Kung Fu vs. Taekwondo classes in Amsterdam

Both Taekwondo classes in Amsterdam and Kung Fu classes are popular sports for children. Taekwondo originates from Korea and is, compared to Kung Fu, a young Martial Art. The element both martial arts share is finding balance between body, mind & spirit, which positively influences all aspects of life. The shared philosophy means that both Taekwondo and Kung Fu strive to be the best version of yourself. Skills such as perseverance, discipline, self-control, and self-confidence are skills enhanced by both Kung Fu and Taekwondo. Skills that KEI Kung Fu calls so-called lifeskills because they help your child throughout the rest of their life in, for example, work, school, social situations, or conflicts.

Although Kung Fu and Taekwondo classes in Amsterdam may seem very similar from the outside, there are essentially some major differences. Wing Chun, one of the many Kung Fu styles, uses the energy and strength of the opponent to overcome. It is known for efficient and easy-to-learn techniques. The focus of Taekwondo is mainly on speed, precision, and power. Many combinations are finished with a variety of different hard kicks. A distinction is made between fast, spinning, jumping, and high kicks. The goal is to hit the opponent at the waist or higher and not to aim at the legs. Because Kung Fu is more based on reacting instinctively and the techniques are easy to learn and apply, it is a form that can be more easily put into practice, for example in a fight or as self-defense.

Because Kung Fu and Taekwondo classes in Amsterdam are similar, it is difficult to say which sport suits your child better. What we want to emphasize is that Kung Fu is a sport suitable for everyone and certainly for physically less strong children. Regardless of age, gender, or weight. By knowing your own body well and using the energy of your opponent, it is possible to defeat the stronger opponent. We would love to introduce your child to Kung Fu, of course in a playful way. That is why we offer free trial lessons, will you join?

At KEI Kung Fu, we start from within and the focus is not only on the physical, external element

What is Kung Fu?

Kung Fu is an ancient martial art originating from China. Contrary to popular belief, Kung Fu was not developed by the monks in Shaolin. However, these monks did have a positive influence on it. For the monks, three pillars were always central to their way of life, and these three pillars still form the basis at KEI Kung Fu today: balance between mind, body, and spirit.

With the arrival of Chinese people in Europe, and of course through the fame of Bruce Lee and his teacher Yip Man, Kung Fu has become an integral part of the Western world as well. A popular style within Kung Fu is Wing Chun, characterized by short and fast movements. Legend has it that Mrs. Yim Wing Chun developed this style for physically weaker people. The style is suitable for everyone, regardless of age and gender. Learn to know and control your own body to defeat stronger opponents.

Development of life skills at KEI Kung Fu in Amsterdam

Children become more aware of their body and movements around the age of 6. Therefore, at KEI Kung Fu, we advise starting Kung Fu before this age, from 4 years old. In this way, we influence the child’s unconscious and create certain physical habits that, as a child grows older, become automatisms. We make them unconsciously competent.

It is important that young children (4 to 6 years) enjoy Kung Fu. Therefore, at the monkeys class, we focus on physically strengthening children in a playful way, unlike traditional Kung Fu. For older children (6 to 11 years), the focus is on other elements, as children of this age are capable of learning more complex movements. During the lessons, the focus is on the development of discipline, self-confidence, and improving verbal skills.

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