Traditional Kung Fu for Adult

Originated in China, Traditional Chinese Kung Fu is time-honored, rich in content and diversified in styles. At NIU, The term “Traditional Kung Fu” is used to differentiate from “Competition Wushu”. “Traditional Kung Fu” is mainly focus on the traditional training method, full contact applications, external vs. internal force utilization, body and mind consistency.  “Competition Wushu” is focus on physical challenges and performance.

NIU Adult Kung Fu Program

The program emphasizes on traditional method of training, practical applications, internal energy utilization, combining with specific breathing techniques.  

Baji, Pigua, Fanzi & Tan Tui
八極拳，劈掛掌，翻子拳，通備彈腿

Ma's Tongbei Kung Fu System was originated in north-west China by Ma's family (馬鳳圖, 馬英圖). Tongbei is not a Kung Fu style, but rather an integrate of a number of Chinese martial arts excellence, such as Baji, Pigua, Fanzi and Chuojiao (八極拳 ,劈掛拳 ,翻子拳 ,戳腳) as well as long/short staff fighting techniques from north-west of China.  Tongbei basic skills practice is an excellent way for training and developing physical strength as well as maximizing the one's range of motion. Its rigorous structure, abundant content and advanced theory lead to a deeper understanding of combat martial arts.

TRADITIONAL Chen Tai Chi

Chen Style Tai Chi (傳統陳式太極) , one of the major internal martial arts in China, was originated more than 380 years ago, during the Qing Dynasty, from the Chen Village located in Wen County of Henan Province, China. Chen Style Tai Chi is also a high-level martial art that satisfies many of the multi-faceted demands of human life. While its primary role is self-defense, Chen Style Tai Chi offers precious wisdom in regards to over all health and artistic expression by providing an education deeply rooted in aerobic respiration, kinetics, medical science, physiology, body mechanics, as well as psychology, philosophy, and aesthetics. 

NIU Adult Kung Fu Class General Structure