Golden Harmony Kung Fu France
You can learn Tai Chi Praying Mantis (Tai Chi variant of Northern Praying Mantis Boxing) at the French Branch of the Golden Harmony Kung Fu Club headquartered in Toronto (http://goldenharmonykungfu.com/france/). There are physical classes in the city of Vergèze near Nîmes, France.
Benefits of Kung Fu
Through practice of Kung Fu, you can attain awesome physical skills and great health. You will burn calories, gain muscle, and learn to defend yourself. However, Kung Fu brings more profound benefits a lot more than that...
You practice Kung Fu until you become Kung Fu
- Improved Reflexes
- Focus and Internal Stillness
- Stress Relief
- Self Confidence
- Discipline
- Strong Morals and Values
- Overall Happiness
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Trial Period
In principal - everyone over 16 years is welcome at Golden Harmony. Traditionally we have the culture of being inclusive when it comes to sex, race, religion and sexual preference. During the trial period we monitor whether a student is compatible with this open mindset and does not show signs of aggression or strong opinions against anyone, such as sexist or racist remarks. We also look for commitment, interests and handicaps - so as to be able to adapt as necessary to offer a supportive structure in which to advance in Kung Fu. This trial period can last anywhere between a few weeks to few months, depending on the prospective student. During the trial period, there are no fees. The teacher will discuss the behavior of the prospective student with other students in order to evaluate whether or not to offer membership. If membership is offered and mutually accepted, then the prospective student will become a contributing member of the Golden Harmony Kung Fu family and may refer to the teacher as Sifu.
Fees
Kung Fu Training Hours
Kung Fu is taught in Vergèze at these times for now:
- Thursdays 17:30 - 19:00
- Saturdays 10:00 - 12:00
Sifu Bob Noorduin
started training Judo in The Netherlands when he was eight year old and engaged in tournaments regularly until the age of fourteen. At that point, he moved on to training Kyokushin Karate intensively at the Hontai Karate School for eight years. Besides Karate, Bob casually studied Aikido for several years at Sporting Club Aad de Hoog.
Right after his immigration to Canada, Bob continued his studies in the martial arts under Si Gong Rupert Harvey with Golden Harmony Kung Fu. For years, Bob has run specialized classes in Shaolin Long Staff and San Shou sparring with Golden Harmony in Toronto.
In December 2013, Bob was promoted to Sifu level in Tai Mantis Kung Fu, Tai Shan Mantis Kung Fu and Northern Shaolin Kung Fu. Tai Mantis is an internal and external Kung Fu system that combines Qi Gong and Tai Chi internal principles with Mantis Kung Fu external techniques.
In the internal arts, Bob has been studying Taoist practices and Tai Chi with Sifu Simon Chong at Internal Harmony Kung Fu since 2005. He also studied Qi Gong, Ba Gua Zhang and Taoism with Sifu Dylan Kirk at Spirit Wind Internal Arts Centre in Toronto. Bob was certified to teach Spirit Wind Qi Gong and Internal Harmony Tai Chi early 2015, before moving to France.
After his immigration to France, Sifu Bob Noorduin is continuing his martial studies remotely with his primary teacher Si Gong Rupert Harvey and his internal arts teachers Sifu Simon Chong and Sifu Dylan Kirk. He has started the association Golden Harmony Kung Fu France with classes in France. He hopes to spread the traditional Chinese arts to new and upcoming fellow martial art scientists.
