Welcome to the Zhong Yi Kung Fu Association!
Our school has a full curriculum and facility to suit the needs of all interested in exploring the world of traditional Chinese martial arts.

Our curriculum includes:

- Bei Shaolinquan (Northern Shaolin Style)
- Traditional Chinese Weapons
- Chinese (Mandarin) Language Classes
- Lei Tai (Full-Contact Fighting)
- Qing Da (Light-Contact Fighting)
- Reality Based Self-Defense
- Pi Ci (Weapon Sparring)
- Lion Dancing
- Strength & Conditioning
- And more!

Our facility includes:

- Large class area
- Class viewing area with plenty of seating
- Separate A/V room
- Meeting/library area
- Matted stretching area
- Weight room with full Olympic style free weights, benches and rack
- Heavy bag area
- Lockers
- Separate men's and women's restrooms
- Private office
- Retail area with many items for sale

If you are in the Madison, WI area and are looking for a great experience in the Chinese martial arts we hope you will come in to visit us soon.

Sincerely,

Nelson Ferreira

Can I learn to do Kung Fu like it is in movies and on TV?
Kung Fu (Chinese martial arts), and other martial arts, are often glamorized and exaggerated. Real Kung Fu takes years of hard work and practice. In real Kung Fu there is no leaping across canyons or deflecting bullets with one's palms. It is a serious martial art and can be a serious sport.

Are the martial arts (Kung Fu) at ZYKFA an effective form of self-defense?
Kung Fu is taught as a very effective form of self-defense at ZYKFA. First and most importantly, we teach how to avoid fights and confrontations. We also teach how to resolve confrontations if they do occur. If a confrontation does turn to violence, the Kung Fu taught at ZYKFA teaches methods to resolve these violent acts quickly and decisively. These methods of self-defense have evolved for hundred years in China and were used by the military, police and bodyguards on a daily basis. The ZYKFA beleives in training being based on application, not just form.

What does "Zhong Yi" mean?
The Mandarin term "Zhong Yi" has no English equivalent, but can best be translated as "loyalty and virtue" or "righteousness", this is something that the members of the Association strive for in being an upstanding citizen through the martial arts practice. The Association is much more like a family than most martial arts schools. In fact, the honorary titles that refer to the instructor and senior students translate to "head-of-family," "older brother," and "older sister."

Tell me more about the Zhong Yi Kung Fu Association.
The Zhong Yi Kung Fu Association was founded by Shifu Nelson Ferreira on October 8th of 1995 in Madison, WI. The intent of the Association is to continue to teach the Chinese martial arts as it was given to him by his teacher Master Wu Chaoxiang, through study and understanding with practice and perseverance. The Association primarily teaches the Northern Shaolin style (Bei Shaolinquan), made famous by Master Gu Ruzhang, including the handsets, weapons, combat sets, theories and practices that comprise the style.
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xx 4th of July Lion Dance - Racine UPDATE!
Yesterday at 05:44:19 PM by Lao Da
Hello everyone! The annual 4th of July Parade in Racine is on this Saturday.

We just got a schedule change this year, we need to be there at 8:15am, so that means we're leaving at 6:45am!<...
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xx Scheduling in the month of June
June 03, 2009, 06:53:35 PM by Lao Da
Hello everyone, due to the trip to Brazil, the class schedule will chnge a bit during this month.

There will be no Self-Defense classes for this month (6:30pm to 7:30pm - Fridays)
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xx USKSF Informational video
May 05, 2009, 04:21:35 PM by Lao Da
The United States Kuoshu Federation has created an informational video about the organization, certifications, upcoming events (including our tournament!) and more.

Check it out!
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xx Tournament meeting Saturday, May 2nd - 4:00pm
April 22, 2009, 12:12:15 PM by Lao Da
Preparation meeting for the 4th USKSF tournament.

This is for all coordinators and volunteers, all members are encouraged to participate in this meeting.

Meeting will be from...
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xx Fourth USKSF North Region Tournament
March 12, 2009, 03:38:10 PM by Lao Da
Here it is! The FOURTH installment of the USKSF North Region Tournament.

This year it will be held on Saturday, May 30th 2009.

Location: Alliant Energy Center Exhibition Hall -...
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