Adult Program
Gong Fu
Gong fu or Kung fu can refer to any discipline or skill achieved through hard work and practice. Gong fu when referring to martial arts is usually defined as Kung Fu. “Think of it as MMA but Built for the Street”
Sifu Kevin is the creator and founder of this program and believes It will challenge any level of martial skill in any type of body. Having the mindset of always being a student, Sifu has taken his knowledge of the many martial arts he has studied and simplified over two decades into the gong fu program.
the youth/Adult student will build confidence as the program is built on real life self defence techniques that will teach you how to get back to safety from the worse possible situations.
Ones journey will require patience, self-awareness and a desire to learn. with the goals of building self-confidence, self-appreciation and a safe environment where we can all grow and share together as a community.
The Gong Fu program is the foundation of the Academy. All other classes help build attributes that speed up the process of the Gong Fu program.
GF Blue Stripe
The Blue Stripe classes are the Striking classes of the Academy. A student learns how to use footwork, punching, blocking and kicking in this standing only class.
You will learn the best and most effective techniques from Boxing, Kickboxing, Muay Thai, Karate, Tae-Kwon-Do, Wing Tsun (Chun), JKD and FMA.
Sifu has combined the best of the best into drills that you can practice and hone your skills while working through stripes and belts on your journey to self mastery.
The emphasis of the striking is built on self defense principles unlike other martial arts. You will learn when you are legally allowed to use the skills from this class to defend yourself or loved ones.
GF Red Stripe
The Red Stripe classes are the Ground fighting classes in the Academy. The student will learn how to defend against strikes and submissions on the ground using the basic principles Sifu has learned as a BJJ black belt.
The student will learn to prioritize position over submission and the ability to defend one’s self against a striker or a grappler.
The goal of this class is not to become the next Gordon Ryan and win tournaments but learn how to get back to their feet using sweeps, escapes and disengaging when appropriate.
Too many schools teach unlawful techniques, especially for Canada, that could get them thrown in jail in a self defense scenario. Learning the fundamentals of BJJ will help you have less holes in your overall fighting system.
BJJ (Brazilian Jiu Jitsu)
BJJ is a martial art and combat sport system that focuses on grappling with particular emphasis on ground fighting.
The BJJ program teaches the basics of ground fighting. You will start out with positional awareness and fundamental defense, escapes, and submission techniques with counters to each of the techniques.
You will learn how to transition and move smoothly to flow from one position to another to obtain “dominant” control of your opponent and apply a submission technique.
Students will focus on physical fitness and skill development. Students are expected to wear a traditional Gi/Kimono to attend the classes.
Self Defense Class
This class is designed for the mature youth or adult looking to build confidence in the most common attacks on the street.
The world is a crazy place and Sifu uses his 3 decades of experience to help you build confidence in dealing with what ever life can throw at you. prevention and situational awareness is key, but sometimes you need to get hands on.
Students will build the skills necessary to deal with life’s worse case scenario’s.
Wing Tsun (Chun)
This class is designed for the mature youth or adult looking to build confidence in empty hand close quarters combat. All skill levels welcome.
Wing Tsun or Wing Chun is so much more to Sifu Kevin then just another fighting style within the martial arts world. Wing Tsun requires patience, focus, humility and then some more patience. the focus should be on the small and precise details of structure within the human body. As time goes on Wing Tsun becomes so much more. Made incredibly popular all over the world by Grand Master Ip Man and one of his students Bruce Lee, Wing Tsun has a loyal following of dedicated long term martial artists.
The precision and understanding of structure can be mastered in a few short years but the understanding and wisdom of this art will leave even the most seasoned martial artist wanting more as the years go on. Sifu Kevin has a rank of blue shirt and the right to represent sifu chris collins of Hong Kong Wing Tsun Association (HKWTA).
The student will learn the patterns or forms of Wing Tsun eventually working with the infamous wooden dummy. Students will work together with the goal of building sensitivity that is considered by some to be the best in the world at this fighting range. With the right mindset a student can learn so much more though once the mind is truly open and willing to accept pure presence.
Students will build exceptional sensitivity, discipline and focus with the goal of mastering presence amongst danger in close quarters combat while in a fun learning environment.
IDS (Integrative Defense Strategies)
Don’t be a Gun Fighter, BE A FIGHTER WITH A GUN
Integrative Defense Straegies (IDS) was founded by Todd Fossey and with the help of legendary UFC trainer Greg Nelson. IDS is a class where the student will learn how to retain and use (if deemed necessary) a pistol from a concealed carry position.
Even though Canada has laws that forbid CCW, it doesn’t mean we can’t train how to become a fighter with a gun. Sifu Kevin is a Level 1 Affiliate instructor in the IDS system and is incredibly passionate about pursuing his Level 7 (black belt) as the years go on.
This class will focus on understanding the laws and justifications for having to use a firearm. There will be a focus on standing grappling, ground fighting and weapons defense. We will be using the highest level of technology so the students don’t ever need to go to a range and fire a live weapon. The class will have physically intense training segments but you don’t have to participate in those segments if you are disabled.
FMA (Filipino Martial Arts)
***Currently taught as a self defense format only. Specific FMA is taught in private lessons. ***
This class is designed for the mature youth and adult student looking to specialize in Stick and Knife defence. All skill levels welcome.
Balintawak is a Filipino Martial Art (FMA) specializing in close quarters combat taught all over the world. Guro Kevin has achieved his Black Belt equivalent (Level 6) under his Grandmaster Bobby Taboada and is very passionate about his training in FMA. Guro Kevin has also been training FMA under Guro Joel Huncar of Rocky Mountain Martial Arts since 2010. Guro Joel has accredited Kevin with the title, Guro de Cadena Combatives.
In a world possibly filled with violence and street fights that are no longer fair, the fear of a weapon can be crippling to one’s confidence in holding their own if faced with a life threatening attack. A student will build confidence against the two most common weapons, short sticks and knives. The class will help the student build the understanding and mindset needed to stay alive and get back home to their family at the end of the day. Guro Kevin teaches how to avoid these dangerous encounters at all costs but also incorporates realistic training for the worst case scenario.
PRIVATE LESSONS
If you want to bring your training and understanding of the arts to a whole new level then please contact Sifu Kevin for private one on one or semi private lessons. Sifu can also teach concepts outside of regular classes that would include, Firearms training, outdoor survival, nutrition and personal training.
Please email Sifu directly to discuss if private training is a suitable option for you. calgarygongfu@gmail.com