Cardiff Kung Fu Academy

Learn The Amazing Art Of Kung Fu In Cardiff

Sifu Pete FryHi, I’m Sifu Pete – founder and teacher at Cardiff Kung Fu Academy.

Whether you’re looking to boost your confidence, improve your fitness, learn self-defence or simply try something new in 2025… Kung Fu will help you achieve your goals!

At Cardiff Kung Fu Academy we teach traditional Southern Shaolin Kung Fu – a style of Kung Fu famous for its low stances, hand techniques, low kicks and weapon forms.

Cardiff Kung Fu Academy 2024Our main system is Hung Kuen (Hung Gar) –  a popular style of Southern Shaolin Kung Fu, seen in many Kung Fu movies.

The Benefits Of Kung Fu

Kung Fu is far more than an exercise class – it’s a complete transformation for the body and mind.

As a Kung Fu practitioner you will learn real martial arts and self-defence techniques, but you will also develop your…

• Strength
• Flexibility
• Fitness
• Self-confidence
• Self-discipline
• Focus

…and much more.

What You’ll Learn

Improve strength and power with pad workTraditional Kung Fu is an all-encompassing martial art, training your body and mind, and utilising empty-hand systems and weapon forms.

You’ll begin your Kung Fu journey with Lau Gar – an effective and complete Southern Shaolin system consisting of two empty hand forms and a pole form.

You’ll learn:

• Hand strikes – punches, open hand strikes and other striking hands
• Kicks
• Knees and elbows
• Blocks (Hard Bridging)
• Grabs (Soft Bridging)
• Joint Locking (Chin Na)
• Take downs
• …and much more.

In the year 1 syllabus you cover all of the above topics before progressing on to year 2 to explore your first weapon system – the long staff.

When & Where

Classes take place every Monday, Wednesday and Thursday in Pontprennau Primary School Hall.

• Monday 7pm
• Wednesday 8pm
• Thursday 8pm

No experience is required and all abilities are welcome.