KUNG FU

Kung Fu (功夫) is most commonly translated as, “achievement or skill acquired through dedicated hard work or effort”.  Though there are many variations and interpretations of these two well-known and used Chinese characters. In our school, we like to say that Kung Fu is “growth through dedication”. Kung Fu, however, has become the umbrella term for all Chinese Martial Arts, like Wing Chun. Which is what most think of when they hear the term.

Now that we know Kung Fu actually points to skill development, could it then be said that anything can be Kung Fu? Indeed, one could be said to have Kung Fu if they have a high level of skill in just about anything. A chef, cab driver, athlete or an accountant could all be said to have “Kung Fu”. But, to have Kung Fu you must dedicate yourself to cultivating a high degree of skill, and a dedication toward mastery.

Here at RMKF, Kung Fu is the umbrella term for all of our practices; Wing Chun, Zanjyu, Seated Meditation (Daa Zo), Qigong, etc. All of these are forms of Kung Fu that lead one in cultivating their own, personal Kung Fu. These, however, are not just a random collection of practices thrown together. All of our practices complement each other and point us to the greater realization of who and what we are. They are specific practices of personal cultivation and discovery, and part of a larger whole. While you do not have to practice all of what we offer, one who does; is said to be a true Cultivator, and a student of the “Eternal Blossom”.