Monday through Friday Children's Program (5yrs - 13 yrs) is free for Washington, DC residents. There is a $50 cost for the uniform which can be purchased at the school.

ADULT FEES
$225 Includes 18 foundation & basics classes and the uniform consisting of sash, shirt, & slacks.
$75 On a monthly basis thereafter.
$75 on a monthly basis for 13 and older.
$25 Testing fees payable on day of testing

CHILDREN FEES
$65 per month for children 12 and under.
$50 Four Saturday classes per month for children 12 and under (ie. one day/week)

Sunday Tai Chi class is a $10 walk in fee.

The Kung Fu school is a place where courage is fostered and the strength of the will and spirit is developed through hard work and effort. It is the place where discipline and the practice of respect and courtesy must be the most important thing in mind.

1. Bow when entering or leaving the classroom.
2. Bow to all instructors and assistant instructors
3. Bow to the Shrine of the founders
4. Respect the Shrines and do not bump into them while training.
5. Refer to the Chief Instructor as Sifu.
6. Refer to other instructors as Si Hing or Si Ji or Teacher.
7. Be on time for class. Arrive early and take responsibility for quietly stretching and warming up, with no loud talking. If the class has started hold your horse stance at edge of the classroom until the instructor signals you to enter the class with a bow.
8. Do not leave the classroom without the instructor's permission.
9. No eating, drinking, or chewing gum during class.
10. Do not wear jewelry in class during training.
11. Your uniform must be clean and complete with shirt, sash, pants, and shoes.
12. Do not teach other students unless you have been asked to do so by an instructor.
13. Do not teach others outside of this school.
14. Do not be boastful, belligerent, or a show-off with your Kung Fu.
15. Practice without interruption, pay attention to what your instructor is teaching and when told to work on a particular technique practice only that without variation.
16. Do not handle a weapon if you are not training on that weapon's form. The one exception is that students may use swords for holding horse stance practice.
17. Courtesy and respect must be shown to all instructors and students. Arguing with instructors will not be tolerated and if you do so you will be asked to leave the school. Students must control their tempers, develop discipline, and remain humble.
18. Students fighting with or touching other students inappropriately will be dismissed from the school.
19. Accept your instructor's assessment of your skill and readiness for advancement without resentment. Do not pester your instructors for additional instruction.
20. Students should not crowd instructors when they practice but should allow them their space.
21. Any personal matters to be discussed with your instructors should be addressed after class or by appointment. The instructors must focus on the day's lesson before each class and should not be distracted.
22. Any remarks of a racial or sexual nature that show a lack of sensitivity will not be tolerated.
23. There should be no flirtation, sillyness, or overly casual behavior among students during training or during those times when we are participating in events as representatives of HTCM.
24. Take pride in your school and lend a hand to clean up when you can.
25. Always bow to your partner before and after sparring.
26. Students should only act as official representatives of HTCM when asked to do so by the Chief Instructor and should never send out letters that are not presented on HTCM official stationary and stamped with the school seal.
27. Tuition should be paid on time. Do not ask your instructors to keep track of what you owe.
28. Students are expected to take personal responsibility for their own training and progress and should develop drills from what they've learned in class for their practice.

EXPECTATIONS

Expectations flow in both directions. There are expectations that we have of the Instructors who are responsible for directing our development. There are also expectations that instructors have of students in order that they can progress through the program and realize their goals in the Martial Arts and specifically in the Jow Ga style of Kung Fu.

Students' Expectations:

Instructors should be teachers and trainers. They must be knowledgeable and fit (conditioned). Instructor should have a plan for each class which can be adapted for who is in class for that day. Instructors should only teach what they know. Instructors should begin classes on time and keep them moving until the class is over. Instructors should try to work one on one occasional with each student (difficult). Instructors must be very careful of what you say because it weighs very heavily on the students. Try to use words that encourage and inspire, No put downs. WORDS ARE LIKE ARROWS. THEY GO STRAIGHT TO THE HEART. Every student is important. Every student comes with a willingness to learn and high expectations.

Instructors' Expectations:

Students should be on time. Understand that each instructor may have a slightly different approach to delivering the same subject matter. Be humble and come prepared to learn what we have to offer which is Jow Ga Kung Fu. We are a Kung Fu school, not a boxing gym, wrestling or grappling school, or kick boxing class. You should develop a home practice to train repeatedly on what you learn in class. This is the way to advance your skill. Be prepared to work hard and be focused totally on your Kung Fu training when your in class. Stay focused on what your instructors are teaching while your in class and don't strike up conversations with other students about other matters. Be consistent and don't just come to the open classes. Everyone needs to have their technique (forms) reviewed.

CLASS STRUCTURE

1. All classes should begin on time.
2. Classes should flow from beginning to end with some rhythm and purpose.
3. Begin with warm ups and light stretching move by degrees to highest level of intensity and then cool down.
4. Each class should:

a. Have a theme, purpose, plan, lesson.

b. Include stretching, stance work, student contact, free time to work on forms/techniques, and forms review.

c. Study the forms and take out of them what you find that is useful and include these things in your lesson plans. Develop your own drills. Stay true to Jow Ga.

d. Begin to teach the students new parts of the forms so they can move forward. Traditionally, it's seven movements per class.

Tai Chi:

Tai Chi is recognized for its many health enhancement properties. In fact, according to an article in Arthritis Today Magazine, "Tai Chi is the basis for one of the Arthritis Foundation's exercise programs," and "...may now be an ideal form of exercise for people who have Arthritis." It is the most widely practiced martial art in the world. Regular Tai Chi practice incorporates graceful, flowing movements, flexibility, breathing, meditation and coordination. Mental benefits include relaxation and stress reduction as well as enhancement of concentration. All Tai Chi movements have self defense applications. "Sticky Hands" training is given to promote coordination and sensitivity. Tai Chi is ideal training for all those who want to supplement regular Kung Fu practice and those who want to emphasize good health aspects.
Benefits:
Physical

Combining sport and art, Kung Fu provides the ultimate exercise for all ages. Through proven training techniques and exercises, Kung Fu increases flexibility, coordination, speed and stamina. Students experience noticeable improvement in strength and muscle development. Also effective as a means of weight control, the overall effect of Kung Fu training is a toned, healthy body.

Mental

Kung Fu offers a healthy release of physical and mental stress. A feeling of self-confidence and self-worth is gained as students progress through a series of Kung Fu levels and expanding abilities. The concentration, discipline and confidence acquired from Kung Fu training will carry over into all aspects of life, fostering a general feeling of well-being.
Self Defense

Unlike any other form of exercise the martial arts offer the added benefit of self defense. Instruction offered at the Hung Tao Choy Mei Academy will provide students with the skills and confidence necessary for successful self defense. Jow Ga's great range of kicking techniques, punches, blocks, joint locking and throws make this a most practical and effective form of self defense.
Jow Ga Weapons:
• Kwan
• Broad Sword and Double Broad Sword
• Tai Chi Sword
• Knives and Double Knives
• Staff
• Spear
• Chain whip
• 3 Section Staff
• Moon/Cresent Spade
• Staff
• Straight Swords
• Double Hook Swords
• Double Butterfly Knives
• 9 Ring Big Knife
• Tiger Fork
• Bench
• 9 Tooth Rake
• 3 Section Double Chain Whips
• 9 Section Chain Whip

Poem

This Chinese poem can be found written on the inside of Kung Fu schools world wide.
Kung Fu is more than just punching or striking; it is a moral discipline with it's roots going back to the monks in the Shaolin Temples. Those who master only the outer forms of Kung Fu have not yet discovered that the most important aspects of Kung Fu take place inside the student.
• respect the founder, respect the teacher, respect the teachings
• learn kindness, learn justice, then learn Kung Fu
• after you learn Kung Fu, you can protect yourself
• but if you are a hero, a true Kung Fu man, you won't abuse your powers
• if you meet a student and you know he is an evil person then you would not teach him even for
10,000 pieces of gold
• and if he has no honor you would not teach him even if he were your brother
• but if he has honor then you should teach him even if he is a stranger to you
• and after you learn the secret of Hung Tao Choy Mei even a piece of useless stone may become
a piece of gold to you

The first two lines are self-explanatory. The final section of the poem reflects the ancient Chinese belief in the power of the art of Kung Fu, and the responsibility of the person entrusted with Kung Fu knowledge to pass it on only to those whoare worthy to receive it.

"I began my martial arts training in 1970 in Boston, Mass., under the direction of a young master of the Goju Ryu system of Karate. I went on to study briefly at the Voy Wu Kung Fu School in Boston's' Chinatown, training in the Northern Shaolin style of Bak Sil Lum. Shortly after moving to Washington, D.C. in 1976, I began training in the Jow Ga system under Master Dean Chin."
"One day Master Chin was observing a sparring session and afterwards commented on my performance. He stated that he agreed with my fighting strategy 100%. He explained that once you take the action to fight, your attack should be continuous, ferocious, and relentless. This is how we teach fighting today."
"As Kung Fu instructors, we must provide by personal example the highest standard of ethical conduct and social responsibility. Some of our students remain under our tutelage for ten, even twenty years, and continue to stay in contact throughout their lives. Because of this special relationship, it is our responsibility and our duty to provide the best possible example.
SiFu Muhammad has an MBA, and has traveled extensively throughout the United States, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong, and Mainland China.

Acknowledgements
The Hung Tao Choy Mei Academy is dedicated to the memory of Master Dean Chin, who brought the system to the United States from Hong Kong in 1966.