We’re the Academy of Kung Fu in Longview, Washington and we bring you martial arts and self-defense classes for kids, teens and adults in Longview/Kelso. We also offer specialty programs, including Ladies’ Self-defense, Kickboxing and Tai Chi. Our goal is to create a special martial arts community focused on getting in physical shape safely while developing the self-control, patience, courtesy and integrity that any martial artist ought to have.

Our Academy will strengthen your self-discipline, improve your self-esteem, give you a more positive attitude, and drive you to improve continually and develop a can-do, never-give-up spirit. Our black belts aren’t just great athletes -- they see progress in their careers, their personal relationships and their academic lives. Our martial arts community literally betters the Longview/Kelso community.

Please feel free to browse our website for more information about our classes, facility and staff, and please feel especially free to drop by. We have our contact information on every page and would love to hear from you.

Kung Fu for Kids

We want your kids to be able to realistically defend themselves in today’s complex world. To that end, the Academy of Kung Fu teaches a mixture of techniques from four essential martial arts disciplines: kickboxing, submission grappling, Karate and Kali.

Kajukenbo for Teens and Adults

For the older student, the Academy of Kung Fu offers Kajukenbo-style classes that incorporate five martial arts disciplines: Judo, Jujitso, Karate, Kenpo and Kung Fu. Not only does this hybrid martial art give you a whole self-defense system, complete with striking and blocking techniques, Kajukenbo also gives you greater focus and strength of character.

Get in Shape with Kardio Kickboxing and Ladies’ Self-defense

There’s self-defense and then there’s fighting, and our kickboxing courses focus on getting you fit while teaching you every technique you need to be a great stand-up fighter. We also have self-defense classes designed especially for women. You can take both!

Relax with Tai Chi

Our Tai Chi class is Yang style and, while appropriate for all adults, is especially good for seniors. You’ll find this Eastern martial art does wonders for your general well-being and health as well as betters your fitness.

We Believe in Fitness for Everyone

All our students, no matter how old, no matter how young, can expect better flexibility, strength and conditioning from their training at Academy of Kung Fu Training. We’ve created a curriculum that improves the strength and definition of all your muscle groups. Our classes combine training drills and techniques with effective exercises and body movements. You can expect increased stamina and endurance from the cardiovascular conditioning we provide. And you’ll find when you’re this healthy, your natural increase in energy will be matched by a natural increase in confidence.

Find Success through Discipline and Focus

Yes, you can get exercise on a treadmill on your basement, yes, you can lift weights and jump rope. Certainly, you can learn a little self-defense somewhere and anything is better than nothing. The difference is that our fitness and self-defense program is so engaging and exciting that you’ll have no problem sticking with it. Exercise isn’t a chore at the Academy of Kung Fu, it isn’t something to dread -- it’s something to look forward to. Even better, the exercise we offer is paired with real personal coaching complete with goal-setting, and it’s matched with real personal development and greater personal focus.  Martial arts are natural boosters of self-discipline and confidence and our instructors naturally provide the benefits of personal trainers. You’ll also find our courses not only engaging, but empowering, as you master the self-defense skills that will defend you and your loved ones.