Kung Fu Wellington

Students training

The Shaolin Nam Pai Chuan Kung Fu school in Brooklyn Wellington, started in 2006 under the direction of Gow Lian (Instructor) Rob Young. The classes are varied, focusing on fitness, balance, fun, agility, discipline, commitment and the art itself.

The school attracts most of it's students through word of mouth and the website. It has a very strong children's class with the need for additional classes to cater for the numbers. The recently established adult's class is proving very popular with an ever growing number of students.

On various occasions, the school have been asked to perform and demonstrate at community events, such as Owhiro Bay fair, Brookyn Festival and Chinese New Year. This gives the students a sense of pride and of being a part of the community.

Class Details

Gow Lian (Instructor) Rob Young

Bjana Young, Si Gung, Tai Si Gung,
Simo, Gow Lian Rob Young

While at university during the 80's, training to become a dentist, I trained in Tae Kwon Do and continued for a few years later. I joined the Shaolin Gow Can Mun Nam Pai Chuan Kung Fu School (Levin) in 2001, training under my teacher Simo. In 2005 I started teaching the classes in Levin. When I left for Wellington, I knew that I had to start another Kung Fu school.

Two of my most rewarding achievements have been gaining my black belt and establishing the Brooklyn, Wellington school (2006). This has been an important part of my life journey, not only for myself, but also for my students. Continual training and teaching Kung Fu seems to be my destiny and fits in well with my culture, values and beliefs. I believe there is no point in learning something if you cannot share it with others. My Si Gung and Simo are so right in instilling in us, that we must all teach. Teaching helps us learn and helps others to help themselves. At the end of 2011, my own daughter has gained her black belt and is keen to help with the teachings.

One of my great privileges was being able to train with Master Quek in Malaysia on several occasions. With his passing in 2010, sadly that is no longer possible. However I will forever treasure and share those memories.

Another great privilege was to meet Master Lai and be able to spend some time with him when he visited New Zealand in 2007 and recently in 2011.

The greatest privilege though is to train under and be guided by my Simo and Si Gung.

This has further reinforced my commitment and passion to teach kung fu for as long as possible. I am proud of my lineage and feel honored to be able to learn, teach and pass on the art of Shaolin Gow Can Mun Nam Pai Chuan.

Gow Lian Rob Young

Wellington Kung Fu Class