Our Traditional school of Kung Fu & Wu Shu provides a very comprehensive syllabus that you can study in part or fully. The foundations of traditional kung fu in Leeds stem back further than recorded history. There are two considered groups of Kung Fu in Leeds and the world over, they are Soft and Hard styles. Our system is classed as soft system but.....hold on.. please don’t be misled that a soft system means that it’s ineffective as you would be very wrong. Ancient texts stated that the softest overcomes the hardest and you will find this truth demonstrated on Thursday evenings between 6:30pm and 8:30pm for only a fiver. Our style of teaching is very fluent, safe and effective. Basically you'll enjoy it and meet like minded people!!

There are many schools teaching Kung Fu in Leeds, but none that we have found who offer such a broad and historical presentation of traditional Kung Fu. Many Kung Fu schools in Leeds only teach certain aspects of the whole art because unfortunately many of those styles branched off in their own directions choosing to focus on certain aspects, some more leg based, others more throwing based, others more Qi (Chi) based etc.

Some examples of Kung Fu classes in Leeds are Wing Chun Kung Fu, Shaolin Kung Fu, Hang Gar Kung Fu, Choy Lee Fut Kung Fu. Lau Gar Kung Fu, Nam Yang Kung Fu, Akiraka Kung Fu and so on.

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All these styles have originated from a traditional Kung Fu system where masters decided to re-package original traditional teachings and either endeavoured to cash in, so to speak, or they were simply unaware of other aspects within the original art.

However, this traditional Kung Fu system radiates from the centre of all these other styles and allows you to find your own way (Tao) in which ever aspect of the art you feel. The classes incorporate stand up defence, ground defence, throws, locks, personal fitness, flexibility, pressure points, weapons (swords, sticks, silks, knives), breathing exercises, chi kung, Dao Yin, Mo Kung and Tai Chi Chaun.

The bottom line is there are many Kung Fu classes in Leeds. Of course the system that is being taught is of importance but the teacher is one of the most important elements in any Kung Fu class in Leeds.

In brief our Kung Fu teacher has been trained for many many years by 2 of the highest grades in the world, Feng Shou Kung Fu, Gold medallist Combat Tai Chi and he has also studied to a highly professional level in Traditional Kung Fu, ground defence, throwing arts, weapons, chi kung, Tao Yin, yoga, and Tai Chi Chuan. He has trained military personnel, athletes, total beginners and intermediates. Black belts and higher from Karate, other Kung Fu systems, Jujitsu, Kick boxing, Aikido, Mauy Thai, street fighters, MMA and students who have trained at Kung Fu temples in China.

Please note training is safe and all students are expected to train at levels suitable for you, this is indicated by a traditional kung fu belt system, so if you fancy getting fit and flexible while learning a traditional system pop along on Thursday eves.

Classes are at Kaizen Martial Arts Academy on Thursday evenings from 6.30pm until 8:30pm. Private tuition is also available to teachers and students from other styles looking to cross train.