Kung Fu Martial Arts Schools

"Kung fu" is a Chinese term that refers to mastering any learned skill. In the United States, the term is frequently used to refer to Chinese martial arts. Kung fu includes a variety of styles. Students interested in learning Chinese martial arts will find a variety of options throughout the United States. Some schools specialize in one style while others teach an eclectic collection of forms.

  1. Shaolin Temple Kung Fu School

    • Shaolin Temple Kung Fu School teaches a wide variety of kung fu styles for students in the Lomita, California area. The school is a non-profit institution that has accreditation from a variety of institutions, including the U.S.A. Tai Chi Association, U.S.A. and Hong Kong Chin Woo and the Seven Star Praying Mantis Federation. The head of the school is Master Manuel Marquez, who has over 40 years of kung fu training, including disciplines such as Baguazhang, Southern Five Families, Northern Shaolin and Southern Five Animals. He has also taught at such institutions as the University of Southern California, the University of California at Los Angeles and the Braille Institute Junior Braille Foundation. The school offers training in Hatha yoga and street self defense in addition to Chinese martial arts.

      Shaolin Temple Kung Fu School
      24606 Narbonne Ave.
      Lomita, CA 90717
      310-539-1374
      shaolinlomita.com

    Wah Lum Temple

    • The Wah Lum Temple in Orlando, Florida, is run by Pui Chan. The school allows instructors to come and live at the temple to learn the ways of traditional martial arts. However, you don't have to be a martial arts instructor to learn Northern Praying Mantis kung fu at Wah Lum Temple. The school provides martial arts instruction for the general public, including children as young as three years old.

      Wah Lum Kung Fu of U.S.A. Headquarters
      851 North Goldenrod Rd.
      Orlando, FL 32807
      407-275-6177
      wahlum.com

    Chan's Kung Fu School

    • Chan's Kung Fu School offers traditional Chinese martial arts training to the Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan, area. The school provides martial arts training for children in two different age groups and for home-schooled children. Adults can learn Jow Ga and Wing Chun styles in addition to Tai Chi. In addition to traditional kung fu training, students at Chan's Kung Fu School can train in combat sports such as judo and Muay Thai. The school also provides instructor certification and distance learning programs for Wing Chun and Jow Ga.

      Chan's Kung Fu School
      3158 Division Ave S
      Grand Rapids, MI 49548
      616-475-9021
      chanskungfu.com

    Bo Law Kung Fu

    • Bo Law Kung Fu in New York City provides a multi-disciplinary education in kung fu drawing from a variety of styles. The curriculum at Bo Law includes elements of five family, five animal, and tiger-crane kung fu in addition to training in traditional Chinese weapons and two-man sparring. The program begins with a segment called The Essential Kung Fu Workout where students learn the basics of kung fu including stances, punches and kicks. Once students become black belt candidates, they proceed to the school's Black Belt Program, focusing on the deeper theory of Chinese martial arts. The school also has a course for children over the age of 6.

      Bo Law Kung Fu
      385 Broadway, Ste 3R
      New York, NY 10013
      212-925-3339
      bolawkungfu.com