Martial Arts

The Kung Fu Academy offers classes in: Northern Shaolin, Praying Mantis, and 5 Animal Fist Kung Fu, Chin Na (the art of seizing & locking), weaponry, iron palm, Taiji (Tai Chi), QiGong (Chi Kung), BaGua and Yoga. Seminars are offered in Qigong, Meditation, Weapons, Forms, Breathing Retraining and Strengthening, Taoist Longevity, Chinese Herbs, and other lifestyle modifications. Each summer also offers a fun and exciting time at the annual summer camp, often with guest instructors, camping, and up to several full days of training!

The instructors at The Kung Fu Academy are extraordinaire, dedicated, and have years of experience teaching all ages.

Hand Forms

Hand forms are based on the Northen Chinese long fist forms which are strong, fast and long in reach, with the influence of the deadly mantis hook hands. Hand forms are essential for building, strength, speed, stamina, rhythm and precision.

Weapons

Weapons are a characteristic feature of Chinese Kung Fu is the use of many weapons and this style incorporates the use of 24 different types of weapons. Long weapons like spears and staffs keep opponents at a distance, while short weapons including daggers, short staffs, and broad-swords are excellent for close combat. Weapons are taught after the student has learned the basic exercises and forms.

Self Defense

An obvious benefit of martial arts training is the ability to defend oneself from physical aggression. Many practical and effective self defense techniques are taught. Again, improvement in speed, strength, skill and reflex will be evident after several months of intensive training in self defense techiques.

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