Adult programs develop the mind and body through discipline, self-defense, and internal strength. Classes offered include Kung Fu, Tai Chi, Qi Gong, and TACT/DART Self-Defense. The Small Dragons program is designed to provide an ethical and safe environment for today's youth. Our program ensures that every student inherits the value of courtesy, honor, integrity and gratitude, while learning to respect culture and themselves.
The Chien Hong Lion Dance Troupe is based in Atlanta, GA and has been serving the area since its opening in 1995. Our troop is the oldest continuously performing Lion Dance team in the area.
The Chien Hong Lion Dance Troupe is based in Atlanta, GA and has been serving the area since its opening in 1995. Our troop is the oldest continuously performing Lion Dance team in the area.
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The Shaolin five animals consist of Tiger, Crane, Leopard, Dragon, and Snake. Each animal has characteristics that provide the practitioner with and array of offense and defense fighting techniques. Only through a mastery of each of these animals can one hope to become a complete Kung Fu stylist. Because its energy is external in nature, the energy of the Tiger is different from the other animals in the cycle.
The Chinese written form of the word Qi (often seen written as "chi") has many definitions given to describe its meaning. In Taiji (tai chi) practice it is referred to as "energy". For the purposes of explanation, Qi is a universal energy that exists in all living creatures, and Gong is the work that is required in cultivating the essence of strengthening that life force.
The TACT/DART program is built for the need for no-nonsense self-defense (Men and Women). This training was developed to benefit all students to give confidence to its practitioners in a day and time when feeling safe and secure is a necessity! This is a lesson that 9/11 has taught us all. It confirms how vulnerable we as Americans really are.
The Small Dragons program is designed to provide an ethical and safe environment for today's youth. Our program ensures that every student inherits the value of courtesy, honor, integrity and gratitude, while learning to respect culture and themselves. At Chien Hong school of Kung Fu, we strongly focus on development and personal attention of our young students.
Reviews (10)
Paul Simpson
Jan 03, 2022
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Authentic traditional martial arts taught here! I have been training in the Wing Chun program for about a year and a half. In that time I have practiced drills, bocks and strikes, applications, forms and Chi Gong energy work. Special conditioning is done as well to develop strength and endurance, but this is much deeper than a gym membership. This tradition of Wing Chun is a comprehensive system involving not just boxing elements but also breakfalls, grappling and Chi Gong. Shifu Mitchell has a lifetime of martial arts experience which shows! I underwent surgery on my foot last January, but missed
Jeffrey Taylor Ii
Dec 19, 2021
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Paul Boshears
Nov 18, 2021
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Sahil Angelo
Jun 21, 2021
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The Chien Hong School if Kung Fu is an excellent traditional martial arts school. I trained here for 4 years and absolutely loved the adult program. In fact, it has been hard to find another school that matches it quality since I left Atlanta. It’s also cheaper than any other school (in terms of per class cost).
I’ve trained two other martial arts prior to Chien Hong, as well as another art after leaving Atlanta. I found that the two most important aspects of any martial arts school are:
1) the teacher - Gary Mitchell is nothing short of fantastic.. His classes blend traditional Kung fu drills
I’ve trained two other martial arts prior to Chien Hong, as well as another art after leaving Atlanta. I found that the two most important aspects of any martial arts school are:
1) the teacher - Gary Mitchell is nothing short of fantastic.. His classes blend traditional Kung fu drills
A. Stone
Feb 22, 2021
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With the current state of the world its very difficult to find ways to be together and still remain safe. Our family has a strong and respectful affinity for Lunar New Year. It's a time of celebration and fellowship stemming from the birth announcement of our oldest child coinciding with LNY years ago. This year the idea of not celebrating what has become a part of our family tradition was not an option. A chance encounter with Chien Hong at a LNY celebration in Chamblee a while ago made me reach out. Shifu Gary was so kind and helpful. We corresponded many times over the course of 2-3 days getting
Vance Meholic
Jan 08, 2021
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I have always wanted to learn Kung Fu. Discovering Chien Hong School was and continues to be a real blessing. Shifu Gary Mitchell has over 40 years of experience! Not only do you learn fighting applications but also the history, meaning, and tradition of the styles. This school is for the student looking for a real traditional Kung Fu experience with a great sense of fellowship between students and teacher. Highly recommend!!!
Harrison
Jan 01, 2020
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I've been studying with Shifu Gary Mitchell for two years now, and both his ability to teach and his expertise and understanding of martial arts are clearly evident. Shifu teaches in a direct and organized manner, with deeper elements being layered onto a strong foundation over time. Very much attention is given to the basics to establish a strong understanding of the core mechanics and footwork that appear in a myriad of situations further in the training. Shifu demonstrates techniques effectively, both in form and practical application, and he explains clearly how they fit into the whole. On
David Garner
Nov 22, 2019
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I have been a student at the Chien Hong School of Kung Fu since 2014. Originally I started in the Tai Chi program. Having come back from living in Taiwan, I wanted to learn real Chen style Tai Chi (somewhat hard to find in Atlanta!) and came across Shifu Gary Mitchell's school. I immediately fell in love with the art and have since expanded my studies at the school to Kung Fu as well as Qigong.
If you're looking for the real deal, look no further. Shifu Gary Mitchell shows 100% dedication to preserving the integrity and tradition of Shaolin martial arts with no compromises. He encourages not only
If you're looking for the real deal, look no further. Shifu Gary Mitchell shows 100% dedication to preserving the integrity and tradition of Shaolin martial arts with no compromises. He encourages not only
Vladimir Tchakarov
Dec 02, 2018
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I've been regularly practicing Tai Chi with Shifu Gary Mitchell for almost 3 years. As far as I am aware he is the only teacher who offers authentic Chen style Tai Chi in my area. Whether you want to learn for health and well being or for martial aplications and self-defense this is the best place. Shifu Gary makes classes fun and engaging and has spend many years perfecting his skills with his teacher in Taiwan. Alongside martial arts training you can also become involved with the Lion and Dragon dance performance team. It is a great place for kids too.
Joy Smith
Jun 09, 2017
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I've been a part of Chien Hong School of Kung Fu for a little over a year. I had done some martial arts as a teenager and decided that I wanted to get back into it but wanted to learn more about Kung Fu. I found Chien Hong on Google and decided to try it out. Shifu Gary Mitchell was very responsive to all my questions and invited me to try a class. It was pretty immediate that I realized I had found where I belonged.
Shifu creates an environment of discipline, respect, and family. One of my favorite things that was immediately obvious was that he takes Kung Fu extremely seriously, but not himself
Shifu creates an environment of discipline, respect, and family. One of my favorite things that was immediately obvious was that he takes Kung Fu extremely seriously, but not himself
