ABOUT
Sifu Kendrick trains and teaches Jow Ga kung fu (周家功夫), a traditional southern Chinese kung fu style, as well as character, and culture in the Columbus, Ohio area.
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TRAINING
Jow Ga kung fu is a traditional southern Chinese kung fu style that is powerful, quick, and versatile. In a supportive and challenging environment, Sifu Laura Kendrick happily teaches individuals interested in learning all aspects of Jow Ga and what it means to be a life-long kung fu student. A life in Jow Ga kung fu is one of increased confidence, practical fighting abilities, and overall badassery (a term that many of her classmates can attest to her coining!).
Please email to schedule your first free lesson! learnjowga at gmail.com
Sifu Kendrick currently offers individual lessons by appointment only to fit your busy schedule. Individual attention from a Sifu combined with a student's consistent, conscious effort in training is a great way for new students to gain a solid understanding of the Jow Ga kung fu system. Students who are serious about cultivating their character, physical and mental fitness, as well as their kung fu techniques and knowledge, will be considered for acceptance as official disciples. Accepted disciples gain a place in an internationally prominent and respected kung fu style and become a part of the Jow Ga family. Yat ga yan! (One Jow family!)
INSTRUCTOR
Sifu Laura Kendrick, began training with Sifu Derek Johnson (Cheung Tai Lik 張大力師傅) in September 2005 at Sifu Johnson’s Jow Ga Kung Fu Athletic Association in Maryland. On March 29, 2014, along with some of her long-time classmates, Kendrick was given the honor by Sifu Johnson of becoming a certified Jow Ga kung fu instructor (Sifu).
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Sifu Kendrick’s lineage through her Sifu comes originally from Jow Biu, one of the five founding brothers of the Jow Ga kung fu style in southern China. She sees kung fu as not just a set of fighting techniques, but a lifestyle and a mindset, so Sifu Kendrick will always see herself as a student of kung fu. She hopes her own students will join her on this journey of learning with mindfulness, compassion, and perseverance.
Performing LoHan at the 100th Jow Lung Anniversary Banquet, Hong Kong, August 2017
Demonstrating Fu Pau Kuen in Columbia, MD, 2012
Throwing the chang during Lunar New Years!
Bai Se ceremony, March 29, 2014.
L-R Cheung Tai Lik (Derek Johnson) Sifu, Laura Kendrick Sifu, SiHing Spencer Ly, SiJeh Vanessa Ly.
HISTORY
Jow Ga history to come!
Sifu Kendrick pointing to her Sifu's name at the Five Tigers Memorial near Guangzhou. Her Sifu was the first non-Asian to have their name engraved at the memorial.