Shi Xiong Darren Cummins

Shi Xiong Darren Cummins

Shi Xiong Darren has an extensive martial arts background spanning over 26 years. He has studied many martial arts styles including Kali, Wu Shu, Qi Gong & Muay Thai. In particular, Darren has an extensive background in boxing, Jeet Kun Do, and Liin Waan Sarm Sao (Lian Huan San Shou)– a Southern Mantis style. Prior to joining Brisbane Kung Fu, Darren studied this “water fist” style for 12 years as a private student. Darren has had a lifelong passion for general health and fitness, but also a desire to study the deeper understanding of the impact of ‘ internal practices’ , i.e. Qi Gong and meditation. This pursuit of heightening personal wellbeing has led to a passion for Yoga and appreciating the importance of proper stretching techniques. The result was studying the ChiBall Method and Traditional Thai Yoga Massage (Nuad Bo-Rarn).

Qualifications include a Certificate IV in Personal Training and group fitness which deepened his knowledge of body mechanics. This has established him as a well known and highly sought functional movement and strength and conditioning trainer. Shi Xiong Darren works full time in the fitness industry and also teaches children’ s functional fitness classes for Link Daycare Group.

Within Brisbane Kung Fu, Shi Xiong Darren continues to study both Shaolin Kung Fu and Tai Ji Quan and aims to specialise in and expand the teaching of children’ s classes. His wealth of knowledge and experience as well as his passion and enthusiasm make him a welcome addition to the Brisbane Kung Fu team.