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Join our supportive community dedicated to personal development and making a positive impact in the DC community. Learn more about our free children's programs and a low-cost adult program.

UPCOMING EVENTS


SATURDAY 10/26/24

1:00-3:00p

OPEN HOUSE

Dragon Dance

Lion Dance

Awarding of Black Sash

Free after school program for DC Residents 6-18 years (poster)

Enroll for Out of School Time Program 2024-2025

We're excited to announce our free Out of School Time (OST) program for DC residents ages 6-18, starting 23 September 2024! This program is a fantastic opportunity for young people to immerse themselves in a variety of enriching activities and learn new skills in a fun and supportive environment. Learn More.

Training at School

Free programs for DC kids!

We provide free programs to DC schoolchildren, made possible through generous funding from DC city funds and Learn24. Children aged 6-18 are introduced to Kung Fu, Chinese Lion Dance, Chinese Thunder Drumming, and African Djembe Drumming, fostering teamwork and cultural appreciation through participation in gala events and educational excursions to historical landmarks and museums during the summer months.

Kung Fu Warrior Take on Lucky Lion, Fiesta Asia 2024

Train your physical and mental agility

We offer Jow Ga Kung Fu classes tailored for adults of all ages, whether you're looking for short-term or long-term training. Our classes for adults are flexible and allows you to train at your own pace and schedule, practicing whenever it fits into your busy life.

What our community is saying...

"In a transient city like DC, it is difficult to find community spaces that are simultaneously close-knit and welcoming to newcomers or those just passing by. Somehow, Sifu Rahim has been able to create a place within Hung Tao Choy Mei that does both effortlessly. The instructors care for all the students while also paying attention to individual strengths, while the students support one another in and out of the classroom. The breadth of knowledge you gain of kung fu, Jowga history, drumming, and lion dance is incredible – no two classes ever feel the same!"

-Claudine
Student, Adult Program

"This will be [my child's] third year of summer camp.  It is a place where magic happens. The energy is very positive, just stepping into this space lifts my spirits every time. I love how the classes and camp bring children and teens of all different ages together, to work together, and learn from one another. It is really inspiring to watch the kids grow into positions where they can role model and demonstrate skills to others - you watch their confidence and poise grow too. Sifu Rahim Muhammad is such an amazing role model and teacher for the kids, as well as for their parents. He teaches discipline, kindness, non-judgmental behavior, and the importance of health and wellbeing. The physical skills my son has learned are awesome - they include coordination, speed, agility, mobility, strength, and endurance.  Even more importantly, he has learned to be a good listener, patient, and a kinder person. He values the friendships that he has built here over two years. Our lives in DC are immensely better thanks to the efforts of Sifu and his team."

-Katy
Parent

"I like that Jow Ga has a long history in the city...the school has a chill, family-like environment. It's open to all ages and they work with you depending on what your goals are, and I was able to learn a lot of forms - I kind of knew I wouldn't be able to stay in the city forever, but once you learn a form, you keep it in your head and can work on it wherever you find yourself."

-Jake
Student, Adult Program

Who we are...

Hung Tao Choy Mei Leadership Institute (HTCMLI) is a distinguished 501(c)(3) organization in Washington, DC, dedicated to nurturing lifelong skills and leadership qualities in both children and adults. Since its inception in 1995 and incorporation as a nonprofit in 2003, HTCMLI has revitalized the essence of community within martial arts, placing paramount importance on well-being, health, and safety.

Empower the next generation of leaders

Your donation is an investment in our community and directly benefits the free children's programs we provide to DC kids. Together, we can expand our reach and empower more young leaders.

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Udvar-Hazy Center, National Air and Space Museum 2019

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Thank you for supporting DC's next generation of leaders.

With low overhead and a small staff, donations directly benefit our children's programs and go a long way at the Hung Tao Choy Mei Leadership Institute. Your support helps us leverage one of the most valuable assets around our school -- the community. 

Donating to Hung Tao Choy Mei allows us to teach more to kids by leveraging expert local talent and bringing in local DC professionals to enrich our core curriculum .

Thank you for your support!

Kung Fu students log time on professional flight simulators.
Each contribution allows us to create and teach programs like the Summer Camp Flight School. In that program, a licensed and experienced pilot taught our Kung Fu summer students how to fly on professional level flight trainers. Experience on those trainers was logged for each student and qualifies as experience for a pilot's license.

Free Summer Camp

FREE CHILDREN'S PROGRAM

After School Program 2024-2025

Free After School program for DC children ages 6-18 started late September 2024. Students in the after-school program will learn Kung Fu, lion dance, dragon dance, African drumming, Chinese thunder drumming.

Free after school program for DC Residents 6-18 years (poster)

Out of School Time 2024-2025

We are excited to announce our free after-school program for DC residents ages 6-18, starting in late September 2024! This program is a fantastic opportunity for young people to immerse themselves in a variety of enriching activities and learn new skills in a fun and supportive environment.

OST Program Details

  • Dates: September 23 - end of school 2025
  • Days: Monday, Tuesday Wednesday, Thursday (not Friday)
  • Time: 4:15 PM to 6:15 PM
  • Age Group: 6-18 years old
  • Location: HTCMLI, 1351 U St NW, Washington, DC 20009
  • Kung Fu, Lion Dance, Dragon Dance weekdays and Saturday Noon-2:15p (Saturday starts 9/21)
  • African Drumming Saturdays 2:30p-4:00p (starts 9/21)
Kung Fu students log time on professional flight simulators.

How to Enroll

To enroll your child in the OST program, please fill out and return the following forms:

For questions or to learn more about the after-school program, please contact Sifu Abdur-Rahim Muhammad at htcmrahim@aol.com.

Many thanks to Learn24 and DC's Out-of School Time (OST), and Department of Public Works for making these programs possible.

Empower the next generation of leaders

Your donation is an investment in our community and directly benefits the free children's programs we provide to DC kids. Together, we can expand our reach and empower more young leaders.