Helena Kung Fu

Honoring Wu Yinghua , Guardian of the Wu Family Sword Tradition

Wu Yinghua was more than the daughter of Wu Jianquan, she was one of the greatest custodians of the Wu family legacy.

A highly accomplished swordswoman, Wu Yinghua preserved and transmitted all five traditional Wu Taijiquan jian (straight sword) sets, ensuring that this rare and sophisticated aspect of the system was not lost to history. Her swordsmanship reflected the true essence of Taijiquan: precision, balance, softness overcoming hardness, and unwavering intent.

The jian is often called the “Gentleman of Weapons,” requiring not only technical skill but also discipline, patience, and a calm spirit. Through decades of dedicated practice and teaching, Wu Yinghua safeguarded these treasured forms so future generations could continue to study the complete Wu family sword tradition.

Today, her legacy lives on in every practitioner who values authentic transmission and the preservation of traditional Chinese martial arts.

“To preserve tradition is to preserve the wisdom of those who came before us.”

Helena kungfu is excited to announce that we will be adding a Choy-Li-Fut class to our ongoing sessions in JFK park beginning Tuesday August 4th and continuing each Tuesday and Thursday evenings at 6pm.

Perfect for kids and adults that want to get in fantastic shape.
Donation based

Your invited to check out still life bonsai on Facebook, an art that pair's nicely with Taiji Quan

Kungfu
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Authentic Yang Taiji Quan classes are ongoing in East Helenas JFK park every Tuesday and Thursdays at 6pm. A beautiful venue for a fantastic art.

Helena kungfu is also still life bonsai and we will be displaying our art in Helenas spring art walk on Friday May 8th. Stop by and say hello.