ABOUT US
Welcome to the TOKYO Kung Fu School! Enjoy practicing Kung Fu in Shibuya and Shinagawa in Tokyo, Japan. My name is Mitsuhiko Sato, and I teach traditional Kung Fu at this school. To introduce myself briefly, I have been studying Kung Fu for more than 25 years. While attending university in the U.S., I started studying traditional Kung Fu under Kung Fu masters. They taught me the Southern martial arts of Hung Ga (Hung Family Fist) and Chow Ga (Chow Family Southern Praying Mantis Fist). After graduation, I continued to study Southern style Kung Fu such as Choy Lei Fut (mixing styles of Choy family fist, Lei family fist and Buddha palm style) and Northern styles such as Eagle Claw, and Chen styles Tai Chi in Hong Kong and Japan. In Japan, unlike other countries, Southern Kung Fu schools are very rare while Northern Kung Fu schools are much more popular. Through teaching and giving demonstrations, I have been devoting all of my efforts to promoting Southern style and also Northern style Kung Fu in Japan. We are not practicing Kung Fu only for combat but also for long life health exercise as Kung Fu is originaly recognized as Taoist Medical Gymnastics. The purpose of Kung Fu includes self-defense, entertainment and also mental and physical health.
At the TOKYO Kung Fu School, our students represent a wide range of age groups, from kids to adults, who have some or no previous Kung Fu training at all. Beginners are very welcome and can start learning from the beginning of the Kung Fu curriculum at any time. In each class, all students start by practicing the basic drills together to increase their fundamental skills. Please join us in practicing and enjoying Kung Fu in a safe, friendly and international atmosphere.
What we practice
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At the TOKYO Kung Fu School, we also practice combat techniques to gain a deeper understanding of Kung Fu forms. Although we have two-person combat practice, we do not concentrate on aggressive fighting training. To follow the way or ideas of traditional martial arts, strengthening a person both physically and mentally is more important than just fighting. Politeness and respectfulness toward others and society, which are derived from these strengths, are nurtured by proper training.
Annual schedule
TOPICS
| Coming soon! Video uploading |
The video "What's Kung Fu? Part 2 History of Kung Fu" will be uploaded soon. This video explains about hidden parts of Kung Fu and will help you to understand what Kung Fu really is with well researched information and the point of view from the person with experience of Kung Fu for more than 30 years.
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| 2025.06.25 We uploaded a video! |
What's Kung Fu?
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| Coming soon! Video uploading. | The video "What's Kung Fu?" will be uploaded soon. This video explains about hidden parts of Kung Fu and will help you to understand what Kung Fu really is by researched information and the point of view from the person with experience of Kung Fu for more than 30 years. |
| 2025.5.24 Demonstration |
Seinsei Sato and students gave a demonstration of Kung Fu at a school festival in Tokyo. Drunken Eight Immortals, Double Broadsword, Single Broadsword, Spear, Eagle Claw, Choy Lei Fut, etc. |
| 2025.03.29 We uploaded a video! |
kung fu weapon fight form: single broadsword breaks spear, CLF breaks HG カンフー武器術対打(對拆)「單刀破槍、蔡李佛破洪拳」
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| 2025.03.25 We uploaded a video! |
Drunken 8 Immortals performed by Sensei Sato as a special guest in the finale exhibition program at the 22nd Shibuya Tai Chi Competition sponsored by the Shibuya Ward Tai Chi Federation was shot in video from a different angle.
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| 2025.3.8 Demonstration |
Seinsei Sato and students gave a demonstration of Kung Fu at Ebisu Social Education Center Festival. |
| 2025.02.16 Demonstration |
Sensei Sato performed Drunken 8 Immortals as a special guest in the finale Exhibition program at the 22nd Shibuya Tai Chi Competition sponsored by the Shibuya Ward Tai Chi Federation.
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| 2025.02.16 Medals winners |
Three students of the School won Gold medals and Bronze medal in the Student Competition Category for both male and female participants at the 22nd Shibuya Tai Chi Competition sponsored by the Shibuya Ward Tai Chi Federation. |
| 2025.02.16 Competition |
Seinsei Sato and students will participate at the 22nd Shibuya Tai Chi Competition sponsored by the Shibuya Ward Tai Chi Federation. Coiling Dragon Double Headed Staff, Rolling Attack Double Broadword, Rolling Leoperd Strike Continuous Fist, Two Person Fighting Forms and Drunken Eight Immortals for the final exhibition by Sensei Sato |
| 2025.02.15 Demonstration |
Seinsei Sato and students gave a demonstration of Kung Fu at Sendagaya Social Education Center Festival.
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| 2024.11.10 Demonstration |
Sensei Sato and students gave a demonstration of Kung Fu at Meguroku Sugekari Park Festival. |
| 2024.10.13 Demonstration |
Sensei Sato and students gave a demonstration of Kung Fu at Hatagaya Social Education Center Festival. |
| 2024.09.28 We uploaded a video！ |
Kung Fu Basic Training Stance & Step Hanging Stance カンフー基本功 馬歩 「吊馬」
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| 2024.08.22 We uploaded a video！ |
陳式太極拳 老架一路 型 応用 解説 「金剛搗碓 」Chen Style Tai Chi Old Frame First Routine Form, Applications
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| 2024.08.13 We uploaded a video！ |
カンフー 刀 基本型練習 kung fu broadsword basic form training
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| 2024.08.11 We uploaded a video！ |
陳式太極拳 老架一路 「起勢」 型、応用 解説 chen style taichi old frame first routine taichi opening form applications
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| 2024.04.21 We uploaded a video！ |
カンフー基本功 Kung Fu Training Basic Drills Balance, Flexibility, Kicking, Jumping, and Combinations
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| 2024.02.18 Medals winners |
Two students of the School won Gold medal and Silver medal in the Student Competition Category for both male and female participants at the 21st Shibuya Tai Chi Competition sponsored by the Shibuya Ward Tai Chi Federation. |
| 2024.02.18 Competition |
Students gave a demonstration and Sensei Sato performed as a special guest in the finale Exhibition program at the 21st Shibuya Tai Chi Competition sponsored by the Shibuya Ward Tai Chi Federation. |
| 2024.02.11 Demonstration |
Sensei Sato and students gave a demonstration of Kung Fu at Sendagaya Social Education Center Festival. |
| 2023.03.11 Demonstration |
Sensi Sato and students gave a demonstration of Kung Fu and Tai Chi at Ebisu Social Education Center Festival. |
| 2023.02.19 Medals winners |
A student of the School won Bronze medal in the Individual Competition Category for both male and female participants at the 20th Shibuya Tai Chi Competition sponsored by the Shibuya Ward Tai Chi Federation. |
| 2023.02.19 Competition |
Students gave a demonstration and Sensei Sato performed as a special guest in the finale Exhibition program at the 20th Shibuya Tai Chi Competition sponsored by the Shibuya Ward Tai Chi Federation. |
| 2021.09 Interview cooperation |
Sensei Sato was interveiwed about Kung Fuan and drunken fist by a comic writer, Kiminori Wakasugi for the main character who uses Kung Fu and drunken fist in his new work "Doranku Kyonshii" on Young Animal Comic Magazine of Hakusen co. |
| 2020.11.23 We uploaded a video！ |
Imitating Jackie Chan's Snake Fist in Snake in the Eagle’s Shadow Opening
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| 2020.02.16 Medals winners |
A student of the School won Gold medal in the Individual Competition Category for both male and female participants at the 19th Shibuya Tai Chi Competition sponsored by the Shibuya Ward Tai Chi Federation. |
| 2020.02.16 Competition |
Students gave a demonstration and Sensei Sato performed as a special guest in the finale Exhibition program at the 19th Shibuya Tai Chi Competition sponsored by the Shibuya Ward Tai Chi Federation. |
| 2019.11.17 Demonstration |
Sensei Sato and students gave a demonstration of Kung Fu. |
| 2019.02.17 Medals winners |
Two students of the School won Gold medal and Silver medal in the Individual Competition Category for both male and female participants at the 18th Shibuya Tai Chi Competition sponsored by the Shibuya Ward Tai Chi Federation. |
| 2019.02.17 Competition |
Students gave a demonstration and Sensei Sato performed as a special guest in the finale Exhibition program at the 18th Shibuya Tai Chi Competition sponsored by the Shibuya Ward Tai Chi Federation. |
| 2018.9 Web commercial |
Adviser, choreographer and the stunt in commercial for wacoalBROS' starring Kazu Reza of Meiouru Chogokin. |
| 2018.11.18 Demonstration |
Sensei Sato and students gave a demonstration of Kung Fu. |
| 2018.08.18 We uploaded a video！ |
鴻勝蔡李佛 四十式拳 Hung Sing Choy Lei Fut Sei Sup Sik Keun
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| 2018.02.22 Event |
'TOKYO Kung Fu Night' gets an afternoon start! Once a month on Thursday evenings starting since July, 2015. Sensei Sato will be giving lectures on various topics relating to Kung Fu on Feb.22. |
| 2018.02.18 Gold medals winners |
Two students of the School won Gold medals in the Individual Competition Category for both male and female participants under the age of 18 at the 17th Shibuya Tai Chi Competition sponsored by the Shibuya Ward Tai Chi Federation. |
| 2018.02.18 Demonstration |
Students gave a demonstration and Sensei Sato performed as a special guest in the finale Exhibition program at the 17th Shibuya Tai Chi Competition sponsored by the Shibuya Ward Tai Chi Federation. |
| 2018.01.28 Demonstration |
Sensei Sato and students gave a demonstration of Kung Fu. |
| 2017.11.12 Demonstration |
Sensei Sato performed as a special guest in the finale Exhibition program at the 14th Shinagawa Tai Chi Competition sponsored by the Shinagawa Ward Tai Chi Federation. |
| 2017.10.14 Demonstration |
Sensei Sato gave a demonstration of Kung Fu in the station square of the east exit of JR Kamata station. |
| 2017.02.19 Gold medals winners |
Two students of the School won Gold and Bronze medals in the Individual Competition Category for both male and female participants under the age of 18 at the 16th Shibuya Tai Chi Competition sponsored by the Shibuya Ward Tai Chi Federation. |
| 2017.02.19 Demonstration |
Students gave a demonstration and Sensei Sato performed as a special guest in the finale Exhibition program at the 16th Shibuya Tai Chi Competition sponsored by the Shibuya Ward Tai Chi Federation. |
| 2017.01.29 Demonstration |
Sensei Sato and students gave a demonstration of Kung Fu. |
| 2016.10.03 Magazine |
Sensei Sato appeared as a guest lecturer in the 'Takarajima Nogizaka 46 vol.03' Magazine series. In this program, Ms.Nanase Nishino learned the traditional martial art of Kung Fu. |
| 2016.06.30 Contribution |
Sensei Sato contributed an article to 'Lighting' which is an american casual magazine. |
| 2016.06.29 TV appearance |
Sensei Sato appeared as a guest lecturer in the 'Ai Shinozaki no Hatsutaiken lab' TV series on Abema TV on Jun.29. In this program, She learned the traditional martial art of Kung Fu. |
| 2016.02.21 Gold medals winners |
Two students of the School won Gold and Silver medals in the Individual Competition Category for both male and female participants under the age of 18 at the 15th Shibuya Tai Chi Competition sponsored by the Shibuya Ward Tai Chi Federation. |
| 2016.02.21 Demonstration |
Students gave a demonstration and Sensei Sato performed as a special guest in the finale Exhibition program at the 15th Shibuya Tai Chi Competition sponsored by the Shibuya Ward Tai Chi Federation. |
| 2016.01.17 Demonstration |
Sensei Sato and students gave a demonstration of Kung Fu. |
| 2015.11.01 Web commercial |
Sensei Sato appeared as a Kung Fu fighter in 'iPhone6S' Web commercial. |
| 2015.03.15 |
TOKYO Kung Fu School on Twitter(X now) is opened! |
| 2015.03.08 Demonstration |
Sensei Sato and students gave a demonstration of Kung Fu and Tai Chi at the 33rd Ebisu Social Education Center Festival. |
| 2015.02.22 Gold medals winners |
Two students of the School won Gold medals in the Individual Competition Category for both male and female participants under the age of 18 at the 14th Shibuya Tai Chi Competition sponsored by the Shibuya Ward Tai Chi Federation. |
| 2015.02.22 Demonstration |
Students gave a demonstration and Sensei Sato performed as a special guest in the finale Exhibition program at the 14th Shibuya Tai Chi Competition sponsored by the Shibuya Ward Tai Chi Federation. |
| 2015.02.01 | Our official English website is now open. |
| 2014.06.27 TV appearance |
Sensei Sato appeared as a guest lecturer for two consecutive weeks in the 'Ebichu (Ebisu Private Junior High School) Globalization Plan' TV series on Tokyo MXTV. In these programs, the popular girl idol group experience studying in China and learn the traditional martial art of Kung Fu. |
| 2014.05.02 TV commercial |
Sensei Sato appeared as a Kung Fu fighter in P&G's 'Herbal Essence' TV commercial. |
| 2014.03.03 TV appearance |
Sensei Sato made an appearance as a special lecturer for New Japan Pro Wrestling's Shinsuke Nakamura and YOSHI-HASHI on Samurai TV. |
| 2014.03.11 TV commercial |
Sensei Sato appeared as a 'kuroko' assistant to support the hero of a Fujitsu TV commercial. |
| 2014.02.16 Demonstration |
Sensei Sato and students gave a demonstration at the 13th Shibuya Tai Chi Competition sponsored by the Shibuya Ward Tai Chi Federation. |
| 2013.08.13 Radio appearance |
Sensei Sato was interviewed by FM Yokohama reporter, Yutaka Hozumi ('Hozumin'). |
STYLES OF KUNG FU
(蔡李佛）
Choy Lei Fut originated from the Choy style, Lei style and Buddhist Palm. Although this style is recognized as one of the Southern martial arts, it also contains the essence of the Northern style. Its forms are mainly characterized by long-range strikes and large movements made by stretching the entire body. Each movement is soft like a force of motion streaming without stopping. There are straight and swing attacks, similar to circular movements, from various directions. This style is also popular in Hong Kong Kung Fu movies. Bruce Lee once remarked that "Choy Lei Fut is the most effective system' for fighting multiple attackers."
History of Choy Lei Fut
(洪家拳)
Another Kung Fu style we practice is Hung Ga, which is well-known for its five animal forms such as the tiger, crane, dragon, snake and leopard. This style was also made popular by Wong Fei Fon 黄飛鴻, a historical martial arts hero in China.
(陳式太極拳)
We also practice Tai Chi for health and as a martial art. The style of Tai Chi we practice is Chen Style Tai Chi 陳氏（陳家太極拳）. There are various kicks, martial arts usage, and fast movements called 'fa jing' 発勁 or power issue within the slow streaming movement, which differentiates Chen Style from other styles of Tai Chi.
(東江周家蟷螂拳)
Chow Gar Southern Praying Mantis Kung Fu Class One of the styles of kung fu handed down by the Hakka people, Chow Gar Southern Praying Mantis Kung Fu is unique in its pure traditional training methods that develop strength, flexibility, and shock power issued from internal power transmission. "Chow Gar" (周家) refers to the Chow family and is also one of the five branches and the most famous of the Southern Praying Mantis martial art. Sensei Sato began his training in this traditional style of kung fu with his lineage rooted in the school in London that originated in Hong Kong. If you are interested in learning this style or have any questions, please contact Sensei Sato.
(醉拳)
The Drunken Fist form exists in almost every style of Kung Fu. This way of fighting is unique in its movements, with walking and swaying like that of a drunkard. The hand is shaped as if holding a cup and strikes are made with this hand form. There are also forms that require keeping your balance on one leg, and rolling on the ground immediately right after kicking. There are various names for the Drunken Fist, such as Small Eight Drunken Immortals Fist(小醉八仙) and Drunken Luo Han Fist (醉羅漢).
(鷹爪翻子門）
Commonly known as Eagle Claw, Ying Zhao Fan Zi Men in its pure traditional form no longer exists, and only one Eagle Claw family remains. Eagle Claw is one of the Northern styles. Its forms are characterized by submission techniques using hands shaped like eagle claws and also various jumping kicks.
Demonstration
There are various weapons in Kung Fu you can learn after learning and training hand forms. Mainly we practice staff, broadsword, spear, straightsword, fan, double broadword, butterfuly knife and three sectional staff like extentional parts of our bodies.
CLASSES
- Sunday
- 15:30～17:30 (13:00～15:00)
- Kung Fu class
- (kids and adults)
- (Basics, Choy Lei Fut)
- Friday
- 19:00～21:00
- Kung Fu class
- (over 13 years old and adults)
- (Basics, conditioning, level up)
- Tuesday
- 13:00～15:00
- Chen Style Tai Chi class
- (Basics, Forms, Weapons)
TESTIMONIALS
- The voice of students
- At the age of 50, I believed that I was too old to start Kung Fu, I was wrong. With Sato Sensei's guidance, he has made my learning experience fun and safe. I don't know why I didn't start earlier, but am happy that I have. The hardest part of learning Kung Fu aren't the physical demands (that's up to each individual), but the body and mind coordination--that's why Kung Fu for me is fun and necessary.
As I get older I need to focus more on the coordination and mental aspects of the sport to stay healthy. Choy Lei Fut has hundreds of years of tradition, and Sato Sensei is a very special person passing on his knowledge, and I am proud to know I am part of its heritage.
CONTACT US
- Trial lessons and private lessons are available upon request.
For inquiries regarding enrollment, fees, private lessons, or a trial lesson. Children over 3 year old are possible to participate with parents and children resistration. In that case, we offer family discount. Due to room limitation, you can take a trial lesson only but no observing except parents accompanying children while they are taking a trial. Those under 18 require parental consent by email. Trial lessons for regular classes are only available to those who are considering joining. For other pursposes, such as acting play or performing practice for media or stage shows, please contact us for private lessons. We try to reply as quick as we can though if you didnt receive our reply for two days by some kind of trouble, please send email us again. Depending on the specific style you want to learn, only private lessons will be provided. Please send your full name, phone number, and information on any Kung Fu experience you have had thus far. Also, indicate if you are currently associated with a specific martial arts style or school. Please check by email if you have a specific style you want to learn. If we do not recieve any reply for more than 3 days, we may refuse a trial lesson due to giving priority to the next applicants.
Please direct any inquiries to: - Sensei Mitsuhiko Sato
TOKYO Kung Fu School
Tokyo Representative, Japan Hung Sing Choy Lei Fut
- Location of Classes
Shibuya Ward Tokyo
