The ancient esoteric martial arts born in the Shaolin Temple form the foundation of modern-day Lynnwood martial arts training. "Kung Fu" can be translated as "time, effort and energy put into any worthwhile endeavor." If one of the three elements is missing, the endeavor cannot, by definition, be accurately described as "Kung Fu."Lynnwood's Academy of Kempo Martial Arts takes the Chinese definition to heart.
Let's say, for example, that an extremely talented athlete comes to the temple. His work is outstanding from the first. He progresses much more rapidly than most students; in fact, after six months, he considers himself a good, true Kung Fu practitioner. Wrong. What's missing is not the effort or the energy. What's missing is the time. Time, effort and energy, the three combined, are what's necessary to make a true Kung Fu artist... in any endeavor. Along with adhering to the ancient definition of Kung Fu, The Academy of Kempo Martial Arts for the area of Lynnwood concentrates on a holistic approach to martial arts.
The usual ego-centered approaches are no more appropriate in Lynnwood Martial Arts Academy than they would be in the ancient Shaolin Temple. If you're looking in the Lynnwood area for martial arts training that provides you opportunities to amass tournament trophies and belts, try something other than Kung Fu. Instruction is one-on-one with serious professionals, and the public is not allowed to watch. There was a reason for the secrecy surrounding the Shaolin Temple, and there is a reason for the type of private approach taken at Lynnwood's Academy of Kempo Martial Arts.
Concentration on the tasks at hand without distraction in an atmosphere that encourages true learning, is the foundation of Kung Fu training. Technique is learned at a pace customized for each individual student, allowing them to be relaxed while concentrating on each activity. And along with the physical techniques necessary to turn out a good Kung Fu martial artist, Lynnwood Kung Fu offers other, more esoteric, studies to improve the whole person: meditation and breathing exercises, stress reduction and Chinese Yoga form the bulk of these internal practices. All arts that require mastering have Kung Fu in common: Time, effort and energy create the master, and nothing less.
