The month of May 2022 marks the 20th Anniversary of Asian Heritage Month and it has never felt more important. After two years of a pandemic, it’s time to come together and celebrate the resilience and contributions of Asian peoples in British Columbia. At a time when the world is dedicated to learning, growing and ending racism, honouring Asian Canadian history has an additional level of significance.

The Victoria Chinatown Museum Society (VCMS), Wong Sheung Kung Fu, Chinese Consolidated Business Association (CCBA), local businesses and Pacific Opera Victoria (POV) are embarking on a new collaboration to mark the 20th anniversary of Asian Heritage Month in Canada. A special event will be held on Sunday, May 29th, from 1:00-5:00pm in Victoria’s historic Chinatown.

Celebrations include:

• Dotting of the Eyes ceremony to “Awaken the Lions”, an allegorical awakening of Chinatown itself after COVID
• The beauty and rhythm of traditional martial arts and lion dancing as demonstrated by the Wong Sheung Kung Fu Club
• The Lion Procession to bring good fortune and prosperity to the businesses of Chinatown
• The timeless grace of traditional Chinese dance as performed by the Victoria Chinese Culture Club Dancers, directed by Dr. Hua Lin
• Traditional Chinese opera pieces performed by acclaimed Pacific Opera Victoria artists, John Chen and Michael Fan, accompanied by erhu (traditional spike fiddle)
• Complimentary tours by ‘Discover the Past’, explaining the cultural richness of Victoria’s Chinatown, the most authentic remaining and complete inventory of original architectural Chinatown in North America
• An opportunity to learn and play Chinese games, an arts and crafts station for families and a demonstration of Chinese calligraphy

March 12 2022

Some COVID guidelines have been relaxed, since our first contact on Tuesday March 8th. Please read the updated email.

This is a reminder that Kung Fu Classes are going in doors, on Monday, March 14th 2022 at the Quadra Village Neighbourhood Gym. Doors open at 6:30PM. Club closes at 9PM. We will start off with Adults class, kids class at a later date. Proof of vaccination for 12+ is required to enter the facility. We kindly ask you (if you haven't already done so) to email your proof of vaccination ASAP before you are allowed entrance into the club. We will scan it with the verifier app, and delete your barcode once confirmed.

We require that you let us know ahead of time via email, if you plan on coming to our indoor classes. We will require you to read our updated rules of conduct. This will be emailed to those who reply. Mask wearing is recommended, but not enforced at this time, as per current guidelines from the PHO. No tea or cups will be provided. Please bring your own filled water bottle.

Due to the ongoing pandemic, and requirements of the landlords, we will have some extra cleaning to do at the gym. We will require everyone's help to make things go smoothly; there is a checklist for the areas requiring cleaning/sanitizing before and after class. Please bear with us while we all get used to these new daily duties to ensure a safe environment for all. Doors open at 6:30PM
We would appreciate it if everyone arrives on time, so that we can complete our sanitizing tasks before we start class. Please be respectful to ensure that every class will start and end smoothly.

Classes (schedule to be be modified as needed)

Monday's & Wednesdays (Senior students only) 7PM-8:45PM 

Tuesday's (New students & senior students) 7PM-8:45PM
No class for Senior students on Tuesdays, they can practice forms on their own. 

Location: 950 Kings Road. Quadra Village Neighbourhood Gym (QVNG).
Entrance off of the parking lot. Look for the Kung Fu Club sandwich board sign.

Thursday's (New students only) limited spacing in the covered roof area. unlimited space uncovered.

Glanford outdoor location (6:30PM-7:30PM or later)

Senior students are considered students who have trained with us for 4+ years.

Members' dues will be $60 starting April 1. As of March, the preferred payment for members dues and uniforms is via Email transfer. Please see attached for details. 

Please note that all waivers and documents should be filled out digitally and returned via email. This is the preferred method, but if you absolutely cannot utilize this method, then we can have paper copies available for you.

We look forward to seeing familiar faces as well as some new faces!

Senior students are considered students who have trained with us for 4+ years.

Members' dues will be $60 starting April 1. As of March, the preferred payment for members dues and uniforms is via Email transfer. Please see attached for details. 

Please note that all waivers and documents should be filled out digitally and returned via email. This is the preferred method, but if you absolutely cannot utilize this method, then we can have paper copies available for you.

We look forward to seeing familiar faces as well as some new faces!

Email: hungfut.victoria@gmail.com