The Chinese Kung Fu Academy – Nambour is a well-established sports club located in Nambour, Australia. Founded in 1958, it is the oldest Kung Fu school in the country and has expanded to various locations throughout Australia and even internationally. Led by 9th Degree Grandmaster Henry Sue, the academy offers training in Kung Fu and Tai Chi, specialising in the unique and practical fighting style of Henry Sue’s Circular Tong Long.
Grandmaster Henry Sue began his martial arts journey at the age of 11, training in the Praying Mantis Style of Kung Fu under Master Nat Yuen in Hong Kong. With over 56 years of experience and over half a century of teaching martial arts, he is passionate about passing on his knowledge and personally teaches five times a week. Incorporating the circular ‘yin and yang’ principles of Tai Chi into Kung Fu, he has developed a pure fighting system that bears his own name.
The Chinese Kung Fu Academy offers training programmes in both Kung Fu and Tai Chi, catering to individuals of all ages and fitness levels. The programmes are designed to challenge and promote self-discipline while keeping participants motivated. Through training at the academy, individuals can learn incredible skills, improve their fitness, and achieve better health in a safe and supportive environment.
The academy offers various classes, including Kung Fu, Young Mantis (for kids aged 7-12), Tai Chi, and Lion Dance. All instructors at the Chinese Kung Fu Academy are accredited with the Australian Kung Fu and Wushu Federation (AKWF). They undergo sport-specific martial arts coaching training and examination, hold up-to-date Blue Cards for teaching children, and possess First Aid Certificates. The instructors adhere to a strict code of conduct, ensuring that students can train safely and securely.
Instructors continuously expand their own understanding and knowledge, sharing it with students of lower grades. The class Sifu (instructor) then checks and corrects the teachings to maintain the standard of training and keep it aligned with the development of the art.
The Chinese Kung Fu Academy – Nambour is affiliated and accredited with various governing bodies, including the Australian Institute of Sport, Martial Arts Industry Association, and the Australian Kung Fu and Wushu Federation. These affiliations reinforce the academy's commitment to excellence and maintaining high standards in martial arts training.
Whether you are young or old, in good health or aspiring to be, the Chinese Kung Fu Academy – Nambour welcomes you to join their training programmes and embark on a journey of self-improvement, mastery of martial arts skills, and overall well-being.