Palmerston North’s Home of Shaolin Kung Fu
UPGRADE
YOUR LIFE.
Shaolin tradition. Sports-science training. Founder-led coaching. For kids, teens and adults in the heart of Palmerston North.
★ 4.8 on Google · 24 reviews • 1,000+ students trained • 10+ years in Palmy
No lock-in contracts. Just expert, founder-led coaching from day one.
4.8★
Google Rating · 24 Reviews
1,000+
Students Trained
10+
Years in Palmy
30+
Years’ Founder Experience
CLASSES FOR EVERY AGE & GOAL
Kids, teens, adults and express fitness — led by qualified sports scientists in Palmerston North’s most supportive martial arts community.
KIDS KUNG FU
Ages 5–12
Build confidence, focus and discipline through fun, structured Shaolin training.
TEENS
Ages 13–17
Self-defence, fitness and resilience for teens in a supportive, motivating crew.
ADULTS
All levels
Authentic kung fu plus sports-science conditioning. No experience needed.
EXPRESS FITNESS
30-minute
Fast HIT / CORE / FLEX sessions to get fit, strong and mobile — fitness first.
⚡ Limited spots for term four!
LOVED BY MANAWATŪ FAMILIES
Rated 4.8★ on Google across 24 reviews — here’s what our students and parents say.
★★★★★
My daughter has grown so much in herself.
— Tim O. · Google Review
★★★★★
I highly recommend Kung Fu Academy. The instructors are great at bringing out the confidence in their students.
— Holly R. · Google Review
★★★★★
I’ve been training under Sifu Kelsey and Sifu Chan for 15+ years now.
— Matt B. · Google Review
★★★★★
Amazing facility with professional trainers. My kid loves it! A fun mix of discipline and learning.
— Matt C. · Google Review
★★★★★
I’ve also been doing the express hit classes… this class is amazing.
— Samantha O. · Google Review
LEARN REAL TECHNIQUES — FREE
Get authentic Shaolin kung fu and fitness tutorials on our YouTube channel — train with us from anywhere.
AUTHENTIC KUNG FU, MODERN SCIENCE
Founded in 2016, Kung Fu Academy NZ blends authentic Shaolin Kung Fu with modern exercise science. No experience needed. All ages welcome — Palmerston North’s most supportive martial arts community.
SEE US IN ACTION
We are the martial arts of choice — because we put you first.
FIND US IN PALMY
We’re located above the Baby Factory, Palmerston North.
READY TO START YOUR JOURNEY?
Join Palmerston North’s premier martial arts academy. Your first class is this week — no experience needed.