About

China Hand Kung Fu Academy

China Hand Kung Fu Academy was incorporated in December of 1983 and is internationally known.

The Academy was originally established to meet community needs in adult education. Classes were (and still are) offered through local schools and community education programs such as: Brick Town High School, Brick Town Recreation, Brick Seniors Services, and Assisted Living Facilities. We also have presented workshops throughout the the United States and welcome the opportunity to share our styles with anyone who is interested.

Gradually, individuals were accepted into private and group classes. This trend continued until it was no longer practical for the instructors to teach at home. After a series of moves to various locations, the Academy opened the doors to its' home at 1015 Cedar Bridge Avenue in Brick, New Jersey.

In 1995 the Academy produced its first instructional video. In 1998 the Academy went "Online" with high quality instructional video in Shaolin, Tai Chi, Pa Kua, and Hsing Yi. In 2002, China Hand Kung Fu Academy started producing its' own instructional DVD's from our system of kung fu.

Now, China Hand Kung Fu Academy has students worldwide studying with our Academy. We now offer Online Video Training in all four of our systems. This approach to sharing traditional authentic Chinese Kung Fu has opened doors for those who don't have the ability to study with a teacher.

Our arts are taught in their traditional forms. Emphasis is placed on their value as "Life Arts" as opposed to the single vision of a fighting art. Students are encouraged to develop at their own rate. The competitive aspect of the training is comparing one's progress, improvement and development from one year to the next. Each student decides the path that their training will take (meditative, exercise, practical application, or any combination of the above).

No one is forced to partake in any of the training they feel is unsuitable. There is in effect a system of ranking for those individuals who desire a more formal method of advancement and for those who will someday teach.

Foo Dogs - Guardian Lions

Guardian Lions are scared to Buddhism, where they are seen as guardians of the Teaching (Dharma) and then "Lions Roar" symbolizes the voice of the Teachings of Buddha resounding in all directions. Guardian Lions are the protectors of scared buildings and are seen as emblems of valor and energy. Sculptured lions are frequently placed at the gates of the temples, porticos of the houses and sometimes guarding the precincts of the tombs. They are also used on altars placed toward the front, one on each side. They are usually used in male-female pairs where the male lion is represented playing with a ball which may represent the sun, the egg symbol of the dual aspects of nature, or merely a precious stone. The female lion is generally accompanied by its young.