Lion Martial Arts Academy is one of the best Kung Fu School's for Self Defense and Combat Sports. We have a mixture of martial arts which makes our Kung Fu akin to what is called Sanda, or Chinese Mixed Martial Arts. Our base style is Wing Chun and we blend some Traditional Kung Fu Techniques, as well as Qin Na (Jiujitsu) to help make a well rounded martial artist. Our training methodology is tried and true and has produced winning results in tournaments all over the state of Michigan.
Lion Martial Arts Academy is an institution of learning dedicated to teaching the science of fighting through the vehicle of Chinese Martial Arts known as Kung Fu. Kung Fu can simply mean skill that is obtained through cultivation, and this is an environment that facilitates the cultivation of the inner qualities of our students.
Everything we do comes from The Heart. This has many meanings, one meaning is that we protect our center line and every strike comes from the center line, or from the heart. Another meaning is that everything we do has our heart behind it, meaning everything we do is done with great intent and a focused mind. Another meaning that we have adopted is that everything we do comes from the heart, or is done with love, with Respect, our bow is a bow that symbolizes it's covered in love, our training, though serious, is very caring and carefully fitted to help people grow unhindered, and our work in helping the whole of humanity is done out of a sense of care and passion for others.
Founded in 2018,and has made great connections and contributions to the community in a small sense and at large. We’ve had community efforts, being apart of giveaways, supporting causes of justice, hosting seminars to help people feel safe and protected in their space, as well as giving them the tools and confidence to use the tools of self defense should it arise. We’ve partnered with Kula Yoga, Camp Blodget, Justice 4 All, Dwelling Place, AIM, Blue Bridge ALC, and GRCCT as well as other smaller named projects and organizations. We are a staple in the community! We’ve helped children and adults succeed and be winners in their field of training amassing over 30 Medals!
A Lion is chosen because of the significance in the symbolic meaning of Lions. Lions are some of the smartest animals, specifically among predators. They hunt in packs and are social creatures. Likewise LMAA sticks together! We're more like a family than an authoritative school. Terms such as Si-Hing Si-Jie Si-Dai and Si-Mui denotes family members such as Kung Fu Brother and Kung Fu Sister instead of a tyrannical position. Any position without love can lead to abuse, position with love, as we have, leads to a more family atmosphere. As Lions are some of the smartest which allows them to be "King of The Jungle" so do we pride (pun intended!) ourselves on being intelligent in our training methodology and application. Intelligence wins you fights that physical gifts can't. Speed and strength might get you in the door, but intelligence ensures you know what to do as quickly and efficiently as possible.
