Kung Fu Schools in America

A popular martial arts style, kung fu originated in China. Originally called Ch'uan Fa, this martial arts style is known by many names and has inspired other styles such as Japanese and Okinawan karate, according to MartialArtsInfo.com. In America, kung fu has gained a loyal following, thanks to popular motion pictures featuring Jet Li, who is a practitioner of wushu, a modern kung fu style. Today, kung fu aficionados in America can find academies throughout the nation.

  1. White Dragon Martial Arts

    • The White Dragon Martial Arts School was established in 1985 and is one of San Diego County’s largest and oldest martial arts organizations. The White Dragon School specializes in traditional style kung fu, mixed martial arts and tai chi as well as self-defense training and kickboxing. The White Dragon offers classes for children, teens, men and women as well as classes for those who are 50 or older. The White Dragon Martial Arts School has seven locations throughout San Diego, Encinitas, Oceanside and Murrieta.

      White Dragon Martial Arts
      5953 Balboa Ave.
      San Diego, CA 92111
      858-277-7557‎
      whitedragonmartialarts.com

    Jing Ying Institute of Kung Fu & Tai Chi

    • According to the Jing Ying Institute of Kung Fu & Tai Chi's website, the words "jing ying" translate as "best of the best." And that is the institute's goal--bringing out the best of those who participate at the institute. Classes are available for children as young as 2. For adults, the classes range from beginner to intermediate to advanced. The Jing Ying Institute also offers sparring classes, family kung fu classes as well as wushu, shaolin, qigong and physical education classes featuring Chinese martial arts stretches, games and rigorous, low-pressure activities. The Jing Ying Institute offers a variety of scheduled classes seven days a week.

      Jing Ying Institute of Kung Fu & Tai Chi
      1195 Baltimore Annapolis Blvd.
      Arnold, MD 21012
      410-431-5200‎
      jingying.org

    Shaolin Do Kung Fu & Thai Chi

    • The Shaolin Do Kung Fu and Tai Chi school strives to provide a martial arts experience that brings self-improvement and personal development to those participating. Classes for both children and adults are offered, including jiu jitsu and tai chi. Shaolin also has after-school activities and summer camp for kids. The Shaolin Do Kung Fu and Tai Chi building is spacious and offers a large sitting area to view the various daily classes in session.

      Shaolin Do Kung Fu & Thai Chi
      2200 S. IH 35
      Round Rock, TX 78681
      512-218-8081‎
      www.texaskungfu.com

    Extreme Kung Fu / Wushu Training Center

    • The Extreme Kung Fu and Wushi Training Center offers tai chi, wushu, sanshou and mixed martial arts as well as ninjitsu and kids kung fu classes. The Kung Fu and Wushu Training Center strives to help people of all ages attain personal goals, learn self-defense and develop better coordination, speed and flexibility. Six days a week, Extreme has scheduled classes that range from kids' kung fu and MMA juijitsu to all level wushu, and holds private lessons held on Sundays, Saturday evenings and Monday, Wednesday and Friday afternoons.

      Extreme Kung Fu / Wushu Training Center
      6525 N. Clark St.
      Chicago, IL 60626
      773-719-6488
      www.extremekungfu.com