THE SIU LUM WAY

Kung-Fu and Tai Chi are traditionally learned by watching and imitating a Master as she or he performs.  Dr. Sun has developed a new process for training that yields faster and clearer benefits.

Warmup (Chi-kung) Exercises start every class and open the body and mind to the flow of energy.

Basic Movements preface every stage of growth to develop physical strength, coordination and inner spirit.

Progressive Forms of Tiger Style and Yang’s Tai Chi increase in difficulty which allows players to experience and demonstrate increasing levels of inner strength, command, and understanding.

Martial Applications for each basic movement are demonstrated so players may relate their grasp of the movement to its martial function.

Weapons accelerate the development of power, skill, and spirit. Weapons used include straight sword, broad sword, fan, wind-fire wheels, staff/cudgel, sai, chain, etc.

Sparring and Push Hands train players in the sensing and commanding of energy and understanding how basic principles underlying the movements of Kung Fu and Tai Chi.

Ability Tests encourage intense practice, inter-player sharing, and theory-based feedback on movements, forms, and weapons use and open players to new levels of skill and understanding.