About Us:

The Blue Dragon School of Martial Arts, formerly known as Bergen Kung Fu Academy, has been located in Bergenfield, NJ since 1993. We are dedicated to authentic teaching of the martial arts so our students get far more from the experience than just exercise and self defense classes. We want to help our students experience inner peace and live happier, healthier, and more fulfilling lives. Through the practice, we help enrich and improve lives.

The Blue Dragon School focuses exclusively on teaching Chinese Martial Arts, also known as “Kung Fu” (Gong Fu). Only through focused effort consistently over time (what the Chinese term “Kung Fu” actually means) can a person accomplish anything of real value.

Our adults learn Ch’iang Shan Pa Kua Chang (Ba Gua Zhang) which includes a fast side (our Kung Fu classes) and a slow side (our Chi Kung, or Qi Gong classes), which is similar in practice to T’ai Chi (Tai Chi, Tai Ji). The curriculum is designed to develop a person fully (physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually) through a progressive program, from the simple to the complex. There is no rush because there is no end goal, no finish line to cross. Just practice what you have learned and you will improve, grow and flourish.

We recommend and encourage our students to attend 2-3 martial arts classes per week, regularly, to experience the changes they seek. We have an open schedule that allows people to take classes even more frequently if they wish.

Our children are taught a Chinese martial arts style called Shaolin Chang Quan (Long Fist), the fundamentals of which are at the root of all Kung Fu styles. It is named “Long Fist” because it describes its benefit: to lengthen and stretch out the body (high kicking, long punches, and mobile footwork to keep a safe range for defense). It is a dynamic style to practice and perfect to fully develop the body and mind of children and teens. Both children and teens become physically fit, strong and flexible as well as mentally focused, disciplined and more confident. We do not make it easy for them…yet they thrive. Life is full of challenges that our children will have to face. It is our belief that people are better prepared to handle adversity in life when they have been trained in a way that teaches them to face challenges with calm and with confidence. We can think of no better gift.