What sort of things will I learn?

Every new student learns the physical and mental fundamentals of wushu first. These include basic kicks, stances, punches and blocks culminating in the first Five Stance Form. Once mastered, you will then move on to more advanced forms as your skills increase. You will also learn the history behind each form, where it came from and the philosophies behind its practice. Understanding the mental side of Wushu is just as important as the physical training. Wushu is very broad and encompasses many styles and philosophies that can cater for all ages and ability.

Who will be teaching me?

You will be coached by some of the best practitioners of wushu in Australia under the guidance of internationally renowned Principal Juliana Zhu. Not only will you learn from Principal Juliana, you will also be taught by the senior coaches who have benefited from years of personal coaching under Principal Juliana. All the coaches have been given the benefit of her years of coaching experience, and some are Australian Champions and International medal winners, such as William, Andrew, and Amanda, amongst others. For more information on them and our other coaches, see the instructors page.

Is Wushu Dangerous?

Yes. Practising any martial arts is inherently dangerous. However, the Wushu Sports Academy’s experienced instructors teach to minimise the risk of any injury occuring during training, performance or application. By using effective stretching and body conditioning exercises the body becomes used to executing Wushu maneavours and students develop the ability to quickly recover from any set-backs.

Will I be able to defend myself?

If your aim in taking up Wushu is to learn self defence then there are several areas that you can concentrate on. While Wushu is generally taught through non-contact forms, the range of styles covered is diverse enough that you can focus on styles emphasising either self defense or competition/display. Our instructors will work with you as you become more experienced to help work out what fits best with your personal goals.

Can I learn weapons?

Yes. Wushu apparatus may be taught to a student once they have passed the necessary training and reached a certain skill level in the elementary open-hand forms. Weapon training is carefully guided and follows strict safety requirements that are associated with learning the apparatus. It should be noted that wushu apparatus do not have cutting edges as they are primarly used in Form competitions and demonstrations.

How do I join?

Come along to a class and try it out. The first lesson is free. If it’s what you’re looking for, then just complete the registration forms and you’ve joined!

What do I need to do to take part?

You don’t need anything but yourself and the dedication to expand the limits of your own physical and mental health and fitness. The wide variety of forms and applications inherent in Wushu can cater for all motivations, whether it be competition, personal fitness or self-defence reasons.

What do I need to wear?

For your first lesson, wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothes and sensible training shoes. After you have offically joined you will need to purchase a school uniform for a small fee which will include training pants, school t-shirt and training shoes.

What can I expect?

You can expect the hard work and attention from a dedicated team of senior and assistant coaches who have learned from one of the best in the world. You can also expect to work hard and build up a sweat. The first few weeks may leave your muscles sore but this is normal as you get used to using all the different muscle groups that Wushu can utilise. You can expect a discplined class in a friendly atmosphere where everyone, coaches and students alike, are there to help each other out. You can expect a well rounded martial arts training environment suitable for any age and ability.

Where do I go to find a class?

See our class schedule for details on when and where are classes are held.