At Triangle Kung Fu Arnis Academy, we offer both adult and children's classes in kung fu. We look at the study of martial arts as a continuous learning process. The practical and historical understanding of the art is far more important than belt rank in our school.

Thus, the journey towards one's black belt is not an easy one. Unlike other schools, obtaining one's black belt is not guaranteed. When you finally climb the ranks from white belt to black belt, you will know that you have earned it through your dedication and commitment to the study of Kung Fu. We are committed to providing you with the challenges and knowledge to make Kung Fu rewarding for both your mind and body.

Grandmaster Rick Ward Profile

Why Train in the Martial Arts? And What is the Meaning of the term "Kung-Fu"?

Many people spend much of their time looking for something to do or somewhere to go, and the list goes on. WE as human beings, strive for such endeavors because we all have the passion to learn, develop, and strive to do something beneficial for our lives. I am sure most people you know have hobbies, work out at the gym, practice in some art form, play sports... all of these things are what people do to make their lives more complete.

Martial Arts are no different from these endeavors. But one major difference are the benefits many people all over the world are receiving ... within the Martial Arts one trains to relax, exercise, challenge or discipline themselves, build self-confidence, develop an artistic skill, overcome obstacles, strive for perfection, etc.. It is difficult to find another activity which can match all the benefits of Martial Arts Training with the additional benefit of being able to develop self-defense skills. Self-defense skills aside.. .you could look at Martial Arts Training as the perfect past-time. You can train by yourself, with others, share it with family or friends, train when you're young or when you're old. There are no limits to Martial Arts Training. Plus you get the added benefit of Self-defense training. I'm not saying you'll become some super fighter... some people may, but you develop technique that one day could make a difference in a bad situation. I look at it this way, better you know something than nothing. I definitely am not saying one should go out and test themselves in bad situations, that is not the realistic, I wouldn't even do that, but as they say, "an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure."

Kung-Fu is one of the arts that we train, but do most people in the U.S. know what this term means. The Chinese term for martial art or military art is "Wu Shu" . . . "Kung-fu" actually translates (roughly. . .there are many translations, but they all point towards the same idea) as Energy and Time. What? This doesn't mean empty hand fighting or Chinese Boxing or... etc. Yes, Energy and Time refers to the amount of Energy and Time or Practice and Time that you put into your art. One can be musician, graphic artist, talented speaker, a surgeon... or whatever your specialty that you try to perfect, Kung-fu refers to your personal investment that you place in your endeavor. You may never reach perfection, but at least you are striving for it... this is the meaning of "Kung-Fu"!!!