Boulder Kung Fu Academy

Boulder Kung Fu in Steelyards

Boulder Kung Fu Academy sits at 3200 Carbon Place in the Steelyards neighborhood of Boulder, right off the Goose Creek Path and steps from the RTD Depot Square Station at Boulder Junction. Founded 2007 by Sifu Michael Lee Wang after 25-plus years training under his own teacher, Sifu Yamel Torres. The academy specializes in Northern Shaolin Seven-Star Praying Mantis Kung Fu - a specific traditional lineage rare outside major Chinese-American communities.

Kids Kung Fu Programs

The academy welcomes students of diverse backgrounds, ages, and skill levels, with kids programs alongside adult kung fu and internal-arts classes. Programs include:
- Kids Kung Fu (Northern Shaolin Seven-Star Praying Mantis foundations)
- Adult Kung Fu (continued curriculum for older teens and parents)
- Wu Style Tai Chi (internal-arts complement)
- Qigong (breathing and energy work)
- Studio rental for outside teachers and practitioners

What's Included

• Sifu Michael Lee Wang, named head instructor with 25-plus years training
• Northern Shaolin Seven-Star Praying Mantis specialty (specific traditional lineage)
• Wu Style Tai Chi available as internal-arts complement
• 18-year operating history (founded 2007)
• Convenient transit access (RTD Depot Square Station steps away)

Experience

Seven-Star Praying Mantis is a specific Northern Shaolin tradition - most generic kung fu schools teach mixed styles without this depth of lineage focus. The Wu Style Tai Chi addition gives older kids an internal-arts pathway as they mature into the program. Pattern fits Boulder families that want their child trained in authentic traditional Chinese martial arts rather than a generic kids kung fu offering.