The Method
The Rising Kung Fu Method
A progressive system founded on four integrated dimensions: body, structure, energy, awareness.
Not fitness. Not entertainment.
The Kung Fu I transmit is not a commercial product. It does not sell itself with promises of quick self-defence, immediate wellness or guaranteed transformation in three months. It is a discipline that requires time, honesty and the willingness to be changed by the process.
The system is structured on four interdependent pillars. All four are worked on — with different emphasis at different stages of the path — because neglecting one means building on incomplete foundations.
The Four Pillars
Body
Anatomical structure, posture, grounding. The body is the first instrument. It must be understood before it can be used.
Before any technique, the body must be understood. Alignment, grounding, postural awareness. A body that does not feel cannot transmit real force.
Structure
Biomechanics applied to martial movement. How force is generated, transmitted, absorbed.
How force is generated, how it is transmitted through kinetic chains, how it is released with precision. Biomechanics is the technical foundation of every style.
Energy
Qi Gong, internal circulation, subtle perception. Energetic work is not vague spirituality — it is specific technique.
Qigong, internal circulation, subtle energy perception. Not vague spirituality: specific technique with verifiable effects on the body and quality of movement.
Awareness
Presence, attention, intention. The mind guides movement. Without awareness, technique remains empty.
Intention (yi) guides Qi, Qi guides movement. Without this dimension, even the most refined technique remains mechanical and empty.
Progression
A multi-year path.
The path is measured in years, not months. In the first months, the basic structure of the body is built and energetic perception is initiated. In the first year, fundamental forms are consolidated and paired work is introduced. In the following two to three years, the internal dimension deepens and technical precision is refined.
There is no final level. The practice evolves with the practitioner — and the practitioner evolves with the practice. Those seeking quick results will find the wrong answer here.
The Programme
What is studied.
Body Awareness
- Body awareness
- Qi perception
- Wu Wei meditation
Cultivating Qigong
- Yuan Qigong
- Xiao Zhou Tian
- Tie Shan Qigong
- Yijin Qigong
Martial Practice
- External styles (Wàijiā)
- Internal styles (Nèijiā)
- Practical applications
- Tui Shou
Energetic Work
- Meridians and organs
- Energetic treatments
- Internal alchemy
- Advanced meditation
Competition Record
International results.
Kung Fu World Championship
Hong Kong
- Gold Tang Lang
- Gold Traditional Shaolin
- Gold Yang Taiji bare hands
- Silver Yang Taiji Sword
Kung Fu Championship
Orlando, Florida
- Silver Tang Lang
- Silver Taiji Chen
- Silver Yang Taiji Sword
- Bronze Taiji Yang
- Bronze XingYi
- Bronze BaGua bare hands
Memorial M° Chang
Italia
- Gold Tai Chi Chuan teams
- Gold Tui Shou
- Gold Tui Shou pairs
- Bronze Solo form
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the Method
- What is Qigong and why is it essential in Kung Fu?
- Qigong (气功) is the practice of cultivating and circulating Qi (vital energy) through postures, controlled breathing and visualisation. It is the third pillar of the Rising Kung Fu Method. Practices taught include Yuan Qigong, Xiao Zhou Tian (small celestial circulation), Tie Shan Qigong and Yijin Qigong. Without Qigong, Kung Fu remains a set of physical gestures lacking real internal strength.
- What is the difference between internal (Nèijiā) and external (Wàijiā) Kung Fu styles?
- External styles (Wàijiā 外家) such as Shaolin and Tang Lang prioritise speed, muscular power and external techniques. Internal styles (Nèijiā 内家) such as Taiji Quan (太极拳), Xingyiquan (形意拳) and Baguazhang (八卦掌) develop internal strength (jìn 劲), energetic circulation and deep body awareness. The Rising Kung Fu Method integrates both dimensions in a progressive path.
- How long does it take to learn Kung Fu?
- The path is measured in years, not months. In the first 3–6 months, basic body structure is built and energetic perception begins. In the first year, fundamental forms are consolidated and Qigong is introduced. Over the following 2–3 years, the internal dimension deepens and technical precision is refined. There is no final level: the practice evolves with the practitioner.
- What is Martial Biomechanics?
- Martial Biomechanics is the scientific study of how the body generates, transmits and releases force in martial movement. It analyses kinetic chains, joint alignment, grounding and the transmission of energy from the centre (dan tian 丹田) outward. It is the second pillar of the Rising Kung Fu Method and the common technical foundation of all styles taught.
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