The best of traditional Chinese martial arts and modern training methods combined in a pragmatic system of combatives and self-defense!
GM. Kwan Kwok Fai with GM. Liu Shao Quan.
At the Bak Mei Chin-na San-da Academy in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, we know that martial arts - like anything in life - must evolve: that while it is important to honour our roots, life and society changes, and so must we.
Our system teaches traditional Bak Mei kung fu - a rare Southern Chinese boxing system known for it's in-fighting, short power and sheer ferocity.
Translation:
Bak Mei = White Eyebrow
Chin-na = Joint locking
San-da = Freestyle Striking
Our system teaches traditional Bak Mei kung fu - a rare Southern Chinese boxing system known for it's in-fighting, short power and sheer ferocity.
Translation:
Bak Mei = White Eyebrow
Chin-na = Joint locking
San-da = Freestyle Striking
Academy focus:
FUNCTION OVER FORM: proper application of technique and power is placed above memorization of set movements.
At Bak Mei Academy, we focus on the "4 Pillars of Martial Arts Training":
1. Conditioning: Including Iron Palm, Iron Body, strength & cardiovascular training, etc.
2. Combative Applications: This includes Chin-Na (grappling and joint manipulation) and San-Da ( free sparring)
3. Tradition: This includes forms training, as well as the verbal traditions (such as teaching stories and instructional poems) passed down from master to student since the beginning of the system.
4. Mental / Spiritual Development: We place a great deal of focus on developing a "fighter's mindset": the ability to "switch on" and aggressively attack an attacker. We also practice meditation and Hei Kung (Yin) to balance out the more Yang aspects of our training.
FACT: a table needs 4 legs to support itself properly - if even one is missing, it is much more likely to fall down...
Training is tailored to the individual - we value quality over quantity.
At Bak Mei Academy, we focus on the "4 Pillars of Martial Arts Training":
1. Conditioning: Including Iron Palm, Iron Body, strength & cardiovascular training, etc.
2. Combative Applications: This includes Chin-Na (grappling and joint manipulation) and San-Da ( free sparring)
3. Tradition: This includes forms training, as well as the verbal traditions (such as teaching stories and instructional poems) passed down from master to student since the beginning of the system.
4. Mental / Spiritual Development: We place a great deal of focus on developing a "fighter's mindset": the ability to "switch on" and aggressively attack an attacker. We also practice meditation and Hei Kung (Yin) to balance out the more Yang aspects of our training.
FACT: a table needs 4 legs to support itself properly - if even one is missing, it is much more likely to fall down...
Training is tailored to the individual - we value quality over quantity.
No Secrets!
Unlike many Traditional Chinese Martial Arts schools, we don't impose needless limitations on our students based on race, gender or beliefs - all the "treasures" of this rare style will be revealed as you progress.
There are no secrets here - every method of power generation, every "hidden" form, every technique, every Iron Body method: every hidden detail normally available only to Chinese disciples is available to you.
Our only expectations from our students when training are that we leave our egos at the door, that we treat everyone with respect, and train to the utmost of our ability - which is the true essence of kung fu!
There are no secrets here - every method of power generation, every "hidden" form, every technique, every Iron Body method: every hidden detail normally available only to Chinese disciples is available to you.
Our only expectations from our students when training are that we leave our egos at the door, that we treat everyone with respect, and train to the utmost of our ability - which is the true essence of kung fu!
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