Kung Fu

The study of kung fu has been pursued for approximately 4700 years and is considered the grandfather of many modern martial arts such as Karate and Jujitsu / Judo.  As a martial arts system Kung Fu can be recognized for its quick, circular and fluid movements.  Unlike many modern martial arts, kung fu is not recognized for one particular form of fighting.  Kung fu has many facets.  As a martial art, students can expect to encounter the full range of fighting skills and the theory behind them, be they striking with the entire body, takedowns / wrestling, Chin Na Controlling techniques or even weapon training. 

The style of Kung Fu offered at the Kodenkan of Tucson is called Triple Path Tong Long Pai (Praying Mantis Style).   The style is a northern mantis boxing system based upon the Jut Sow (Wrestling Hands) Tam Tui (Seeking Legs) Northern Praying Mantis style and the internal styles of Wushu: Chen style, Yang style, Wushu Mantis and Water Boxing (Liu Ho Ba Fa).  The system is renowned as a highly effective fighting art that combines exceptionally powerful legwork with the techniques of Northern Mantis Kung Fu and the teachings of internal Wushu. 

True to the meaning of Kung Fu, which translates to “Hard Work”, students of our Kung Fu will experience martial arts training that will not only develop their fighting/self defense skills, but will grow them as a person both physically and mentally.

Kung Fu (ages 10 to Adult) Tues & Thurs 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. Praying Mantis Kung Fu is a Chinese style that is a combination of Shaolin and the traditional family styles of Kung Fu.  This well-rounded style is known for its varied kicks, strong legwork, as well as quick, fluid hand techniques.  It’s many benefits include increased coordination, balance, flexibility and aerobic strength