WELCOME TO THE GUNG FU CLUB.

Yes, it really is spelled and pronounced Gung Fu, not Kung Fu.  We study Shaolin styles, similar to those of the old "Kung Fu" TV series.  All members of the Drake community are welcome.

Our major emphasis is self defense, with some study of Shaolin history and philosophy also provided.  We encourage development of the individual, both physically and mentally, through the study of gung fu.

We are not involved in sport.  Although some of what we study may seem similar to karate, judo or wu shu, we do not encourage competing in tournaments, nor are we interested in techniques that do not have a practical purpose.  All the combat techniques we study are designed to be effective self defense--there are no fancy moves, no flash for its own sake.

If you are interested solely in self defense, we offer a course dedicated to basic techniques for effective defense.  It has been dubbed "Mug-a-Thug" by some students, and has been proven to work in real conflicts between students and muggers, would-be rapists and other attackers.

If you want more in-depth study of a martial art, we offer a variety of Shaolin styles--tiger, snake, crane, wing chun, dragon and mantis.  The instructor is well versed in all of these and can help you choose a course of study best suited to your individual abilities and interests.  We choose a style to fit the student, we don't try to mold you to the style.

Although we obviously work hard practicing technique in class, our primary goal is not physical exercise or aerobics.  If you want to sweat, take a gym class.  If are interested in sports, we are probably not for you.  Should you wish to study martial arts, you have come to the right place.