Ancient wisdom. Modern results.
Small-group Chinese martial arts for every level — from your first self-defense class to advanced training. Personal attention, real skills, and never a contract.
More than punching
and kicking.
Every program builds wellness, mental fitness and life skills alongside technique — and we shape a training plan around your personal goals.
Small-group classes
Every class is taught in a small group with a focus on personal attention, so you never get lost in the crowd.
No contracts, no pressure
Come watch or jump in. We never pressure anyone to join and we don’t ask you to sign a contract.
Adaptation & flow
Wan Yi Chuan fuses classical and modern Chinese martial arts — timing, position and structure for any situation.
Wellness for life
Strength, flexibility, focus and confidence that carry over into the rest of your week.
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A style built to adapt.
Wan Yi Chuan fuses classical and modern Chinese martial arts, emphasizing adaptation and flow in any situation through timing, position and structure.
- Striking, kicking and footwork rooted in traditional kung fu
- Trapping, joint locks and takedowns for close range
- Traditional weapons, including staff and stick work
- Partner flow drills that build sensitivity and timing
Find your starting point.
Core programWan Yi Chuan Kung Fu
Beginner, intermediate and advanced sections on Tuesday and Thursday nights. Beginners focus on fundamentals until earning their first rank — the white sash.
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1-on-1Private lessons
One-on-one time with any instructor to sharpen technique or train on your schedule.
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SeminarWomen’s self-defense
Simple, pressure-tested skills for common physical and emotional confrontations.
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GroupsCorporate & group
Self-defense programs and seminars for teams, schools and organizations.
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Annual eventRMA Festival
Two days of hands-on workshops in arts from around the world.
See the festivalTwo nights a week.
Tuesday
Thursday
Saturday
Two days. Dozens of workshops. One martial family.
Every year we bring master instructors from up and down the East Coast — and as far as California — to share their arts in a friendly, open environment.
All ranks and experience levels train together, with plenty of one-on-one time with each instructor and a Saturday-night group dinner.
Explore the festival“It’s not just about martial arts; it’s about community.”— World Modern Arnis Alliance, on the 2023 RMA Festival
Inside the school.
Come train with us.
Visitors are always welcome to watch or join a class. Just let us know you’re coming — there’s never any pressure to sign up.