The Chinese Kung-Fu Wu-Su Association was established by Grandmaster Alan Lee in 1967. The first temple (Cantonese: kwoon / Mandarin: guăn) opened in Newark, New Jersey during the summer of that year. The second temple, and current headquarters, is located in New York City. It opened its doors in the winter of 1967. Other temples have been located in Paris, France; Brooklyn and Queens New York; Puerto Rico and Thailand.

The New York temple is currently the only official temple teaching Alan Lee's Chinese Kung-Fu Wu-Su system and is also one of the few schools in the Western world to offer traditional training in classical Chinese Kung-Fu Wu-Su (see Black Belt Magazine, August 1996).

The Chinese Kung-Fu Wu-Su Association is located at 28 West 27th on the 8th floor, in the heart of the flower district. It is accessible by most of the major subway lines; most conveniently the 'F' train at 23rd Street, the '1' train at 28th Street, and the 'R' and 'W' trains at 28th Street.

MEMBERSHIP

Membership within the Chinese Kung-Fu Wu-Su Association is and has always been multi-racial and multi-cultural. Students come from all walks of life, including both blue- and white-collar workers from government and private sectors, teachers, artists and entrepreneurs. Students range in age from 7 to 60+, with the majority in the 20 to 40 range.

EXHIBITIONS

Television

Students and teachers have performed at various times on talk shows like Merv Griffin, Johnny Carson, Joe Franklin and Like It Is. Most recently, the Chinese Kung-Fu Wu-Su Association appeared on Martial Arts World, hosted by Cynthia Ming and Manhattan Cable in association with Gregg Alan and the Tai Chi Dance and Skate Studio.

Live Performance

The Chinese Kung-Fu, Wu-Su Association gives performances and demonstrations upon request, providing certain criteria are met. Applicants for demonstration are encouraged to offer a donation to the Association (remember, we are a non-profit organization) or at least transportation expenses in exchange for our services. Requests are considered on a case by case basis and accepted dependent upon availability.

Within the last year the Chinese Kung-Fu Wu-Su Association has performed for various organizations in different locales. The following is a list of requesters and/or the respective locations for the events:

Pace University
Columbia University
Hunter College
New York Public Library
Bronx Botanical Gardens and the Tokunaga Dance Company
Grand Central Station for the New York City Transit Authority