Not at all. Our classes are designed for complete beginners through to experienced martial artists. Our instructors will guide you through the fundamentals of Jow Ga Kung Fu at a pace that suits your experience and fitness level.
Since 1988, LTL Kung Fu School has been providing authentic Jow Ga Kung Fu training to the Brisbane community. Founded by Sifu Luan, the school has built a strong reputation for delivering traditional martial arts instruction in a welcoming, supportive, and family-friendly environment where students of all ages and experience levels can thrive.
Conveniently located in Heathwood, QLD 4110, our purpose-built training facility offers a spacious, bright, and comfortable environment designed to help students get the most from every class. The fully equipped training hall features quality safety mats, boxing and martial arts equipment, and plenty of open space for individual practice, partner drills, and group training. We also have a large outdoor area that allows students to enjoy additional training activities when suitable.
Our location is easy to access from across Brisbane, with convenient off-street parking available for those travelling by car and nearby public transport options for students using buses. Whether you’re joining us from Heathwood or the surrounding suburbs, getting to training is simple and convenient.
One of the greatest strengths of LTL Kung Fu School is its close-knit community. Many of our students have trained with us for decades, reflecting the supportive culture, high-quality instruction, and lifelong friendships developed through traditional Kung Fu training. New students are always welcome and encouraged to progress at their own pace while becoming part of our extended Kung Fu family.
Beyond regular classes, Sifu Luan also leads Brisbane’s premier Dragon Dance and Lion Dance team, allowing interested students to participate in cultural performances at festivals, community celebrations, corporate events, and special occasions throughout Queensland. It’s a unique way to further develop fitness, teamwork, discipline, and pride in Chinese martial arts traditions.
Whether your goal is to improve your fitness, learn practical self-defence, develop confidence, or experience authentic Kung Fu training in Brisbane, LTL Kung Fu School provides a positive environment where you can challenge yourself, make lasting friendships, and enjoy a lifelong martial arts journey.
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Nice big open space with fresh new equipment for both traditional Jow Ga Kung Fu training and your more modern day martial arts training. Great place to not only learn self-defence, but also improve your fitness.
I was a student of Sifu Lam Tu Luan many years ago and I have such fond memories of my time there. I had to move to a different part of Australia for work,
Great if you’re looking for an effective practical Kung fu style. I have been training here for a year and haven’t regretted, everyone should give it a try
Great and friendly environment to explore martial arts culture through kung fu and lion dance.
At LTL Kung Fu School, your training is led by Sifu Luan, a highly respected Jow Ga Kung Fu instructor with more than 30 years of martial arts experience. Throughout his teaching career, he has helped children, teenagers, and adults build confidence, improve fitness, develop self-discipline, and achieve greater balance through the practice of traditional Kung Fu.
Sifu Luan is recognised not only for his technical skill and deep understanding of Jow Ga Kung Fu, but also for his genuine passion for helping others succeed. His teaching philosophy focuses on encouraging every student to reach their full potential in a supportive and positive learning environment. Rather than pushing students beyond their abilities, he provides personalised guidance that allows each individual to progress at a pace that suits their goals and experience.
Every student who joins LTL Kung Fu School in Heathwood, Brisbane, is welcomed as part of an extended family. Respect, integrity, humility, and perseverance are at the heart of every class, creating an inclusive atmosphere where beginners and experienced martial artists alike feel comfortable learning together. Whether your goal is to improve your fitness, learn practical self-defence, increase confidence, or study traditional Chinese martial arts, you’ll receive expert instruction and ongoing support from Sifu Luan.
Sifu Luan believes that Kung Fu is about much more than learning techniques. Traditional Jow Ga Kung Fu develops both the mind and body, helping students improve concentration, resilience, coordination, and emotional wellbeing while building lifelong confidence. His approach teaches valuable life skills that extend well beyond the training hall and into everyday life.
While dedication and consistent practice are essential, Sifu Luan also believes in maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Kung Fu should enrich your life—not become your whole life. Spending quality time with family and friends is just as important as training, and achieving balance is a key principle of both martial arts and personal wellbeing.
If you’re looking for Kung Fu classes in Brisbane, visit LTL Kung Fu School in Heathwood, QLD 4110, and meet Sifu Luan along with the welcoming community of students. Whether you’re new to martial arts or have previous experience, you’ll find a supportive environment where you can learn authentic Jow Ga Kung Fu, improve your fitness, build confidence, and enjoy training for years to come.
Not at all. Our classes are designed for complete beginners through to experienced martial artists. Our instructors will guide you through the fundamentals of Jow Ga Kung Fu at a pace that suits your experience and fitness level.
We teach the traditional Chinese martial art of Jow Ga Kung Fu, a highly respected style that combines both northern and southern Shaolin techniques. It focuses on practical self-defence, fitness, discipline, coordination, and personal development.
Our school welcomes children, teenagers, adults and seniors. We believe everyone can benefit from learning traditional Kung Fu regardless of their age or ability.
Comfortable sports clothing and enclosed training shoes are ideal for your first lesson. Once you decide to continue training, we’ll advise you about our training uniform.
Absolutely. Every class combines cardiovascular exercise, strength training, flexibility, balance and coordination while also improving focus and mental well-being.
No. Unlike many martial arts schools, we don’t focus on tournaments or competitive grading. Our emphasis is on personal growth, self-improvement, traditional training and learning practical self-defence.
Training is held at our fully equipped studio in Heathwood, Brisbane. Visit our Contact page for the latest address and class information.
Most students train one or two times per week. As your skills develop, you may choose to attend additional sessions to accelerate your progress.
Never. Many of our students begin training later in life. Our classes can be adapted to suit different fitness levels, ages and abilities.
Regular training can improve cardiovascular fitness, increase muscle strength, burn calories and help support healthy weight management when combined with a balanced lifestyle.
Yes. Kung Fu develops both the body and mind through focused movement, breathing and discipline, helping many students reduce stress while improving confidence and mental clarity.
No. Many students join to improve their fitness. You’ll gradually build strength, flexibility, endurance and coordination as you progress.
Yes. Practical self-defence is an important part of our training. You’ll learn techniques designed to improve awareness, confidence and your ability to protect yourself when necessary.
Every Lesson is structured to develop confidence, discipline, fitness, and authentic Jow Ga Kung Fu skills in a safe, supportive, and enjoyable environment. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced martial artist, our lessons are designed to help you reach your full potential through progressive training and personal development.
Warm-Up & Stretching
Each lesson begins with a dynamic warm-up and stretching routine to prepare the body for training. Students improve flexibility, mobility, coordination, balance, and overall fitness while reducing the risk of injury.
Fundamental Techniques
Students build strong foundations by learning the core techniques of Jow Ga Kung Fu, including:
Mastering these fundamentals provides the foundation for all future training.
Traditional Kung Fu Forms (Kuen)
Students learn authentic Jow Ga Kung Fu forms, developing correct technique, timing, breathing, coordination, power, and martial application. Training in forms improves concentration, body control, discipline, and understanding of traditional Kung Fu principles.
Partner Drills, Pad Work & Self-Defence
Students train with partners in a safe and controlled environment to develop timing, reactions, distance control, coordination, and confidence. Pad work is incorporated to improve power, speed, accuracy, and striking technique while building practical self-defence skills.
Strength & Conditioning
Every lesson includes conditioning exercises to improve:
These exercises help students build the physical fitness required for martial arts while promoting overall health and wellbeing.
Our structured training develops not only strong martial artists but also confident, respectful, and disciplined individuals who can apply these values in everyday life.
Learning Kung Fu is much more than learning self-defence. It helps children develop positive habits and important life skills that continue well beyond the training hall.
Improved Confidence
As children learn new techniques and achieve personal goals, they naturally become more confident in themselves and their abilities.
Better Fitness
Kung Fu develops:
These skills help children stay active while improving their overall health.
Greater Focus and Concentration
Kung Fu requires children to listen carefully, follow instructions and practise techniques with precision. These skills often transfer into improved concentration at school.
Self-Discipline and Respect
Traditional Kung Fu teaches students to respect their instructors, classmates and themselves. Children also learn perseverance, patience and responsibility through regular practice.
Positive Social Skills
Training alongside other students encourages teamwork, communication and friendships while creating a positive learning environment.
Children between the ages of 7 and 12 are developing important physical, emotional and social skills. Kung Fu provides the perfect environment to support this stage of development.
These benefits not only help children during training but also contribute to success at school and in everyday life.
Absolutely. As children achieve new skills and overcome challenges, they naturally build confidence, resilience and self-esteem.
Parents are generally welcome to observe classes. Please speak with our instructors regarding our viewing arrangements.
Kung Fu weapons have been practised for centuries as an important part of traditional Chinese martial arts. Training with weapons develops much more than fighting techniques—it enhances your overall martial arts ability by improving timing, balance, body mechanics and concentration.
Regular Kung Fu Weapons Training helps students to:
Weapons training is taught in a controlled environment with safety being our highest priority.
Weapons training is introduced after students have developed strong fundamental Kung Fu techniques and demonstrated the necessary control, discipline and safety awareness.
Students have the opportunity to learn traditional Chinese weapons including the Butterfly Swords, Double Daggers, Broadsword, Spear, Double Head Staff, Guan Dao and Nine Ring Halberd.
Safety always comes first. Students learn under close instructor supervision using progressive training methods before advancing to more complex techniques.
No. Students train with specially designed practice weapons that are intended for martial arts instruction and safe training.
Choosing Private Kung Fu Training offers many advantages over traditional group classes, including:
Whether your goal is self-defence, fitness, discipline or mastering traditional Kung Fu, private lessons provide a focused pathway to success.
LTL Kung Fu School offers Private Kung Fu Training across several specialised programs.
Kung Fu Training for Adults and Teens
Adults and teenagers can build confidence, improve fitness and develop practical self-defence skills while learning authentic Jow Ga Kung Fu. Private lessons are ideal for beginners wanting extra confidence before attending group classes or experienced students looking to advance their techniques.
Kung Fu Training for Kids
Private lessons for children provide a supportive environment where young students can learn discipline, respect, focus and coordination while developing confidence through traditional martial arts. Lessons are adjusted to suit each child’s age, ability and learning pace.
Kung Fu Weapons Training
Students with an interest in traditional Kung Fu weapons can receive specialised instruction through private lessons. Training may include safe handling, correct techniques, forms and skill development using traditional Kung Fu weapons under close instructor supervision.
