Seattle Kung Fu Club | Traditional Hung Gar Kuen and Tai Chi Chuan

<body> <table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="6" cellpadding="0"> <tr> <td></td> <td class="content_text" width="600"> <p class="content_title">Welcome to the Seattle Kung Fu Club</p> <p><a title="Seattle Kung Fu Club" href="http://www.seattlekungfuclub.com/" target="_top">Home<br> </a><a title="Locations and Times of Classes" href="classes.html" target="_top">Locations & Times<br> </a><a title="Training at the Seattle Kung Fu Club" href="training.html" target="_top">Training<br> </a><a title="Sifu John SS Leong" href="sifu.html" target="_top">Sifu<br> </a><a title="The Philosophy of Hung Gar Kung Fu and Tai Chi" href="philosophy.html" target="_top">Philosophy<br> </a><a title="The History of Hung Gar Kung Fu and Tai Chi" href="history.html" target="_top">History<br> </a><a title="Martial Arts Supplies, Weapons, Uniforms, Shoes, Herbs, Books and Posters" href="store.html" target="_top">Store<br> </a><a title="Links" href="links.html" target="_top">Links</a></p> <p>Kung Fu offers physical exercise for health, discipline and blending of body, mind and spirit. With regular practice, the student achieves confidence, patience, endurance, self-control and self-awareness. The longer it is practiced, the greater the benefits.</p> <p>Two styles of Kung Fu, <a title="Hung Gar Kuen" href="#hunggar">Hung Gar Kuen</a> and <a title="Tai Chi Chuan" href="#taichi">Tai Chi Chuan</a>, are offered at the Seattle Kung Fu Club. Both styles are available to men, women and children of all ages. Students are taught individually.</p> <p><a name="hunggar"></a><span class="content_heading">Hung Gar Kuen</span><br> This "hard" or external style Kung Fu features powerful blocks, punches and kicks. Students undergo intensive physical training to develop speed, balance and power. Hung Ga is a highly efficient self-defense system and a superior method of body building.</p> <p>All students begin their training with repetitions of basic exercises for strength, conditioning and coordination. Students learn hand forms, weapon forms, two-person forms and sparring.</p> <p>Students of Hung Ga achieve strength, concentration, confidence and self-discipline.</p> <p><a name="taichi"></a><span class="content_heading">Tai Chi Chuan</span><br> This "soft" or internal style Kung Fu involves slow ballet-like movements to develop speed and agility necessary to turn opponents' energy against themselves. Tai Chi is a unique and dynamic method of non-strenuous conditioning.</p> <p>All students begin their training with a set of 18 exercises for strength and flexibility. This is followed by the 20 minute hand form which is taught move by move. The curriculum also includes weapon forms and pushing-hands.</p> <p>The emphasis is on relaxation, breathing and concentration. Students of Tai Chi achieve calmness, greater concentration, agility and patience.</p> <p class="content_title">Locations & Times</p> <p>Located in the heart of Seattle's Chinatown, the Seattle Kung-Fu Club has been deeply involved in the community since its founding by Sifu John S.S. Leong in 1963. Sifu Leong teaches the traditional Hung-Gar taught to him in Hong Kong by Wong Lee, a disciple of Lam Sai Wing. Sifu Leong also teaches Ng style Tai Chi. </p> <p><b><span class="content_heading">Drop-in visits are always welcome</span><br> </b>Feel free to stop by during any class-time to observe a class in progress! Every class is a mixture of all ages and skill levels.</p> <p><b><span class="content_heading">Registering</span></b><br> Interview with the instructor. Submit completed application forms and initiation fee. Students may begin at any time and tuition is due by the first lesson. Thereafter, tuition is payable on a monthly basis. Family and youth rates are available.</p> <p><span class="content_heading">International District / Downtown</span><br> (206) 624 3838</p> <p>658 South King Street<br> Seattle, WA 98104<br> <a title="Map" href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=658+South+King+Street,+Seattle,+WA+98104" target="_blank">[directions]</a><br> </p> <p>Bus routes: many <a title="Bus" href="http://tripplanner.metrokc.gov/" target="_blank">[details]</a></p> <table class="sched_table" width="600" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="4"> <tr> <td class="sched_lines_top" align="left" valign="middle"> </td> <td class="sched_lines_top" align="left" valign="middle" width="15%"><b>Mon</b></td> <td class="sched_lines_top" align="left" valign="middle" width="15%"><b>Tue</b></td> <td class="sched_lines_top" align="left" valign="middle" width="15%"><b>Wed</b></td> <td class="sched_lines_top" align="left" valign="middle" width="15%"><b>Thu</b></td> <td class="sched_lines_top" align="left" valign="middle" width="15%"><b>Fri</b></td> <td class="sched_lines_top" align="left" valign="middle" width="15%"><b>Sat</b></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="middle"><b>Kung Fu</b></td> <td align="left" valign="middle" width="15%">5 - 7pm<br> 7:15 - 9:15pm</td> <td align="left" valign="middle" width="15%">6 - 8pm</td> <td align="left" valign="middle" width="15%">5 - 7pm<br> 7:15 - 9:15pm</td> <td align="left" valign="middle" width="15%">6 - 8pm</td> <td align="left" valign="middle" width="15%">5 - 7pm<br> 7:15 - 9:15pm</td> <td align="left" valign="middle" width="15%">11am - 1pm</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="sched_lines_bot" align="left" valign="middle"><b>Tai Chi</b></td> <td class="sched_lines_bot" align="left" valign="middle" width="15%"> </td> <td class="sched_lines_bot" align="left" valign="middle" width="15%">6 - 8pm</td> <td class="sched_lines_bot" align="left" valign="middle" width="15%"> </td> <td class="sched_lines_bot" align="left" valign="middle" width="15%">6 - 8pm</td> <td class="sched_lines_bot" align="left" valign="middle" width="15%"> </td> <td class="sched_lines_bot" align="left" valign="middle" width="15%">11am - 1pm</td> </tr> </table> <br> <p><span class="content_heading">Aurora / North Seattle</span><br> (206) 525 9898</p> <p>7622 Aurora Avenue North<br> Seattle, WA 98103<br> <a title="Map" href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=7622+Aurora+Avenue+North,+Seattle,+WA+98103" target="_blank">[directions]</a></p> <p>Bus routes: 48, 82, 355, 358 <a title="Bus" href="http://tripplanner.metrokc.gov/" target="_blank">[details]</a></p> <table class="sched_table" width="600" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="4"> <tr> <td class="sched_lines_top" align="left" valign="middle"> </td> <td class="sched_lines_top" align="left" valign="middle" width="15%"><b>Mon</b></td> <td class="sched_lines_top" align="left" valign="middle" width="15%"><b>Tue</b></td> <td class="sched_lines_top" align="left" valign="middle" width="15%"><b>Wed</b></td> <td class="sched_lines_top" align="left" valign="middle" width="15%"><b>Thu</b></td> <td class="sched_lines_top" align="left" valign="middle" width="15%"><b>Fri</b></td> <td class="sched_lines_top" align="left" valign="middle" width="15%"><b>Sat</b></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="middle"><b>Kung Fu</b></td> <td align="left" valign="middle" width="15%">12 - 2pm<br> 5 - 7pm<br> 7 - 9pm</td> <td align="left" valign="middle" width="15%">7 - 9pm</td> <td align="left" valign="middle" width="15%">12 - 2pm<br> 5 - 7pm<br> 7 - 9pm</td> <td align="left" valign="middle" width="15%">7 - 9pm</td> <td align="left" valign="middle" width="15%">12 - 2pm<br> 5 - 7pm<br> 7 - 9pm</td> <td align="left" valign="middle" width="15%">11am - 1pm</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="sched_lines_bot" align="left" valign="middle"><b>Tai Chi</b></td> <td class="sched_lines_bot" align="left" valign="middle" width="15%"> </td> <td class="sched_lines_bot" align="left" valign="middle" width="15%">6 - 8pm</td> <td class="sched_lines_bot" align="left" valign="middle" width="15%"> </td> <td class="sched_lines_bot" align="left" valign="middle" width="15%">6 - 8pm</td> <td class="sched_lines_bot" align="left" valign="middle" width="15%"> </td> <td class="sched_lines_bot" align="left" valign="middle" width="15%">11am - 1pm</td> </tr> </table> <br> <p><span class="content_heading">University of Washington IMA</span><br> (206) 525 9898</p> <p><b>Intramural Activities (IMA) Building</b><br> 3924 Montlake Avenue NE<br> Seattle, WA 98105<br> <a title="Map" href="http://www.washington.edu/home/maps/southeast.html" target="_blank">[directions]</a></p> <p>Bus routes: many <a title="Bus" href="http://tripplanner.metrokc.gov/" target="_blank">[details]</a></p> <table class="sched_table" width="600" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="4"> <tr> <td class="sched_lines_top" align="left" valign="middle"> </td> <td class="sched_lines_top" align="left" valign="middle" width="15%"><b>Mon</b></td> <td class="sched_lines_top" align="left" valign="middle" width="15%"><b>Tue</b></td> <td class="sched_lines_top" align="left" valign="middle" width="15%"><b>Wed</b></td> <td class="sched_lines_top" align="left" valign="middle" width="15%"><b>Thu</b></td> <td class="sched_lines_top" align="left" valign="middle" width="15%"><b>Fri</b></td> <td class="sched_lines_top" align="left" valign="middle" width="15%"><b>Sat</b></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="middle"><b>Kung Fu</b></td> <td align="left" valign="middle" width="15%">3:30 - 5:30pm</td> <td align="left" valign="middle" width="15%"> </td> <td align="left" valign="middle" width="15%">3:30 - 5:30pm</td> <td align="left" valign="middle" width="15%"> </td> <td align="left" valign="middle" width="15%"> </td> <td align="left" valign="middle" width="15%"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="sched_lines_bot" align="left" valign="middle"><b>Tai Chi</b></td> <td class="sched_lines_bot" align="left" valign="middle" width="15%">3:30 - 5:30pm</td> <td class="sched_lines_bot" align="left" valign="middle" width="15%"> </td> <td class="sched_lines_bot" align="left" valign="middle" width="15%">3:30 - 5:30pm</td> <td class="sched_lines_bot" align="left" valign="middle" width="15%"> </td> <td class="sched_lines_bot" align="left" valign="middle" width="15%"> </td> <td class="sched_lines_bot" align="left" valign="middle" width="15%"> </td> </tr> </table> </td> <td></td> </tr> </table> </body>