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WHY KUNG FU?

Hung Kuen Shaolin Kung Fu has something for everyone, no matter who you are or what your own personal reasons are for training may be.

At it's core, it is a traditional style of kung fu (tracing back to the 1500 year old Shaolin Monastery in Henan, China - see the 'History' page for more details), for example this is shown in the way that barehand and the weapons forms are practised.

One of the great benefits of Hung Kuen are that the techniques practised are just not limited to kicking and punching. Grabs, locks, throws and take-down techniques are also included.

In addition, there are other enjoyable aspects which are also part of the training, such as: Practical Self-defence techniques; Body Conditioning & Sparring.

The translation of 'Hung Kuen' means 'Family Fist'. The family ethos is very much in the forefront of how our style of kung fu operates. We conduct ourselves in a friendly and positive manner and treat each other with respect as brother and sisters. We help each other with the training, right from the senior blackbelts down through the various grades.

We are an active style of Kung Fu, with a grading system in place and annual competitions held throughout the U.K. Both the taking part in gradings and or in competitions are not compulsory. However, they are encouraged, as they are a good way of marking one's progress and testing the human spirit respectively.

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Testimonials

“I thoroughly enjoy the Kung Fu class and I’m looking forward to it every week.

Focusing on my body, the forms and different techniques allows me to disconnect from my busy -and sometimes stressful - lifestyle and helps release energy.

I enjoy the challenge and there is no better feeling than succeeding after practising.

It also helps me getting in shape and I’m happy to learn some self defense skills.

I’ve met lovely and caring people. Who knew that fighting could be so much fun?”

Caroline

Your Principal Instructor

Master Tim Kirkman

In 1994 with the blessing of Master Ang Kee Kong and the late Sifu Cheong Wing Kwang, Master Tim established the London Centre of the Hung Kuen School of Shaolin Kung Fu.

After Master Ang, he is the Principal Instructor of Hung Kuen School of Shaolin Kung Fu in the United Kingdom.

Master Tim has had notable experience of training with the Shaolin monks and with the late Sifu Cheong in Malaysia. In addition, he has also taken part and won competitions home and abroad.

In addition, Master Tim Kirkman is DBS certified, professionally indemnified and has a Level 2 Coach qualification accredited to the British Council of Chinese Martial Arts (BCCMA) which is affiliated to the British Sports Council.

Meet the Hung Kuen London Blackbelts

4th Degree Blackbelt

Nicki

Nicki has been training in Hung Kuen for almost 30 years. She has extensive experience in teaching all ages, especially younger aged students.

She has competed in both sparring and forms. Her specialist weapon is the Jian (straight) Sword.

3rd Degree Blackbelt

Chris

Chris has been part of Hung Kuen London right from when the club was first started in 1994. Like Nicki he has competed both in sparring and forms. His specialist weapon is the 9 Section Chain Whip.