What are Chinese Martial Arts?
Kung Fu, a 2000-year-old martial art from China, is based on five animal movements that develop muscle tone, endurance, flexibility, and strength.
We’ve taken this ancient martial art and developed a modern training program to fit today’s busy lifestyles. Each martial arts class has a unique training experience. The three martial arts classes include the Basics of Martial Arts, Kickboxing, and Martial Arts Self-Defense.
Getting started is easy for beginners. Just try one of our trial programs, and you’ll discover the benefits of Chinese martial arts for yourself.
Basics are Classical Martial Art training that develops your Strength and Power.
The 3 Types of Kung Fu Basics are:
1) Kung Fu Postures – develop your lower body strength to enhance your power in the upper body.
2) Kung Fu Strikes: Develop your upper body power. You’ll learn to pinpoint Your Body’s entire energy to a very specific (one-inch) area on your hand.
3) Kung Fu Kicks improve balance, flexibility, and leg strength. For self-defense, kicks give you a more extended reach and are more powerful than hands.
Martial Arts Kickboxing is a Heart-Pounding Aerobic Class that builds endurance and muscle. Kickboxing uses all four limbs, which develops fantastic endurance, quick reflexes, and coordination.
The three parts of Kung Fu Kickboxing are:
1) Kickboxing Stepping combinations. Each aerobic Kickboxing workout uses four different stepping combinations that develop what we call Springing Leg Power.
2) Kickboxing Combination techniques combined with 24 Kickboxing principles. You’ll learn various combination techniques that use the arms and legs in conjunction with each other.
3) Kickboxing Bag Work. These combinations can be used with various modern training equipment, such as Heavy Bags, Body Shields, Forearm Bags, and Focus Mitts.
Martial Arts Self Defense develops the Combat Skills for Protection against any Attacker.
The 3 methods of Martial Arts Self Defense are:
1) The Martial Arts Sports Method. This method teaches techniques for a contest with rules and a ring. Techniques are restricted, and judges must ensure the rules are followed. You don’t have judges and rules on the street. Also, the techniques are limited to that sport, so you do not have all the tools necessary to defend yourself on the street.
2) The Martial Arts Stylistic Method. Teach you different punches, blocks, and kicks, but these are not street tactics. In addition, they do sports sparring practice with partners, and the techniques used have no relationship to the techniques they show you in class. Worse yet, none of these techniques help you to defend yourself on the street, but unfortunately, many people think they are.
3) The Kung Fu Method. It is the third type of defense, and that method is the combat martial arts of Chinese martial arts. The system we teach here at the academy is Ying Jow Pai, which means Eagle Claw, and is part of our regular martial arts program. It is one of the world’s oldest and most comprehensive defense systems. This method combines everything from blocks, strikes, and kicks to locks and ground fighting.
Many people are not sure they might want to do the martial arts of Kung Fu or Tai Chi… or know they want to do it and are unsure how to get started. That was my case. I have always wanted to do Kung Fu and Tai Chi but was scared to go alone. I thought! Is it going to be too hard? Am I in shape enough to do it? How long do I have to do it? Am I going to get hurt?
Then, I discovered that one of the local schools offered a Trial Course. It didn’t cost much, so my parents let me try it. That’s why I always recommend the martial arts trial course. It is a great way to try out a few classes risk-free.
I’VE LOST 30 POUNDS
“I came to Kung Fu hoping for a fun and a little exercise. I found that but I also found something more, something to work for that is the most important part of Kung Fu for me — but the exercise hasn’t hurt either. I’ve lost 30 pounds since I started and I’m more fit than I’ve ever been in my life. More than that, I believe that I’m capable of more than I ever thought I was. I’ve only been coming here for a year, but I can hardly imagine my life without it.” Alexandra
I FEEL BETTER THAN I HAVE IN YEARS
“Through practicing Kung Fu I am working my entire body while focusing the mind, and bringing myself to a clearer understanding of my own physical and mental health. This is far more than jogging, weight lifting or meditation would ever have accomplished for me. I feel better than I have in years, and always have something new to strive for. In this case, my personal potential is not something that I am stressed about; it is something to look forward to. I now look forward to the challenges that bring me to new heights of healthy living and personal well-being. Kung Fu is probably the best thing that I have ever put my mind and body into. Thank you for all that you have helped me to do!” Sincere Regards, Jason Colditz
Kung Fu – The Ancient Art for Today’s Professional
The first recorded kung fu movements were in the Yellow Emperor’s Book on Internal Medicine in 2600 B.C. In 220 A.D., Emperor Han Wu Ti wrote the Han Shi I Wen Chi (Han Book of Arts). This book contained methods of hand fighting, and four chapters were devoted to kung fu strategies. In 500 A.D., the monks from the Shaolin monastery cataloged and perfected kung fu to new heights.
Professional Instructors that Keep You Motivated
People want to regain shape, improve their health, and relieve stress. A total exercise program would include strength, flexibility, and aerobic training. Who has time to do all of that? Going to a gym might be fun for a while, but it might get boring. In addition, you are there alone and do not have a training partner to keep you motivated and on track with your goals. You could hire a personal trainer, but could you afford one whenever you’re at the gym?
With our modern and updated Kung Fu curriculum, you’ll get back into shape, improve your cardiovascular system, and develop great flexibility as you relieve stress. A professional Black Belt instructor runs every class with years of experience. Plus, you’ll be with other motivated people like yourself. You will have fun, make new friends and never get bored. In just a few short weeks, you’ll notice a big difference in your conditioning, strength, flexibility, confidence, and vitality.