Discover the rich traditions and disciplines that form the foundation of our training at Hung Tao Choy Mei Leadership Institute.
Kung Fu training at Hung Tao Choy Mei requires no equipment--just hard work and a focused mind. Kung fu training is an integral part of both our children's and adult programs.
The name of our school is a Cantonese expression meaning Hung Head (Hung Tao) Choy Tail (Choy Mei). The hard-hitting hand techniques of Hung style make up one half of our Kung Fu, while precision kicks and swift footwork of Choy style are the other half.
Jow Ga is the name of the style that includes Hung and Choy styles as well as techniques from Northern Shaolin and animal patterns. Jow is the last name of the family that founded and taught the style in Hong Kong and mainland China. Learn more about Jow Ga here.
Our Jow Ga Kung Fu classes are tailored for all ages with flexible programs and no long-term contracts. Our comprehensive training program includes:
Lion and dragon dance brings good luck, joy, and wonder to the community.
Training enhances agility, awareness, and endurance while fostering teamwork. Students learn to perform in various venues and adapt to last-minute changes.
Our lion dance troupe performs virtually anywhere—floors, stages, streets, and sidewalks. We offer a stunning array of lions and dragons, including Day-Glow Lions, Batik Lions, Glow-in-the-Dark Lions, Light-Up-in-the-Dark Lions, Red and Gold Lions, Traditional Long-Tail Lions, Short-Tail Lions, and Dragons for the night and day.
Bring the excitement and tradition of lion and dragon dance to your next event. Book a Performance.
Students learn different tonal sounds such as bass, rim or slap, made on the drum with the left hand and right hand. Students move on to learning and memorizing traditional African rhythms as a circle or community group. After playing and listening in the circle, youngsters prepare for performance level complexity with the guidance of the master drummer.
We are honored to have Jabari Exum teach African Drumming.
Jabari Exum a.k.a JabariDC was the featured drummer and movement coach for Black Panther and Black Panther, Wakanda Forever movies.
Hard work and dedication over time to effectively defend yourself.
At Hung Tao Choy Mei, we believe there are no shortcuts to self-defense. It takes time to become stronger, faster, and confident under pressure. We gear up, spar, and learn to remain calm while building endurance and poise.
Train 3 times a week and practice at home. Within a year, you'll develop the strength, speed, and confidence to defend against multiple attackers.
Your donation is an investment in our community and directly benefits the free children's programs we provide to DC kids. Together, we can expand our reach and empower more young leaders.