Kung Fu
It is a widely held belief that Kung Fu is the martial art from which all modern martial arts developed.
It began as a simple system of exercises to improve a Buddhist monk’s focus during meditation and to aid in self defense while traveling throughout China, Asia and the rest of the world.
The benefits of Kung Fu are as varied as the people who study it, and often they discover that the reason they continue their study is not the reason they began.
Kung Fu – Self Defense
Your most powerful self defense weapon is your mind and your ability to use it. Following your mind, your body is your second most powerful tool. You use your body to employ weapons or other physical tools to aid in self defense. Possessing a sharp mind and a skilled body allows maximum benefit from any tools or weapons.
Although many people gain a sense of security from owning a weapon, when faced with a threatening situation an untrained person will not possess the skills to use it effectively in their defense.
Our self defense programs increase a person’s awareness of the tools around them as well as instilling the ability to use them effectively.
Kung Fu – Self Development
The reason most people study the martial arts is simply to improve themselves. Individuals may use terms like self defense, physical fitness, relaxation, a new challenge, stress release, fun, philosophy, mental awareness, but the bottom line is to improve and maintain an increased quality of life.
This is your instructor’s #1 priority. We will use time tested physical and mindful practices to help you towards your personal goals.
Our doors are open, we invite you to walk through.
Kung Fu – Animal Styles
We use the animal styles to relate to different personalities, energies and body types. By training this way we are able to use our natural strengths and learn to achieve positive results in diverse situations. The most common Animal Styles covered at Monk Wise Martial Arts Academy:
Tiger – Tenacity, power and courage
Dragon – Flexibility with twisting, rising and falling
Eagle – Swift direct power, with gouging and tearing
Leopard – Speed with coordinated foot work
Monkey -High energy with unpredictable and confusing strikes
Crane – Balance and gracefulness with agility
Praying Mantis – Trapping, seizing, rhythmic movements
Snake – Suppleness and rhythmic endurance
