| Overview of Wu Shu: |
| Minnesota Valley Martial Arts is proud to offer Wu Shu Kung Fu. Our Wu Shu instruction promotes fitness as its overall goal in its teachings, and many of our students have benefited from the stamina and strength that comes with this training. The curriculum is designed to work with all individuals regardless of age or martial arts experience with teaching done traditionally, going step by step and progressing at your own speed. Metaphorically, first you learn to stand, then to walk, and finally run. If you have ever caught yourself huffing and puffing running up a staircase, and wish it was different, then this is the class for you! |
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| The term "Kung Fu" is used most commonly to label Chinese martial arts. Chinese martial arts are sometimes considered "soft styles" due to the lack of hard rigid blocks and strikes frequently associated with Japanese/Okinawan Karate & Tae Kwon Do. Kung Fu would be best described as using round fluid motions in both forms and sparring. Our courses feature Wu Shu Kung Fu with a strong Shaolin foundation. |
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| A History of Wu Shu: |
| Wu Shu Kung Fu is a was developed recently in China and combines the most popular forms from various Northern, Southern Praying Mantis and Shaolin styles. These forms are referred to as compulsory routines, or competition routines. These forms and styles, along with San Shou sparring, combine to create the modern sport of Wu Shu as we know it today. |
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| Class Overview: |
| Our program starts by introducing basic stances, basic kicks and basic moves that are the building blocks of all the forms and techniques that are taught. This "preps" the body by building the lower body strength needed for the forms and to keep the form fluid in nature. |
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