Kung Fu Birmingham – Birmingham Location

At the genesis of the Wing Chun system, Yim Wing Chun trained in a hundred-year-old barn. As it evolved, Wing Chun has been taught in parks, rooftops, restaurant storage rooms, basements and back alleys. I guess that makes our current daytime training space feel rather authentic. Our space is not fancy. We don’t have floor-to-ceiling mirrors or cool Kung Fu illustrations on the walls. But we have a safe and comfortable training space, and that’s all we need. See immediately below for location basics, then keep reading for more detailed directions and landmarks. LOCATION BASICS: Agoge Fitness Systems 3020 4th…

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Kung Fu Birmingham – Pelham Location

Evening Wing Chun classes are held at Gracie Barra Alabama, a state-of-the-art martial arts training facility located in Pelham, AL just south of Birmingham. The gym features two massive training areas, each with room for 60+ students. The floors and walls are padded; firm enough for realistic training but padded enough to practice take-downs and groundwork. There is a full rack of heavy bags and Muay Thai bags for punching drills and conditioning work. There are men’s and ladies’ dressing rooms with showers, and plenty of parking in the dedicated lot. See immediately below for location basics, then keep reading…

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