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Shaolin Kung Fu Clothing: Shifu Tom Metcalfe Chooses Black Eagle
Black Eagle are pleased to announce that Shifu Tom Metcalfe has chosen Black Eagle as his personal and club choice for authentic Shaolin Kung Fu Robes. Tom is the head instructor of the SANSHU UK Shaolin school of Kung Fu. He has trained in kung fu fo [..]Wushu and Kung Fu
Kung Fu and Wushu are very similar in so far as they generally employ the same clothing and equipment. Kung Fu and Wushu Uniforms tend to be roomier than traditional Japanese Gi, to allow more fluidity in sparring and forms. In fact, to start out in Kung Fu or Wushu, all you need at first is a good quality uniform plus a pair of training shoes, be those traditional style Kung Fu slippers, or the more modern martial arts shoes.
Focus mitts may be used, as would kick shields, depends on the style of training. Weapons are often essential, such as Chinese Broadswords, Spears and other demonstration weapons. These are used heavily when practising Forms.