The Mechanicsburg Kung Fu Center is a full-time Professional Martial Arts School teaching Pai Lum Kung Fu, Pai Lum Tai Chi, and Modern Arnis. It is an authorized branch of the Harrisburg Kung Fu Center, mirroring the teaching methods, curriculum, and commitment to providing the very best Martial Arts instruction for our students.
Owned and operated by Brian Lahr, a senior student of Michael J. Rothermel (Pai, Pono-Li) and Millie Ramos-Rothermel (Pai, Mana-Li), owners of the Harrisburg Kung Fu Center since 1982. Mr. Lahr has committed himself entirely to his dream of running a Pai Lum Kung Fu School. Mr. Lahr started training at the Harrisburg Kung Fu Center directly after leaving the military serving in the United States Marine Corps.
Owned and operated by Brian Lahr, a senior student of Michael J. Rothermel (Pai, Pono-Li) and Millie Ramos-Rothermel (Pai, Mana-Li), owners of the Harrisburg Kung Fu Center since 1982. Mr. Lahr has committed himself entirely to his dream of running a Pai Lum Kung Fu School. Mr. Lahr started training at the Harrisburg Kung Fu Center directly after leaving the military serving in the United States Marine Corps.
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Pai Lum Kung Fu, also known as White Dragon Fist Style Kung Fu, is a traditional Chinese martial art passed down through generations of the Pai family. The late Grandmaster Daniel K. Pai had devoted over 50 years to the development of the Chinese martial arts. His family's system of kicking, sweeping, punching, blocking, and joint locking techniques provide a means for development as a complete martial arts practitioner.
Modern Arnis, also called Kali or Eskrima, is a Filipino style of empty hand fighting, stick fighting, knife fighting, joint locking, and much more. While Arnis is taught within the Kung Fu curriculum, it is a self-defense system that can stand alone or work in conjunction with any other Martial Art.
Martial Arts for children can provide many positive benefits besides basic self-defense. It is an excellent impetus to develop pride, willpower, and a strong work ethic in your child. At the Mechanicsburg Kung Fu center, we provide the motivation and support for your child to facilitate the process.
Can't attend class in person due to time constraints or health reasons? Don't worry, the Mechanicsburg Kung Fu Center offers all students the ability to attend live class virtually. Instructors will explain and modify movements specific to those training from home, even allowing questions in real time, making lessons accessible to everyone.
A 45-minute class will provide a basic introduction to any of the art forms taught. This class will provide an excellent and thorough understanding to start grasping some of the basic concepts and principles. With a base and foundation, it will allow you to begin your training more comfortably.
Setting proper body mechanics through postural exercises and providing alignment to allow a better understanding of the spine and how the body was supposed to be utilized for both martial and daily use.Formal breathing training to ensure the breathing process is correct and to start the body on correcting itself internally.
Setting proper body mechanics through postural exercises and providing alignment to allow a better understanding of the spine and how the body was supposed to be utilized for both martial and daily use.Formal breathing training to ensure the breathing process is correct and to start the body on correcting itself internally.
Reviews (10)
Alaina Tobias L. M. T.
Nov 02, 2020
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My daughter and I love the spirit of this Kung Fu center- the energy, the instructors, the setting, and the resources are all excellent; consistent, encouraging, structured, well-expressed, authentic, intentional, and kind. I'm very thankful for their time and efforts and hope they continue to help improve people's lives for many years to come! Thank you.
Mariah Babski
Jun 23, 2020
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Chelsey Hall
Jun 03, 2020
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I HIGHLY recommend the Mechanicsburg Kung Fu Center for anyone, no matter what level you are. I was a complete beginner that never had a martial arts class in my life! I originally joined to support my husband but found I absolutely loved it! The two teachers are incredibly knowledgeable and every member of my class is incredibly supportive and kind. I think my favorite part is that the school offers more than just Kung Fu so I was able to dabble in other areas that were exciting and fun such as Tai Chi, Yoga and Arnis (which was my favorite!). Not to mention that they offer virtual classes if
Jennifer Poinsett
Oct 10, 2019
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Our son has been a student of Brian's for almost two years. In that time we have noticed our son's self confidence has increased immensely. He is extremely proud of his progress as are we! Brian Lahr is an amazing instructor. He is passion for his art really shows during his instruction. He has the utmost respect for his students and recieves it in return. He treats them as young adults not little kids. We could not be more pleased!
Lisa Kalbaugh
Jul 24, 2019
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Highly recommend for adult students!
I've never been athletic and I get bored quickly with every workout program I've ever tried. I signed up at Mechanicsburg Kung Fu all because I got to punch something once at a women's self defense class. One year later I have calves of steel, an over abundance of self-confidence, and my own set of nunchaku. The instructors are amazing and the classes are deliciously challenging. The other students are really helpful, awesome people of varied genders, ages, and body shapes -- all of whom can literally kick butt! I never imagined myself picking up a martial
I've never been athletic and I get bored quickly with every workout program I've ever tried. I signed up at Mechanicsburg Kung Fu all because I got to punch something once at a women's self defense class. One year later I have calves of steel, an over abundance of self-confidence, and my own set of nunchaku. The instructors are amazing and the classes are deliciously challenging. The other students are really helpful, awesome people of varied genders, ages, and body shapes -- all of whom can literally kick butt! I never imagined myself picking up a martial
Samuel BowerCraft
Dec 14, 2018
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If you want to refine and develop your martial arts, you will find a great teacher in Brian Lahr of Mechanicsburg Kung Fu. No matter your experience level with martial arts, this school will provide you with a place to learn at your own pace while challenging you to reach a new level of control and ability in either Kung Fu or Tai Chi. The introductory class will give you an immediate sense of how Brian teaches and why this school is as respected as it is.
Shannon Thomas
Nov 07, 2018
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If you're looking for quality training that can be applied to real world situations, you need to come here!! The Mechanicsburg Kung Fu Center is clean and full of good energy. Training here will not only give you knowledge of self-defense and martial arts, but also friendships with everyone that goes here. Shen Shung Lahr is extremely knowledgeable in everything he teaches and is always encouraging and patient with students.
Kendo Fortynine
Oct 23, 2018
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High quality martial arts school which teaches Kung Fu and Tai Chi. Brian Lahr has a great lineage of instructors who passed generations of their knowledge down to him. Very good childrens' program and suitable for adults (young and strong), and higher mileage adults, like me, who want movement, balance and stretching while learning martial application.
Namrata Pradhan
Aug 22, 2018
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Lisa Dubniczki
Aug 04, 2015
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An excellent martial arts school for all ages. Xian Sheng Lahr (Brian) is incredibly passionate about his program and personally teaches each class. He is teaching both the discipline of the art as well as the responsibility of using martial arts. After previewing several other schools in the area we found Mechanicsburg Kung Fu Center to be the absolute best!
