Kung Fu Dream
功夫梦
Kung Fu Dream — 功夫梦

Taiji • Baguazhang • Xingyi

About

Achieve your Kung Fu Dream. Learn authentic internal Chinese martial arts and walk the path of self-cultivation with me.

Hi, I'm Joe! I study under Shifu Yu Weidong (于潍东), whose lineage is both prestigious and well documented. I am an 8th-generation inheritor in Xingyiquan (形意拳) and a 7th-generation inheritor in Baguazhang (八卦掌), and I am honoured to share the teachings that have been passed down to me.

During my time in China, I completed over 1,000 hours of in-person training under Shifu Yu.

I also teach Chen Style Taijiquan (陈氏太极拳) and the foundational practices of Meihuaquan (梅花拳), traditionally used as a form of internal medicine.

Strengthen your power, speed, and endurance through Shaolin methods such as Changquan (长拳 / Longfist) and Tantui (弹腿).

Me and Shifu Yu Weidong
With Shifu Yu

Classes & Safety

  • Location: North West London or Online.
  • Format: Private 1-to-1 or Group sessions.
  • Online Classes: Available worldwide.
  • Your Goals First: Lessons are tailored to your aims, preferred style, and experience level.
  • Beginners Welcome: If you are unsure where to start, we begin with strong foundations. All ages and levels are welcome.
  • Peace of Mind: Level 3 Certified First Aider.

Contact & Booking

Email: joe@kungfudream.com

See full contact details and social links below

Certificates of Inheritance

Xingyiquan inheritance certificate
Xingyiquan (direct transmission record)
Baguazhang inheritance certificate
Baguazhang (includes commemorative naming)

Bagua & Xingyi Lineage

The way I received these arts is a living story: roots in Xingyi and Bagua, the relationship between key martial brothers, and the direct teacher-to-student line that reaches me today.

Xingyi Root

  1. Li Luoneng 李洛能 1808–1890
  2. Liu Qilan 刘奇兰 1819–1889
  3. Zhang Zhankui 张占魁 1860–1940

Bagua Root

  1. Dong Haichuan 董海川 1797 or 1813–1882
  2. Zhang Zhankui 张占魁 1860–1940
  3. Han Muxia 韩慕侠 1877–1947

Bridge and Merge

Zhang Zhankui (张占魁, 1860–1940) is the key bridge in this story. Under his teaching line, Han Muxia (韩慕侠, 1877–1947) and Jiang Rongqiao (姜容樵, 1891–1974) are martial brothers. In our branch records, Han's name on the Bagua certificate is included to commemorate his contribution, while the direct transmission that reaches me proceeds through Jiang's line.

Xingyi Bagua Merged

How It Reaches Me

This chain follows the strict direct lineage transmission reflected in the Xingyiquan certificate.

  1. Jiang Rongqiao 姜容樵 1891–1974
  2. Sha Guozheng 沙国政 1904–1992
  3. Zhang Shangmin 张尚民
  4. Yu Weidong 于潍东
  5. Joseph Bard (That's me!)