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Master Rothrock with his teacher Grandmaster Shum
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     Master Rothrock began training in 1968 and studied with a variety of Kung Fu and Tai Chi masters before finding a home with Grandmaster Leung Shum. Master Rothrock opened the first Rothrock's Kung Fu Tai Chi Academy in Scranton, PA in 1972 at the tender age of 21. He has over 40 years of experience and his teacher, Grandmaster Leung Shum, has over 70 years of Kung Fu and Tai Chi experience. Master Rothrock has headed the academy for over 40 years and along with his staff of expert and professional Black Belt coaches, offer you a unique, safe and fun classroom experience.

     The main system or method of Kung Fu that we teach are Northern Shaolin and Northern Eagle Claw (Ying Jow Pai). These are the oldest and most comprehensive methods of Kung Fu in the world. The curriculum includes Kung Fu, Tai Chi, Self Defense, Kickboxing and Little Dragons. Kung Fu is a fast-paced workout with a variety of strikes and kicks. Kung Fu improves muscle tone, strength, balance and flexibility. Tai Chi is a slow-paced exercise geared toward students that want to relieve stress and improve health and flexibility. In Tai Chi you learn postures that are performed smoothly and fluidly like a country brook. Self Defense classes teach the 8 principles of self defense along with a systematic approach so you can handle any attacker. Kickboxing is the sport aspect of Kung Fu. This aerobic and fast paced workout incorporated the kickboxing principles, bag work with combinations techniques and paired partner practice to refine your techniques. Little Dragon classes we stress the importance of the 3 Rules of Concentration, 4 rules of disicpline and the 7 rules of leadership to build your child's confidence for success in life.

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Voted the Best Martial Arts School 9 Years Straight
2005 - Voted Best Martial Arts School
(readers of the Gateway Star)
2006 - Voted Best Martial Arts School
(readers of the City Paper) 
2007 - Voted Best Martial Arts School
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2008 - Voted Best Martial Arts School
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2009 - Voted Best Kung Fu School
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2009 - Voted Best Martial Arts School
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2010 - Voted One of the Kung Fu & Tai Chi School
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2010 - Voted One of the Best Martial Arts School
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2011 - Voted One of the Best (Gold) Martial Arts School
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2012 - Voted the Best Martial Arts School
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Curriculum Includes:
Kung Fu - fast-paced workout geared toward self defense
Tai Chi - slow paced workout geared toward stress relief and relaxation
Little Dragons - Concentration, Discipline and Leadership Skills for 11 and under
Self Defense - Learn the 8 Principles to handle any attacker
Kickboxing - fast-paced workout with bags and partners

 

Kung Fu means to Work Hard to Accomplish a task.
     More than just the physical benefits, Kung Fu and Tai Chi develop the mental aspects that improve your everyday life. One of the basic Chinese philosophies of Kung Fu and Tai Chi is that the mind controls the body.


Locations

 

2340 E. Carson St.                11965 Perry Hwy.              3222 Lebanon Church             417 Main St.                 421 N. Penna. Ave.
Pittsburgh, PA 15203            Wexford, PA 15090            West Mifflin, PA 15122            Duryea, PA 18642        Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
(412) 381-6160                    (724) 940-0120                 (412) 469-2427                      (570) 457-2591          (570) 829-3510