Thank you for visiting the official website
of the Horizon Wushu Academy. This site
was designed to introduce newcomers to
the art of Northern Long Fist Kung Fu.
It is not the intention of this website,
to teach you the movements of this system
but to give you an explanation of what
is taught at our facility and the benefits
that can be achieved through hardwork.
Shaolin Long Fist (or Northern Shaolin) is
a Chinese martial arts system developed from
the northern parts of China. This system
emphasizes long to middle range defense and
attacks. Maximization of power is achieved
through Lower Spinal Rotation and proper
breathing techniques. The long term effects
are better health and more energy through
proper breathing and exercise.
Today, wushu has been organized and systematized
into a formal branch of study in the performance
arts by the Chinese. It reigns as the most
popular national sport in the country of
1.1 billion people, practiced by the young
and old alike. Its emphasis has shifted from
combat to performance, and it is practiced
for its method of achieving health, self-defense
skills, mental discipline, recreational pursuit
and competition.
To describe wushu, it is best to understand
the philosophy of its teaching. Every movement
must exhibit sensible combat application and
aestheticism. The wealth of wushu's content,
the beauty of wushu movements, the difficulty
factor, and the scientific training methods
are the song of the elements that set wushu
apart from martial arts. Routines are performed
solo, paired or in groups, either barehanded
or armed with traditional Chinese weaponry.
In short, wushu is the most exciting martial
arts to be seen, felt, and ultimately practiced.
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Our training facility is located in North
Port, Florida. We have been practicing and
teaching the art of Northern Long Fist and
Modern Wushu for over 25 years under the tutelage
of Sifu Peter Boisvert.
At Horizon Wushu Academy we strive to promote
the importance of discipline, respect, honesty,
team work and good conduct through the art
of Kung Fu. In Chinese the translation of kungfu
means "hard work". And with time
and practice the student will gain better coordination,
flexibility, strength, agility, confidence,
and a better awareness and an improved spirit
in wanting to succeed.
Kungfu is great for all ages, and is a fun
activity to get the entire family involved.
There is something for everyone to gain, from
the study of kungfu.
