Kung Fu

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CMAA Gung Fu

Level I Beginner (White Sash – Green Sash)

This level focuses on teaching the basic stances, footwork and hand techniques with emphasis on learning to co-ordinate the left and right sides of the body and hip rotation for power and timing. We also introduce basic Chi Gung (breathing exercises) drills to develop strength and endurance. In level 1 we emphasize two man hand drills for teaching blocks and counters, foot work, joint locks and other fundamentals.

1. Bai Fu Kuen – White Tiger Fist
2. Chin Nin Kuen – Youth Fist
3. Chin Nin Kuen Doy Dar– Youth Fist Two Man
4. Gung Ji Fook Fu Kuen – Taming The Tiger Fist
5. Bumbo Kuen – 7 Star Mantis
6. Fu Mei Darn Dao – Tiger Tail Broad Sword
7. Lau Gar Kuen – Lau Gar Fist

Level II Intermediate (Green – Brown)

This level introduces the student into more advanced concepts of training, philosophy and strategy. The world famous Tiger & Crane Form and Two Man Set are taught with unlimited applications.

1. Mui Fa Sup Sam Cheong – Plum Blossom Spear
2. Siu Lum Kuen –Shaolin Fist
3. Sam Yin Kuen – Three Shadows Fist
4. Fu Hok Sheong Yin Kuen – Tiger & Crane
5. Lau Gar Kwan – Lau Gar Staff
   

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6. Pek Kwar Darn Dao – Pek Kwar Broad Sword
7. Fu Hok Sheong Yin Kuen Doy Chak –Tiger & Crane
8. Two Man

Level III Advanced (Adv. Brown – Black)

This level introduces advanced theory of Yin and Yang (soft & hard, positive and negative energy) as well as combat theory. Sparring is a regular class activity working the techniques with massive repetition. Two man combat forms with and without weapons are trained as the student is conditioned both physically and mentally.

1. Koi Chong Do– Butterfly Swords
2. Ng Pa Gua Kwun – Eight Diagram Pole
3. Seong Dough – Double Daggers
4. Sup Yin Kuen – Ten Forms Fist
5. Kwunlun Gim – Mountain Sword
6. Kwan Dao – Big Knife

Level IV Instructor Training For Selected Students Only

High level training for teaching ability, management, discipline, leadership and loyalty.

When the student is accepted into this level He/She is expected to show all of these qualities and act with the utmost discipline. Techniques must be practiced so every application is understood. Martial Theory must be researched, studied and practiced. All instructor level practitioners must have a solid understanding of Form, Combat theory, Sparring ability, Weapons, History, Philosophy, Morality and the classical texts: The Art of War, the Book of Five Rings and Thirty-Three Strategems.

1. Gau Dun Bian – Nine Section Steel Whip
2. Dai Pah – Tiger Fork
3. Tid Sin Kuen – Steel Wire Fist
4. Sam Ji Kwun – Three Section Staff
5. Cern Lung Do – Double Dragon Knives
6. Say Ga Yin Cheong – Say Family Spear

Extra Sets

1. Siu Mui Fa Kuen (Choy Lay Fut)
2. Siu Mui Fa Doy Dar (Choy Lay Fut)
3. Ping Jahn Kuen (Choy Lay Fut)
4. Sup Ji Kau Da Kuen (Choy Lay Fut)
5. Dai Pa (Choy Lay Fut – Tiger Fork)
6. Gim (Choy Lay Fut – Straight Sword)
7. Sam Ji Kwun (Northern Shaolin – 3 Section Staff)
8. Northern Sword II (Northern Shaolin)
9. Sam Ji Kwun – Three Section Staff
10. Mui Fa Kuen – 7 Star Mantis

*Extra Sets Taught At Sifu’s Discretion

Special thanks to Eddie Lane, my sifu for several years.