What is Tibetan Kung Fu?

Tibetan Kung Fu has its origin in Tibet and China. It teaches a concept of self-defense and cultivates body and mind. Regular practice strengthen the body not only "outside" but also "inside" (bones, sinews, inner organs and the nerve system), through correctly applicated exercising and breathing.

Development of reflexes and senses

From the beginning you learn to develop your reflexes and senses by means of partner exercises.
Form, application and meditation are the basis elements of a true Kung Fu style and should be in a close and lively relation to each other.

Body coordination, breathing and imagination

You learn to use your whole body and control its coordination better. Moreover, you learn to focus your energies which enhances your power of concentration.
At a higher step you unify movements, breathing and imagination so that the "Qi", the vital energy, flows gently through your body, harmonizing body and mind.

Practice with traditional weapons such as stick and double sword additionally help you to strengthen certain parts of your body. But also these weapons have their own nature. Thus, practicing with double sword, it is important to pay attention to your posture and grace. On the other hand, while practicing with the stick, you should focus on coordination and control.

The animal styles such as Dragon, Tiger, Crane and Snake represent the principles like soft and quickly, soft and strong, strong and quickly, reserved and advanced.

The "footwork patterns" (Muy fa jeong) are practiced on wooden stumps in all four directions and are related to the deeper philosophical meaning of the Tibetan Kung Fu, which has its roots in the Taoism and Buddhism.