About Us

Ideas, hard work and fun.

Our Brisbane based Kung Fu school was started because we believed that martial arts can be taught differently than many current alternatives. The training we do also differs from many other martial arts clubs with its focus being the idea of survival.

I was fortunate enough to train under my Sifu who developed a system of Kung Fu that transformed the approach to dealing with one-on-one and multiple attackers encounters. He was instructing in a Tong Long Kung Fu club at a time when challenges to martial arts club were common, and often involved multiple people. In response to these challenges, he quickly realised that a deeper understanding of violent encounters was needed. A focus on survival became the guiding principle. The eligance of this approach was that it applied equally to both one-on-one encounter and multiple attackers.

I became one of the fortunate beneficiaries of Sifu’s insights and eventually achieved my red belt. I had been head instructor for a number of years at this point, so I took a well-earned rest. I now return to the martial arts fold with a desire to share my knowledge with anyone who wants to pursue the challenge.

So, as described above, our style has its origins in Tong Long Kung Fu. This is evident in many of the basic exercises (Jongs) that we perform in the lower grades. However, as the student progresses to the higher grades they will find there is a departure from traditional Tong Long (and even martial arts in general) ideas and principles. The student will embark on a conceptual journey which asks of them many questions that go beyond the traditional sphere of a martial arts training program. With this approach we developed exercises that are designed to test these concepts and ideas in a rigorous way. This type of training can be challenging physically and mentally, but the rewards are many. The personal development, the physical application, problem solving techniques, and some might say spiritual awareness, are just some of the benefits that one might get.

Due to the nature of our training, it is imperative that the model for how the club is run is sympathetic to the challenges we face. The role of the Sifu is thus one more of an advisor. There are general guidelines to be followed and etiquette for the harmonious running of a class, however, much of the onus for learning is on the student. This is to ensure the student develops the skills for self-analysis and learning early in their training. This means many discussions and ideas are led by the student rather than the Sifu. This is vital for the student to allow for self-expression, which is a crucial component of firstly, problem solving, and secondly, a martial art.

If you are keen for something a bit different from the ordinary, or have been doing a martial art for a number of years and find yourself asking questions about where it is going, then maybe come and have a chat. We welcome all who have a good attitude and are keen to learn. Above all, while sometimes the training can be challenging, fun and a sense of play is a vital component to our school, and we encourage all to voice their opinions on any given subject.