Wah Lum Kung Fu of Knoxville

"Wah Lum is a traditional Chinese martial arts school that teaches Praying Mantis Kung Fu and Yang style Tai Chi. I've been going to this school for 5 and a half years and I've enjoyed it. Sifu Leroy is very knowledgeable about Kung Fu and Tai Chi as well as the many weapons that are taught."

"The only authentic Kung Fu classes in Knoxville. The instructors are amazing and my son loves training here. It's not just a cute, afterschool money making machine that gets your kids a "black belt" as a little 7 year old kid and labels the class "Kung Fu" so the kids can feel cool. Wah Lum teaches discipline, respect, and pushes the kids to achieve what they thought was once impossible."

"Wal Lum Kung Fu is a rare treasure that my family feel extremely fortunate to discover nearly 6 months ago. Sifu Leroy and his team have exceeded my expectations teaching my 9 year old daughter the principals of Kung Fu and the values of honor and respect for self and others. My wife began Wal Lums Tai Chi classes and has noticed significant personal gains in a short time. Sifu’s teachings of traditional martial arts goes beyond what you’d want for your family. Thank you everyone at Wal Lum for welcoming us into your family."

"About to finish my first month of classes and can definitely say this is a wonderful school. I didn't have any prior experience with martial arts or combat, yet Sifu Leroy Kautz and the other students have been amazing at helping me develop strength and skill. I would definitely recommend this to anyone who is interested in improving themselves both physically and mentally, regardless of skill or stamina."

"I have been a student for a while now, and have recently returned after a fairly long hiatus. This is authentic Traditional Chinese Martial Arts. Sifu Leroy truly understands what he is teaching from every facet - technique, application, breath, footwork, eyes - as well as the history of the Wah Lum System (and other Chinese martial arts as they relate to Wah Lum). The training is not easy, and as a beginner, it may feel very strange for a while. But, the instructors and fellow students are there to offer encouragement to you and help you along the way. With work and dedication, your body, mind, and spirit will begin to change and after a longer while, Kung Fu can become your lifestyle, not just something that you do. If you're simply looking for exercise, that's great too. But Wah Lum will give your exercise a higher sense of purpose and because of this I feel that Kung Fu can allow someone to stick with a workout program much longer than they would a typical gym membership."