Kung Fu for Women

Introduction

Martial arts training differs from short self defence courses in several key ways. Martial arts involve more complex movements and address a wider range of attack scenarios. They are typically a lifelong practice that supports improvements in health, fitness, body awareness, co-ordination, flexibility and stamina.

In contrast, self-defence training is more focused and practical, aiming specifically to equip participants with simple but effective skills and strategies to avoid potentially dangerous situations and enhance personal safety.

Kung Fu, or Chinese martial arts training, is an enriching way to rejuvenate both body and mind. Women often find the interactions and social connections with like-minded peers both uplifting and nourishing. Through training, students foster a sense of sisterhood and friendship, supporting and encouraging one another in class.

This training can be taken up as a standalone program or as a continuation following short self-defence classes.

History of Wing Chun Kung Fu

There are many styles of Chinese martial arts, the ones we focus on, Wing Chun and Dragon Shape, were originally developed by a female in China several hundred years ago. Being originated by a woman, these styles are extremely suitable for the female physique. Women often excel in Wing Chun, as it emphasises relaxation, coordination and technical precision.

Anne Pang began learning kung fu at the Barry Pang Kung Fu in 1974 and has devoted more than 50 years of her life practising the art.

Most of the techniques taught in the short self-defence courses designed by Anne are taken from the Wing Chun Kung Fu, a style particularly suitable for females.

This unique class is possibly the only Women’s Kung Fu training in Australia. It began in the park in Canterbury during Covid-19 in 2020 with a group of enthusiastic girls who had completed the Women Self Defence Course in previous years and wish to continue with their training in martial arts.

Anne now holds women’s kung fu classes at Glen Waverley Snap Fitness gym every Thursday morning 10 am -12 pm. There is also a mixed family class for men, women and children on Wednesday nights at Dandenong Snap Fitness at 7-9pm.

She is a senior instructor at the Barry Pang Kung Fu School which has a long and respected standing in the martial arts fraternity in Melbourne, Australia.

Barry Pang Kung Fu Schools

Barry Pang Kung Fu Schools were founded in 1974, teaching the art of Kung Fu, which is an umbrella term for all Chinese styles of martial arts. Training men, women and children at community halls, universities, secondary colleges and corporates for the past fifty years, it has had a profound influence and reputation amongst all communities, especially the Chinese diaspora. Hence, our sifu, Barry Pang was inducted to the Hall of Fame in 1996 with Kung Fu Tribute Award and in 2023, awarded with the national Masters Award for Lifetime Achievement.

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Venue

Snap Fitness Glen Waverley
Ground Floor, Building 1/530-540 Springvale Rd, Glen Waverley VIC 3150
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Snap Fitness Dandenong (Located next to Coles)

Shop 353, Level3, Dandenong VIC 3175

Class time
10 am – 12 am Thursday mornings

Cost
It’s the cost of joining the Snap Fitness Glen Waverley is around $69 once off for the access card plus $10 per week for once a week kung fu training as a discounted price to just do the Women’s Kung Fu classes.

“The class provides a warm, welcoming, safe and open space for girls and women of all ages and ability levels to make new friends, while learning new martial arts skills.” – Jessica Zhang 2015 – present.