Welcome to Kong Sai Martial Arts

 At Kong Sai Martial Arts students are taught by Sifu Steve Youngman a 3rd Degree Black Sash in Freestyle / Kung Fu.

 Kong Sai Kung Fu is a derivative of a style from China that was taught at the Kuei Ling Temple in the province of Kong Sai.

  Steve has over 25 years experience in martial arts and has both studied and graded in various other disciplines such as TaeKwonDo, Kickboxing and Shotokan Karate, and continues to study other styles today.

  What Steve teaches is based on the various styles that he has studied and covers three major elements;

 1) Traditional Kung Fu

 2) FreeStyle

 3) Self Defence

 Great emphasis is placed on the Freestyle aspect, while maintaining the essence of the style and giving the student a solid foundation to build on but also at the same time encouraging the student to express themselves.

 For the more accomplished student the opportunity to train in weapons is available.

 With regards to competition, Steve has competed successfully both locally and nationally as have a number of his students.

Steve has been through an Enhanced Disclosure with the Criminal Records Bureau ( CRB ) and has been cleared to work with children and vulnerable adults.

Kong Sai Martial Arts Teams up with McDonalds to Give Kids a"Kickstart" This Summer.

Summer activity to support launch of Dreamworks Kung Fu Panda

The activity supporting the launch of Dreamworks new animated film Kung Fu Panda, will see the provision of one-free-session of martial arts session to all McDonalds customers between the ages of 5 and 12. The activity was set up by the British National Martial Arts Association (BNMAA) and is part of McDonalds ongoing drive to encourage its customers to participate in an active lifestyle.

In the summer holidays it is imperative for kids to have something fun to do. The summer is a time when many sports clubs, including Martial Arts, have a downturn in their attendance rates - meaning more kids are out on the street.

Instructor Steve Youngman from the Kong Sai Martial Arts club says "The Kung Fu & Kickboxing club is happy to be partnering with McDonalds on the "one child goes free" activity - we hope this promotion helps to raise awareness of the benefits of martial arts to local young people. The Kung Fu Panda movie and this activity will allow the positive message and benefits of martial arts spread across the country."

Children learning a martial art has many benefits - extending far beyond being active, it teaches them discipline and respect for others. It is hoped the promotion will provide children with a positive first-time experience of martial arts and create the opportunity for a new hobby.

Paul Griffin, BNMAA Chairman, added " Kong Sai Martial Arts will be providing free lessons to all McDonalds customers between the ages of 5 and 12 years old. This is a great way to empower children to become involved in an active lifestyle as well as communicating the benefits of martial arts as a fun disciplined activity for the younger generation. I am extremely pleased that McDonalds are promoting their association with the Kung Fu Panda movie in such a way."

Alistair Macrow, McDonalds Marketing Director said, "McDonalds already has a long standing reputation for supporting grassroots coaching in football and this is an ideal opportunity to extend this focus into new sports.

This is the first time we have worked with British National Martial Arts Association and are very excited about supporting the work they do.

Visit your local McDonalds store for more detaila on the Kung Fu Panda "One Free Session" and Kong Sai Martial Arts at www.kongsaimartialarts.co.uk and www.bnmaa.co.uk for details on the British National Martial Arts Association.

For further details contact Steve at syne18037@blueyonder.co.uk

Kong Sai Martial Arts are supporters of the Sunderland International Festival of Martial Arts.