University of Alberta Kung Fu Club

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Alberta School of Kung Fu

History of the Alberta School of Kung Fu Club and
University of Alberta Kung Fu Club

The Alberta School of Kung Fu was founded in 1986 to teach the Wing Chun style of Chinese Kung Fu, a scientific fighting style originating from the famous Shaolin Temple. This style emphasizes skill, technique and evasion rather than brute force, making it a martial art for everyone regardless of size, strength or musculature. Wing Chun is characterized by close-range fighting, lightning fast hand techniques and effective low kicks. Wing Chun focuses on self-defense and as such it is practical, fast and destructive. In addition to self-defense, Wing Chun training also improves mental discipline, self-confidence, fitness and health. Therefore, people of all ages and abilities can participle and enjoy the training everyday.

Bo Stick Attack and Defense

Sifu and Instructors with Butterfly Knives

Sifu Edward NG is the head instructor. He started training under Sifu Dennis Chau in Hong Kong back in 1970 and moved to Edmonton, Alberta, Canada in 1986. His Wing Chun lineage is direct from Yip Man, Wong Wing to his instructor, Dennis Chau. Besides this Canadaian location, Sifu Dennis Chau also has many students who teach in England and Australia.

Sifu Edward NG, who has practiced and taught Wing Chun for the past 30 years, is still training students in traditional Wing Chun techniques, Chi Kung and Forms. Workshops, day camps, and seminars are organized periodically. These special trainings provide students the opportunities to develop their skills in weaponry such as in Bo Staff, Butterfly Swords, Short Sticks and Internal Exercise. Wooden Dummy and Self-Defense classes are also available.

Bo Stick Group

Butterfly Knife Group

The university affiliate, the University of Alberta Kung Fu Club, has been recognized by the University of Alberta Sports Club Council since 1986. Since then this club has been an integral part of the university’s recreation program to numerous students. The Alberta School of Kung Fu also has clubs in several local community locations, Mckernan Community Kung Fu Club and Duggan Community Kung Fu Club across the city of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.

Instructors

Head Instructor, Sifu Edward NG, presently holds the 8th Level Black Belt and has been teaching in Edmonton for the past 22 years. Here are some of our assistance instructors:
Shaun Joyce	5th Level Black Belt
Robert Pearman	5th Level Black Belt
Betty NG	3rd Level Black Belt
David Kowalyk	3rd Level Black Belt
Karen NG	3rd Level Black Belt
Neil Burch	3rd Level Black Belt
Susanna NG	3rd Level Black Belt

Andrea Davey	2nd Level Black Belt
David Baine	2nd Level Black Belt
Eric Yeung	2nd Level Black Belt
Tom Nowacki	2nd Level Black Belt

Sifu Edward Ng practising on a Wooden Dummy

Summer Camp

Four successful summer Kung Fu camps run for the YMCA, over one hundred kids aged between 7 and 12 enjoy introductory Kung Fu punching, kicking, blocks, forms and self-defense.

Demonstrations

The Alberta School of Kung Fu and University of Alberta Kung Fu Club together performed a demonstration at the West Edmonton Mall to celebrate the Chinese New Year on Feb, 2009. Our program included Monkey Forms, Wing Chun Forms, Sticky Hands, Sparring Techniques, Weapons and Chi Kung. It was a very smooth event and audiences were excited by our thrilling performances.

Tai Chi and Chi Kung Class

Very successful Sum Yee Tai Chi and Chi Kung classes for health, mind and body co-ordination run every Saturday from 1150 - 1250 p.m. at the Mckernan Community Hall, 11341 - 78 Ave. Sum Yee Tai Chi is a form of Chinese art performed in a slow, soft and even tempo. It emphasises physical and mental balance as well as relaxation and concentration, also improving blood circulation, tension & stress relief. Anyone who is interested in learning healing and meditation no matter what kind of health conditions should consider these techniques.