Chuan Fa Academy is a small traditional neighborhood martial arts dojo. Located conveniently in the Waldo/Brookside area of Kansas City. We are not a franchise or cooperate studio. Owned and operated by Sifu Chris Hutchings this school is rooted in traditional training and self defense. Chris has 20 years in martial arts training and 12 practicing Chinese Kenpo or Chuan Fa.
Currently Chris is a member of The Five Finger Fist Society, a society of martial artists dedicated to practicing and passing down the traditional Kenpo System. We are a classical dojo with real family values. A small traditional school doesn't usually accept as many students since the style taught properly takes a lot of individual attention.
Currently Chris is a member of The Five Finger Fist Society, a society of martial artists dedicated to practicing and passing down the traditional Kenpo System. We are a classical dojo with real family values. A small traditional school doesn't usually accept as many students since the style taught properly takes a lot of individual attention.
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At Chuan Fa Martial Arts Academy we teach traditional Chinese self defense. We teach the same system to a 5 year old as we do an adult, with all the same requirements. While it may take a little longer for younger kids to advance and catch on, but with patience and dedication on their part we have found some of our best most knowledgeable students are some of our youngest.
Chuan Fa Academy offers an excellent self defense system for adults. Most people who are looking for real street self defense are not interested in belts, tournaments and competitions. They simply want to learn effective skills that will work on the street and in the real world.
Competing in a tournament to show off your sweet moves, shiny black belt, fancy forms, point sparring and doing back flips simply does not translate to "person is trying to hurt me for real on the street I need to get away without serious injury."This is our focus, street self defense. Chuan Fa translates to Chinese boxing or China hands.
Competing in a tournament to show off your sweet moves, shiny black belt, fancy forms, point sparring and doing back flips simply does not translate to "person is trying to hurt me for real on the street I need to get away without serious injury."This is our focus, street self defense. Chuan Fa translates to Chinese boxing or China hands.
We offer kickboxing training for our students interested in fighting. The training method of chuan fa in general lends itself very well to full contact fighting with a few tweaks on an individual fighter/student basis. MMA training is also available to students interested competing in local MMA bouts.
The practice of the movements derived from the animals, then and now, leads to an evolution of the practitioner. At first, the bones become denser and the internal body. Organs become stronger and function harmoniously. Additionally, the mind becomes more relaxed. The development of inner strength leads to more relaxed movement and greater force.
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Michael Hon
May 22, 2021
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Positive: Professionalism, Quality, Value
We started a month ago. My 7 yo is really enjoying the classes and learning a lot. Chris connects well with the students with seriousness, patience, and a sense of humor. The students automatically respect him as a result. He runs a fun class for me to watch as well. Definitely 2 thumbs up. Give it a try if you’re contemplating it.
We started a month ago. My 7 yo is really enjoying the classes and learning a lot. Chris connects well with the students with seriousness, patience, and a sense of humor. The students automatically respect him as a result. He runs a fun class for me to watch as well. Definitely 2 thumbs up. Give it a try if you’re contemplating it.
Patricia McCreary
Feb 11, 2021
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Ira Griffen
Aug 23, 2020
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