About Deep Water Kung Fu
Authentic Traditional Kung Fu. 10 Animals style. Deep Water Kung Fu is a place to learn the art of traditional Kung Fu, with our school dedicated to preserving and passing on the skillsets derived from Xingyi Quan, Bagua Zhang and others via our 10 Animals style curriculum. Through rigorous training and discipline, we aim to instill in our students the essence of these profound martial arts.
All of our Beginner Kung Fu classes have a unique online component, which introduces the student to fundamental skills, techniques and concepts that will be taught in that week's live classes. At their own pace, students view preview videos of the upcoming week's content, which is then trained during the in-person group classes.
This provides a clear overview of the material to be covered, allowing students to mentally prepare and familiarize themselves with the concepts in advance.
These online previews help maintain consistency in training by ensuring everyone starts with a similar level of understanding, thereby maximizing the effectiveness of the group practice.
Students attend weekly group classes, at which time they apply the knowledge from the online curriculum, receiving corrections, working with partners, and getting a top-notch workout.
Instructors and Lineage
Teacher Matthew Preston
Teacher Matthew has traveled and lived in countries all over Asia, training in Korea, Thailand, Malaysia, Japan and Taiwan, the Republic of China. Having trained in multiple styles from across countries, his experience in the art of Kung Fu includes Southern styles of Shaolin, as well as focus on the arts of Gao Style Bagua Zhang, Hebei Xingyi Quan, and others.
After many years of teaching in Taipei, returning to Canada is a good opportunity to continue instructing in the martial way.
Facilities and Training
Our modern facilities provide the perfect environment for students to immerse themselves in the practice of Kung Fu. Spacious training halls and decades of martial arts experience ensures that students have everything they need to pursue their Kung Fu journey with focus and determination.
The Deep Water Philosophy
At Deep Water Kung Fu, our philosophy is rooted in the belief that Kung Fu is not just a physical practice, but a way of life. We strive to cultivate a holistic approach to training, emphasizing discipline, respect, and inner strength. Our approach is to empower our students with the wisdom and principles of Kung Fu, guiding them towards personal growth and self-mastery.