'Nei' translates to 'Inner' or 'Internal', 'Jia' translates to 'family' or 'school of thought', 'Kung Fu' (Gong Fu in Mandarin pinyin) generally translates to Martial Art, but specifically to the acquisition of skill from hard work and dedicated practice. So together the phrase refers to the Internal School of Chinese Martial Arts. The term is a general description encompassing a number of different Kung Fu (Gong Fu) systems. The underlying principles upon which the systems are based are similar, if not the same for all Internal Kung Fu (Neijia Gong Fu).
The practice of Qigong exercises is an important aspect of Internal Kung Fu (Neijia Gong Fu). Various exercises directed at strengthening various aspects of the mind and body are incorporated into Internal Kung Fu (Neijia Gong Fu) training.
Classes in Internal Kung Fu (Neijia Gong Fu) are available to people over the age of 12, with no upper age limit. Classes do not contain free sparring or high kicking, therefore the risk of injury is greatly eliminated.

What Can Internal Kung Fu (Neijia Gong Fu) Do For You?

Teach you to move like Kung Fu Star?
Aid Balance, Reflexes & Coordination?
Teach You Systematic Self-Defence?
Help To Overcome Fear Of Violence?
Improve Your Confidence?
Improve Your Health & Fitness?
Teach You To Work Well With Others?
Help To Develop Leadership Skills?
Improve Your Sensitivity & Awareness?
Increase Your Internal Strength?

The Answer To All These Questions Is . . . YES

More About Internal Kung Fu (Neijia Gong Fu)

Based on the ancient theories of the 'Wu Xing' (the 5 categories), 'Yin/Yang', 'Heaven, Earth & Man' and other theories, the Internal Kung Fu (Neijia Gong Fu) of Yi Li Fa is an eclectic martial arts system that embodies the essential principles of Qigong and Chinese Internal Kung Fu methods. These methods are the combination of select elements from a variety of sources, those being; Xingyiquan, Yiquan, Baguazhang, Yongchunquan, Wujidao and Taijiquan.

Internal Kung Fu (Neijia Gong Fu) tend to be softer in application than the External Martial Arts systems. This is because Internal Kung Fu (Neijia Gong Fu) use contact sensitivity in 'bridging' with an opponent where the arms (and to a lesser degree, legs) are used as antennae to relay messages regarding the opponent's strength and intentions.

What Is Taught?

The following are included in the curriculum of Internal Kung Fu (Neijia Gong Fu) of Yi Li Fa:

Special exercises designed to loosen the muscles and joints, to increase flexibility and power.
Qigong exercises to increase Internal Energy.
Specific self-defence methods of Neijia Gong Fu.
Partnered training methods for sensitivity and the applications of Neijia Gong Fu.

More specifically, the following:

Zhan Zhuang & other Qigong methods
Primary Level Methods (2 grades)

Fist, Palm & Paired methods
Combination methods
Primary Level Form

Intermediate Level Methods (2 grades)

Sticking Hands methods
Pushing Hands methods
Intermediate Level Form

Advanced Level Methods (2 grades)

Whipping Arms methods
Pushing Hands methods
Advanced Level Form

Senior Practitioner Level (2 grades)

Pushing Hands methods
Shuai Jiao (Throwing methods)
Chin Na (Locking & Disabling methods)

Advanced Level Form - on apparatus