Yes, definitely. At Win-Win Kung Fu, one of our focuses is to ensure that our students are in great physical condition. Our Beginning, Intermediate and Advanced classes all include flexibility, strength and conditioning elements, which creates a balanced approach to better health and longevity. We even have Kung Fu Conditioning in our curriculum to have intense physical training. Therefore, we have had numerous students lose anywhere from 10 to 20 pounds during their first three months training with us.

No. People of all ages from kids aged 4 to people in their 70’s practice Chinese martial arts at Win-Win. The key is to learn and practice at your own pace. With patience and regular practice, you will be surprised at what you can do and how good you feel!

Yes. Classes are small. New students are introduced to our routine and shown how to perform techniques on a basic level. Win-Win masters have been doing a good job with uniquely efficient methods to bring new students up to speed. Besides, everyone can progress at their own pace.

Yes! We encourage you to try a class at no charge and to ask questions. Check our class schedule, find the class you are interested and show up to try a free class.

Skills such as balance, strength, speed, flexibility, and endurance apply to most martial arts. We will build on your strengths and improve the areas that may need some extra work. If you studied another martial art, you may notice similarities. This is because Kung Fu is considered the grandfather of all martial arts because many martial arts can trace their lineage back to one or more Kung Fu styles.

First, come prepared. Wear loose, comfortable clothing (pants not shorts) and clean lightweight thin sole athletic shoes. We also recommend a bottle of water.

Some of our classes have a mix of beginner and advanced students and Win-Win masters will walk and talk you through our warm-ups and routines. Don’t worry if you don’t catch on the first, second, or twenty-fourth time. We’ve all been there.

Class time typically consists of warm-ups and stretching followed by combo drills, and common forms, as well as individual practice.

Yes, we have had numerous students with anxiety issue train and experience a reduction on how anxiety negatively affects their lives. One of the reasons Kung Fu training helps with anxiety is that it requires you to be in the moment. Any time we suffer from anxiety, we are not in the moment. Another reason is that certain styles of Kung Fu like Tai Chi, focus on more slow, gentle movement and breathing techniques – both of which help with your relaxation and thus contribute to reducing anxiety. In addition, the confidence you gain from training in Kung Fu impacts other areas in your life and empowers you to engage in the challenges you encounter with less anxiety. There have been research results from The Mayo Clinic contributing to this conclusion, making, practicing Tai Chi a common suggestion by doctors to manage stress and anxiety.

Yes. There are a number of ways that training Martial Arts or Kung Fu help children become more confident. First, they learn techniques they can use to defend themselves against bullies, which empowers them to stand up for themselves. Second, the challenge of learning the techniques and meeting that challenge helps to build their confidence to engage in challenges in their everyday lives.

Yes. Courtesy and respect are two qualities that we focus teaching our youth students starting with their very first class. Our youth students learn how to be polite with each other, and respect themselves, their instructors, their parents and grandparents and their teachers. This is reinforced by their training in every class, and it eventually becomes a habit that will help them be more successful in their lives.

Yes. Training Kung Fu with us will help your child to develop better focus and more discipline. We have had numerous youth students with focus and discipline challenges who improve their performance at school significantly, as well as treat their teachers and parents with more courtesy and respect. Being disciplined also involves self-control. One of the goals of training Kung Fu is to develop more self-control over our mind, body, and emotions. Students often experience different mental and emotional challenges during their training. We help them work through those challenges and get to the other side so they learn that their mental and emotional challenges do not have to rule their life or stop them from achieving their goals. Through consistent training, we become less at the effect of our emotions, mood swings or negative self-talk, and develop the discipline to not act out or take out our frustrations on ourselves or others. It also helps us to focus more on meaningful goals that take longer to attain, than get distracted with short term gratifications.

No problem. We can help identify your weak areas and, over time, turn them into strengths.

Upon your registration the registration fee covers a training T-shirt, a pair of training pants and shoes, that is enough to get you started. You may order performance/competition costumes, and equipment

As students progress through our traditional kung fu, tai chi and contemporary wushu exercises, they are exposed to stretching and conditioning exercises, stances, short and long forms, various striking techniques, joint locks, floor maneuvers, self-defense theory and application, breathing techniques, sparring, and a wide array of Chinese weapons.

Class sizes vary depending upon the time, and the level of the class. Youth Intermediate Kung Fu classes average 20 students while Adult Kung Fu averages 8 adult students.

Like most other Kung Fu and Martial Arts schools or academies, Win-Win will allow you to do a trial lesson at their beginning level at no cost to you. This is the best way to see if the style and school is the best place for you to start your training. You may complete your registration online or with physical form with a registration fee of $90 that covers training outfits.

1. Win-Win offers authentic, and comprehensive Chinese martial arts instructions, the only such school in the greater Pittsburgh area (if not Pennsylvania)

2. There are many performance opportunities during all seasons for local communities.

3. Win-Win is family oriented and family friendly.

4. China trained masters are the main teaching force at Win-Win.

5. Win-Win has a well compiled curriculum, which comes from many years teaching experience and practice both in the US and China.

6. Students can learn Chinese language for free.

7. Win-Win has a well-designed customized ranking system.

8. Win-Win has a diversified student population, ages from 4 to 70’s, all ethnic backgrounds, different educational backgrounds, colors, etc.