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.
For more information visit the Study-wise Global Website, or call Study-wise Global directly on 0434679916 or contact by email using the contact form.
Study-wise Global in association with the Zi Ran Men Kung Fu academy is proud to present a unique opportunity to travel to China and train with renowned traditional Shaolin Kung Fu masters.
Host Institution: Shaolin Wu Shu Institute (operated by the Henan Provincial Government)
Activities: Study Shaolin Kung Fu and Qi Gong with traditional Kung Fu Masters at the heart of the Shaolin district in China. Visit Shaolin Temple and the Damo Cave, and climb Mount Shao Shi Shan. A friendly interperator will lead the tour group from beginning to end of the trip.
Time: 19th Sept to 3rd Oct 2009
Cost: $4000
The fee will cover the cost of return economy airfares, accommodation, three meals a day, tuition fees, and local transportation in China. The fee does not cover visa application fee, travel insurance, or entertainment tickets for shows. Extra fees are applicable is students wish to pre-arrange private lessons with Kung Fu Masters.
Application closes 30th June 2009. Students wishing to attend the trip must also make a deposit of $800 is also required by 30th of June via cheque or internet transfer (no cash or credit).
Liu He Tang Lang Workshop! (Six Harmony Praying Mantis)
Zi Ran Men Kung Fu Academy offers you a rare opportunity - to participate in a workshop by Master Han Yan Wu and Master Liu Deming featuring the rare Chinese martial art of Liu He Tang Lang (Six Harmony Mantis).
This three hour intensive workshop is only the third workshop of its kind of workshop to held in Melbourne over the last 10 years. Furthermore, Zi Ran Men Kung Fu Academy will provide a series of optional sessions following the workshop to give participants an opportunity to consolidate what they have learnt.
Master Han Yan Wu
When: 2:30 – 5:30, Sat. the 16th May 2009
Fee: $80
About Master Han :
Master Han Yan Wu is an internationally renowned expert in Ba Gua Zhang, Xing Yi Quan and Liu He Tang Lang. He currently resides and teaches in Beijing . Master Han learnt his martial arts under the guidance of the famous Baguazhap Grandmaster, Liu Jing Ru, He has won many Championships in China both in Ba Gua and in Liu He Praying Mantis. He is the Deputy Secretary of the Beijing Ba Gua Research Committee is currently Ranked Grade 6 in Chinese Wushu / Martial Arts. He is also Dean and head coach of the Beijing Traditional Wushu and Bagua Training Department.
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
Currently, there are two branches of the school operating in Melbourne.
The original Zi Ran Men Academy and the Six Harmonies Kung Fu Academy run by disciple student Stuart Holdsworth.