Tag Archives: Kung Fu

Kung Fu Grading August 2010

There will be a Kung Fu grading held on the 21st of August at the Northshore Kung Fu and Qigong Health Centre in Takapuna.  That gives you about 5 weeks to get ready! Adults: 10:30am-12noon Kids: 1pm-2pm Location: 46a Taharoto … Continue reading

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10 Reasons why you should train low stances?

Traditional animal kung fu styles are well known for its low, low stances.  To begin with these low postures can be quite difficult to do correctly and very tiring, you will likely feel awkward and slow using this kind of low footwork … Continue reading

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Bayswater Primary School Demo – photos and video clip

Today we held a very successful kung fu demonstration at Bayswater Primary School during their morning assembly.  Participating in the demonstration were James Stinson, Joshua Stinson, Thomas Sedgeman, James Sedgeman and Masa Murata – all current or former Bayswater Primary … Continue reading

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Bayswater Primary School Demonstration

We have a Kung Fu demonstration scheduled for Friday June 18th at 9am in the Bayswater primary school assembly.  This is a great way for the kids to show what they have learned and also stimulate some interest for the new … Continue reading

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Which foot forward and why?

One of the first things a new martial arts student learns is how to stand, where to hold their hands to best protect themselves and how to position their feet to allow them to move easily and generate power for … Continue reading

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What is Gong (Kung)?

‘Gong’ or ‘Kung’ as it is sometimes spelt is a Chinese word often interpreted as ‘skill’; it is also often interpreted as ‘work’ or ‘hard work’.  The relationship between these two interpretations is interesting and insightful.  Skill in the context … Continue reading

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New Developyourqi.com Website and Blog!

Hi everyone Welcome to the new developyourqi.com website and blog! The old website is still live for now and can be visited at the old address here  The plan is to only leave it up while I make sure all … Continue reading

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