Sydney Kids Kung Fu Classes

Choy Lee Fut Kung Fu & Qigong Sydney is Chinatown's oldest school and the headquarters of CLF in 17 countries. Classes are suitable to all experience and fitness levels and you can start at any point in the year. To try it out, sign up for a trial!

Try A Class

Classes are suitable for kids aged 7 and over. For 13+, please see our teen classes. If your child is 6 and is very keen on learning Kung Fu, please contact us first.

Kids – Trial Class (7-13yo)
$15.00 Buy

Sunday Mornings
10:30am to 11:30am

What’s included
in the trial?

Introduction to Choy Lee Fut punches, kicks
Fundamental Choy Lee Fut fist forms
Safe & supervised introduction to Shaolin weapons
Suitable for children aged 6 and over, all levels of fitness & experience (for 13 and over please see our teen classes)
Click here see the full program
We are an Active Kids provider so if your child continues training after the trial you can use your two annual $50 vouchers for classes, more information here

Why Choy Lee Fut Kung Fu for your child?

Choy Lee Fut Kung Fu is not just a martial art in the Shaolin tradition, it is a complete training system ideal for developing not only the health aspects but discipline, concentration and balance.

Benefits for your child include:

Develop discipline, concentration and respect
Build confidence and accountability
Train balance, co-ordination, dexterity and reaction
Improve fitness and learn practical self-defence skills
Build friendships and interaction with classmates
Taught by qualified instructors with 10-30 yrs experience
Safe and supervised learning

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

WHAT IS THE ORIGIN OF CLF?

Founded almost 40 years ago, Sydney School being the global headquarters of Chan Family Choy Lee Fut is fortunate and privileged to be passing on the teachings learned by our instructors directly from the Keeper of our Style, Grand Master Chen Yong Fa (陳永發) [Cantonese: Chan Wing Faat]. Choy Lee Fut [蔡李佛] (Mandarin: Cài Lǐ Fó) is a complete system of Kung Fu, Qigong and Lion Dance. The Choy Lee Fut lineage is deeply rooted within the Shaolin Temple. It was founded by Chan Heung whose training included teachers from both the Northern Shaolin and Southern Shaolin traditions. Grand Master Chen, is the direct descendant of the founder of our style, Chan Heung (陳享) [Mandarin: Chén Xiǎng]. He is the fifth generation Jeung Mun Yan (Keeper of the Style). To date, Grand Master Chan Yong Fa continues to lead the Chan Family in Choy Lee Fut Kung Fu and Lohan Qigong internationally, and teaches its thousands of members worldwide. In addition to the rich history and comprehensive system that encompasses a wide range of disciplines, Choy Lee Fut Sydney is not just a club. We are proud to say that we offer a welcoming and inclusive training environment as well as a social aspect. By joining our school you become part of the Chan Family.

WHAT AGE IS BEST FOR MY CHILD TO START?

Usually at 6 onwards kids should be ready to start. However, each child is different, so the best way to tell is to have them do the free trial. Once a child is around 15, it’s usually appropriate for them to transition to the adults program, where the training will still be tailored for them.

WHAT STEPS ARE TAKEN TO PROVIDE A SAFE CLASS?

Our children’s classes are tailored to ensure the health and well-being of each child. The beginners’ class program is basic and is also tailored for younger children; there is an outlet for older kids to do more advanced training in the intermediate class, see the full program here. In addition to their teaching experience, all instructors have first aid certificates and a Working With Children check.

WHAT HAPPENS AFTER THE TRIAL?

If your child enjoyed their first week trial and would like to join our school and continue learning and training with us, you can get a pass here.

HOW MUCH DO THE CLASSES COST?

There are a number of pass packages available. The longer the training period you select, the most cost effective each class becomes. Click here to see the passes. Active Kids vouchers are accepted, more information here.

ARE CLASSES ONLINE OR IN PERSON?

We are back training at the school in person in a COVID safe manner. Click here for full details of our COVID Safe requirements.

DOES MY CHILD NEED TO BE A PARTICULAR FITNESS LEVEL?

No, our classes are designed to allow children to learn according to their abilities. Regardless of their previous fitness, a student’s fitness will continue improve once they start training.

HOW IS CHOY LEE FUT KUNG FU DIFFERENT TO OTHER STYLES?

For the kids class, the Choy Lee Fut curriculum is modified to the level of intensity appropriate for children. However, our aim is to ensure that all kids training with us experience the wide range of activities that CLF has to offer, from the powerful punches of Southern China to the dynamic kicks of Northern China, fist forms, weapons and more.

IS THERE CONTACT DURING CLASSES?

Children will have contact with some soft pads but there is no child-to-child contact without permission of the parents. Actual sparring is reserved for the adults class.