Looking for traditional Kung Fu training in Madison, WI? The Zhong Yi Kung Fu Association, located on Madison’s east side, offers authentic Chinese martial arts instruction under Shifu Nelson Ferreira, who has over 30 years of teaching experience. Our program emphasizes traditional Kung Fu techniques, Lion Dance, Chinese Kickboxing (Sanda), martial arts history, cultural traditions, and personal development, all while fostering strong connections within the Madison community.
During class, you can expect to learn how to play Capoeira, sing Capoeira songs, play traditional instruments, and much more. We also practice related Brazilian arts like maculelê, samba, frevo, etc...Beginners are introduced to new techniques, songs and instruments at their own pace. The more often you can train, the better! Each class is different so the more you can attend, the more well-rounded training you'll receive. CLASS TIMES: Mon 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Wed 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Sat 12:00 -1:00 pm(kids) 1:00 - 3:00 pm (teens + adults) Beginners and drop-ins are always welcome and the first class is free! You can contact us in advance with any questions or concerns, or just show up a few minutes before class. We train in the large front room at Kanopy Dance M & W, and in the back room for kids and adult classes on Saturdays. Check out our website or Facebook page for more information and last minute announcements.
More important than building a better athlete, sports should build a better person. Kids Judo and Ju-jitsu classes in particular develops discipline, manners, punctuality. strength, stamina, toughness, and confidence. This are traits that are essential to success and respected by society. Society also respects a person who wins with humility and loses with grace. One of the unique aspects of Judo and Ju-jitsu training is the respect for others that is taught and required in the Dojo. In time, this respect grows into a heightened level of self-confidence and discipline. While Judo and Ju-jitsu are Martial Arts, and therefore a combat sport, the fighting we do at our school is actually a form of preparation for life's many challenges. In life, as in Judo and Ju-jitsu, we do not always win. So sparring and competing within the rules, teaches us persistence, resolve, and perseverance. We also learn that it is not winning that is always important, but the time and effort dedicated to the training, and finding the courage to compete, that separates our practitioners from others. Our students also learn the lesson of responsibility, or more specifically, taking responsibility for one's own success or failure. They learn that if they want to succeed in grading, promotions, or competition, they must turn up for class, pay attention to the Sensei, learn their techniques, and then apply them.
