The Road to Enlightenment

The Zi Ran Men Kung Fu Academy was founded in 1995 by Master Liu De Ming.

Master Liu is the 5th generation inheritor of the Liu He Zi Ran Men lineage. He began his study of martial arts at the age of eight with Master Hong Zheng Fu and legendary Grandmaster Wan Lai Sheng.

On this site, you'll find general information about our school, including our history and philosophy, as well as a guide to the arts we practice and classes on offer.

Latest News


Train in Wudang Mountain, China. Sept 2012
posted 2012-01-27
Train under the supervision of Wudang Mountain Dao Jiao Kung Fu Academy Instructors. Tour leaders are Master Liu Deming and Shifu Le Le Wang-Burns.

Arranged by the Shaolin Temple Wu Shu Training Centre Australian Representative Office and Zi Ran Men Kung Fu Academy. Brochure and application form here.


January Updates
posted 2012-01-17
  • The Ziran Qigong Instructor's Course held at Byron Bay in January was a great success. Details here.
  • Free summer Taiji classes begin 31 Jan, see the Classes page for details.
  • Beginners Kung Fu classes resumes Mon 23 Jan, all other classes resumed 16 Jan.
  • Mon and Thu Qigong and Taiji classes are now 6:15-7:30pm, see the Classes page for details.



Hobart Ziran Qigong Autumn 2012 Workshops
posted 2011-11-16
In Hobart, on 3-6 March 2012, Master Liu will be running workshops in Ziran Qigong, and Meditation techniques. Please visit this website for more information and registration details.


Ziranmen Training Video
posted 2011-06-01
We have made a short video showing some of our training sessions. See it on our videos page.

Previous news is located here.

So What is This About?

Our Academy of one of the few places in Australia where one can come and learn traditional Chinese martial arts under the guidance of a renowned Chinese master.

Over the past decade, Master Liu has developed a dedicated following of students and initiated three disciples into the tradition of the Zi Ran Men lineage.

Participation

The school operates from two locations in Melbourne.

Kung Fu, Tai Chi and Qi Gong classes held in Richmond, and additional Tai Chi and Qi Gong classes held in Elwood.