Boston Kung Fu Tai Chi Institute in Boston, MA | Boxing & Martial Arts

Boston Kung Fu Tai Chi Institute

The classes in the Institute’s Kung Fu program generally combine three different aspects of training in order to create well-rounded martial arts athletes. First, we begin with strengthening and conditioning during the warm-up phase of class. Next we do line drills, the method used to train professional martial artists in China today. These drills are typically followed by application work, practicing the martial techniques found in the various styles taught, involving partner work and sparring. Finally, the focus leads to the Kung Fu forms themselves. At each of the program’s levels, students will learn several hand forms as well as weapons training in both Traditional and Wu Shu styles.
Wu Shu, literally meaning "martial art", is the term used for forms designed for international training and competition. Traditional Kung Fu comes from the lineage of classical fighting forms going back several centuries.
The Boston Kung Fu Tai Chi Institute’s Kung Fu curriculum begins with 4 basic forms. These routines include Northern and Southern styles, as well as an introductory weapon form. Northern styles tend to rely on using the body’s reach, with extended kicks and strikes. Southern styles typically focus on shorter-range combat techniques with quick responses. Beginning with these fundamental forms, practitioners will develop strength, flexibility and an understanding of martial applications.
At the intermediate level the student is encouraged to pursue a path of either Wu Shu or Traditional Kung Fu. The Level II Wu Shu Focus offers a selection of five common training forms. The Traditional Focus in this level concentrates on forms from two Southern styles and one Northern.
Building from the foundations of the Level I and II programs, the forms at the advanced stage include the most complex and intricate routines offered in the Kung Fu program. As with Level II, there is both a Wu Shu and a Traditional Kung Fu Focus. All of these forms feature greater challenges with elements such as flexible weapons or 2-person fighting sets. Mastery at this level rewards students with wonderful and fascinating forms.
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