Chinese Martial Arts

Chinese martial arts have a rich and complex history that dates back centuries. Unlike other forms of martial arts, Chinese martial arts are known for their emphasis on fluid, circular movements that aim to harmonize with the natural flow of energy in the body and the universe.

One of the key differences between Chinese martial arts and other forms of martial arts is the focus on internal training. This includes the practice of Qigong and meditation, which aim to cultivate the internal energy or Qi of the practitioner. The movements in Chinese martial arts are also designed to cultivate this internal energy, which is believed to improve health, increase vitality, and enhance martial arts ability.

Chinese martial arts include a wide variety of styles, each having its unique techniques, philosophy, and training methods. For example, the Shaolin style of Kung-Fu is known for its powerful and acrobatic movements, while Tai Chi is known for its slow and graceful movements that emphasize balance and relaxation.

Chinese martial arts offer a unique approach to martial arts training that focuses on internal cultivation, fluid movements, and a wide variety of styles. These aspects of have contributed to their popularity worldwide and have made them a source of inspiration for many practitioners of martial arts.

Kung Fu

Kung Fu, which translates as “hard work,” is one of the oldest martial arts with its origins dating back to 4th century China. In our classes, you will learn proper techniques of breathing, stretching, hand-to-hand combat, and ancient Chinese forms.

Kung Fu is a great form of exercise that supports increased strength, flexibility, balance, and agility while helping to shed excess weight, stress, and anxiety. With regular practice it can increase your confidence, self-esteem, focus, and memory while producing a calmness of mind.

Like other martial studies, many consider its ultimate goal to be self-defense. Yet, the study of Kung Fu is much more than the mere art of fighting. It is an art that seeks to develop balance of the mind, body, character, and soul. Kung Fu does not teach that we should seek to overcome others. Rather, it is an internal discipline of focus, teaching us control of our bodies and emotions, which are key to movement and the execution of technique.

We should always be peaceful and avoid combat. However, if faced with a situation that threatens severe bodily harm or injury, the soul should become the warrior, capable of defending itself.