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Welcome to Chan's Kung Fu School
In 1975, Master Sam Hing Fai Chan and his family arrived in the United States after emigrating from Hong Kong, China. A year later, Master Chan began to instruct Kung Fu in a single room building in the northwest side of Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Since the age of 8, Sam had dreamed of becoming a Kung Fu Instructor. The martial arts were his passion; and his martial arts masters numbered among the most renown. Master Chan was the sole instructor for multiple Kung Fu styles and Tai Chi in his first years of teaching. As word got around, interest and participation grew; and of course, word and participation continue.


Today, in his newly remodeled and extended facility, Master Chan's Kung Fu School provides Western Michigan with exemplary martial art instruction in a wide range of styles and programs, a distinguished staff and fully-equipped facility

Yet tradition and conservatism prevail. Today's programs and facility host far more than outstanding training and location. They offer a center for Chinese cultural arts as well. Often visitors are surprised by a special ambiance about the center: a unique mixture of Chinese music, art, style and traditional practices and philosophy. One also observes ethnic diversity, supportive interaction and camaraderie among students, committed leadership, and an abundance of genuine smiles and laughter.

So, Welcome to Chan's Kung Fu School! Do expect much more than physical aspects of skill training here. Those who come in, tend to experience that special something one could describe as all around excellence.



Wing Chun Kung Fu

Master Sam Chan
  Wing Chun is an extremely practical Martial art that focuses on close-quarters self-defense. Methods included fast striking, trapping, low kicks and grappling to empower

the Wing Chun practitioner to easily overcome an opponent's brute force by employing superior techniques and speed. It is an ideal self defense art for both men and women. Self defense is not about muscles. it is about a clear mind and ways of reacting. Bruce Lee's own Jeet Kuen Do style is based upon Wing Chun.

Wing Chun Kung Fu Program

Instructor: Master Sam Chan
Teaching experience: 35 years

Assistant instructor: JD Cadieux

 
 

Kids Kung Fu

Angel Chan
   Youth Kung Fu Program is designed for children ages 8 to12. Martial arts training helps children achieve both physical and emotional strength and control as they experience success and relate to positive role models.

Benefits also include -
*Motivation
*Focus

*Self control
*Improved grades
*Self confidence

Instructor: Anthony Moore
Teaching experience: 5 years

Instructor: David Chan
Martial arts training: 11 years


Assistant instructor: James Nguyen

Martial arts training: 5 years

 

Jow Ga Kung Fu

Master Sam Chan
   Jow Ga Kung Fu is a traditional school of Chinese Martial Arts, that combines powerful kicks, strong hand techniques and quick footwork. Jow Ga also emphasizes strength training,

body conditioning, self defense drills, Jow Ga students get into optimum shapes as they learn valuable skills that last a lifetime.Classes are set up for all ages and skill level and provide all the tools needed to advance into the weaponry and instructor level training.


Jow Ga Kung Fu Program


Instructor: Master Sam Chan
Teaching experience:35 years

Instructor: Brandon Golden
Teaching experience: 10years

Tai Chi

Tai Chi

Tai Chi practice relaxes the mind as well as the body and thus helps people compensate for cumulative stresses brought by the fast pace and competitive

nature of today. Tai Chi practice also aids digestion, calms the nervous system, strengthens the heart, and improves blood circulation. In addition, it has proved to be an effective treatment for high blood pressure, anemia, joint pain and gastric disturbance. It is also important to note that Tai Chi is suitable for any age group.


Instructor: Master Sam Chan
Teaching experience: 35 years

Assistant Instructor: Ray Shonk
Assistant Instructor: Gloria Kohut
 

Little Mantis

Little Mantis Kung Fu

   Would laser sharp focus, concentration, and good social skills enhance the quality of your child's life? Martial arts can help. Little Mantis program

provides an outstanding experience for six to eight year olds. This program meets Saturdays from 12 noon to 1pm.



Little Mantis Kung Fu Program


Instructor:
David Chan
Taunya Chan
Teaching experience: 4 years

 


Instructor Program

Master Sam ChanFor the outstanding few who have met the prerequisites and are interested in certification to teach martial arts, Chan's Kung Fu School offers instructor training & certification programs in traditional Chinese Kung Fu.
Teaching martial arts is a rewarding career for dedicated individuals. The program is taught by Master Chan, personally. Master Chan is one of the most recognized and respected Martial Arts instructor in the field.


I
nstructor Training Program

Instructor: Master Sam Chan


Combat Judo

Combat Judo
   Students in our Combat Judo program learn how to use a variety of powerful throws, takedowns and sweeps to get an

opponent on the ground where superior grappling skills can be used to subdue him. Students learn to employ a vast arsenal of joint locks, strangles, and choke submissions. Chan's Combat Judo program is affiliated with the Hong Kong Chi Yui Judo Association.


Combat Judo Program

Instructor :Master Siu Shing Chan
Teaching experience: 49years

Instructor: Hing Kong Chan
Teaching experience: 19years

Instructor: Brandon Golden
Teaching experience:10years


 

Muay Thai Kickboxing

Muay Thai Kickboxing    Muay Thai kick boxing trains you to use every tool in your striking arsenal – punches, kicks, knees and elbows – with

devastating results. Muay Thai training includes intense physical and cardio conditioning to push you to your peak. Muay Thai is one of the most dominant striking arts in competitive martial art today.


Muay Thai Program


Instructor: Johnny Carreno
Coaching experience: 4years


 

Private Lessons

Personal Training  Regular class times don't work with your schedule? Looking for more one-on-one in depth instruction? Personal training offer a wide range of classes taught by professional instructors and Masters. Schedule classes around your busy schedule and have 100% of the Instructor's undivided attention! This special attention can help you learn and progress faster and reach your personal goal sooner. E-mail or stop in to schedule for personal training.



Try our free Tai Chi Class for Adults
August 18th, 2010
If you are looking for stress relief, if you would like to painlessly improve your physical coordination and conditioning, and if you could begin to imagine what it might do for you to discover a new level of mental sharpness, consider this. Chan's Kung Fu and Tai Chi Center offers two weeks of free Tai Chi lessons to the adults in our local community. Classes are limited to twenty participants and proper workout clothing and indoor shoes are required.
Please contact our school to schedule your free lessons. We now offer convenient morning and evening Tai Chi sessions

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Chan's Kung Fu School & Martial Arts Center
Wing Chun, Jow Ga, Tai Chi, Judo, Muey Thai
3158 Division Ave S, Grand Rapids, MI 49548 USA
Phone (616) 475 - 9021 - Click Here to Send an Email
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