Teaching Contemporary Chinese Martial Arts in the DFW Metroplex Since 2004
Established in 2004
Grandmaster Wang Tao came to America in 1996 in hopes of opening up his own studio dedicated to teaching the arts, healing, self defense, and sportsmanship behind modern Chinese Martial Arts, otherwise known as Kung Fu. In 2014, he fulfilled his life-long dream and built his own martial arts studio after ten years of renting out commercial buildings. Wang Tao Kung Fu USA is a family-owned martial arts school that teaches three forms of Kungfu including Taolu (Kung Fu routines and performances), Taichi, and Sanda (Chinese Kickboxing).
Grandmaster Wang Tao is known as the United State's official Sanda and Kickboxing Head Judge, as well as a local legend among Chinese Americans in the DFW Metroplex for his student's jaw-dropping performances and progressive teaching environment.
What is Wushu
Contemporary Chinese Kungfu, also known as Wushu, is based on northern-style Chinese Kungfu as well as traditional Shaolin Kungfu. This style encompasses Taolu, Sanda, and Taiji. Wushu gained its popularity in the 1900s due to the rise of martial artists like Jet Li, Jackie Chan, and Bruce Lee.
Taolu, otherwise known as Kung Fu Routines, consists of a variety of choreographed fighting moves fit for competition and performances. The World Wushu Championships hosted by IWUF (International Wushu Federation) are held every two years.
Wang Tao Kungfu prepares willing and motivated students to strive for the USA national team.
(Our studio requires that you must be at least 5 years old to take this class)
Healing Martial Arts
Taiji is popular among all ages due to its meditative, healing, and recreational effects on the body. Taiji also has forms that are standardized for competition, which includes more difficult movements that require intense strength and balance.
Not to be fooled by its slow and steady movements, athletes who practice taiji for the competition are particularly skilled in their core and flexibility. Wang Tao Kung Fu trains taiji for both recreational and competitive purposes.
(All ages can take this class)
Full-Contact Wushu Sport
Unlike Taiji and Taolu, Sanda fighters are donned in protective gear in order to strike their opponents for points. This style of Wushu is not only a thrilling and exhilarating competition, but also teaches useful knowledge on self-defense as well as builds grit, confidence, and character.
(Our studio requires that you must be at least 8 years old to take this class)
What is Lion Dancing
The Chinese lion dance is a traditional performance in Chinese culture that involves dancers mimicking the movements of a lion. The lion is often associated with good luck, prosperity, and protection from evil spirits in Chinese folklore. The dance is commonly performed during various celebrations and festivals, such as Chinese New Year and other important cultural events.
Since 2018, Wang Tao Kung Fu trains our students in the art and acrobatics of lion dance.
