Shaolin Arts Kung Fu & Tai Chi - Peoria
About
Shaolin Arts Kung Fu & Tai Chi on Lake Pleasant Parkway
Shaolin Arts Kung Fu & Tai Chi is a traditional Chinese martial arts school on Lake Pleasant Parkway in Peoria, operating since 1992 under Head Instructor Shi Bo Chris Workman, who has more than 30 years of experience teaching Shaolin kung fu and Chen-style tai chi. It is one of the longest-running traditional Chinese martial arts academies in the Phoenix metro and the most established kung fu program in the West Valley.
Kids Martial Arts Programs
The Youth Kung Fu program builds confidence through developmentally appropriate training in the school's core disciplines:
- Five Animals Shaolin Kung Fu (tiger, crane, leopard, snake, dragon)
- Chen-style tai chi for internal energy work, structure, and slow-motion practice
- Stance work and basic forms
- Conditioning games and partner drills
- Core values of focus, discipline, persistence, cooperation, and respect
What's Included
- Operating since 1992, over 30 years under one head instructor
- Senior instructor team of seven (Marty Enloe, Trey Neeman, Fred Garcia, Kyle Turcott, Jim Geisbush, Josi Anderson)
- Both external kung fu and internal tai chi under one roof
- Experienced coaching at every level
- Trial classes available
Experience
Each animal style trains a different set of physical and mental qualities, from the tiger's directness and power to the crane's balance and timing, while Chen-style tai chi complements the explosive kung fu material. Families come from across North Peoria, Sun City, Vistancia, Surprise, Glendale, and the wider West Valley.