In Chinese kung fu means “accomplishment of great skill through practice.” There is a reason kung fu was developed thousands of years ago, and why it has survived into the 21st century: it is universally life-enhancing for all humans. Specific kung fu movements have developed with one goal; to integrate the body, mind, and life force (or ‘chi’). Kung fu training becomes an advanced course on how to move your body and maximize its coordination, flexibility, speed, and skill.
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The serious student can use kung fu to be a good fighter, but the true reason to pursue kung fu is to become a healthier, well-balanced human being, working towards self-mastery.
Our adult kung fu classes are suitable for students beginning at age thirteen. Students are taught a strong foundation of martial arts techniques while they develop body conditioning, flexibility, and strength. Body mechanics are taught in the form of stances, kicks, strikes, aerial techniques, open-handed forms, and over ten different weapons forms.
A few of the benefits students can expect when they consistently practice kung fu are:
- Extraordinary cardio training and whole body conditioning
- Balance of power and flexibility
- Centering and stress reduction
- Mastery of traditional kung fu skills
- Training with up to ten different weapons