Head Academy Kung Fu Sydney

1. Head Academy Kung Fu Sydney Jow Gar Kung Fu

2. Head Academy Kung Fu's Leichhardt branch is approaching its 10th birthday. In January 2014 we will celebrate a decade of teaching Jow Gar Kung Fu in Sydney. As I start to plan the celebration I can't help but contemplate the journey of teaching martial arts in Sydney for 10 years. We have been lucky enough to have a wonderful student body who continue to train hard. From the children engaged in our Little Tigers martial arts program to the adults training in our Kung Fu classes. Boys and girls, men and women of all ages, have been able to transform themselves physically, emotionally and mentally using Head Academy Kung Fu Sydney's specialised and unique Martial Arts programs.

3. Our members choose to train kung fu with us for a variety of reasons. From health to self defence, we offer all of our members the tools and the opportunity to achieve their personal goals. To aid our members at Head Academy Kung fu I believe we have the best team of instructors in any martial art school in Sydney. There are very few schools where the majority of instructors teaching are black sash or higher. • This is especially the case in Leichhardt where we have developed a base of Black sashes over the last 10 years, who are happy to give back to the school and other members by assisting and running our kung fu classes. I remember when I started on my kung fu journey I was being taught by students who were orange sash! In January 2014 I look forward to celebrating an exceptional group of members, parents and instructors!

4. Head Academy Kung Fu Sydney’s New Location Expanding our network of Martial arts schools in Sydney I am pleased to announce the opening of Head Academy Kung Fu in Sydney’s far south. Yarrawarrah! Owned and operated by first degree black sash Chris Pendergast, this school is the first in a planned roll out of new locations in the next few years. We have many expert instructors who plan to expand the number of our branches teaching martial arts in Sydney. Sigung Andy and myself are proud to honour our founders by fulfilling the promise of spreading the cherished art of Jow Gar Kung Fu throughout Sydney and Australia.

5. Finally, we also talk to our kids at regular intervals about how they are enjoying Kung Fu and their other activities and what their goals and ambitions are. And we make sure we ask them these questions at the right time; for example, over a relaxed dinner on a non-busy night. This gives the kids time to think about their answers and it allows us to think about their answers and, if there are doubts around something like their commitment to Kung Fu, to be able to have a deeper discussion and explore things further. • We are very grateful to Ken, Eric and Harry, who have all played an important part in helping our kids remain focused at Kung Fu and, dare I say it, acting as terrific role models! :-) And we are also extremely grateful to Sifu Nathan, who really does go to a significant amount of effort to ensure that our kids are not only learning good Kung Fu, but respect, focus and self-discipline as well, as these are, in my opinion, the foundations for success in life.

6. Any parents or members who know people who would like to try Kung Fu in the Yarrawarrah area of Sydney can contact me by email getfit@jowgar.com.au. The class schedule for Yarrawarrah is also included on our website and can be viewed by clicking HERE (http://jowgar.com.au/kung-fu-class-schedule-sydney). The classes are filling up fast, in fact I believe that Chris has had to enlist some instructor help already because the classes are growing so quickly! On behalf of all of us we welcome Head Academy Kung Fu South and all of its members into the Jow Gar Kung Fu family. For current members of our Caringbah branch who are interested in training at Yarrawarrah please talk to Chris or myself for details.

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