Chehalis, Washington

Rooted in tradition.
Trained for the present.

Heritage Kung Fu & Tai Chi Academy teaches Kajukenbo Tum Pai alongside Tai Chi and Qigong — hard and soft arts, practiced under one roof, for students of every age and background.

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Heritage Kung Fu and Tai Chi Academy crest: a tree with deep roots inside a laurel wreath
Kajukenbo Tum Pai — soft-style self-defense rooted in Tai Chi principles Tai Chi & Qigong — internal arts & moving meditation 249 NW Chehalis Ave., Chehalis, WA 360-520-9128
What we teach

Two soft-style arts, one lineage

Every student trains under the same roof, both rooted in the same internal principles — one expressed as practical self-defense, the other as pure breath, balance, and stillness. Many students study both.

Soft style

Kajukenbo Tum Pai

Tai Chi principles · Body mechanics · Self-defense

A soft-style internal art — the internal side of Kajukenbo, blending traditional martial arts with Tai Chi principles and body mechanics into practical self-defense. Real skills, real confidence, for teens and adults alike.

  • Self-defense that works
  • Improve focus & stress management
  • Build strength, flexibility & endurance
  • Teen & adult classes, ages 13+
  • Herbal medicine studies
  • Outdoor survival training
Soft style

Tai Chi & Qigong

Breath · Balance · Longevity

Slow, deliberate forms and breathing practice drawn from internal Chinese martial arts. Builds balance, joint health, and calm focus — welcoming for beginners and longtime martial artists alike.

  • Traditional open-hand forms
  • Qigong breathing & standing practice
  • Low-impact, all-ages friendly
  • Optional push-hands for advanced students
A bamboo grove with traditional weapons — katana, sai, and nunchaku — and a hanging scroll reading Wu Shu, martial arts
Ages 6–12 · New students only

Youth program

Building strong bodies. Strong minds. Stronger lives.

The youth program offers a modified Kajukenbo Tum Pai curriculum, scaled to their age and energy. Every stripe and belt is earned, building focus and self-control that carries over far beyond the mat.

  • Focus
  • Discipline
  • Confidence
  • Respect
Claim 2 weeks free — new students only

Limited-time offer. New students only. Not valid with other offers.

Three young students in black belt uniforms with purple, brown, and green belts practicing Kajukenbo Tum Pai stances at Heritage Kung Fu & Tai Chi Academy
Heritage Kung Fu students training in Kajukenbo Tum Pai
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Kajukenbo Tum Pai · Ages 13 & up

Real skills. Real confidence.

Train your body, strengthen your mind, build an indomitable spirit.

Kajukenbo Tum Pai is the internal side of Kajukenbo — blending traditional martial arts with Tai Chi principles, body mechanics, and practical self-defense.

  • Self-defense that works
  • Improve focus & stress management
  • Build strength, flexibility & endurance
  • Teen & adult classes, ages 13+
  • Building a solid community
Claim your free week — new students only

Limited-time offer. New students only. Not valid with other offers.