Northern Shaolin School of Kung Fu

About Northern Shaolin School of Kung Fu

Founded in 2010, Fascinating Rhythm Dance Studio began teaching Kung Fu in York, South Carolina. In 2013, the studio moved to their current Rock Hill location, becoming a true Martial Arts Center. Students can learn a variety of styles, including Kali, Isshinryu Karate, Tai Chi and Northern Shaolin Kung Fu. At Fascinating Rhythm Dance Studio, they strive to do more than just teach students martial arts techniques. They also focus on developing students’ moral character and work ethic, and instilling a sense of discipline and diligence. Students learn important life skills in a fun and supportive atmosphere.

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ISSHINRYU KARATE

Isshinryu was founded by Tatsuo Shimabuku, a Japanese martial artist whose name means “Dragon Man”. He introduced Isshinryu in 1956, and designed it to incorporate natural stances, eliminate flashy techniques, balance hand and foot techniques and incorporate a vertical fist as a form of punching. A close-combat style of martial arts and is very effective for street fighting – which we don’t recommend or endorse. It employs snapping techniques for speed and accuracy, hard and soft blocks with the forearm muscles, and a vertical fist and thumb on top of that. With proper training this can be quite devastating. Isshinryu teaches basic upper body and lower body techniques, Kumite (sparring), kotekitai (forearm condition), 8 empty hand kata, 6 weapon kata and 2 weapon sparring kata.

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NORTHERN SHAOLIN KUNG FU

Take everything you’ve learned about Kung Fu from movies and throw it out the window. Northern Shaolin Kung Fu emphasizes long-range techniques, quick advances and retreats, kicking and leaping, whirling speed, agility, and aggressive attacks. It does not, however, enable you to levitate midair or focus your chi into a mystical ball of energy. Northern Shaolin Kung Fu may have originated in the original Shaolin Monastery in Henan, China. Monks there began practicing with military weapons – spears and staff, especially during the Tang Dynasty until they started honing their skills in unarmed combat. The reputation of the Shaolin Martial Arts grew in subsequent centuries and is now synonymous with Martial Arts.

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