Fighting Fit
Learn a martial arts discipline, get fit and have fun at these martial arts centers.
Jintak-Kan (HK) Dojos
With more than 13 years of teaching karate-do, master Annice Chiu is now running 20 dojos with daily classes all over the city. Bilingual classes are held at all levels for both children and adults. Students are graded and examinations held every three months. www.karatehk.com
Heng Yue Yen Long Kwon Association
A modern Chinese martial art developed in Hong Kong in 1981 by grand master Au Yuet-sing, heng yue yen long kwon has no flowery, standardized pattern of movements. Instead, it is a solid, simple self-defense system that is modeled on street fighting. Classes for everyone from toddlers to adults, including a ladies-only self-defense class, Olympic boxing and taekwondo classes. Classes in English and Cantonese.
10/F, Morrison Plaza, 9 Morrison Hill Rd., Wan Chai, 2511-8787, www.hyylkmartialarts.com
Hong Kong Aikido Association
Aikido is a “non-violent, non-competitive” Japanese martial art that focuses on self-defense and uses minimum force to restrain and control. This non-profit organization, run by volunteer staff and instructors, offers aikido training every evening in government facilities in Yau Ma Tei and North Point.
PO Box 28404, Gloucester Rd. Post Office, Wan Chai, 2427-3540, www.aikido.com.hk
Hong Kong Aikido Kan
Hong Kong Aikido Kan is a private, non-profit organization offering a full range of Aikido training courses in Hong Kong. Training is conducted in a private full-time training facility in Wan Chai. Both morning and evening Aikido classes are offered for members and also a children’s Aikido class is available on the weekend. Private and group classes are also available by appointment. Aikido is a non-violent and non-competitive art of self-defence and it has great potential for character and spiritual development.
P. O. Box 28647 Gloucester Road Post Office, Wan Chai, 2861-0191, [email protected]
Hong Kong Wushu Union
Set up in 1987, the HK Wushu Union now has Olympic approval. It provides wushu training for children only and holds regular local and regional demonstrations and competitions.
Rm 1017 Olympic House, 1 Stadium Path, So Ko Po, Causeway Bay, 2504-8226, www.hkwushuu.com.hk
Impakt Martial Arts & Fitness Centre
Impakt has astounding views over Hong Kong. As one of the only gyms that has female fighters on staff to train up any potential Hilary Swanks, Impakt offers a great environment for dabblers and hardcore fighters alike. Enrollment fees are not required and lessons charged on a monthly basis, or per lesson if commitment is a problem.
2/F Wing’s Building, 110-116 Queen’s Rd. Central, 2167-7218, www.impakt.hk