Shen Kung Fu Academy | Art of Self Mastery * Science of Self Defense

Welcome To Shen Kung Fu Academy!

Shen Kung Fu academy offers training in traditional Shaolin Kung Fu, Tai Chi Chuan, Chi Kung (Qigong), and Self-Defense. We offer a variety of programs, to fit the needs of anyone wanting to experience and learn the art of kung fu, including month to month courses, workshops, seminars, and private and semi-private (small group) sessions.

Kung Fu training is appropriate for all ages. Shen offers lessons to children (ages 3 & up), Adults, and Seniors. We also offer Women's only classes in kung fu and self defense.

Shen Kung Fu academy is the only school teaching the style of Ng Ga Kuen (5 Family / 5 Animal Fist) style of kung fu in the San Diego Area. The Five Family style was brought to the United States by Grandmaster Ark Yuey Wong who was the first to break the race barrier admitting non-chinese students into his classes. The style was known as the "Shaolin Five Animal Style" influenced the likes of Bruce Lee, Ed Parker, Tiny Leffity, Tino Tiousuloga, Dan Inosanto and many other influential martial artists and martial arts styles.

In conjunction to the 5 family/5 animal style, we teach the famous style of Choy Lay Fut (also spelled Choi Li Fut, Cai Li Fo, Choy Lee Fat), a kung fu system known for its power, explosiveness, mobility and effectiveness. Our particular lineage comes from the Wing Foon Monestary through Grandmaster John Lem.

At Shen you will also find instruction in Wu Style Tai Chi Chuan, and in a variety of Chi Kung styles and forms including Lohan Chi Kung, 8 Pieces of Brocade, 6 Healing Sounds and Ng Ga Hai Gung.

As students progress in their kung fu or Chi Kung / Tai Chi training, the training includes traditional weapons, body conditioning (Iron Palm, Iron Vest, Iron Body), Wooden Dummy training, pressure point applications, healing and resucitation techniques and herbology.

Self Defense Workshop for Women, Teens and College Bound Girls - Thursday August 21, 2008, 6:30pm to 8:30pm. Reservation required.Space is limited so reserve your spot by calling 760-305-7603. For more information go to our News section.

SHEN WEI WU GUAN

PRESTIGIOUS SCHOOL OF MARTIAL SPIRIT

The school name, along with the school couplets (above on both sides of the logo) were a very special gift from one of my teachers whom I will always consider a friend, Grand Master Seming Ma.

I am Sifu Mario Figueroa and I welcome you to our school and to our site with the sincere hope that it will help, inform and / or be of benefit to you in some small way. If you are new to the world of kung fu, may this site intrigue you and invite you to explore one of the many branches of this vast tree and may you experience the taste of its bountiful fruit.

To my students, this site is your home, and is meant to inform you as well as to be a resource for your training and advancement. You may find some of the information here to be outside or beyond the specific curriculum you are following, but don't discount anything, and search out its relevance. It is this process that will enhance, enrich and expand your learning.