Chuan Fa Martial Arts Academy

Chuan Fa Martial Arts Academy has been part of the Waldo/Brookside neighborhood in Kansas City under the guidance of Sifu Chris Hutchings. Chris brings over two decades of martial arts experience, with eighteen years dedicated to Chinese Kenpo (Chuan Fa). As a direct student of Sifu Gary Mcghee and a member of The Five Finger Fist Society, Chris’s teaching draws from the lineage of Tom Conner and Bill Packer’s American Kenpo Karate Academy. The academy is not a franchise or chain, but a small, traditional dojo committed to preserving and passing down authentic self-defense arts. Training at Chuan Fa Academy centers on traditional values and practical skills. The school offers Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes for adults and children, with kids’ Jiu-Jitsu divided into age groups (5–8 and 7–11) and a dedicated competition class. Adult Jiu-Jitsu is taught alongside Kenpo, reflecting the academy’s blend of striking and grappling traditions. All students, even the youngest, study the same core material—there are no watered-down programs. Ranks are earned individually, and there are no extra test fees or hidden charges. The schedule includes open mat sessions, private lessons, and all-ages Kenpo technique classes, allowing for both structured learning and flexible practice. Families training together are common, and the academy maintains a close-knit feel by treating students as part of an extended martial arts family rather than clients. Sifu Chris is known for his individualized approach, adapting traditional methods to suit modern students while upholding the discipline and character-building that define old-school martial arts. The academy welcomes visitors who wish to observe a class or discuss training options, staying true to its mission of sharing Chuan Fa and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu with the Kansas City community.

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