White Crane NOLA - Kung Fu/Tai Chi

Chinese Southern Kung Fu for self-defense and health. Focus on fitness, flexibility, and wellness. Lou Illar, noted author, screenwriter, and professor.

The New Orleans White Crane Kung Fu Studio was established in 1985. It is an extension of the Baton Rouge studio established in 1972 as a member of the Chinese Martial Arts Association of the Republic of China by Mr. Since the 1970s, the studio has demonstrated its principles and has been recognized in international publications and on television for its dynamic Kung Fu demonstrations, work with i

ndividuals with disabilities, and its charitable involvement. Charities such as The Council on Aging, YMCA, Carville Hospital, Indo-Chinese Resettlement Program, Children's Hospital in New Orleans, Muscular Dystrophy Association, and the Spina Bifida Association have benefited from years of dedication to those in our community. WHO STUDIES KUNG FU

Kung Fu was originally developed for self-defense and life preservation. Today, people enter our school from a multitude of lifestyles, cultures, and professions. Some wish to develop self-defense skills, others to keep physically fit, relieve stress, and improve posture, flexibility and coordination. Professionals often are interested in cross-cultural communication of Asian ideas, values, and society. The Shaolin Monks, founded over 1500 years ago, developed an intense mind-body training “system” that can be developed to a spiritual level, producing superior sensitivity, awareness, and ability to concentrate and learn. PARENTS enroll their children to learn humility through example, develop self-discipline, self-confidence, self-control, tolerance, acceptance, and respect for others. WHAT YOU LEARN

Self-defense, increased strength, improved balance, and flexibility - Our training program consists of Chi Gung Studies, Nei Gung Studies, and traditional form studies (sets of exercises that are progressively more intricate), and partnered application training (learning how to defend yourself against punches, kicks, grabs, chokes, etc.) Self-awareness and development - You will learn how to manage stress and cultivate a higher level of personal energy through a discipline that positively affects your entire personality, even your diet. Increase vitality, health, and longevity - You will learn how to manage certain physiological factors that will increase your vitality, maintain good health, and increase longevity. Some of these factors are 1) muscle mass 2) strength 3) basal metabolic rate 4) body muscle to fat percentage 5) aerobic capacity and 6) bone density. Other factors you will manage WITH THE ASSISSTANCE OF YOUR MEDICAL PHYSICIAN are 7) blood pressure 8) cholesterol (HDL) level and 9) blood-sugar tolerance. SENSE OF INNER PEACE

White Crane Meditation - Meditation is the foundation of the White Crane style and is why the style is symbolic of longevity and tranquility and is considered one of the most elegant Kung Fu systems. It is a form of communication that permits students to develop a superb kinesthetic sense. Practitioners heighten sensitivity of body and mind. Kung Fu develops a knowledge of energy cultivation through proper diet and meditative-respiratory exercise. It is an art that explores philosophy, psychology, and self-awareness.

03/11/2026

All Jokes Aside for April First.
Beginning April 1, 2026, White Crane Kung Fu will be conducting a Beginner Level Tai Chi Class at Copeland Tower in Metairie.
The Class will be on Wednesdays at 6:15pm to 7pm

Send a message to learn more

01/13/2026

T'S NEVER TO LATE TO START KUNG FU TRAINING. REGISTRATION WILL REMAIN OPEN

Benefit with flexibility, muscle strength training, and learn body awareness though a Chinese Martial Art.

Classes will begin again in January 4, 2026-March 29, 2026
Register for White Crane Kung Fu & Tai Chi class at www.jprd.org
White Crane Kung Fu /Tai Chi NOLA
https://www.facebook.com/WhiteCraneNola/about_details
Location: Wally Pontiff Jr Playground, 1521 Palm St, Metairie, LA 70001 - Room 2
Website: pontiffplayground.com
Time: Sunday from 1 pm - 3 pm
Cost: $148 per person for 3 months