 Kung Fu
Kung Fu is known as the “Mother of all Martial Arts” and is considered to be a Chinese Martial Art, although there are varieties taught in other countries as well.
The term “Kung Fu” means “The Skill” or “The Discipline” (a more accurate term for Kung Fu is WU SHU meaning “War Art”).
Kung Fu is generally divided into 2 categories- Northern & Southern. While not 100% accurate, most Northern Styles of Kung Fu focus more on kicking, while most southern styles focus more on hand techniques.
There are also 2 sub-divisions in Kung Fu- Internal & External. Internal styles focus more on the development of one’s “internal power” and are generally very fluid and graceful. External styles focus more on the development of “External” power using a person’s body and muscles to generate power.
The system that is taught at Level 10 Martial Arts is from the Northern Shaolin Long Fist/Mantis style (although we do teach a few of the southern-style forms to our black belts).
Our students learn the 4 core weapons of Kung Fu (Long Staff, Broad Sword, Spear, Straight Sword) and learn additional weapons based on individual desire. More advanced weapons are taught after 1st degree black belt, such as the 3-sectional staff, the chain whip and the Kwan Dao.
We teach authentic traditional-style Kung Fu (not Karate Forms that are passed off as Kung Fu) and students learn all supporting training of Kung Fu as well, including Chinese stretching and conditioning drills, as well as all self-defense applications of each technique taught in our system.
Weapons’ training enhances the student’s hand-eye coordination, tones muscles and teaches how to use the principles of the different weapons to use household objects for self-protection in an emergency situation.
Students have the option to learn traditional Kung Fu and weaponry once enrolled in our school's Masters Training Program (a commitment to train all the way to Black Belt).
At the Black Belt levels of training our students also learn the internal art of Tai Chi Quan (Yang Style 24 Step & 48 Combined Forms) to help balance out their external training, along with many ancient Qigong exercises that support Tai Chi, as well as the self-defense aspects of Tai Chi.
Master Theros has published a book on Kung Fu that is available at Amazon.com.
Martial Artists who study Kung Fu gain a much deeper understanding of the martial arts, since all other martial arts have their roots in Chinese Kung Fu.
Learning Kung Fu Will Provide the Following Benefits:
1. A deep understanding of proper martial arts fundamentals
2. More gracefulness in movement, better balance and coordination
3. Strong cardiovascular system and lots of physical endurance
4. Open a door-way to the past (1500-2000 year history--as compared to the 55-60 year old history of Tae Kwon Do, the 60-80 year history of Hapkido and Aikido or the 600-800 year old history of Karate.)
5. Learn a variety of Chinese weapons that will further enhance their self-defense skills (plus they are a lot of fun to work with)
6. Develop very strong legs and core that will equate to optimum health
7. Learn to breathe properly which will give increased levels of energy and power
8. Learn an art form that is very rare. There are many more Tae Kwon Do and Karate schools than there are Kung Fu schools.
New for 2012!
Morning Kung Fu classes with Master Theros on Tues/Thurs from 10am - 11am. Ages 18+ only. Great for males and females of any fitness level!
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