Kung Fu Rise — The Modern Hero Journey
Cape Town’s Youth Coach & Mentor Program
From the Cape Flats to the Shaolin Courtyard — The Rise Begins Here
Kung Fu Rise isn’t just training — it’s a movement born from Cape Town’s heart.
Where ancient Shaolin Kung Fu discipline meets modern hustle.
It’s for youth who refuse to be defined by their surroundings — who are ready to rise, breathe, and lead.
Presented by:
SA Health Qigong Association (SAHQA) • 1MindBodyFitness • BalanceHER • Shaolin Café Collective
Legacy from Kim Loong Wushu Centre (est. 1990) — training Cape Town’s next generation of wellness coaches and community leaders.
Affiliated with IHQF & Chinese Health Qigong Association (CHQA)
In partnership with Zen Deezign — creative strategy for transformative growth.
Your Rise Pathway: Strategy → Strength → Leadership
(Start where you are. Rise at your pace.)
PHASE 1: FREE START WITH STRATEGY
Heritage, Hustle & The Code Free 90-Day Playbook (Eng & Afri)
CODE: Move between worlds without losing yourself
SANCTUARY: 30-sec calm resets
GARDEN: Grow with your people
ROOT: Build wealth from what you have
PHASE 2: RISE BUILD EMBODIED STRENGTH
Kung Fu Rise 12-Week Coach-in-Training
Warrior Code: Stance, voice, presence
Calm Force: Dragon Breath + Qigong recovery
Guardian Role: Mentor peers, earn while you learn
1MindBodyFitness/SAHQA-certified credentials
PHASE 3: MASTERY LEAD WITH LEGACY
90-Day Mastery Blueprint
Your Leadership Command Manual
Complete Phase 2 to access
Advanced Kung Fu Labs
Run workshops in schools & hubs
Launch your own youth circle
Document your legacy: “My Cape Town Story”
“You don’t need to be born with privilege.
You just need to be raised with strategy — and given the tools to build your bridge.”
Our Vision: 100 Youth Rising in 90 Days
Train 50–100 youth (ages 15–25) in 3 months to become certified Kung Fu Rise & Guardian Coaches — community mentors who can:
✅ Lead short, powerful “fighter recovery” routines in schools & neighbourhoods
✅ Build real skills for employment & leadership
✅ Earn while they learn through certified mentorship
✅ Strengthen Cape Town’s first youth-led resilience network
Why Kung Fu Rise?
Life in Cape Town’s townships is a daily fight — drugs, stress, unemployment, no safe spaces to breathe.
But every fighter knows one truth:
🔥 Power without recovery equals burnout.
We grew up on Bruce Lee, Jackie Chan, and Jet Li. Now it’s your turn to write the next chapter — a South African one.
This isn’t charity — it’s reciprocity.
Honouring Southern Africa’s Indigenous Rhythmic Intelligence,—from heartbeat pulse to grounded sway—and giving that power back to the youth who carry it forward.
What Makes Us Different
This isn’t yoga.
This isn’t meditation on a mat.
This is Kung Fu Recovery™ — the energy system behind real martial power.
Coaches Cred:
🏆 Dr Jeff Lan — 9th Dan Master of Classical Kung Fu & Qigong | Doctor of Chinese Medicine & Acupuncture
🏆 Amanda Lan — 7th Dan Master | Lion & Dragon Dance Drummer | BalanceHER Founder
About us →
Also certified in Health Qigong (CHQA/IHQF), with deep integration of Indigenous grounding principles.
“Kung Fu builds your fire. Qigong protects your fuel.”
The 3-Month Mentor Path—Strategy Grounded in Strength
What We Practice
Module | Focus | Routine/Practice | Outcome |
1. The Warrior Code
Strength & Discipline
Shaolin Flow Set #1
Build strength, stance, and presence. Move like a protector.
2. The Calm Force
Energy & Balance
Dragon Breath Flow #1
Recover faster, manage stress, find calm behind every strike.
3. Mastery & Mindset Lab
Growth & Purpose
The 90-Day Mastery Blueprint
Apply martial strategy to study, career, and life.
→ Note: All practices build on principles from the free Heritage, Hustle & The Code playbook.
Program Format
Details:
Duration: 3 months (12 weeks)
Schedule: 2 sessions per week (weekday + Saturday)
Location: The Landing, Suite 503, 5th Floor, Cape Town CBD
Hybrid options available
Bonus: “Memory & Mind Flow” midweek focus sessions
Certification Levels
Choose Your Path
Level 1: The Riser
(Apprentice)
Cost: R200 (Sliding scale + sponsorships available)
Title: Learn the moves, discipline & mindset
Description: Assist senior coaches (4–8 hrs/week)
Entry: Everyone (15 to 25yrs)
Level 2: The Guardian
(Community Coach)
Cost: R950
Title: Lead, mentor & protect the vibe
Description: Teach full sessions & guide Risers
Entry: By Invitation Only
For Girls & Non-Binary Youth: BalanceHER Integration
Designed for Young Women in Leadership Training
(Distinct from Heritage Hustle Code — complementary when needed)
BalanceHER Biohacks are woven in — not theory, but real tools:
• Navigate energy shifts during your cycle
• Handle stress without numbing out
• Stand tall in spaces that try to shrink you
→ All through breath, rhythm, and 90-second rituals.
(Note: Heritage Hustle Code’s SANCTUARY practices draw on similar principles — adapted for universal, rapid-access use.)
Phase 2 — By Invitation Only
Includes:
• Advanced Kung Fu & Qigong Labs
• AI + Creative Tech Integration (via Zen Deezign)
• 1MindBodyFitness/SAHQA Youth Mentor Certification
• Community Leadership Projects (Shaolin Café Collective)
Bonuses & Opportunities
Free Playbook: Heritage, Hustle & The Code (Eng + Afrikaans)
Mastery Guide: The 90-Day Mastery Blueprint (included at graduation)
Network: SAHQA + 1MindBodyFitness + IHQF
Income: Paid assistant roles + teaching gigs
Ready to Rise?
3 Simple Steps:
1️⃣ Download the Free Playbook
2️⃣ Apply for Kung Fu Rise
3️⃣ Train for 90 Days. Rise. Lead. Repeat.