Academy Training
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Below are two video clips, 30 minutes each,
from an interview of Master Patric Hanvey & Master Mark Gates on a cable TV show which gives a good
overview of the styles we teach.
Tai Chi & Hsing Yi
Demonstration Overview
Shaolin & Pa Kua Demonstration Overview
Class Schedule Click Here
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Northern Shaolin Chuan or Shaolin Long Fist
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Northern Shaolin Kung Fu, or Shaolin Chuan as it is properly called, is probably the
best known Chinese Martial Art. It was founded Da Mo (Bodhidharma) 512 A.D..
There are over 400 hundred styles of Chinese Boxing, Shaolin Chuan being one of that four
hundred. Northern Shaolin Chuan utilizes both hand and foot techniques through the use of
balanced flowing movements to Strengthen the body.
- Tai Chi Chuan - Yang Style - Kuang Ping Yang
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Tai Chi Chuan was founded between 1279 and 1368 A.D. by Chang San-Feng after watching
the snake and crane fight, with neither one winning. From this, Tai Chi Chuan
evolved until it reached the Chen Family, were it was than passed on to Yang Lu-Chan, the
founder of Yang Style Tai Chi Chuan. The Guang Ping Yang Style is a
rarely seen version of Yang Style Tai Chi. It is the original
Yang Style form before it evolved into the more popular family style
seen today.
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Tai Chi Chuan, or Grand Ultimate Fist, is a slow moving martial art which utilizes the
whole body. It is these slow, gentle movements which are making it popular among
young and old alike to exercise the Mind, Body, & Spirit. Tai Chi
Chuan is one of the three major internal martial arts.
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Pa Kua Chuan - Traditional Style
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Pa Kua Chuan, or Eight Trigram Fists, was founded by Tung Hai-Ch'uan dating back to the
1700's. This internal style of martial arts is known for its' circular, flowing
movements which change rapidly. Pa Kua Chuan is one of the three major
internal martial arts.
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Pa Kua Chuan is also known for its' many health, self-defense, and meditative qualities.
- Hsing Yi Chuan
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Hsing Yi Chuan, or Mind-Body Fist, utilizes the Five Elements which are the basis of
Chinese medicine, science and technology. It is known for its' explosive linear
movements in combination with the power of the mind.
Hsing Yi Chuan is also an
internal martial art and sister system to Pa Kua Chuan. Hsing Yi
Chuan is the one of the three major internal martial arts.
- Chi Kung or Qi Gong
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Chi Kung, or breath work, encompasses many Chinese exercises. These type of
exercises stretch, strengthen, and condition the mind and body. It cultivates
internal energy called "Chi" which is used to heal. It is also used for martial training
thereby combining external and internal to create power.
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Adult Education
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China Hand Kung Fu Academy offers Community Education classes in Tai Chi Chuan and
Northern Shaolin Chuan. See those pages for further details.
- Kung Fu for Kids
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China Hand Kung Fu Academy offers children's classes in Northern Shaolin Chuan.
See those pages for further details.
- Seminars, Workshops, & Demonstrations
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China Hand Kung Fu Academy offers workshops, seminars, and demonstrations for the
community or any interested party or organization. See those pages for further
details.
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Virtual Training
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China Hand Kung Fu Academy now offers
Virtual Training in
Northern Shaolin Chuan, Tai Chi Chuan, Pa Kua Chuan, Hsing Yi
Chuan, and Chi Kung. Our virtual training provides detailed
photographs, video clips, and written documentation to learn our
system. Video clips are the main support method of providing
this training.
Click on the links below to find more information about each style and
our class hours.
You can also click on any of the heading above to take obtain more information
about each topic.
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