Loong Ying Dragon Kung Fu Club

Bringing rain and controlling rivers. It was believed to possess great power, strength, and wisdom. The Dragon style of Kung Fu embodies these qualities, focusing on fluid and powerful movements that mimic the mythical creature.

Loong Ying Dragon Kung Fu Club embraces the traditional teachings of Dragon Kung Fu, offering a welcoming and supportive environment for students of all levels. Located in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, the club holds weekly classes on Monday evenings for students to learn and practise the art of Dragon Kung Fu.

Led by Sifu Nigel Cooper, a highly experienced instructor with a background in law enforcement, Loong Ying Dragon Kung Fu Club provides practical and effective self-defence techniques. Sifu Nigel's expertise as a police tactical specialist brings a unique perspective to training, ensuring that students are equipped with real-life skills to protect themselves and their loved ones in dangerous situations.

The club also offers private 1:1 lessons upon request, allowing for a more personalised and direct approach to learning Dragon Kung Fu. These private lessons cater to individuals who prefer a flexible learning schedule or require a more focused training experience.

In addition to regular classes, Loong Ying Dragon Kung Fu Club offers beginner to advanced 10-week courses in women's self-defence. These courses focus on empowering women, teaching them practical tools and techniques to defend themselves effectively. The no-nonsense approach of the course instils confidence and equips women with the necessary skills to protect themselves when needed.

Loong Ying Kung Fu takes self-defence seriously, acknowledging that being attacked is not a game. The training emphasises explosive aggression and targeted violence only as a last resort and in self-defence. Through disciplined practise and self-control, students develop the ability to neutralise an aggressor with efficiency and precision.

The roots of Loong Ying Dragon Kung Fu can be traced back to the Huashoutai Shaolin Temple on Mount Luofu in southern China. It is a Hakkanese art, deriving from the Hakkanese people, who were a nomadic group persecuted by wider Chinese society. Loong Ying Kung Fu was designed to defend against life-threatening attacks, making it a formidable and highly effective self-defence system.

Training in Loong Ying Dragon Kung Fu not only develops physical strength, flexibility, and endurance but also cultivates a healthy overall well-being. The movements of the Southern Dragon style of Shaolin Boxing are inspired by the mythical Chinese dragon, embodying its power, strength, and wisdom. By immersing themselves in the art, students learn to embody these qualities and apply them to their daily lives.

Whether you're a beginner looking to learn self-defence or an experienced martial artist seeking to deepen your skills, Loong Ying Dragon Kung Fu Club welcomes you to join their community. Through dedicated practise and guidance from experienced instructors, students can unlock their full potential and become skilled practitioners of Dragon Kung Fu.