Meaning of Kung Fu

Kung Fu or Gong Fu or Gung Fu (功夫) is a Chinese term often used in the west to refer to Chinese martial arts. Its original meaning is somewhat different, referring to one's expertise in any skill achieved through hard work and practice, not necessarily martial.In its original meaning, Kung Fu can refer to any skill. Gong Fu (功夫) is a compound of two words, combining 功 (Gong) meaning "achievement" or "merit", and 夫 (Fu)...

Christmas and New Year present for your love one!

Are you struggling with christmas and new year present for your love one! Afraid of will not receive on time before christmas. Why not get a Kung Fu Fitness gift e-vouchers, value from £50 and more. They can redeem for tailor made private lessons or group classes.Simple and easy to use theres no waiting for the post man to diliver your voucher. Kung Fu Fitness gift e-Vouchers are quick and easy and are electronically...

New Year's Resolutions!

The Christmas season is a time for New Year's resolutions. Have you achieved last year resolutions? People make them and break them every year. It doesn't have to be that way for you, however, if you keep in mind that a New Year's resolution is no different from any other personal goal. Goals should be SMART: specific, motivating, achievable, relevant, and trackable. You're more likely to actually achieve a goal that...

Christmas Lunch Party Photos

KFF Christmas Lunch photos, hope you all had a great time and wish you all fabulous Christmas and prosperous new year ahe...

KFF family Christmas Lunch Party!

You are all invited to KFF family Christmas Party!Date: Sun 12th Dec 12noonWhere: The Elephant RoyaleLocks Wharf/St Davids Sq/Westferry Rd, London E143ANBuffet Cost:Adult: £16 per personUnder 12: £8 per person(including tips, but drinks are not included)If you want to reserve your place, please bring cash to classes before 4th Dec because I need to booked in advance . You are welcome to invite your gf,bf,f, Mum and Dad.p.s...

Bando Thaing Photos from around the world

Bando, art with naked hand, are taught in Senegal by Saya Ousseynou Kouyate at the Police Force. Mr. Ousseynou is the President of the " Fédération Sénégalaise Thaing Bando".More photos see below link...http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=416964&id=10150096754115...

Bando Shan Gyi Style

SHAN GYI / U THAUNG DIN Bando ST...

Yoga Business Academy

Tamara is an old friend of mine, good to see her running Yoga Business Academy. If you guys need advise on how to set up Yoga business, she is the one you need to speak to. see below info and link to her web site.Tamara Machavariani is an entrepreneur, founder and director of Yoga Business Academy, that shows yoga businesses how to increase profits using no nonsense marketing strategies, designed specifically for yoga...

Meditation Warrior

Change your thoughts, and you change your wor...

Introduce a friend and get a free lesson!

How does it work?If you introduce a friend to Kung Fu Fitness, you get a free lesson!If your friend paid for private lesson, you get a free private lesson!e.g if you introduce one new private booking evey week, you get free private lesson every week!If your friend join group classes and paid for monthly fee, you get £10 off from your monthly fee.To Book call: 07595509...

East Wintergarden Kung Fu Performance, Little Dragons' Club

We are very proud of you guys, performed infront of over 300 guests, Well Done! Thanks for Steve and Wai on Camera and Lee from George Greens invited ...

Ladies only Self Defence Club

Sorry guys, this self defence club is strictly for women only! You will learn practical self defence, how to release from choking, grappling, street fights, knife defence techniques, but delivers it in a manner to improve cardiovascular and muscular conditioning as well as developing mental awareness, self-esteem discipline and confidence. Free seminar on Sat 13th Nov 6-7pm Every Saturday begin on Sat 20th Nov 6-7pm...

Dan Inosanto trained in Bando Lethwei

Check out 4:00 he said he trained in Burmese Bando Lethwei.Daniel Arca Inosanto (born July 24, 1936) is an Filipino-American martial arts instructor from California who is best-known as a student of the late Bruce Lee and authority on Jeet Kune Do Concepts.In this Martial Archive TV interview in 1995, he talked about his private training in various a...

BBC Self Defence Roadshow in Oct , Seminars and Classes in Nov

Kung Fu Fitness BBC Self Defence Club FridayWHITE CITY 5pm-6pm Bando Kick BoxingLearn practical self defence techniques. A thorough military style workoutdeveloping fitness, flexibility, stamina and core strength.6 weeks workshop£50 member/£60 non-memberFridayTVC 6pm-7pm Bando Self Defence & FitnessLearn practical self defence, how to release from choking, grappling, street fights, knife defence...

New Venue for Saturday training

Due to cold weather, we will be moving to Burrells Wharf Function Roomfor Saturday training. As a result of venue cost, we will add £10 ontop of your monthly fee if you attend Sat training session.If you only attend Sat that's £35 per month no extra.As usual every Sat 6pm-8pm but at Burrells Wharf Function Room fromthis weekend.Mon and Wed 7pm-9pmSat 6pm-8pmAll held indoor at Burrells Wharf Function Room. E14 ...

Dating in the Dark TV Show

I’m casting for the new series of Dating in the Dark for Living TV.I’m looking for lots of eligible men and women to take part in theshow, I am especially interested to hear from men and women with amixed martial arts background. I was wondering if you could eitherpass on this email to suitable people and/or put the attached advertin your Gym? It’s a good fun show and we actually do match people withcompatibility tests so you will be matched to at least one person inthe house!Many Thanks,ChristinaHello!Dating In The Dark, the...

Combat Bando Grading Dates

Combat Bando Grading will take place at below dates.Sat 2nd Oct 2010 7pm at Burrells Wharf E14 3TH.Sat 4th Dec 2010 7pm at Burrells Wharf E14 3TH.It is a chance to demonstrate, both to Master and yourself, all that you have learn in training up to that stage, most importantly you have earn that belt through sweat and blood over the years. Grading is also the only way to advance in belt rank and thus be allowed to learn...

Vintage Bando Videos

From Russia, France and ...

Photos....Summer BBQ with Dj

Thanks for those who came for Annual Burrells Wharf Summer BBQ and brought load of food and drinks. Hope you all had a good ti...

Scholarships for Isle of Dogs children

Kung Fu Fitness have scholarship spaces for Isle of Dogs children, to apply...-You must live on Isle of Dogs-Support letter from school teacher saying you are from low income familyplease contact 07595509...

BBC DOCUMENTARY SEEKS BRITISH CHINESE FAMILIES

BBC Documentaries are making a 60' film for BBC Two about contemporary British family life. We are looking for families who are about to embark upon a journey together this summer. This would probably be a family holiday but I am also interested in any family making a substantial journey together over the coming months (At least 2-3 hours in the car to make it work). I am interested in including a British - Chinese family in the programme and would like to hear from anyone who might want to hear more at this stage.In terms of...

KFF Summer BBQ party

You are invited to Kung Fu Fitness Summer BBQ party on Sun 6th June at 1pm. Foods will be provided for KFF members and you just need to bring drinks. Feel free to invite your gf,bf,friends along, just ask them to bring some food and drinks.Let me know if you can make it or not, so I can make sure I got enough food.Date: Sun 6th JuneTime: 1pmVenue: Burrells Wharf Squ...

Source of the Water

In Chinese, we have a saying "Think of the source, when you drink the Water". In that way, you can enjoy and understand the full flavour of the water and learn to respect each others.I have met many so called "Martial Artists" my art is better than your Kung Fu and etc...Any serious Martial Artist would have studied the founder martial art background in his or her chosen art.Because by drinking Japanese or Korean or...

Formula 1 and Martial Arts

Many students have asked me is this martial art system is better than this one or that one?In order to win in Formula 1, Racing driver depend on a smashing Car, So does car depend on a smashing driver. If a racing driver lose the race do you blame the car or driver or both. e.g BMW, Ferrari and etc... is rubbish or Mr Driver is rubbish.So does in martial arts, car is like the art you are performing e.g Karate, Kick boxing,...

Bando Kick boxing (Lethwei) via Muay Thai Champion

This fight is under Myanmar Lethwei rules. Rules are: -1 time out -Fight goes to the ground the fight is reset on the feet -All strikes like headbutts, punches,kicks, knees, slam down with strikes legal -No pads no gloves, barenuckle only. - no judges, fight goes to draw if no KO. Description by BF1.Myanmar Lethwei. Myanmar Traditional Boxing is a form of kickboxing which originated in Myanmar. Lethwei is in many ways similar to its siblings from neighboring South-East Asian countries such as Tomoi from Malaysia, Pradal...

Chinese Freemasons and Kung Fu

The sodality of Freemasonry that evolved out of the European Enlightenment bears no resemblance, other than the name, to another society—one that finds its origins in Southern China. Styling itself in English as The Chinese Freemasons, this body might be better termed the Vast Family (Hongmen) or Fine Public Court (Chee Kong Tong).As Chinese Freemasons developed in oversea, they also brought Hung Kuan Kung Fu with...

Kung Fu in the Office, Self Defence and team building workshops

Welcome to Kung Fu in the Office, self defence and team building workshops. To book call 07595509...

Get your Official Combat Bando Khukuri Knife

Gurkha Official Khukuri is a must for all serious Bando practitioners, super for training and real combat or as a handy tool for back graden and camping. 100% hand made with real steel blade. Only £95 + £10 delivery within the UK, You can have your name engrave on it for an extra of £10.Mini Khukri is a small version of the above Khukri use by Gurkha Soldiers, due to it compact size easy to carry and can be use in training...

Self Defence Two Days Intensive Workshop, Sun 16 and 23 May

Two days intensive Self defence workshop with Sawbwa Date: Sun 16th and 23rd May 2010 Time: 10am to 4:30pm Address: Burrells Wharf Riverfront, Dockland Map>> Fee: £45 per day Book both days for £80 Only 10 places available thus book now to secure your place. Call now on 07595509116 Above workshop is suitable for absolute beginner to martial art instructor. Do you want to learn self defence that really works...

Kung Fu Fitness kicks off on Isle of Dogs

Everybody could soon be kung fu fighting if an Isle of Dogs resident's martial arts classes take off. Budding Bruce Lee's now have the chance to learn the martial arts at Kung Fu Fitness run in Burrell's Wharf by Aldrich Sawbwa. Aldrich, 28, is keen for Wharfers to take it up the sport - whose best known exponent was 1970s film legend Lee - as a way of looking after themselves in more ways than one. He said:...

Tai Chi & Self Defence Two Days Intensive workshop

Date: Sunday 1st and 8th August 2010Time: 10:30am to 4:30pmAddress: 94 Westbourne Park VillasLondon W2 5EB Map>>Cost: £70Book before July £60, only 10 spaces available.Call: 07595509116About Instructor Aldrich Sawbwa is a fully qualified martial arts instructor and founder of Kung Fu Fitness. He has done extensive training in Karate, Taekwondo, Aikido, Bare Knuckle Kick boxing, Bando, various styles of Chinese...

Bando Kick Boxing & Self Defence on Mon and Wed 6:30pm-7:30pm

Join us for outdoor Bando Kick boxing and Self Defence training on every Mon and Wed from 6:30pm to 7:30pm at the river front (In front of Burrells Wharf Car Park).Only £5 per session. All welcome from absolute beginner to martial art instructor.Call: 07595509...

Class dates update

Wed Tai ChiWe don't have tai chi class on Wed 21st April, instead we have class on Mon 19th April from 7:30pm to 9pm same venue (Function Room) Burrells Wharf. Following week back to normal on Wed.Sat Kung Fu and Bando Kick BoxingEvery Sat 6-7:30pm Kung Fu Self Defence and Bando Kick Boxing class move to the Chapel Hall (next to Club room up stairs) same venue at Dockland Settlemen...

Art of Speaking & Sparring

Speaking is like Sparring because you apply different techniques based on attacks and defences and you don't know what will come next, just like speaking your conversation is based on questions and answers. If you give the wrong answers or questions, you might upset or hurt the other person. You should know when to stop in speaking same in sparring, if you don't know what techniques to apply you might hurt yourself or...

We are what we eat!

It is about building strong foundations a house is built on strong foundations to remain structurally sound for many years. By comparison an Athlete or fighter must also build a strong nutritional foundation and muscular fitness, strength and performance will follow. Remember that to have a healthy diet, most people should be eating: plenty of fruit and vegplenty of starchy foods such as rice, bread, pasta (try to choose wholegrain varieties when you can) and potatoessome protein-rich foods such as meat, fish, eggs...

Martial Street Art: Interview with Roberto Sharpe

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Kung Fu Panda Dance

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Mindfulness of Breathing

As its name implies, the ‘Mindfulness of Breathing’ uses the breath as an object of concentration. By focusing on the breath one becomes aware of the mind’s tendency to jump from one thing to another. The simple discipline of concentration brings one back to the present moment and all the richness of experience that it contains. It is a way to develop mindfulness, the faculty of alert and sensitive awareness. And it...

Exotic Martial Arts from Kachin warrior tribe

Kachin is a warrior tribe from Myanmar (Burma) also known as "Jingpo", live in China and Myanmar border. This music video is a presentation of Kachin warrior spirits, culture and beauty of this exotic tribe. You will even find a Scottish bagpipe in the video, take a guess why we have bagpipe?Name of the song is "Jingpo gi...

Private session offer Book 10 and get 11 free

Tailor made One-to-one private lesson (£50 per session) Book 10 sessions as a block and get an 11th free. Group of two or more (£35 per session per person) Each session last for 90mins and additional £10 will give you 120mins per session. If you interested please contact us>> or call Aldrich on 07595509...