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Class syllabus of Choy Lee Fut classes

Sol Geuk Chaan Jeurng

Choy Lee Fut Kung Fu is a complete system of martial arts. It is designed to build a strong foundation and develop basic skills which are then continually built upon to improve a student's abilities.

The initial forms work first on building a strong horse stance, developing extensive muscle, ligament and tendon strength in the legs while introducing the first basic hand techniques. Further forms work on this basic structure to improve mobility in the footwork and more complex and adaptable hand and kicking techniques. As a student progresses through the forms they are introduced to a more developed system, eventually including throwing, grappling, wooden dummy and sandbag techniques and weapons.

Classes also include extensive San Da training, which is contact pad training and sparring designed to teach real fighting skills for tournament or for self-defence. All classes are taught with real fighting skills in mind. All along a student is encouraged to question the techniques and learn the applications of moves. Moves learned in forms will regularly be tested with other classmates in two person drills and sparring. Every class is a complete full body workout and will develop fitness and agility along with Kung Fu ability.

Good kung fu is adaptable for any size of person and any body type. Young or old, male or female, the basics are all the same. Then a persons development is tailored to suit what is right for them.

A student will develop great strength, flexibility, speed and dexterity. Kung Fu will start to cross over into every aspect of their lives as their increased strength and stamina, improved awareness and reactions, sharpened mental focus and acuity all enhance their everyday activities as well as their Kung Fu.

Practical self defence and fighting skills will be quickly learned and constantly improved upon.

Private classes are also available - please feel free to contact Alan directly for details.

Levels

Choy Lee Fut is divided into three main levels of proficiency - Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced, with sub-levels within each category.

At the beginner level a student learns the basics and begins to develop a body capable of performing good Kung Fu. Within the first six months a student will have developed useful self defence skills and will recognise a definite improvement.

At the Intermediate level, a student works towards developing a more dynamic and complex method and is introduced to a new level of the art. Weapons training is introduced at the Intermediate level, starting with the long pole (Seung Kap Dan Gwan) and the Chinese Broad Sword (Darn Do).

At the Advanced level a student continues to learn more complex applications to their empty hand Kung Fu and also learns more complicated weapons forms and develops the essence of Yin and Yang and internal power.

Basics of Choy Lee Fut can be learned very quickly, while mastery of the system will take a lifetime. Kung Fu is a journey, not a destination. Whether a person wishes to dedicate their life to its study or simply enjoy a martial art hobby, Choy Lee Fut is something that will be with them forever.

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