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Welcome to
TOKYO KUNG FU SCHOOL!




We practice Kung Fu in Tokyo.
Anyone from children to adults can join!



What is Kung Fu?
Kung Fu is Traditional martial art, which is originated in ancient China. As we can watch Bruce Lee's and Jackie Chan's films today, Kung Fu has been known in all over the world by their Hong Kong cinemas.



Kung fu is more than just martial arts.
(Martial Arts, Performance, Health)

Of course, Kung Fu is a martial art, but unlike modern martial arts, it also has a playful, entertainment aspect, such as Kung Fu festival events, lion dance, and Kung Fu demonstrations in ordinary suits or casual clothings at the dinner party. Unlike the modern world of competitiveness and authority worship, age, gender, body type, or race are not concerned. Anyone with the motivation and perseverance can participate with just their body only. It improves both skill and spirit, fosters friendship and social interaction, and respects and maintains the aspirations and passion of Kung Fu film, training daily with this passion to achieve to acquire skills. It is also a lifelong excercise that can be enjoyed without retirement. It promotes health, refines the mind, and enables people to express their true, pure selves, as is the philosophy of our association's president and instructor, Sato.

Taoist Medical Gymnastics
(道教医学体操)

Laozi(老子)
The founder of Taoism (BC571-470)



Its history and origin are extremely ancient and old, and Kung Fu, known as "功夫", is also referred to as "Taoist Medical Gymnastics", which is derived from the Taoist philosophy of Laozi and Zhuangzi that has existed in ancient China.



If you are interested in Kung or Hong Kong movies, or if you are looking to improve your physical fitness, enhance your physical abilities, promote health, or relieve stress through activities that are different from sports, gyms, or martial arts, as well as if you wish to participate in kung fu with your small children, please contact us at the address below. Beginners are very welcome! We can accommodate English and Cantonese (Hong Kong language) speakers. We sincerely look forward to hearing from foreign residents living in Tokyo. Please note that we practice kung fu (traditional Chinese martial arts, Hong Kong traditional kung fu) and do not engage in performance competitions or martial arts such as WuShu, Tai Chi, Long Fist, Southern Fist, or traditional boxing.
At the TOKYO Kung Fu School, our students represent a wide range of age groups, from kids to adults, who have some or no previous Kung Fu training at all. Beginners are very welcome and can start learning from the beginning of the Kung Fu curriculum at any time. In each class, all students start by practicing the basic drills together to increase their fundamental skills. Please join us in practicing and enjoying Kung Fu in a safe, friendly and international atmosphere.

     

CONTACT US

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Sensei Mitsuhiko Sato
TOKYO Kung Fu School Representative
     
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What we practice


We mainly practice Southern martial arts, such as Choy Lei Fut 蔡李佛. In Choy Lei Fut, there are three main lineages: Hung Sing Goon 鴻勝舘, Buck Sing Goon 北勝舘 and Hung Sing Goon 洪聖舘 Choy Lei Fut. What we follow is Hung Sing Goon Choy Lei Fut 鴻勝舘蔡李佛. We also practice Northern style techniques, such as various kicks and jumping kicks.
In each class, we mainly focus on the basic techniques of each style, as they are an integral part of traditional Kung Fu training. We also practice Kung Fu forms, such as hand forms and weapon forms using the staff, spear, broadsword, straightsword, butterfly knives, 3 sectional staff, fan, flute and umbrella.


Kids Kung Fu
     

Kung Fu Stance Shift (5 Wheel Horse)
    

Adult Students
     

We teach from basics



Family Kung Fu!
Children(aged 3~)can participate in lessons with their parents.
     



Why train with us

At the TOKYO Kung Fu School, we also practice combat techniques to gain a deeper understanding of Kung Fu forms. Although we have two-person combat practice, we do not concentrate on aggressive fighting training. To follow the way or ideas of traditional martial arts, strengthening a person both physically and mentally is more important than just fighting. Politeness and respectfulness toward others and society, which are derived from these strengths, are nurtured by proper training.




No retirement

As we pracice traditional Kung Fu, which is the wisdom of our ancestors passed down since ancient times, but not a competitive sports, we can continue to participate and train Kung Fu forever. As long as you have motivation and perseverance,
Kung Fu practice is possible at any age. Kung Fu must be always colsely related to our lives.

     

Kung Fu Clothing (Uniform)


Annual schedule



 TOKYO Kung Fu School

TOPICS




2025.9.1
We uploaded a video!
Jackie Chan Movie Premiere Stage Greeting in Japan. Sensei Sato talks about meeting real Jackie Chan in person and opinion about his new movie "Karate Kid Legends" and also about Jackie chan in Hong Kong movie period and the period after he went to Hollywood and main land China. ジャッキーチェン来日舞台挨拶に行ってジャッキーに会ってきました!新作「ベストキッド レジェンズ」公開 感想そして香港時代、アメリカ,中国大陸資本の映画の頃のジャッキーへの思い
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2025.8.19
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Training Video: snake in the eagle’s shadow opening scene snake Kung Fu form practice
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2025.8.5
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Training Video: Jackie Chan Form from the movie Snake and Crane Arts of Shaolin opening scene 6 Harmony Spear Section2~5
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2025.8.3
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Practice:Jackie Chan Form from the movie Snake and Crane Arts of Shaolin opening scene 6 Harmony Spear Section1
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2025.8.1
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Practice:Jackie Chan Form from the movie Snake and Crane Arts of Shaolin opening scene 6 Harmony Spear NG
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Coming soon! Video uploading



The video "What's Kung Fu? Part 2 History of Kung Fu" will be uploaded soon. This video explains about hidden parts of Kung Fu and will help you to understand what Kung Fu really is with well researched information and the point of view from the person with experience of Kung Fu for more than 30 years.


2025.06.25
We uploaded a video!
What's Kung Fu?
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Coming soon! Video uploading. The video "What's Kung Fu?" will be uploaded soon. This video explains about hidden parts of Kung Fu and will help you to understand what Kung Fu really is by researched information and the point of view from the person with experience of Kung Fu for more than 30 years.

2025.5.24
Demonstration
Seinsei Sato and students gave a demonstration of Kung Fu at a school festival in Tokyo. Drunken Eight Immortals, Double Broadsword, Single Broadsword, Spear, Eagle Claw, Choy Lei Fut, etc.


2025.03.29
We uploaded a video!
kung fu weapon fight form: single broadsword breaks spear, CLF breaks HG カンフー武器術対打(對拆)「單刀破槍、蔡李佛破洪拳」
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2025.03.25
We uploaded a video!
Drunken 8 Immortals performed by Sensei Sato as a special guest in the finale exhibition program at the 22nd Shibuya Tai Chi Competition sponsored by the Shibuya Ward Tai Chi Federation was shot in video from a different angle.
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2025.3.8
Demonstration
Seinsei Sato and students gave a demonstration of Kung Fu at Ebisu Social Education Center Festival.

2025.02.16
Demonstration
Sensei Sato performed Drunken 8 Immortals as a special guest in the finale Exhibition program at the 22nd Shibuya Tai Chi Competition sponsored by the Shibuya Ward Tai Chi Federation.
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2025.02.16
Medals winners
Three students of the School won Gold medals and Bronze medal in the Student Competition Category for both male and female participants at the 22nd Shibuya Tai Chi Competition sponsored by the Shibuya Ward Tai Chi Federation.

2025.02.16
Competition
Seinsei Sato and students will participate at the 22nd Shibuya Tai Chi Competition sponsored by the Shibuya Ward Tai Chi Federation. Coiling Dragon Double Headed Staff, Rolling Attack Double Broadword, Rolling Leoperd Strike Continuous Fist, Two Person Fighting Forms and Drunken Eight Immortals for the final exhibition by Sensei Sato
2025.02.15
Demonstration
Seinsei Sato and students gave a demonstration of Kung Fu at Sendagaya Social Education Center Festival.

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2024.11.10
Demonstration

Sensei Sato and students gave a demonstration of Kung Fu at Meguroku Sugekari Park Festival.


2024.10.13
Demonstration



Sensei Sato and students gave a demonstration of Kung Fu at Hatagaya Social Education Center Festival.

2024.09.28
We uploaded a video!


Kung Fu Basic Training Stance & Step Hanging Stance カンフー基本功 馬歩 「吊馬」
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2024.08.22
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陳式太極拳 老架一路 型 応用 解説 「金剛搗碓 」Chen Style Tai Chi Old Frame First Routine Form, Applications
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2024.08.13
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カンフー 刀 基本型練習 kung fu broadsword basic form training
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2024.08.11
We uploaded a video!


陳式太極拳 老架一路 「起勢」 型、応用 解説 chen style taichi old frame first routine taichi opening form applications
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2024.04.21
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カンフー基本功 Kung Fu Training Basic Drills Balance, Flexibility, Kicking, Jumping, and Combinations
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2024.02.18
Medals winners
Two students of the School won Gold medal and Silver medal in the Student Competition Category for both male and female participants at the 21st Shibuya Tai Chi Competition sponsored by the Shibuya Ward Tai Chi Federation.
2024.02.18
Competition
Students gave a demonstration and Sensei Sato performed as a special guest in the finale Exhibition program at the 21st Shibuya Tai Chi Competition sponsored by the Shibuya Ward Tai Chi Federation.
2024.02.11
Demonstration
Sensei Sato and students gave a demonstration of Kung Fu at Sendagaya Social Education Center Festival.
2023.03.11
Demonstration
Sensi Sato and students gave a demonstration of Kung Fu and Tai Chi at Ebisu Social Education Center Festival.
2023.02.19
Medals winners
A student of the School won Bronze medal in the Individual Competition Category for both male and female participants at the 20th Shibuya Tai Chi Competition sponsored by the Shibuya Ward Tai Chi Federation.
2023.02.19
Competition
Students gave a demonstration and Sensei Sato performed as a special guest in the finale Exhibition program at the 20th Shibuya Tai Chi Competition sponsored by the Shibuya Ward Tai Chi Federation.
2021.09
Interview cooperation
Sensei Sato was interveiwed about Kung Fuan and drunken fist by a comic writer, Kiminori Wakasugi for the main character who uses Kung Fu and drunken fist in his new work "Doranku Kyonshii" on Young Animal Comic Magazine of Hakusen co.
2020.11.23
We uploaded a video!
Imitating Jackie Chan's Snake Fist in Snake in the Eagle’s Shadow Opening
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2020.02.16
Medals winners
A student of the School won Gold medal in the Individual Competition Category for both male and female participants at the 19th Shibuya Tai Chi Competition sponsored by the Shibuya Ward Tai Chi Federation.
2020.02.16
Competition
Students gave a demonstration and Sensei Sato performed as a special guest in the finale Exhibition program at the 19th Shibuya Tai Chi Competition sponsored by the Shibuya Ward Tai Chi Federation.
2019.11.17
Demonstration
Sensei Sato and students gave a demonstration of Kung Fu.
2019.02.17
Medals winners
Two students of the School won Gold medal and Silver medal in the Individual Competition Category for both male and female participants at the 18th Shibuya Tai Chi Competition sponsored by the Shibuya Ward Tai Chi Federation.
2019.02.17
Competition
Students gave a demonstration and Sensei Sato performed as a special guest in the finale Exhibition program at the 18th Shibuya Tai Chi Competition sponsored by the Shibuya Ward Tai Chi Federation.
2018.9
Web commercial
Adviser, choreographer and the stunt in commercial for wacoalBROS' starring Kazu Reza of Meiouru Chogokin.
2018.11.18
Demonstration
Sensei Sato and students gave a demonstration of Kung Fu.
2018.08.18
We uploaded a video!
鴻勝蔡李佛 四十式拳 Hung Sing Choy Lei Fut Sei Sup Sik Keun
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2018.02.22
Event
'TOKYO Kung Fu Night' gets an afternoon start! Once a month on Thursday evenings starting since July, 2015. Sensei Sato will be giving lectures on various topics relating to Kung Fu on Feb.22.
2018.02.18
Gold medals winners
Two students of the School won Gold medals in the Individual Competition Category for both male and female participants under the age of 18 at the 17th Shibuya Tai Chi Competition sponsored by the Shibuya Ward Tai Chi Federation.
2018.02.18
Demonstration
Students gave a demonstration and Sensei Sato performed as a special guest in the finale Exhibition program at the 17th Shibuya Tai Chi Competition sponsored by the Shibuya Ward Tai Chi Federation.
2018.01.28
Demonstration
Sensei Sato and students gave a demonstration of Kung Fu.
2017.11.12
Demonstration
Sensei Sato performed as a special guest in the finale Exhibition program at the 14th Shinagawa Tai Chi Competition sponsored by the Shinagawa Ward Tai Chi Federation.
2017.10.14
Demonstration
Sensei Sato gave a demonstration of Kung Fu in the station square of the east exit of JR Kamata station.
2017.02.19
Gold medals winners
Two students of the School won Gold and Bronze medals in the Individual Competition Category for both male and female participants under the age of 18 at the 16th Shibuya Tai Chi Competition sponsored by the Shibuya Ward Tai Chi Federation.
2017.02.19
Demonstration
Students gave a demonstration and Sensei Sato performed as a special guest in the finale Exhibition program at the 16th Shibuya Tai Chi Competition sponsored by the Shibuya Ward Tai Chi Federation.
2017.01.29
Demonstration
Sensei Sato and students gave a demonstration of Kung Fu.
2016.10.03
Magazine
Sensei Sato appeared as a guest lecturer in the 'Takarajima Nogizaka 46 vol.03' Magazine series. In this program, Ms.Nanase Nishino learned the traditional martial art of Kung Fu.
2016.06.30
Contribution
Sensei Sato contributed an article to 'Lighting' which is an american casual magazine.
2016.06.29
TV appearance
Sensei Sato appeared as a guest lecturer in the 'Ai Shinozaki no Hatsutaiken lab' TV series on Abema TV on Jun.29. In this program, She learned the traditional martial art of Kung Fu.
2016.02.21
Gold medals winners
Two students of the School won Gold and Silver medals in the Individual Competition Category for both male and female participants under the age of 18 at the 15th Shibuya Tai Chi Competition sponsored by the Shibuya Ward Tai Chi Federation.
2016.02.21
Demonstration
Students gave a demonstration and Sensei Sato performed as a special guest in the finale Exhibition program at the 15th Shibuya Tai Chi Competition sponsored by the Shibuya Ward Tai Chi Federation.
2016.01.17
Demonstration
Sensei Sato and students gave a demonstration of Kung Fu.
2015.11.01
Web commercial
Sensei Sato appeared as a Kung Fu fighter in 'iPhone6S' Web commercial.
2015.03.15
Twitter
TOKYO Kung Fu School on Twitter(X now) is opened!
2015.03.08
Demonstration
Sensei Sato and students gave a demonstration of Kung Fu and Tai Chi at the 33rd Ebisu Social Education Center Festival.
2015.02.22
Gold medals winners
Two students of the School won Gold medals in the Individual Competition Category for both male and female participants under the age of 18 at the 14th Shibuya Tai Chi Competition sponsored by the Shibuya Ward Tai Chi Federation.
2015.02.22
Demonstration
Students gave a demonstration and Sensei Sato performed as a special guest in the finale Exhibition program at the 14th Shibuya Tai Chi Competition sponsored by the Shibuya Ward Tai Chi Federation.
2015.02.01 Our official English website is now open.
2014.06.27
TV appearance
Sensei Sato appeared as a guest lecturer for two consecutive weeks in the 'Ebichu (Ebisu Private Junior High School) Globalization Plan' TV series on Tokyo MXTV. In these programs, the popular girl idol group experience studying in China and learn the traditional martial art of Kung Fu.
2014.05.02
TV commercial
Sensei Sato appeared as a Kung Fu fighter in P&G's 'Herbal Essence' TV commercial.
2014.03.03
TV appearance
Sensei Sato made an appearance as a special lecturer for New Japan Pro Wrestling's Shinsuke Nakamura and YOSHI-HASHI on Samurai TV.
2014.03.11
TV commercial
Sensei Sato appeared as a 'kuroko' assistant to support the hero of a Fujitsu TV commercial.
2014.02.16
Demonstration
Sensei Sato and students gave a demonstration at the 13th Shibuya Tai Chi Competition sponsored by the Shibuya Ward Tai Chi Federation.
2013.08.13
Radio appearance
Sensei Sato was interviewed by FM Yokohama reporter, Yutaka Hozumi ('Hozumin').


TOKYO Kung Fu School
STYLES OF KUNG FU


Styles of Kung Fu


There are various styles exist in Kung Fu. In TOKYO Kung Fu School, Sensei Sato can teach those syles of Kung Fu below.

Choy Lei Fut
(蔡李佛)


Choy Lei Fut originated from the Choy style, Lei style and Buddhist Palm. Although this style is recognized as one of the Southern martial arts, it also contains the essence of the Northern style. Its forms are mainly characterized by long-range strikes and large movements made by stretching the entire body. Each movement is soft like a force of motion streaming without stopping. There are straight and swing attacks, similar to circular movements, from various directions. This style is also popular in Hong Kong Kung Fu movies. Bruce Lee once remarked that "Choy Lei Fut is the most effective system' for fighting multiple attackers."






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History of Choy Lei Fut



Hung Gar
(洪家拳)



Another Kung Fu style we practice is Hung Gar, which is well-known for its five animal forms such as the tiger, crane, dragon, snake and leopard. This style was also made popular by Wong Fei Fon 黄飛鴻, a historical martial arts hero in China.








Chen Style Tai Chi
(陳式太極拳)



We also practice Tai Chi for health and as a martial art. The style of Tai Chi we practice is Chen Style Tai Chi 陳氏(陳家太極拳). There are various kicks, martial arts usage, and fast movements called 'fa jing' 発勁 or power issue within the slow streaming movement, which differentiates Chen Style from other styles of Tai Chi.




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Eagle Claw
Ying Zhao Fan Zi Men
(鷹爪翻子門)

Commonly known as Eagle Claw, Ying Zhao Fan Zi Men in its pure traditional form no longer exists, and only one Eagle Claw family remains. Eagle Claw is one of the Northern styles.



Its forms are characterized by submission techniques using hands shaped like eagle claws and also various jumping kicks.


Demonstration




Drunken Fist
(Drunken Eight Immortal Fist)
醉拳(醉八仙拳)



The Drunken Fist form exists in almost every style of Kung Fu. This way of fighting is unique in its movements, with walking and swaying like that of a drunkard. The hand is shaped as if holding a cup and strikes are made with this hand form. There are also forms that require keeping your balance on one leg, and rolling on the ground immediately right after kicking. There are various names for the Drunken Fist, such as Small Eight Drunken Immortals Fist(小醉八仙) and Drunken Luo Han Fist (醉羅漢).


Demonstration








Chow Gar Southern Praying Mantis
(東江周家蟷螂拳)


Chow Gar Southern Praying Mantis Kung Fu Class One of the styles of kung fu handed down by the Hakka people, Chow Gar Southern Praying Mantis Kung Fu is unique in its pure traditional training methods that develop strength, flexibility, and shock power issued from internal power transmission.


"Chow Gar" (周家) refers to the Chow family and is also one of the five branches and the most famous of the Southern Praying Mantis martial art. Sensei Sato began his training in this traditional style of kung fu with his lineage rooted in the school in London that originated in Hong Kong. If you are interested in learning this style or have any questions, please contact Sensei Sato.





Two Persons Conbat Practice(Applications)
對拆


As we are training Kung Fu, traditional martial arts, we are also learning applications, purposes and meanings on each movements in Kung Fu forms to improve conbat skill. To understand forms deeply, we put emphasis on two persons training such as hitting, blocking, grappling in Kung Fu methods.

Weapons



There are various weapons in Kung Fu you can learn after learning and training hand forms. Mainly we practice staff, broadsword, spear, straightsword, fan, double broadword, butterfuly knife and three sectional staff like extentional parts of our bodies.


Staff



Broadsword



Spear



Straightsword



Fan



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3 Sectional Staff
三節棍


Weapon Fighting Form
對拆
     

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The voice of students

I encountered Choy Lei Fut Kung Fu in the West Coast of the United States and began sending my two children to kung fu classes. As their father is Chinese-American, I chose kung fu because I wanted them to experience at least some traditional Chinese culture. After returning to Japan, it took me six months to find Choi Li Fo Kung Fu instructor, Sensei Sato because traditional Kung Fu school is very rare in Japan. Choy Lei Fut Kung Fu style is a very popular martial art on the West Coast, enjoyed by people of all ages and genders, yet it remains completely unknown in Japan. My children are now able to continue practicing kung fu again, and they enjoy attending classes every week. They are fascinated by the strength of their instructor, sensei Sato, and look forward to being taught by such a strong and interesting teacher. My children are not shy about saying they love kung fu, and I hope they will continue for many years to come. Even as a Japanese person, I, accompanying my children in their practice, have come to appreciate not only the depth of traditional Chinese martial arts but also their roots in Japanese culture, and I'm completely captivated.


At the age of 50, I believed that I was too old to start Kung Fu, I was wrong. With Sato Sensei's guidance, he has made my learning experience fun and safe. I don't know why I didn't start earlier, but am happy that I have. The hardest part of learning Kung Fu aren't the physical demands (that's up to each individual), but the body and mind coordination--that's why Kung Fu for me is fun and necessary.As I get older I need to focus more on the coordination and mental aspects of the sport to stay healthy. Choy Lei Fut has hundreds of years of tradition, and Sato Sensei is a very special person passing on his knowledge, and I am proud to know I am part of its heritage.


Trial lessons and private lessons are available upon request. Inquiries about trial lessons are limited to those considering membership. For one-time lessons or experiences such as media or stage show performance practice, please contact us for private lessons. For inquiries regarding enrollment, fees, private lessons, or a trial lesson. Children over 3 year old are possible to participate with parents and children resistration. In that case, we offer family discount. Due to room limitation, you can take a trial lesson only but no observing except parents accompanying children while they are taking a trial. Those under 18 require parental consent by email. Trial lessons for regular classes are only available to those who are considering joining. For other pursposes, such as acting play or performing practice for media or stage shows, please contact us for private lessons. We try to reply as quick as we can though if you didnt receive our reply for two days by some kind of trouble, please send email us again. Depending on the specific style you want to learn, only private lessons will be provided.

Please send your full name, phone number, and information on any Kung Fu experience you have had thus far. Also, indicate if you are currently associated with a specific martial arts style or school. Please check by email if you have a specific style you want to learn. If we do not recieve any reply for more than 3 days, we may refuse a trial lesson due to giving priority to the next applicants.

Please direct any inquiries to:

fistofkungfu@gmail.com

Sensei Mitsuhiko Sato
TOKYO Kung Fu School
Tokyo Representative, Japan Hung Sing Choy Lei Fut


Location of Classes
Shibuya Ward Tokyo