Academy Of Self-Defense

read moreTulsa Kung Fu, formerly The Academy of Self Defense, has been part of the Tulsa martial arts community since 1990. Tulsa Kung Fu's founder, Master Ray Hildreth, offers a unique blend of traditional Chinese martial arts known for their time proven methods of self defense, physical fitness, and health maintenance exercises. Kung Fu, literally translated, means skill achieved through hard work. At Tulsa Kung Fu, you will reap the benefit of your hard work in a safe, friendly, and family like environment.

read moreSan Shou (aka Sanda) Kickboxing is not a specific style of Chinese Martial Art, but an eclectic system that utilizes strikes, kicks, sweeps, throws, and take downs from various styles of Kung Fu. The article below speaks to the rise of Kung Fu within the Combat Sports World. Ladies Welcome: Want to lose some weight or a few inches off the waist line. Although our San Shou classes are not intended to be an aerobic workout for weight loss, it's entirely probable while increasing your self defense skills as well.

read moreTai Chi is a soft style of Kung Fu that was originally conceived as a martial art, but has gained World Wide Acclaim as an exercise for health & longevity. Although tai chi is slow and gentle and doesn't leave you breathless, it addresses the key components of fitness - muscle strength, flexibility, balance, and, to a lesser degree, aerobic conditioning. In a 2006 study published in Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine, Stanford University researchers reported benefits of tai chi in 39 women and men, average age 66, with below-average fitness and at least one cardiovascular risk factor.

read moreKung Fu is not only about self defense. It is, also, about Physical Fitness & Health Maintenance so that you can have the quality of life that you deserve.

read moreWatch from our Gallery as we introduce your Young Dragon to the basics of Kung Fu, and the positive "I Can Do" attitude.