand techniques, trapping range, and grappling range can be neutralized by the skill of controlling the opponent’s body by the manipulation of the major joints. When, for example, an elbow, shoulder or knee is placed correctly then the body will follow. This creates an opportunity to neutralize or control the opponent.

Chang Quan. (Long Fist)

Powerful, courageous and free spirited.

The forms of the Long Fist style emphasise fully extended kicks and striking techniques, and by appearance would be considered a long-range fighting system. In some Long Fist styles, the motto is that “the best defence is a strong offence,” in which case the practitioner launches a pre-emptive attack so aggressive that the opponent doesn’t have the opportunity to attack. Others emphasise defence over offence, noting that nearly all techniques in Long Fist forms are counters to attacks. Long Fist uses large, extended, circular movements to improve overall body mobility in the muscles, tendons, and joints. Advanced Long Fist techniques include joint locking techniques, throws and takedowns.
The Long Fist style is considered to contain a good balance of hand and foot techniques.

Choy Li Fut

A system that combines the devastating kicks of Northern Shaolin, with the hand techniques of Southern Shaolin.

The system combines the martial arts techniques from various Northern and Southern Chinese kung-fu systems; the powerful arm and hand techniques from the animal forms from the South, combined with the extended, circular movements, twisting body, and agile footwork that characterises Northern China’s martial arts.
It is considered an external style, combining soft and hard techniques, as well as incorporating a wide range of weapons as part of its curriculum. It contains a wide variety of techniques, including long- and short-range punches, kicks, sweeps and take downs, pressure point attacks, joint locks, and grappling.

According to Bruce Lee: Choy Li Fut is the most effective system that I’ve seen for fighting more than one person. [It] is one of the most difficult styles to attack and defend against.

Baji Quan

Often referred to as “the bodyguard style. Simple in appearance but extremely effective.

The major features of Baji include elbow strikes, arm/fist punches, hip checks and strikes with the shoulder. All techniques are executed with a short power, developed through training. The essence of Baji quan lies in power-issuing methods, particularly (explosive power). The mechanics of jin are developed through many years of practice and Baji quan is known for its strenuous lower-body training and its emphasis on the horse stance.
The effectiveness of Baji quan is best measured by the high positions that students Li Shuwen’s (Baji master) held.Huo Dian Ge (bodyguard to Pu Yi (the last Emperor of China), Li Chenwu (bodyguard to Mao Zedong and Grandmaster Liu Yun Qiao (instructor of Chang Kai Shek bodyguards)

Weapons

To help students better understand body mechanics we also teach the complete 18 weapons system.

kung fu weapons training

We have family classes (parents train for free) and adult classes available.

Our Kung Fu Timetable

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Family Kung Fu

09:30 AM - 10:30 AM1h
Parents can participate in the family class for free.