--- title: "Kung Fu | Conservatoire des Arts Martiaux Chinois - Kung-fu / Tai ji Quan / Qi Gong" canonical_url: "https://www.kungfufrance.com/en/kung-fu" last_updated: "2026-08-26T14:34:10.788Z" meta: description: "Kung Fu classes for adults and teenagers at the Chinese Martial Arts Conservatory in Aix-en-Provence." "og:description": "Kung Fu classes for adults and teenagers at the Chinese Martial Arts Conservatory in Aix-en-Provence." "og:title": "Kung Fu | Conservatoire des Arts Martiaux Chinois - Kung-fu / Tai ji Quan / Qi Gong" --- **Kung Fu** # Kung Fu Authentic teaching in traditional Kung Fu Wushu for adults and teenagers aged 14 and over. The programme follows Master Jung's path and looks beyond the diversity of schools to the essence of traditional Kung Fu. 📍 **Location** [~~Nativité Gymnasium, at the end of Rue Jean Andréani — Aix-en-Provence~~](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Gymnase+de+la+Nativite%2C+rue+Jean+Andreani%2C+Aix-en-Provence) 🕐 **Schedule** Tuesday & Thursday: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm [**View practical information**](https://www.kungfufrance.com/en/informations) **Our teaching approach** ## Individualised and progressive teaching The CAMC's Kung Fu programme (功夫成人) is mainly rooted in Master Jung's path and his lifelong search for the essence of traditional Kung Fu. This required choices, as schools and lineages are countless. These choices come from chance, encounters and a desire to grasp the deeper principles of Kung Fu. **Tao Lu** are not necessarily the best way to master a Kung Fu style, and some masters even recommend setting them aside in order to practise fully. At the beginning, however, they are a practical way to acquire basic movements and principles and develop the broad Kung Fu culture needed to choose a specialised style. **Tao Lu** from different styles are taught over several years, according to their difficulty. Each develops specific skills: martial techniques, footwork and a practitioner's mindset. They provide a programme, or rather a framework, to which strengthening exercises (**Gong Fa**), applications and combat practice can be added. Beginners first learn the basic Kung Fu stances, which build strength and flexibility. Bu Quan is common to almost every Kung Fu school and develops linked stances. **Chang Quan**, a synthesis of northern styles, is ideal for stretching the body fully. Northern styles are known for their expansive movements, hence the expression long boxing. The 18 Lohan palms, an ancient Shaolin style, deepen this practice and offer a first entry into Chinese martial tradition. Training continues by diversifying footwork, a fundamental part of combat. **Mi Zong Quan**, also known as the labyrinth style, includes frequent changes of direction and rapid alternation between kicks and hand techniques. The fast movements of **Tang Lang Quan** generate speed, while Qixing Tang Lang Quan coordinates short, quick steps and monkey footwork with continuous attacks. Once the foundations have been acquired, practitioners work more deeply on these styles or approach more internal styles such as Ba Ji Quan, Xin Yi Quan, **Yin Yi Liu He Quan**, Liu He Tang Lang, Ba Gua Zhang and **Chen Shi Tai Ji Quan**. Other, less internal Kung Fu styles have also shaped Chinese tradition and deserve attention, such as Golden Eagle (**Jin Ying Quan**), Snake (**She Quan**), Monkey (**Hou Quan**) and Drunken style (**Zui Quan**). Advanced practitioners specialise for at least two years before taking the black belt examination. **How a session works** ## A progressive training structure 1. **1 **### **Warm-up & Physical Preparation** Breathing work, stretching, strengthening and postural work. 2. **2 **### **Fundamental Techniques** Kicks, footwork, strikes and blocks. 3. **3 **### **Workshop Practice (Forms & Weapons)** Study of traditional Taolu and weapons according to each practitioner's level. 4. **4 **### **Martial Applications & Sparring** Understanding movements with a partner, distance and evasion work, guided and free sparring. ## Explore styles & weapons Discover the different Kung Fu styles we teach and the traditional weapons practised at the Wuguan. ### Kung Fu styles taught [**Chang Quan** 长拳 • Long Fist A synthesis of northern styles, ideal for fully stretching the body.](https://www.kungfufrance.com/en/kung-fu/chang-quan) [**Shaolin Quan** 少林拳 • Shaolin Fist The 18 Lohan palms, a first entry into Chinese martial tradition.](https://www.kungfufrance.com/en/kung-fu/shaolin-quan) [**Mizong Quan** 迷蹤拳 • Labyrinth Fist Frequent changes of direction and rapid alternation of techniques.](https://www.kungfufrance.com/en/kung-fu/mizong-quan) [**Tang Lang Quan** 螳螂拳 • Praying Mantis Fist Fast movements that generate speed.](https://www.kungfufrance.com/en/kung-fu/tanglang-quan) [**Baji Quan** 八极拳 • Eight Extremes Fist A powerful internal style developing a distinctive energy.](https://www.kungfufrance.com/en/kung-fu/baji-quan) [**Xing Yi Quan** 形意拳 • Form and Intention An internal style based on harmony between body and mind.](https://www.kungfufrance.com/en/kung-fu/xingyi-quan) [**Bagua Zhang** 八卦掌 • Eight Trigrams Palm An internal martial art based on circular footwork.](https://www.kungfufrance.com/en/kung-fu/bagua-zhang) [**Zui Quan** 醉拳 • Drunken Fist A popular style using unpredictable movements.](https://www.kungfufrance.com/en/kung-fu/zui-quan) [**Xin Yi Liu He Quan** 心意六合拳 • Form and Intention Harmony between the heart, intention and movement.](https://www.kungfufrance.com/en/kung-fu/xinyi-liuhe-quan) ### Traditional weapons [**Staff** A fundamental weapon taught to practitioners.](https://www.kungfufrance.com/en/kung-fu/armes) [**Saber** A symbolic weapon of Kung Fu masters.](https://www.kungfufrance.com/en/kung-fu/armes) [**Sword** A precise and elegant weapon of internal Kung Fu.](https://www.kungfufrance.com/en/kung-fu/armes) [**+ Other weapons** Spears, chains, halberds and many others.](https://www.kungfufrance.com/en/kung-fu/armes) ### Kung Fu videos at the Wuguan Two glimpses of the club's current practice, in the spirit of the programme taught at CAMC today. **Fundamental principles** ## The essence of traditional Kung Fu Beyond the variety of styles, traditional martial arts, internal or external, share specific principles and body techniques that develop a particular strength. Forms, footwork, applications and Qi work are not opposed: together they shape the practitioner. The most valuable traditions share a search for harmonious physical development, a coherent relationship with combat and the strengthening of body and mind through Qi practice. They can be practised from ages 4 to 80 and form calm, decent people, one of the best signs of a quality martial art.