Centuries of research and development have resulted in the martial art movement known as Kung Fu and practiced for the benefits of internal and external strength, conditioning and mental focus. The styles of Kung Fu taught to our students are Northern Shaolin Long Fist and Southern Hung Gar.Fu movement teaches a student to use their entire body as one unit engaging in larger range of motion with their limbs resulting in stronger and more precise strikes and kicks. both the Northern and Southern styles offers the student a balance in their physical training.
Southern Hung Gar /Nan Chuan (Tiger & Crane) consists of the five animals of the Shao Lin. Dragon, Tiger, Crane, Snake and Panther are represented in the standard curriculum and teaches the student basic coordination, speed, power, timing and self-defense applications. Northern Shao Lin Long Fist / Chang Chuan, numbered Fighting Methods 1-10 consists of ten forms which link together to form a 108 movement routine. Each set teaches the student a concept of unique fighting fundamentals such as punching, kicking, blocking, trapping, sweeping, tripping, Chin Na (joint locks and breaks), ground work (falling, rolls, etc.), jump kicks, and evasive techniques. Kung Fu students will learn traditional Chinese weapons. Staff & Broadsword are the first weapons taught.
Kung Fu, literally translated to mean "energy time", includes any study, learning, or practice which requires a lot of patience, energy and time to complete. Since practicing Chinese martial arts requires a great deal of time and energy, Chinese martial arts are commonly called Kung Fu. A name for Chinese martial arts that is less popular, but more accurate in description is the term Wu Shu or "war arts". In China, martial arts have been practiced for thousands of years. There have been many styles and systems created and used by people of all ages, genders, body types and skill levels.
The most common are the martial arts created and practiced by the
Buddhist Monks of the Shao Lin Temples. The Shao Lin monks produced many types of movements with emphasis being placed on emulating animals behavior. The monks are known for their balance between the tranquility of Buddhism and the intensity of their martial arts.