Hung Leng Kuen Kung Fu/Wu Shu
Hung Leng Kuen Kung Fu is a versatile martial art suitable for all ages, genders, and experience levels, whether you’re a total beginner or a seasoned practitioner. Under the guidance of Dai Sifu Chris Parker, 9th Duan Black Sash, this style, founded by Grand Master Sijo J.R. Dutton, integrates several martial arts traditions, including Shaolin Longfist, Pak Mei, Chinese boxing, T’ai Chi, Chi Kung, Ba Gwa, and weaponry.
Benefits and Training Approach
Hung Leng Kuen emphasises health, focus, strength, flexibility, and self-confidence. It prepares students for practical self-defense while teaching traditional martial arts techniques. Training begins with essential stretching and warm-up exercises to prevent injury and build strength, endurance, and flexibility. Basic stances, kicks, and strikes are drilled to develop a personalised form for each student.
Syllabus and Progression
The syllabus is designed for steady progression, starting with foundational techniques and advancing to complex forms and self-defence methods. It covers both external self-defense techniques and internal martial arts practices, enhancing both practical skills and overall well-being.
Self-Defense and Sparring
The curriculum focuses on developing natural instincts and applying a range of self-defence techniques for various situations. Training includes awareness-building, conflict avoidance, and decisive action when necessary. Partnered self-defence techniques, sparring, and exercises to develop striking, kicking, locking, and sensitivity skills are regularly practiced in a controlled environment.
Traditional Martial Art
As a traditional martial art, Hung Leng Kuen combines self-defence with forms, sets, Chi Kung, and internal power development. Regular practice, both inside and outside the training room, is encouraged to build instinctive responses and advance in skill.
Commitment and Community
To progress effectively, commitment to attending lessons and practicing outside of class is essential. Extra-curricular seminars and private tuition are available for deeper learning. New members are always welcome, and the supportive environment helps students find an escape from daily pressures.
Summary of Skills Covered
- Traditional forms
- Practical self-defence applications
- Various kicks, strikes, and sparring techniques
- Trapping, grappling, throws, and breakfalls
- Flexibility, strength, and endurance exercises
- Weaponry training and Chi cultivation
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