Learning the art of kung fu
With Kung Fun you will get fit, learn a traditional art, find inner peace or control, or learn to defend yourself
SHUN Wu Tang (Southern Luo Han) kung fu originated in Taiwan, and is the family style of Grand Master Su Chien Miel.
The Su family has been resident in Taiwan since 1736 in the village of Guang Gou, Yunlin County, Taiwan. This style of kung fu has been passed down through many generations of the Su family, and Grand Master Su introduced this style to South Africa in the 1980s. The Alberton club has been active for around 25 years.
Shun Wu Tang is a traditional Chinese martial art style, covering sparring, hand and weapon forms, and Chin Na; and arm- and wrist-locking techniques. Students learn to handle various weapons, including but not limited to: long staff, short staff, nanchaku, double knives, Chinese broadsword, and Kwando.
This style gives students the opportunity of competing at both national and international tournaments.
People practise kung fu for various reasons. Some just want to get fit, others want to spar, learn a traditional art, find inner peace or control, or learn to defend themselves. Whatever the reasons for doing kung fu, Shun Wu Tang offers something for everybody. Each year a delegation of South Africans visit Taiwan where they have the opportunity of training under Grand Master Su as well as with the Taiwanese and the French Shun Wu Tang practitioners.
Once a year a national camp is hosted where all the Shun Wu Tang schools from around South Africa gather and train together. This is a wonderful opportunity to network and learn from each other, and also to ensure that the schools are maintaining the same standards of training. The club’s style is privileged in that Grand Master Su returns to South Africa from time to time to share his wisdom and continue growing the system locally.
In a recent grading, Ian Abrams, Claire Abrams, Gregory Sebalo and Themba Khape completed their first grading to fifth level (white sash), and Caitlin Meyers successfully graded to third level (green/brown sash). Jason Alborough will be put through the rigorous process in August when he grades for his first-degree black sash. The grading process tests physical fitness, knowledge of basics and forms, practical application of kung fu in attacking and defensive situations, and sparring prowess. More information can be found about Alberton Shun Wu Tang on www.swtalberton.co.za.
