Brief History Wing Chun Kung Fu Wing Chun kung fu, according to legend but not verified, was devised by the nun Wu Mai, a few generations ago. It was later inherited by Yim Wing-Chun and her husband Leung Bok-Lao. With the passing of Yim, Leung named this form of kung fu Wing Chun Kuen, in honour of his beloved wife. Master Leung later moved to Guangzhou to continue his promotion of Wing Chun. Wing Chun in Guangzhou province, China-Guangzhou Wing Chun In the 1940’s, Yuen Kay San and Cheung Bo who were two of the few highly respected successors of Wing Chun in Guangzhou, took in a teenage Kung Fu enthusiast named Sum Nung, as their student. Sum Nung dedicated himself in studying Guangzhou Wing Chun and became skilled at the art and in turn a highly reputable practitioner and teacher (Sifu). The Guangzhou Wing Chun’s form named “12 Separate-Forms“ (十二散式) is Sum Nung’s adaptation of Master Cheung’s version of Guangzhou Wing Chun style. Wing Chun techniques are to adva
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One-on-One Kickboxing / Kung Fu Fitness Training
Bamboo Kung Fu Academy offers a wide range of fitness classes for adults and children. However, group fitness classes, scheduled at set times, don’t work for everyone. At Bamboo Kung Fu, we understand the needs of busy executives who don’t have time for evening classes and the needs of clients who would prefer to work toward their fitness goals in the privacy of their own home or office. We offer customized, one-on-one fitness coaching in kung fu or kickboxing for: Busy Professionals & Executives Weight Loss Either program can also be tailored to incorporate weight training, for maximum impact.Review our one-on-one fitness coaching programs to decide which is right for you. Then book a no-cost, complimentary private coaching session that will allow you to experience the difference customized, one-on-one fitness coaching services can make. What to Expect When you register for our one-on-one fitness coaching services, you’ll: Get a customized, directed kung fu or kickboxing progr
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5 Life Skills Your Child Will Learn from Kung Fu
The benefits of kung fu are numerous. It is typically the tremendous physical benefits of such a practice that come to mind, when parents consider enrolling their children in a kung fu class. However, kung fu instruction offers students much more than just healthy bodies. Kung fu teaches children invaluable life skills which will help them to succeed at home, in school, on the playground and in their adult lives. Let’s examine five key life skills that your child will learn from kung fu. Focus One of the most difficult concepts for small children to develop is that of focus—the ability to give attention to a single task. Lack of focus hinders a child’s ability to excel academically. When a child struggles to achieve academic goals early in life, the repercussions can be long-term and adverse. However, school isn’t the only place where a lack of focus causes complications. It can also be disruptive to home life when the child doesn’t remember to complete chores or homework as
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