145 BURT RD. #18 LEXINGTON, KY               859-494-6931

STYLES TO STUDYBa Gua ZhangThe 8 Trigram Palms is an art based on circular movement and the concept of constant change.  The evasive footwork, changing palms, turning, and circular body movements are pillars of Ba Gua Zhang fighting tactics and training. The movements of Ba Gua Zhang will remind the practioner of the coiling of a dragon, the turning of an eagle, and sitting of a tiger.Xing Yi QuanShape-Intent Boxing is a linear chinese martial art with foundations in the direct and powerful techniques of spear fighting.  This Internal art begins with training in the five phases (Wu Xing) and moves onto 12 animal forms training, linking forms and weapons. Tai Ji Quan (Tai chi) & Qi GongThe Grand Ultimate Fist is taught in two ways.  The first and most popular is the slow meditative performance of a Tai Ji Quan Form.  This training is perfect for older adults.  The second is in the training of the combat methods that have been passed down from Tai Ji Quans fighting origins.  Both methods are taught within our school.Qi (chi) is the energy of the body and Qi Gong is the method of developing and maintaining health with proper breathing and body movement.Stick fighting and Self Defense training classes available. (Adults only)

InstructorSifu Paul Koontz began his martial arts study in 1979, at age 10.In that time he has studied Northern Longfist Kung Fu, Yang Tai Chi, Cheng and Sun BaGuaZhang, Hebei XingYiQuan, White Crane Kung Fu, Tae Kwon Do, Escrima, European Sword and Spear combat, and modern military and police combatives and defensive tactics.Paul has been fighting in the historcial organizations with full contact weapons since 1987.  This combat is with both live steel and "hard" weapons."As part of the training at Commonwealth Kung Fu we look at real world scenarios to blend with traditional training.  If the traditional techniques don't work, we don't use them.  My goal is to help you be better today than you were yesterday!"