Tat Wong Kung Fu Academy

Tat Wong Kung Fu Academy is a Chinese martial arts and kickboxing school established in 1983 by Grandmaster Tat-Mau Wong. Based in San Francisco with a dedicated training center in San Mateo, California, the academy delivers instruction grounded in traditional Choy Lay Fut kung fu, full-contact kickboxing methods, and street self-defense. Children train through structured youth divisions structured by age and rank. The Tiger Team introduces children ages 4 through 7 to basic stances, coordination, and safety awareness. Students ages 7 to 12 advance into the Juniors Kung Fu program, while teens starting at age 13 or 14 participate directly alongside adult practitioners. Intermediate and advanced students explore traditional Chinese weaponry forms, including the shaolin staff, tiger-tail sword, and mui-fa spear. In addition to open-hand forms, students practice kickboxing combinations, sparring drills, and Chinese lion dancing, with private and semi-private introductory lessons offered throughout the week.