• Kung fu training schools exist in all 50 states.Chinese Kongfu image by huaxiadragon from Fotolia.com
  
  Kung Fu is the common term for any one of a number of Chinese martial arts. Kung fu is popular in the United States, and schools exist in all 50 states. Top kung fu schools are internationally recognized, and organizations exist to regulate training, techniques and competitions among different styles of kung fu.
  
  

Chinese Martial Arts Center

• The Chinese Martial Arts Center is located in Dunedin, Florida, just north of Clearwater. The Chinese Martial Arts Center teaches a variety of kung fu styles, including Shaolin Kung Fu, Tai Chi, Xing Yi, Bagua, Liuhe Bafa, Baji and Qi Gong. Established by Master Nick Scrima in 1981, the Chinese Martial Arts Center begins all students with fundamentals training and Northern Shaolin kung fu before allowing them to move on to more advanced styles. Class sizes are limited to 20 individuals, and the Chinese Martial Arts Center suggests supplementing group classes with private instruction to make progress quicker.
  
  Chinese Martial Arts Center
  2116 Main Street
  Dunedin, FL 34698
  727-734-8222
  clearwaterkungfu.com
  
  

Degerberg Academy of Martial Arts

• Chicago, Illinois is home to the Degerberg Academy of Martial Arts. Degerberg Academy operates two locations in Chicago and classes are offered seven days a week. Beginning students practice in a one-month long trial program. After the trial program is over, instructors at the Degerberg Academy will decide whether students can continue training in the school. Students may study from a number of martial arts from all over the world, including the Tai Chi, Wing Chun, Jun Fan and Shaolin kung fu. Black Belt Magazine awarded Degerberg Academy "Best Overall Martial Arts School" in 2006.
  
  Degerberg Academy of Martial Arts School
  4717 N. Lincoln Avenue
  Chicago, Illinois
  773-728-5300
  chicagomartialartsclasses.com
  
  

Tai Yim Kung Fu School

• Grandmaster Tai Yim operates a Shaolin Hung Fut school of kung fu in Kensington, Maryland. Tai Yim is an eighth generation grandmaster and the school teaches a pure style of Hung Fut rather than branching out into different styles like most contemporary schools. A free introductory class is offered to all prospective students, and the school is open from Monday through Saturday. The school also offers classes in Lion & Dragon Dancing and Tai Chi, in order to help students learn about Chinese culture and tradition.
  
  Tai Yim Kung Fu School
  10730 Connecticut Avenue
  Kensington, MD 20895
  301-949-9299
  taiyimkungfu.com