Unique style of Kung Fu makes its way into Rapid City

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KEVN) - Martial arts are taught all over the world in a wide range of styles. Kung Fu in particular is focused heavily on self-defense and preparing for a conflict before it happens. One instructor in Rapid City is bringing a unique variation of the art with the help of one of the few people who teach it.

Ving Tsun is a style of Kung Fu that heavily focuses on the real-world application of techniques taught in the classroom.

The philosophy is that most threats will not adhere to rules when fighting in the real world and the style helps to prepare students for situations that are more likely to occur in conflict.

Many of the techniques students of this style learn are similar to Kung Fu in general but the scenarios and application of that is where the Ving Tsun differs.

As part of promoting this style of Kung Fu, Peter Peterson the instructor at Black Hills Kung Fu has partnered with one of the last instructors doing this style in China, Peter Lee.

This week he will be in the Black Hills at Liberty Center YMCA teaching the art.

“There’s a number of things why you should learn Kung Fu it’s gonna help you strengthen your body, confidence, defend yourself if need be, that’s a last resort, and it’s good for your health,” Peterson said.

You have to be enrolled in one of those classes at the Liberty Center YMCA for any direct instruction with Master Lee, but Peterson says if you miss Lee this week you can always sign up for classes with Peterson at Rapid City Kung Fu. You can find more information on their classes here.

See a spelling or grammatical error in our story? Please click here to report it.

Do you have a photo or video of a breaking news story? Send it to us here with a brief description.

Copyright 2024 KEVN. All rights reserved.