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Fitness, Health and Self Defence

Wu Dao Gong
Traditional Chinese Martial Art
for Mind, Body and Spirit

See your self defence skills, your internal energy and your martial power develop
Feel calmer and be more confident
Notice your energy and stamina improve
Be stronger and more flexible
Think more clearly and concentrate better

Wu Dao Gong Internal Martial Arts

Beginners’ Courses in Year 2010

Tues 2 Feb to Sat 10 April
Tues 27 April to Sat 3 July
Tues 20 July to Sat 25 Sept
Tues 12 Oct to Sat 18 Dec

Wu Dao Gong – Natural Style Kung Fu
the Way to Improve the Quality of Your Life through Strengthening the Body, Cultivating the Mind and Nurturing the Spirit
No pre-requisite necessary.

Tues 20 July to Sat 25 Sept
10 weeks duration.
All classes are 1 hour 30 minutes.

Bookings are not necessary. For Beginners, the first lesson is obligation free. Wear loose, comfortable clothing and flat soled shoes.

Beginners' classes are held in the following locations throughout the full 10 week course. You may attend as many classes per week as you wish at no extra cost.

   Forrest : Tues 6pm – 20 July
   Wesley Centre Gym
   corner National Circt & Fitzroy St
   behind the Rydges Hotel

   Aranda : Thurs 6pm – 22 July
   St. Vincent's Primary School Hall
   Bindel St

   Woden : Sat 9.30am – 24 July
   Canberra College – Woden Campus Gym
   Launceston St
   (formerly Phillip College)

10-week course    Fees : $210- (GST included)
We welcome payment by cash, cheque or credit card – M/C, visa, Amex ($2 fee applies to American Express).

Money Back Guarantee
If, within 30 days of joining in the internal martial arts program, you are not satisfied with the training, your fees will be refunded in full. We are very confident that you will enjoy what you learn!

Use our secure online payment facility - the fast and efficient way to enrol.

Personal Training
For personal training with Chief Instructor Brett Wagland, please email or phone us for appointment. Please allow one and a half hours. Wear loose and comfortable clothing and flat soled shoes.

Low Push Hands

Would you like to dramatically increase your strength, flexibility and stamina while learning effective self defence skills?

The Academy is now offering a unique opportunity to study traditional Chinese internal martial arts. This knowledge has been passed down from master to disciple for thousands of years. The Wu Dao Gong system has been designed by Chang Fei Wang, a traditional Chinese medical practitioner who has extensive knowledge in internal martial arts. You can be confident that the training methods are authentic. When you practise this system under our guidance, you will gain superb fitness and self defence skills.

Wu Dao Gong – Natural Style Kung Fu
The system of Wu Dao Gong is based on the Chinese internal martial arts of Tai Chi, Ba Gua and Xing Yi and incorporates traditional Chinese medicine and meditation. The Wu Dao Gong system also takes into account the philosophy of western culture in training the body.

Wu Dao Gong is a martial arts system that incorporates not only the physical, but also the mental and the spiritual. Training the physical body includes training the mind-body coordination.

Its philosophy states that if you seek a healthy mind and balanced emotions, you must first be fit. A healthy body will help you develop a healthy mind and an optimistic outlook on life. Development of your whole being gives a strong fundamental quality to your life.

Wu Dao Gong is an art. It is not a religion. It does not focus only on movements or forms, but also on the understanding of the philosophy and principles of the training. It can appear very simple, but can be very challenging in practice. Often, the same movement, because of a different requirement and a different emphasis in training, can produce a different feeling and different benefits. As you build these foundation skills, your body and mind will develop, giving you greater confidence and a calm nature.

Pai Da
body strengthening exercise

Below is a brief explanation of the name, “Wu Dao Gong”.

Wu: The meaning of Wu is that it not only trains the physical body but that it also requires mental inspiration. Through training, you will find your own philosophy of living and have a healthy attitude to life.

Dao: An ancient meaning of Dao is “the martial arts principle”. Here, it also means the principles of training the body, the theories of the arts, the well being of human emotions and the philosophy of life.

Gong: Gong measures and indicates effort invested in training and the level of skill achieved.

At the Physical Level
The first stage of the course is designed to condition and change your body in the following ways:

opening and relaxing all joints

coordinating left and right sides of the body, legs with arms and eventually the whole body as one unit

strengthening the body, beginning with the legs which are the foundation for the body

Leg Training

Once you develop strong legs and coordination skills, you will have power, speed and strength.

At the Mental Level
As your physical body becomes healthier and stronger, it will have a positive influence on your mind. The training will also improve your powers of concentration and develop calmness of mind.

Other qualities you will develop as you train are clarity of mind, perseverance, diligence and confidence. Due to the conditioning and belief system of our culture, you unknowingly have imposed many restrictions on your abilities. Through awareness and effort, you will gradually overcome many of these limitations. You will feel mentally stronger and be clear about your goals in life.

At the Emotional Level
As your mind gains awareness and clarity, your understanding of your emotions begins to change. You will gradually realise that negative emotions, such as, anger, hatred, jealousy, fear and arrogance, are similar to low grade fuels which are potentially harmful to your mental and physical health. The real opponent you ultimately need to overcome is your ego – your weaknesses, your impatience, etc.

Correct training leads to greater respect for yourself and others. Your increased confidence enables you to develop humility and compassion, rather than arrogance. You learn to cultivate equanimity and lead a more balanced life.

At the Spiritual Level
Authentic martial art training is much more than fighting; it is about self development. One who has trained thoroughly will have high principles and a reverence for life.

Although the training is physical, it goes beyond the mere physical. You discover what it means to be natural. Your spirit gradually shines through in your training, and ultimately in everything you say and do. You then understand the reason that this training is called martial ART!

For more information, see

● Testimonials

● Training in Wu Dao Gong, Natural Style Kung Fu

● Interview with the founder of Wu Dao Gong

● Grasping Opportunties

● An Art that gives Much More than Expected