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
- Taijiquan (Tai Chi Chuan)
- Chinese (Mandarin) Language Classes
- Lei Tai (Full-Contact)
- Qing Da (Light-Contact)
- Pi Ci (Weapon Sparring)
- Lion Dancing
- Strength & Conditioning
- Stretching
- 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
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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. |
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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. |
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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." |
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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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 Changes at ZYKFA
August 24, 2008, 09:42:03 AM by Lao DaThe ZYKFA is restructuring its teaching format, classes offered and pricing structure as of 9/1/08.
We will now offer a beginners specific Shaolin class (twice a week), with focus on the...
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USKSF International Tournament
July 24, 2008, 01:02:26 PM by Lao DaThis weekend (7/25-7/27) the ZYKFA will be competing in the international tournament in Hunt Valley MD. For more info visit: www.usksf.orgThere's about 500 competitors from 14 diferent cou... | Write Comment
Shifu Kisu will visit the ZYKFA this weekend.
July 07, 2008, 11:33:32 PM by Lao DaShifu Kisu, a well known Northern Shaolin teacher and martial arts advisor to Avatar the Last Airbender, will be coming to the ZYKFA this weekend from Friday 7/11 to Monday 7/14.
He will...
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No evening classes on Friday 5/30/08
May 11, 2008, 11:07:06 AM by Lao DaThe ZYKFA will be doing a demo for the House of Wellness in Baraboo this Friday night from 6:00pm until 8:00pm.
No evening classes will be held since the instructors and the Taolu team...
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Tournament Posters for Sale - FUNDRAISER
April 14, 2008, 10:49:15 AM by Lao DaRandy has done it again! Another year with a beautiful poster and a great cause!
Help support the fight against Cystic Fibrosis
buy a poster for the 3rd Annual USKSF North Regional ...
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