Wushu Kung Fu Schools in Tampa, Florida

Chinese martial arts, or “wushu,” are among the oldest martial arts in the world. Better known in the West as kung fu, wushu teaches a student strength, agility, discipline and patience. For the prospective kung fu student in Tampa, finding the right school, under the direction of a qualified master, is the first step to gaining the many benefits Chinese martial arts offer.

  1. Mt. Song Martial Arts

    • Under the instruction of Shifu Mario Salazar, students in Tampa can learn traditional Shaolin wushu, tai chi, qigong and sanda. Shifu Salazar is a 32nd generation inheritor of the Shaolin wushu lineage and a former member of the US Sanda Team. Foregoing the contemporary western "belt" system, the Mt. Song Martial Arts Academy prefers to encourage individuality and lifelong learning. Classes run Monday through Saturday.

      Mt. Song Martial Arts Academy of Tampa Florida
      3901 West Waters Ave.
      Tampa FL 33614
      813-412-0750
      mtsong.com

    Tampa Kung Fu

    • Tampa Kung Fu teaches the praying mantis branch of Shaolin kung fu and tai chi. The head instructor is Shifu Kevin Brazier, who studied under Shifu Shi at Confucius Temple in Tianan, Taiwan. The school curriculum includes fist styles of Little Four Hands, Shaolin 18 Hands and 8 Steps Interconnected Punches. It conduct classes Monday through Saturday, with separate classes for adults and children.

      Tampa Kung Fu
      8140 West Waters Ave.
      Tampa FL 33615
      813-495-3060
      tampakungfu.com

    The Wah Lum School of Kung Fu and Tai Chi

    • Wah Lum School of Kung Fu specializes in Jut Sow, Praying Mantis and Tam Tui styles of kung fu, which are a part of the Wah Lum wushu system. In addition to wushu fist forms, the school also teaches tai chi and a broad range of weapons forms such as spear, double butterfly knives, rope dart, double hook swords and monk’s spade. Students can choose to learn the traditional Chinese lion dance in addition to their wushu studies. Adult classes run Monday through Saturday, and classes for children are Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.

      The Wah Lum School of Kung Fu and Tai Chi
      1702 W Cass St.
      Tampa, FL 33606
      813-875-6177
      wahlum.org