Kung Fu

 "Kung Fu" is one of the most lethal methods of unarmed combat in existence.

 The origin of this incredible martial art is poorly recorded and often subject to many debates especially by scholars studying the Indian arts who claim inaccurately that it is a direct descendant of the South Indian martial art “Kalaripayattu”. 

Whether your goal is to gain skills in straightforward self-defense, to increase your personal fitness or to pursue the peaceful mastery of body and mind, you will get what you want and more.

More than a martial art, Kung Fu provides the path to personal revelation.Learn a variety of physical and mental skills: self-defense, confidence, fitness, stress relief, mental focus, energy, vitality, flexibility, awareness, strength, emotional well-being, willingness to meet challenges and physical precision. It provides you an efficient path to health, happiness and peace.

Today we can use the traditional exercises and forms of Kung Fu to get a great workout. It will keep your interest as you learn new material. If you want fitness that is more than just calisthenics or a simple collection of drills and exercises that you will probably find boring in a couple of weeks, then you should learn Kung Fu.

There are many styles of Kung Fu that can be considered low impact. An example would be “Tai Chi Chuan”which is one of the soft or internal styles of Kung Fu. Other internal styles include “Xing Yi Quan” and “Bagua Zhang”. These internal arts are well known for their health benefits and are very popular throughout the world because of them. In addition many arts have exercises for improving health, flexibility, and for conditioning and strengthening different parts of the body.

You also realize that you are part of a living tradition. It’s not just about how many repetitions you can do or how you look in the mirror. You become a part of a tradition that has been passed down through many generations.

AAMAD, founded by Ishita Sharma a well-known actor, trained Kathak dancer, and performer, aims at promoting the knowledge, understanding, and practice of Indian and international dance as well as martial art forms.