Frequently Asked Questions
Does BTKA teach a specific style? Our overarching focus is Northern Style Kung Fu. Within that discipline, The major styles we teach include:

• Pi Gua (Splitting and Hooking Fist)
• Chuo Jiao (Piercing Feet Boxing)
• Ba ji (Eight Extreme Fist)
• Ying Shou (Eagle Claw)
• Mei Hua Tonglang (Praying Mantis)
• Ba Gua (Eight Tri-gram)
• Xing Yi
• Yang Style Tai-Chi
• Sanda (Chinese Boxing)
• Shuai Jiao
• Qin Na (Joint Manipulation)
• Duan Bing (Weapons Sparring)
• Traditional Weapons

In addition to traditional styles, we also offer modern Wushu instruction.

What does it cost? Group Classes
1. Kung Fu $85/month (Two Classes/week)
2. Tai-Chi $85/month (Two Classes/week)
3. Weapons $40/month (One Class/week)
4. Sanda Workout $40/month (One Class/week)
5. Sanda Sparring $40/month (One Class/week)
6. Wushu $40/month (One Class/week)
7. Kung Fu & Tai-Chi $160/month (Four Classes/week)

Advance Payment Discounts
3 months in advance 5% Discount
6 months in advance 10% Discount
12 months in advance 15% Discount

Pricing for Select Courses (Shan Xi Style Xing Yi and Six Plum Flower Preying Mantis) varies, depending on enrollment.
Is there a ranking system? Yes. Unlike most other martial arts schools, we do not offer "intermediate" belts. Students study from day one for their Black Sashes. Black Sashes can be earned in almost all of our General Kung Fu categories, including Traditional Kung Fu, Combative Kung Fu, Sport Kung Fu and Internal Kung Fu. A student that achieves a Black Sash in every category receives a Master Black Sash and earns the right to be called Sifu.
What equipment is required? For all classes, students must purchase a school T-shirt ($20) and a pair of Kung Fu Shoes ($20). Students must wear them during any class attended.

For weapons classes, a practice weapon for each form must be purchased (Prices vary between weapons).

For the Sanda Workout Class, students must purchase a pair of boxing gloves. In addition to the Workout gear, For the Sanda Sparring Class, a complete set of sparring gear (mouth piece, helmet, shin guards, cup (for males), elbow pads, and knee pads) is required.
Are injuries common? Classes are conducted by experienced instructors with the students’ safety being the first priority. Every class is designed to teach at a pace and in an order that will keep injuries to an absolute minimum (in particular, the Sanda Sparring Class is light contact and students unable to show control are excluded from instruction). However, as in all martial arts or other high-exertion sports, injuries occasionally occur. We strongly recommend students to have health insurance. BTKA and its instructors are not liable for any injuries occurring directly prior to, during or directly following any class.
When do I pay? Full tuition is due before the 8th of each month. Payments made after the 8th of each month an additional $10 late fee. There are no refunds after payment is made.