- Duration: 1 hour; $15. How badass would it be if you told your friends that you learned the art of Yong Chun Kung Fu, which was used to help a secret rebellion army overthrow the Qing dynasty in China? Yup, pretty badass. This hybrid martial arts system is a combination of fighting techniques from Shaolin Kung Fu and Ming generals. You'll experience the practicality and efficiency of the Yong Chun style through learning about its philosophy of economy of movement. You'll improve your balance, structure and stance while going over trapping skills and close-range attacks in proper form. You'll also work with weapons and wooden dummies to simulate real-life situations. Fists up! Bruce Lee's got nothing on you.
- Learn the fundamentals of Yong Chun Kung Fu, a martial arts practice once taught to a secret rebellion army in order to overthrow the Chinese Qing imperials
- Work with weapons and wooden dummies to simulate real-life situations
- Improve your balance, structure, and stance through learning proper form
- Practice a martial arts style that is practical and efficient in its economy of movement
- Duration: 90 min; $10. No, the writers of Kung Fu Panda didn't just randomly decide to throw a tiger, crane, leopard, and snake into the mix. Along with the dragon, these animals are actually part of the Shao Lin five animals, each with unique characteristics that provide the kung fu practitioner with an array of offensive and defensive fighting techniques. Come learn the specialties of each animal at Chien Hong School of Kung Fu! You'll learn the Tiger Form that uses palm strikes, fists, and other hard-pressing attacks. Then you'll sharpen the aim and speed of your attacks with the Crane Form. With the Leopard Form, you'll hit the opponent's vital areas, such as the throat, solar plexus, and the groin. But Kung Fu isn't all about attacking -- one must also cultivate mental strength and focus. You'll emulate the calmer, more relaxed energy of the snake, as well as harness internal strength like the dragon. Only through a mastery of each of these animals can you hope to become a complete Kung Fu master.
- Learn the fundamentals of Shao Lin Kung Fu, an ancient martial arts practice
- Master each of the five animals of this art: the tiger, crane, leopard, snake, and dragon
- Practice hard-hitting, high-speed, and calculated attacks with the tiger, crane, and leopard forms
- Cultivate mental focus and strength through the snake and dragon forms