Loughborough Hung Kuen Kung Fu

Hung Kuen Kung Fu is a traditional Chinese martial art, one of the five major Southern styles of Chinese Kung Fu. Its roots trace back to the Shaolin temple in China. Hung Kuen has since spread throughout the world, with massive followings throughout East Asia, as well as schools in Europe and the US. Our Loughborough club was launched by, and continues to train under, Master Ang

Dragon
Dragon encompasses both internal and external force. Dragon techniques use of combination of hard and soft movements often performed in circular motions to mimic the flight of the mythical creature.

Tiger
Tiger is an external style that focuses solely on attack by utilising direct and powerful movements. The tiger claw is often used to rip at vital parts of the body, such as the neck.

Snake
Snake is an internal style that focuses on precision attacks to the vital points. The concentration and explosive speed required to perform snake techniques help to develop a practitioner’s qi.

Leopard
Leopard is an external style that focuses on speedy movements and fast attacks. The Leopard style helps to develop quick strikes and neat footwork.

Crane
Crane is a graceful and elegant style that develops internal force for precision striking. Many crane techniques are performed on one leg, mimicking the animal. This helps to develop balance, essential for all martial arts.

Our training involves a mixture of traditional techniques, modern self defence and fitness. In our sessions we try to involve a mixture of these different aspects to make sure we get a good variation in our training and to keep things interesting. Fundamental to all martial arts training is to first master the basics. Hung Kuen Kung Fu has a strong emphasis on solid stance work, which forms the basis for all good martial arts. Drilling the basic techniques, such as punching, kicking, blocking and evasion is also fundamental to our training.

We often like to practice in pairs, usually with newer members paired with a more experienced member. Working in pairs gives you the chance to practice techniques and applications against an opponent. It also allows you to analyse each other’s technique and hopefully improve any flaws. This way you learn much quicker and gain a greater insight and understand of the martial art.

At higher levels, we also train in the use of traditional Chinese martial arts weapons, including the 6’ staff, chinese broadsword, spear, halberd and fan, among others. Although training in such traditional weapons may not appear to have much practical use, the techniques learnt can be applied to a variety of everyday objects that could be used in self defence.

Fitness is an essential aspect of martial arts. Once you’re tired, technique is the first thing to fail, shortly followed by power. We develop our fitness through a variety of techniques from punching/kicking drills, to circuit training, to sparring and padwork. We regularly practice sparring as it helps to improve our stamina and learn correct timing and distance when facing an opponent. It also gives you a chance to apply the techniques you’ve learnt in a semi-realistic scenario.

Hung Kuen training therefore has much to offer to anyone with an interest in learning and practicing martial arts. Through training you’ll be able to improve your health, as well as confidence in yourself and your abilities. Our club members all work at their own level and in accordance with their own goals and motivations. Whether they want to learn self defence, get fit, compete, or just to try something different, Hung Kuen can meet the needs of any martial artist, and all are welcome to come and see what we have to offer.