Hi,

I'm looking to join a kendo club in Kaohsiung, does anybody know of any?

Thanks very much,

Taitungknight

I think they do Kendo out at the University.

The spa, Blue Highway, (behind St. Dominic's High School) has a class also.

Thanks!

I heard talk from one of my private students that there is a kung fu school near Wanlong MRT Roosevelt Road section 5 that teaches 8 step mantis.

Anybody got experience with this guy or know where it actually is? Sorry to be a bit vague but thats all I have to go on.
I guess he is a Taiwanese teacher.. does anybody know what his English level is like?


Thanks in advance

Your student is right. The teacher, who is often in Taiwan Wu Lin magazine, teaches 8 Step Mantis, Wei Style Taiji (a style of taiji that I have never heard of) and qi gong. The guy's phone number is 2933-9651. His school is on Roosevelt section 6 (six!) number 66.

I know nothing about him, his skill or his english ability.

A great resouce for people looking for traditional Chinese martial arts in Taiwan is to go check out Lion Martial Arts bookstore. They have lots of information on local teachers. But you need to speak Chinese or have someone with you who can.

Lion books is at Chongqing South Road, Section 1, No.57 on the 9th floor, room 3 (off the elevator, turn left, all the way down the hall).
Their phone number is 2370-6154.

take care,
Brian

Excellent thanks for that Brian.

I learned quite a few styles in my teens, Wing Chun, Tiger and Crane, a little bit of escrima, and Shukokai Karate.. but have always been most interested in the animal styles.. I'll definitely check out the bookstore.. as I would also like to find a guy that teaches monkey style.. well one or the other if you get what I mean.


Thanks again

Let me make another recommendation. There is a guy named James Yeh who is a graduate of Chinese Culture University's martial arts program. James speaks excellent english, teaches in english and is (I am told, I have never met him in person) a great guy and a very skilled martial artist.

James teaches the Shaolin 5 Animal system (a.k.a. Hung Gar) and he teaches both the Taiwanese version and the Cantonese version. Unlike many local martial arts teachers who do not really know much about their art, James really knows the details of how his hung gar works. A good friend of mine studies with James and speaks highly of him. And my friend has been around Chinese martial arts quite a bit.

James can be reached at 093-203-9015 or via email at:
tw.kungfu@gmail.com

take care,
Brian

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Anyone know of any Kung Fu School in or around Hsinchu/Chutung?I want to continue my learning.[/url]

Here's the schedule of beginning-intermediate level Mixed Martial Arts classes for the Taipei Mixed Martial Arts and Kung-fu Gym, which is located at 4 F, Section 3, 138 Roosevelt Rd:

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday nights: 7:30 - 9:00+ pm

Daytime advanced classes for students with adequate martial arts experience are also offered.

If you're interested in learning practical MMA-style kickboxing or grappling without a Gi, this school is awesome.

For more info call Gordon Preston (the instructor) at 0922-176-141.

Hi!
I wrote to him, it's his prices and lessons. Personally I think a bit too expensive:

CHENKUNG HONG QUAN MARTIAL ARTS SCHOOL
Class Schedule
 Group Lesson
Tuesday 19:00 ~ 21:00
Thursday 19:00 ~ 21:00
Saturday 10:00 ~ 12:00
 Private Lesson Please negotiate with instructor!

Tuition
 Group Lesson
Once a week NT 2,000 per month (4 Lessons, expiry for 2 months)
Twice a week NT 3,500 per month (8 Lessons, expiry for 3 months)
3 times a week NT 4,500 per Month (12 Lessons, expiry for 4 months)
 Private Lesson
1 on 1 NT 1,000 per lesson (1.5hr).
2 on 1 NT 700 per lesson (1.5hr) for each person.

Class Requirements
Kung Fu pants NT 350
Kung Fu belt NT 150
School T-Shirt NT 300

P.S. All students will get a school t-shirt when they pay first month tuition. Students who join 3-times-a-week or twice-a-week lesson will get a pair of kung fu pants & a belt for free. Students who join once a week lesson will get the pants & belt for free if they pay two month tuition in advance.

Somewhere near Technology Building MRT station