Learn Traditional Southern Shaolin Kung Fu In Cardiff

Sifu Pete FryWelcome to Cardiff Kung Fu Academy!

I’m Sifu Pete Fry and founded Cardiff Kung Fu Academy in 2016. As well as being an amazing way to stay strong, flexible and fit, training in traditional Southern Shaolin Kung Fu offers many other benefits like self-discipline, self-confidence and focus, and embodies qualities like hard work, perseverance and respect.

What Is Kung Fu?

Cardiff Kung Fu Academy 2024Kung Fu is a Chinese martial art and a term that literally translated means ‘time and effort’.

The daily practice of Kung Fu forms serves to promote good health, energise the body and train martial arts techniques.

Other benefits of Kung Fu include improved balance, co-ordination, fitness, focus and confidence, making it an ideal if you’re looking to improve your physical health through movement and mental health through mindfulness.

What We Teach At Cardiff Kung Fu Academy

Learn classic techniques like Bridging HandsSouthern Shaolin Kung Fu is a vast martial art and there are many forms to learn, ranging from empty hand to heavy weapon forms.

We teach a large syllabus at Cardiff Kung Fu Academy with our main system of Hung Kuen (also known as Hung Ga Kuen) accompanied by the shorter Lau Gar Kuen system.

New students start their Kung Fu journey with the Lau Gar syllabus and then progress to the larger and much deeper syllabus of Hung Kuen.

Our syllabus includes:

• Empty Hand Systems
• Weapon Systems
• Pugilism (Striking)
• Joint Locking (Chin Na)
• Vital Point Striking (Dim Mak)
• Semi Contact Sparring
• Street Sparring & Self Defence

Why Train With Us?

Develop strength, speed and power with pad workWe offer friendly training atmosphere and welcome members of all abilities. No prior martial arts experience is necessary to start training with us.

Kung Fu classes are held weekly in Cardiff and we are fully licensed and insured.

Classes are 90 minutes long and we welcome anyone along for a trial at Cardiff Kung Fu Academy.