Zhong Yi Kung Fu Association

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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.

- Bei Shaolinquan (Northern Shaolin Style)
- Traditional Chinese Weapons

- Shuai Na (Throwing and Controlling)
- Duanbing & Changbing (Short and Long Weapon Sparring)

- Large class area
- Class viewing area with plenty of seating
- Separate A/V room

- Matted stretching area
- Weight room with full Olympic style free weights, benches and rack
- Heavy bag area

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.

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.

Recent News/Announcements (See All)
ZYKFA's 15th Anniversary Party - Saturday 10/9/2010 CANCELED
October 07, 2010, 06:40:21 PM by Lao Da
We are sorry to announce that the 15th anniversary party is canceled. We may reschedule in the near future.

July 14, 2010, 11:34:34 AM by Lao Da
Once more the ZYKFA will be hosting another international seminar with a great Chinese martial arts (CMA) master.

This time it will be with Shifu Dirceu Amaral Camargo (aka Master Amaral)...
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July 08, 2010, 04:46:52 PM by Lao Da
The 7:30pm Shaolin class will be cancelled this Friday due to Instructors outing.

July 01, 2010, 04:10:05 PM by Lao Da
The ZYKFA will be closed on July 5th in observance of Independance Day.

The ZYKFA will be in the Racine 4th of July parade this day (July 5th) lion dancing as part of the parade. We urge...

5th USKSF North Region Tournament Postponed to 2011
March 18, 2010, 09:43:19 PM by Lao Da

It is with great sadness that we will not hold the 5th USKSF North Region Tournament this year as it was planned for May 22nd. We have postponed it to May of 2011.