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Dragon Gate Kungfu Proudly
serving Houston since 2019
Dragon Gate Kungfu has Classes in Houston, Perfect for Kids, Teens, and Adults Martial Arts Lessons.
Who we Are And why You Should Train Here
Since we’ve opened, we’ve been dedicated to changing the lives of people one person at a time, through martial arts, education and coaching. We strive to provide a safe, comfortable and welcoming atmosphere for all students and family members. We take pride in creating an environment for individuals to achieve, develop and succeed in their personal goals.
We strongly believe that martial arts can be for everyone, regardless of age, gender or experience levels. Throughout all of our programs, students will not only learn the necessary skill sets to protect themselves, we stand behind our realistic and practical approach, confident it will enable every member to achieve greatness and live their best life…
WE TRAIN HARD AND WE HAVE FUN!!
martial arts styles offered at dragon gate kungfu
#1 Core Foundations: Tan Tui (Springing Legs / Spring Kick)
Discover the explosive power of Tan Tui, the “Springing Legs” technique that’s revolutionizing martial arts training. This dynamic Northern Chinese practice offers:
- Rapid-fire leg techniques that build unmatched speed and flexibility
- Foundational skills that enhance performance in multiple martial arts styles
- The famous “10 Roads” Tan Tui sequences
- Drills to develop powerful, snapping kicks
- Footwork patterns that improve balance and agility
- Practical applications for self-defense and competition
Don’t just spring kick—spring into action. Join our Tan Tui classes and experience the art that’s taking the martial arts world by storm. Majority of Chinese Martial Arts schools all incorporate Tan Tui as a core foundational strength and structure.
#2 Core Curriculumn: Xingyi Quan (Form Intent Boxing)
Xingyi Quan (sometimes Xin Yi Quan) is one of the 3 Chinese Internal Martial Arts styles known for it’s directness, simplicity, and power.
Forge Unstoppable Power with Xingyi Quan
Discover the raw intensity of Xingyi Quan, the “Form-Mind Boxing” that has honed warriors for centuries. This no-nonsense Chinese martial art offers:
- Explosive linear techniques that devastate opponents
- Mental fortitude built through rigorous training
- Efficient movements based on the Five Elements and 12 Animals
- A direct path to mastering internal and external strength
Yes, this is the style Jet Li used in the movie “The One” as the antagonist…
Whether you’re a seasoned fighter or a beginner seeking unmatched power, Xingyi Quan delivers results. Our dedicated instructors will guide you through:
- Core striking methods that maximize impact
- Footwork drills to develop lightning-fast reflexes
- Qigong practices to cultivate internal energy
- Practical combat applications for real-world scenarios
Don’t just train—transform. Join our Xingyi Quan classes and unlock your body’s true potential for power and speed.
Additional Xingyi information can be found in our blog section HERE
#3 Advanced Curriculumn: Bagua Zhang (Eight Trigram Palm)
Experience the Flowing Power of Bagua Zhang trained by the Wudang Daoist Monks!
Unlock ancient wisdom and dynamic movement with Bagua Zhang, the “Eight Trigram Palm” martial art. This centuries-old Chinese practice offers:
- Fluid, circular movements that build strength and agility
- Deep mind-body connection for improved focus and awareness
- Practical self-defense skills rooted in Taoist philosophy
- Low-impact exercise suitable for all ages and fitness levels
Whether you’re seeking a new fitness challenge, stress relief, or martial prowess, Bagua Zhang delivers. Our expert instructors will guide you through:
- Foundational circle walking techniques
- Powerful palm strikes and evasive footwork
- Internal energy cultivation for vitality and health
- Applications for real-world self-defense scenarios
Don’t just exercise—evolve. Join our Bagua Zhang classes and discover a transformative practice that harmonizes body, mind, and spirit.
Here is how the “Art of the Cirlce” looks in real life, by practitioner Qu Lin:
More recently, we have The Last Airbender spearheading the Bagua movement on Netflix!
Additional Bagua information can be found in our blog section HERE
#4 Optional Opt-In Curriculumn: Combat Taichi
Taichi means POLAR EXTREME or GRAND OPPOSITE!
The Yin and Yang Taichi philosphy describes this art having extreme opposites. We strike high and low. We attack left and right. We advance forward and retreat backwards. Our attacks consists of hard and soft. We also vary our practice with fast and slow pace.
This is NOT a Slow-Forms and Push Hands only Taichi curriculumn.
This is NOT Taichi for health, this is Taichi for fight.
Everybody knows about the the Yang Style Founder Yang Lu Chan – nickname known as Invincible Yang (Yang Wu Di), who beat many of the martial arts masters when he went to Beijing to make a name for himself. However, his sons (also Taichi Masters) said when they were young, they ran away from home because Taichi training was too painful and full of suffering.
This is for people who enjoy pain and suffering…
#5 Optional Opt-In Curriculumn: Fan Zi Quan
Fan Zi Quan, also known as “Tumbling Boxing” is a dynamic and powerful martial arts style that combines agility, strength, and precision. Originating from the rich traditions of Chinese Martial Arts, Fan Zi Quan is renowned for its fluid movements and effective combat techniques.
Why choose Fan Zi Quan?
- Enhance Agility and Flexibility: Fan Zi Quan’s unique tumbling and rolling techniques improve your balance, coordination, and overall body control
- Build Strength and Endurance: Our rigorous training regimen helps you develop lean muscle mass and bossts your stamina, make you stronger and more resilient
- Develop Fast Explosive Power: This is what Fan Zi Quan is known for. It’s intense fast continous punches, described as “dense and fast like the rain” will level up your self-defense capabilities
Fan Zi Quan is what Jet Li used in all his moves and demos:
#6: Traditional Wudang Weapons Training
This is traditional Wudang weapons training. Wudang Shan (Wudang Mountan) is a hub where various lineages of Wudang Monks gather to live and train. Our lineage falls under “Dragon Gate” and our weapons training focuses mainly in the short staff (13 grips / ~45 inches) and the Spear.
Other Wudang lineages include: San Feng, Tian Gang, Xuan Wu, Qing Xu, Tai Yi
#7: Kali Abtik Original
This is an Filipino stick fighting martial arts with a lot of input from the LucayLucay system and Bruce Lee’s Jeet Kun Do, the style was originally combined by Sifu Mark Stewart and now further modified by Guro Luis Martinez. This styles offers a few different flavors:
- Single Stick Fighting
- Double Stick Fighting
- Stick and Dagger
- Dous Manos (2-hand weapon)
meet our instructors
Johnny Shieh is a Wudang Dragon Gate 19th generation lineage holder (Daoist name Yuan Tao) with 26 years of training in various martial arts styles including:
- Xing Yi Quan under Huang Bai Nian (aka Huang Bo Nian) Lineage
- Bagua Zhang under 10th Degree Grand Master Liu Jing Ru
- Tan Tui and Liu Lu (Combat Taichi) from Dragon Gate 18th generation lineage holder Master Zhang Hu
- Fan Zi Quan from Master Ma Zhen Bang lineage
- Shotokan Karate training with 5th Degree Black Belt Rick Hotton Sensei of West Wind Dojo
- Shi Style Tong Bei with Master Shi Gui Shan
- Tian Gang Shou (Heaven’s Hands) from Wudang “Tian Gang” lineage
- Eight Step Mantis with Master Ernie Wu of Hong Wu Association
- Kali Abtik Original with Level 5 Instructor Guro Luis Martinez
- Attended Qin Na seminar by Grand Master Dr. Yang Jwing-Ming