TOKYO Kung Fu School

Introduction

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 15 years. While attending university in the U.S., I started studying traditional Kung Fu under two Kung Fu masters, Sifu Brian Snapp and Sifu Matt Pavlovich. 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 with Sifu Paul Roberts 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 Kung Fu in Japan.

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.
info@tokyokungfu.com

Sifu Mitsuhiko Sato
TOKYO Kung Fu School
Tokyo Representative, Japan Hung Sing School of Choy Lei Fut

What we practice

We mainly practice Southern martial arts, such as Choy Lei Fut 蔡李佛. In Choy Lei Fut, there are three main lineages: Hung Sing鴻勝舘, Buck Sing北勝舘 and Hung Sing洪聖舘Choy Lei Fut. What we follow is Hung Sing Choy Lei Fut鴻勝舘蔡李佛. We also practice Northern style techniques, such as various kicks and jumping kicks.

In each class, we mainly focus on the basic techniques of each style, as they are an integral part of traditional Kung Fu training. We also practice Kung Fu forms, such as hand forms and weapon forms using the staff, spear, broadsword, fan, flute and umbrella.

Why train with us

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

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 Demonstration	Students gave a demonstration and Sifu 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	Sifu 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 Demonstration	Students gave a demonstration and Sifu 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.
2018.11.18 Demonstration	Sifu Sato and students gave a demonstration of Kung Fu.
2018.02.22 Event	'TOKYO Kung Fu Night' gets an afternoon start! Once a month on Thursday evenings starting since July, 2015. Sifu 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 Sifu 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	Sifu Sato and students gave a demonstration of Kung Fu.
2017.11.12 Demonstration	Sifu 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	Sifu 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 Sifu 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	Sifu Sato and students gave a demonstration of Kung Fu.
2016.10.03 Magazine	Sifu 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	Sifu Sato contributed an article to 'Lighting' which is an american casual magazine.
2016.06.29 TV appearance	Sifu 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 Sifu 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	Sifu Sato and students gave a demonstration of Kung Fu.
2015.11.01 Web commercial	Sifu Sato appeared as a Kung Fu fighter in 'iPhone6S' Web commercial.
2015.03.15 Twitter	TOKYO Kung Fu School on Twitter is now open!
2015.03.08 Demonstration	Sifu 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 Sifu 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	Sifu 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	Sifu Sato appeared as a Kung Fu fighter in P&G's 'Herbal Essence' TV commercial.
2014.03.03 TV appearance	Sifu 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	Sifu Sato appeared as a 'kuroko' assistant to support the hero of a Fujitsu TV commercial.
2014.02.16 Demonstration	Sifu 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	Sifu Sato was interviewed by FM Yokohama reporter, Yutaka Hozumi ('Hozumin').

• Wednesday
• Yokosuka
• Kung Fu
• 19:00～21:00

• Thursday
• Tokyo event
• Qigong
• & TOKYO
• Kung Fu Night
• Once-a-month
• 18:00～21:30

• Friday
• Tokyo class
• Kung Fu
• 19:00～21:00

• Sunday AM
• Tokyo class
• Tai Chi
• 10:00～12:00
• Sunday PM
• Tokyo class
• Kung Fu
• 15:30～17:30

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.

Trial lessons and private lessons are available upon request.
Please direct any inquiries to:

info@tokyokungfu.com

Sifu Mitsuhiko Sato
TOKYO Kung Fu School
Tokyo Representative, Japan Hung Sing School of Choy Lei Fut

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Location of Classes

Shibuya Ward, Shinagawa Ward, Yokohama & Yokosuka

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