About Us.
Since 1992, USA Kung Fu Academy has fostered a family friendly atmosphere with a support system of caring students and dedicated instructors, both inside and outside of the school. With instructors and students that have been training with us for more than 20 years, we are able to teach our classes with confidence making it so every student succeeds. We take pride in our involvement in the community and positive influence we have on the lives of our students.
We offer traditional Kung Fu training for the mind, body, and spirit in a professional and friendly environment. We find that anyone can benefit from Kung Fu, whether for health and fitness or for self-defense. The skills acquired through training Kung Fu help to develop agility, coordination, flexibility, and self-discipline. Youth and Adult classes are separate, starting at beginners then working up to advanced classes.
Our Style.
USA Kung Fu Academy’s style of Kung Fu, Tzu Jan Chuan, is comprised of several traditional styles taught separately. Our style comes from a combination of Northern Praying Mantis, Springy Leg (Tong Long Pi) and Shaolin (Shu) Long Fist.
Our philosophy is to be natural and spontaneous with our movements. Tzu Jan Chuan utilizes the whole body as a weapon. All levels of training include the development of proper body mechanics for self-defense, health and fitness. Each level of progression includes both technical and practical applications of each movement, emphasizing the focus and extension of energy.
Kung Fu means accomplishment through effort. We, as a school, utilize fundamental self-defense techniques and classic Kung Fu Weapons to teach the Tzu Jan Chuan system while honoring what Kung Fu stands for.
Testimonials.
“Sifu Eric Cruz has been an excellent mentor throughout my six years of training, and I look up to him. His ways of teaching Kung Fu are engaging in that he shows us the application of Kung Fu in actual self-defense. I love that the classes are not only challenging but also fun. Every instructor that I had throughout my years of training has perfectly shown me the way of Kung Fu and taught me in a way that was easy to understand. USA Kung Fu Academy will be forever in my heart as it inspired me to become an individual with strong character and work ethic.”
— Eric Z.
“I’ve trained for 30+ years at 4 different schools and additionally with a handful of private instructors and this experience has been great for me! Sifu Cruz is very experienced and knowledgeable and he and his instructors are first class all the way. The facilities are excellent and the curriculum is extremely well developed to include self-defense, discipline, health benefits, and more, not to mention I’ve made some great friendships with my fellow students. I highly recommend if for students of all ages and all levels of experience.”
— David E.
“I am writing this review on behalf of my daughter, Sophie, age 11. Sophie has been a student at USA Kung Fu Academy since just after her eighth birthday. Her experience at USA Kung Fu Academy under the skillful leadership of Sifu Cruz has literally been life changing for her. Over the past three and a half years, I have watched her grow from a shy, self conscious, tentative little girl to a brave, confident, strong, independent young lady. I truly feel that her experience at this school has helped greatly with her mental as well as physical well being, and I am so grateful that’ she has found her passion and the perfect supportive environment to help that passion grow. Sophie is currently the only girl in a class with all boys who are at slightly higher sash levels. Sifu Cruz motivates her to be the best she can be and encourages her to feel empowered and to not let her gender ever hold her back from reaching her goals. Through her time at USA Kung Fu Academy, Sophie has developed physical strength and self defense skills, found a sense of acceptance and belonging, and increased her confidence and mental health exponentially. This goes beyond a sport or hobby- these are skills she will use for the rest of her life and we are so grateful! Thank you for the wonderful experience.”
— Michelle M.
“I love how Tai Chi relates to the other things that I do in life. Sifu always adapts the classes to our own lives, and I can relate many of the movements and positions in Tai Chi to my horseback riding. I have discovered that through Tai Chi I can become unified - one being - with any horse I ride.”
— Jeanne L.
“Sifu Cruz is by far the best teacher you will ever have if you join our program. He is always kind and loves when students get something right. I don’t know where I would be today without the guidance from this amazing person. He has become family over the years and I just want to thank him for all of the hard work he has put into me and how I can be apart of his family too.”
— Andrew F.
“I feel stronger, more flexible, and increased levels of energy. I find myself worrying less when challenged in life. Difficult tasks don’t seem as difficult to me.”