Gotham Martial Arts

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We are a traditional martial art school located on the Upper East Side of Manhattan offering expert instruction in traditional Taekwon-Do, Women's Self-Defense, Practical Wing Chun and East Asian Calligraphy.

07/20/2023

“Bruce Lee’s impact as a martial arts legend and Hollywood icon cannot be overstated. However, it is important to remember him not just for his accomplishments in those realms but also as a philosopher and visionary who bridged the gap between Eastern and Western cultures.” ~ Tao of the Dragon

Today marks the 50th anniversary of Bruce Lee’s passing. Half a century later, his influence continues to resonate throughout the world, not just in martial arts but also in philosophy, acting, and cultural understanding. The full article, “Tao of the Dragon,” is available at https://wingchunorigins.org/post/tao-of-the-dragon/

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Tao of the Dragon by William Kwok » Wing Chun Origins 07/14/2023

I am excited to share my latest article with you, ‘Tao of the Dragon: Diving into Bruce Lee’s Water Path,’ which was published today. Many thanks to Wing Chun Origins Magazine for this opportunity. They are doing a great job promoting Wing Chun and culture. Please check out their website for more amazing content.

You may read the article here: https://wingchunorigins.org/post/tao-of-the-dragon/
Please feel free to leave your comments and feedback. Thank you for your continued support! 🙏

Tao of the Dragon by William Kwok » Wing Chun Origins As an actor, a martial artist, and a human being, Bruce Lee's example of pushing past limitations is a true manifestation of his philosophy.

Sifu William Kwok » Wing Chun Origins 03/10/2023

Sifu William Kwok » Wing Chun Origins When I was 13, my father introduced me to the art of Wing Chun through a summer program he taught at the university.

Short Film: Kung Fu Grandma - There is a superhero inside all of us 11/15/2021

Dear All -

We are proud to announce the short film, KUNG FU GRANDMA, is available to watch now! Kung Fu Grandma is a short comedy produced by Martial Arts Education Society (MAES), a non-profit organization founded by Headmaster William Kwok.

https://youtu.be/OWOV4cM3Nvo

We hope you enjoy this short comedy! We encourage you to share this lighthearted film with your friends, family, and schools if you enjoy it. Please note this film is only 5 minutes long, and appropriate for school aged children and older.

We'd appreciate if you share your thoughts in the comment section, and please LIKE and SUBSCRIBE to the MAES channel on YouTube for future videos and projects!

Short Film: Kung Fu Grandma - There is a superhero inside all of us KungFuGrandma.comDirector/Writer: Kadi Tsang; Executive Producer: William KwokKung Fu Grandma is a short comedy film with a profound message - it is a story ...

10/31/2019

Happy Haunting! 🎃

08/21/2019

Headmaster Kwok will be on the cover of Wing Chun Illustrated with the article “Taking the Path of Ying and Yang.” The magazine will be available this Friday.

05/02/2019

Honored 🙏🏻

01/01/2019

Please support Martial Arts Education Society, 501c3 non-profit organization! 🙏🏻

https://www.facebook.com/951593038370615/posts/985845044945414/

We received a donation check from a charity event tonight! Thank you all for the continuous support. Happy New Year!

Photos from Gotham Martial Arts's post 11/17/2018

Meet Master Yvonne Kwok! 😊👏🏻🎉

11/17/2018

Honorary recognition from New York State Assembly 😊🙏🏻

Photos from Gotham Martial Arts's post 03/29/2018

Master William Kwok was invited to be a guest speaker at Harvard University on Tuesday alongside Ms. Xiaoyi Chen, Wushu gold medalist, to share his thoughts on and knowledge of Chinese martial arts, particularly Wing Chun. The discussion was held from an academic standpoint and centered on the topic of traditional Chinese martial arts and their relevance to modern society. It was a memorable event and an honor!

12/08/2017

Thank you so much for your words of encouragement, Grandmaster Suk Jun Kim!

11/06/2017

A special message from Grandmaster Wan Kam Leung for our anniversary! What an honor!

11/06/2017

Thank all the Masters for celebrating our anniversary with us! (From left to right: Masters Jae-Hyuck Shim, William Kwok, Norman Chin, and Alex Richter)

Photos from Gotham Martial Arts's post 11/06/2017

Happy 10th year anniversary Gotham Martial Arts!🎉🎉

Interview with Sifu William Kwok - Wooden Dummy Shop 09/18/2017

Here is Master Kwok's latest interview in which he talks about martial arts as an education. Please enjoy!

http://mywoodendummy.com/info/interview-with-sifu-william-kwok/

Interview with Sifu William Kwok - Wooden Dummy Shop Interview with Sifu William Kwok September 18, 2017 by Dave Leave a Comment 1. As a quick intro, can you tell us a bit about yourself and your school? When, where, how and why did you start practicing?My name is William Kwok. I am the headmaster of Gotham Martial Arts, which was established in 2007…

Photos from Gotham Martial Arts's post 09/03/2017

We are so honored to be part of the celebration of Wong Shun Leung tradition last night. Great company and great memories! Huge thanks to Sifu Dwight Hennings and Rayan Lam for organizing and welcoming us to this amazing event to share our Wing Chun experience with our Wong Shun Leung family.

08/31/2017

Our training floor

Timeline photos 05/14/2017

Happy Mother's Day to all the amazing and beautiful Moms at Gotham Martial Arts! The first Women's Self Defense and Fitness workshop on Friday was a success, thanks to all that showed support! For those that couldn't make it, please stay tuned for future classes!

Timeline photos 01/28/2017

新年快樂! Happy New Year!!

Wishing you all a year full of happiness and prosperity!

Gotham Martial Arts 2016 Review | Online Slideshow by Slide.ly 01/01/2017

Gotham Martial Arts 2016, a year in review. Happy 2017 everyone!

Gotham Martial Arts 2016 Review | Online Slideshow by Slide.ly Gotham Martial Arts 2016, a year in review. Happy 2017 everyone! - Powered by Slidely - Create & experience your photo collections as beautiful slideshows

纽约「现代叶问」郭威贤谈武德教育 12/15/2016

Here's a direct link to Master Kwok's latest interview with Radio Free Asia.
He shares his insights in teaching and promoting Chinese martial arts and culture in the US.

纽约「现代叶问」郭威贤谈武德教育 http://www.rfa.org/cantonese/features/teahouse/teahouse-12092016080631.html

「現代葉問」紐約開武館授詠春 弘揚中華武術 12/13/2016

A nice promotional video made by Radio Free Asia , a US government funded non-profit radio station, for the one hour radio interview.
(In Cantonese)

https://youtu.be/71HT6gqTkUc

「現代葉問」紐約開武館授詠春 弘揚中華武術 http://www.rfa.org/cantonese/features/teahouse/teahouse-12092016080631.html 詠春的基本拳法有哪種?能否真的“一個打十個”?電影中和現實中的詠春拳的演繹又有何種不同之處?在現今盛行的“速食文化”的影響下,如何才能悟出傳統中華武術文化的真諦?...

Timeline photos 12/11/2016

https://www.facebook.com/WingChunAmerica/posts/1163957267021578

敬請留意收聽:
http://www.rfa.org/cantonese/features/teahouse/teahouse-12092016080631.html?encoding=traditional

香港出生、現居紐約的詠春拳大師郭威賢(William Kwok)暢談在美國教授中國武術的體驗。足本訪問將於12月11日(星期天)播出。

Timeline photos 12/04/2016

A Great Profile Feature Article by The China Press, November 15, 2016

http://ny.uschinapress.com//m/spotlight/2016/11-15/107451.html

Timeline photos 10/15/2016

Tomorrow is the day! Come check it out!

02/21/2016

Here's a clip of Master William Kwok talking about Bruce Lee in "America's Most Badass" on American Heroes Channel. Can't believe it has been a year already!

Photos from Gotham Martial Arts's post 01/23/2016

Outside and inside of the school. We had a full house despite the snowstorm (4 Little Lions, 13 Juniors and 5 Adults), what a great example of perseverance!

Ip Man 3 : Short Movie Review 01/06/2016

https://combativecorner.wordpress.com/2016/01/05/ip-man-3-short-movie-review/

Ip Man 3 : Short Movie Review Over the holidays, I had the opportunity to watch Ip Man 3 the movie with my family, Sifu and students in Hong Kong. We enjoyed it! OPENS IN THE U.S. 01.22.16 THE PLOT (courtesy of IMDB.com) When ...

Timeline photos 01/02/2016

Happy New Year, everyone!

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328 E 61st Street Fl 3
New York, NY
10065

Opening Hours

Monday 10:30am - 9:30pm
Tuesday 11:30am - 9:30pm
Wednesday 12pm - 9:30pm
Thursday 11:30am - 9:30pm
Friday 4pm - 8:30pm
Saturday 9:30am - 2pm
Sunday 11am - 2pm

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