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The Art of Kung Fu

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Chris_Yau_ChoyArtist: Chris Yau Choy Young

The art of kung fu develops coordination, balance, stability, discipline, focus and awareness, all of which are required for the self-defense functionality of kung fu. Chris Yau Choy Young introduces the art of kung fu by emphasizing the health, fitness and code of ethics of the art form to build the physical and mental skills of students. Chris has trained for twenty years in martial arts and lion dance. He is a disciple of Master Zhang Yun of Yin Cheng Gong Fa, and his kung fu and lion dance school, Gong Lung (Steel Dragon), is located in Pittsburgh's Lawrenceville neighborhood.

Maximum # of students:

20

Requirements:

Large open space and a clean floor. Mats are recommended.

Minimum sequential workshops:

6

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Terms:1, 10, 11, 12, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, Dance, K, Multidisciplinary, Physical Education/ Health, Workshop/ Residency
 
 

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