When you come to our classes, you will have to get some lightweight kung-fu shoes. This is more realistic than bare feet as some martial arts because, chances are, if you are attacked, you will be wearing some type of footwear. The best kind are the leather soled ones made by Leung Ting Company. They fit well and the soft bottoms allow you to learn the footwork better and easier.

You can also try the cloth sole Kungfu shoes. They are generally used in Tai Chi classes, but they are very inexpensive from some large martial arts suppliers.

However, do not wear these two types of shoes outside to practice your techniques. You will wear them out very fast, especially on cement. Instead, wear your street shoes or your common athletic shoes. This makes sense because if it comes time to defend yourself, this is what you will most likely be wearing.

Sifu Keith Sonnenberg