Tat Wong Kung Fu Academy. Getting in shape and learning how to defend yourself should be important, but there should also be a fun way to stay fit. Luckily, Tat Wong Kung Fu Academy in Chandler, Arizona, offers a way for people to stay active and healthy, all while learning traditional Chinese fighting!

About Tat Wong Kung Fu. Popular on the west coast, Tat Wong Kung Fu isn’t well known in the Phoenix area. That is, until now! Tat Wong Kung Fu is Chinese Kung Fu in the traditional fighting style, which is unlike the more common performance-based martial arts. Today, Tat Wong Kung Fu Academy is one of the few martial arts academies in Arizona that teaches traditional Kung Fu. 

Meet the Owner. Tat Wong Kung Fu Academy’s owner, Sifu John Warner, was a student and teacher at Tat Wong Kung Fu International Academy in San Francisco. Six years ago, Sifu John moved his family to Arizona in search of a better place to raise a family. Garnering the support and encouragement of his San Francisco teacher Grandmaster Tat Mau Wong, Sifu John opened his Arizona school in 2021!

Sifu John loves teaching and is exceptional at instructing all ages and skill levels, as he is a retired school teacher. As an owner and instructor, he trains students in Tat Wong Kung Fu because he loves the fighting style and sharing his passion with others. Long ago, Sifu John committed to living his life according to the principles of Tat Wong Kung Fu, as he enjoys the style for its various mental and physical benefits.

Four Pillars. Tat Wong Kung Fu Academy is honored to teach the four pillars of Tat Wong Kung Fu! The four pillars that students–and the Tat Wong Kung Fu Academy team–live by includes integrity, kindness, wisdom, and bravery. Whether they’re teaching nine year olds or ninety-nine year olds, Tat Wong Kung Fu Academy takes pride in living by and promoting the four pillars!

Classes. Tat Wong Kung Fu Academy offers classes for students of all ages, including instruction for the following:

• Tigers (3-6 years)
• Juniors (7-11 years)
• Adults (ages 12+)
• Sparring classes now available!

Find a happier, healthier you through traditional Chinese fighting. Contact Tat Wong Kung Fu Academy today!

Call them at (480) 899-3311

Visit the Tat Wong Kung Fu Academy website

Tat Wong Kung Fu Academy Reviews

This place is amazing! Our grandson has just begun his Kung Fu training (5yrs old). There is not enough words I can say to share what a impact Sifu John has already made in his life. Teaching with respect, patience, discipline, humor has transformed a shy boy in to a confident out going happy child. Learning all the proper skills and techniques on top of that will make for amazing life skills. It’s so much more then Kung Fu class, it is a family. I highly recommend Tat Wong Fu Academy! It is the best of the best,” -Marcia H. 

“We were looking for a martial arts style that would give our 4yr old self confidence, discipline, community, and grow with him. After our free trial class our son was instantly hooked. Sifu John is amazing at giving the kids encouragement, managing their focus, and being able to teach in a way that the younger age group really responds to. I am constantly impressed by how fast the kids learn and seeing my shy, hesitant son instantly come out of his shell – it’s everything you hope for as a parent. They have classes for ages 4 up thru adults; maybe once our schedules line up I’ll get to learn Kung Fu and impress my kid for a change 😉 .” -J.H.

“My daughter has been taking lessons for about 4 months now and she loves it! John, her instructor, is gifted with a talent to teach children and keep them engage and excited about class– you can tell he is very passionate about Kung Fu. Immense respect to John for his patience and care to the children he teaches. This place is a gem that I wish more people would know about.” -Thanh T. 

“I hadn’t trained kung-fu in 11 years and yet John & Claudia and the classmates from Tat Wong made it so incredibly easy and warm to reconnect! I first learned kung fu when I was a child and had the opportunity to watch the work done with the kiddos there and it’s incredibly wholesome, dynamic and encouraging. I also felt incredibly empowered to get back into martial arts and other ways to improve my self discipline and quality of life. Not to mention that Choy Lay Fut is one of the most beautiful types of king fu – very rare to find around here as well. They gave me the best experience and I hope the community gets to see the gem that this academy is!” -Maria L.

“I looked into a number of martial arts academies and spoke with a few instructors. Speaking with Shifu John, I could feel his enthusiasm and warmth over the phone. It was incredibly welcoming and I just had to meet him in person. His knowledge and skill of kung fu is exceptional. I was impressed by his adherence to traditions and practices. On top of all this, my son took an immediate liking to him and sitting through classes I was blown away by how well he was able to keep the kids so engaged throughout class being their young ages. I strongly recommend this Tat Wong Kung Fu academy to everyone. Shifu genuinely enjoys sharing the art he set out to master with all willing to learn. He’s great! So much so that I myself decided to begin my journey training under him as well and it’s been amazing every step of the way! His academy may be new to the area, but he truly embodies all of Tat Wong Kung Fu’s rich heritage and traditions.” -Mark C.

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