blindman223
07-10-2006, 08:22 PM
I recently discovered kung fu and it has durastically changed my life. However, I'm moving to philadelphia for academic reasons and am having a terrible time finding a school.
The two obvious choices to me are Cheung's Hung Gar and Seven Mountains Spirit Fist. My brother has informed me that seven mountains runs about 300 a month tuition and is well beyond the price range of a budgeting college student. Furthermore, I have reservations regarding the channeling ancestor issue. On the other hand, I have great respect for Hung Gar but I realize that It is not designed for the tall lanky fellow (the issue of the square going into a circular mold, if you push hard enough it will fit but something is inevitably lost).
So here is what I'm looking for. If anyone could point me in the direction of an alternate, legitimate school in philadelphia (I'm open to just about any style especially if you feel inclined to give me some background on it) or if you wish to assuage my concern regarding hung gar.
I should also note my primary interest in a school. Traditional is important. I don't need the instant gratification of a simple pretty form early on. I don't mind excessive fundamentals and am willing to break my back to Learn the art i'm to dedicate myself. I'm currently learning from someone who has studied long fist and southern mantis. While this is great for me to build my foundations, I'm looking for the complete system in one style.
Anywho, thank you for your time reading this and any responses you may be willing to give.
The two obvious choices to me are Cheung's Hung Gar and Seven Mountains Spirit Fist. My brother has informed me that seven mountains runs about 300 a month tuition and is well beyond the price range of a budgeting college student. Furthermore, I have reservations regarding the channeling ancestor issue. On the other hand, I have great respect for Hung Gar but I realize that It is not designed for the tall lanky fellow (the issue of the square going into a circular mold, if you push hard enough it will fit but something is inevitably lost).
So here is what I'm looking for. If anyone could point me in the direction of an alternate, legitimate school in philadelphia (I'm open to just about any style especially if you feel inclined to give me some background on it) or if you wish to assuage my concern regarding hung gar.
I should also note my primary interest in a school. Traditional is important. I don't need the instant gratification of a simple pretty form early on. I don't mind excessive fundamentals and am willing to break my back to Learn the art i'm to dedicate myself. I'm currently learning from someone who has studied long fist and southern mantis. While this is great for me to build my foundations, I'm looking for the complete system in one style.
Anywho, thank you for your time reading this and any responses you may be willing to give.