A DIFFERENT
WAY TO
learn
KUNG FU.
Learn practical martial skills through partner drills. Feel how a small change in your stance affects your balance when a partner pushes.
02 / SENSITIVITY
Learn through contact.
Partner exercises help you recognize pressure, notice changes, and find a useful response in the moment.
03 / APPLICATION
Put understanding to use.
Build from clear, manageable exercises toward increasing resistance and more demanding martial applications.
Understand it. Feel it. Make it work.
We break martial skill down into things you can explore with a partner: how you stand, how you make contact, and how you respond when pressure changes.
Small adjustments. A different result.
Review what you learned in class
Included with membership
Members get hours of online Wing Chun and Nei Gong instruction. Replay demonstrations from the library and review the details at your own pace between classes.
01 / STRUCTURE
Organize your body.
Explore how alignment and whole-body coordination affect your balance, stability, and ability to apply force.
Meet your teacher
Hi, I’m Jesse.
I teach Wing Chun and Nei Gong here in Tallahassee. My approach is to make the principles understandable, give you a way to experience them, and help you develop them into usable skill.
You don’t need a martial arts background to begin. Bring your questions and a willingness to explore.
Sifu Jesse Frank
Lead teacher · Tien Lung Kung Fu
Meet your instructor
John McFarland
After years of competitive fencing, John began studying Tai Chi in 1980. In 1983, he joined the Moy Yat Wing Chun family and found his martial art. He has continued studying Wing Chun ever since, while exploring other systems along the way.
John began fencing in 1967 and became a saber fencing champion. Today, he is active again as a fencing coach and competitor.
Wing Chun teacher · Saber fencing champion
What to expect
01 / Find a time that works.
Choose a class and contact Jesse to arrange your visit.
02 / Come ready to participate.
Wear comfortable clothes you can move in and bring your questions.
03 / Explore the training.
Learn alongside the group and get a feel for the practice.
Weekly class schedule
MONDAYS
6 pm Nei Gong · 7–8 pm Intro to Kung Fu · 8–9 pm Kung Fu All Levels
THURSDAYS
6 pm Nei Gong · 7–8 pm Intro to Kung Fu · 8–9 pm Kung Fu All Levels
FRIDAYS
12:30–2 pm Nei Gong
SATURDAYS
Noon–1 pm Intro to Kung Fu · 1–2 pm Kung Fu All Levels
What People are Saying
Sifu Ryan Reyes
"Sifu Jesse's unique and innovative approach to internal arts is refreshing, as he is able to dispel much of the mystical and mysterious aspects of the internal arts and explain them in a lucid and clear manner. In addition to his explanatory ability, he is able to apply these internal methods in full contact combat scenarios and drills, and teach you how to do so as well - which is a rarity among the internal arts community."
Sifu Garett McCormack
"Tien lung Kung Fu has a casual friendly environment and superb martial arts instruction. What I like most is it offers both modern and traditional martial arts BUT everything is reality-based. I chose this place because I'm interested in learning real fighting, not a sport or game. The students and instructors are a diverse group of thoughtful people who share a passion for working hard and learning real martial arts in a no-BS, no-ego atmosphere."
Sifu Matthew Redford
"After 41 years, you don't really think you will find something new. This is more than a thing, it opens up a lot of possibilities, from the ground up.... Watched the videos, very well researched, very well produced... A real forensic scientific method approach."
Ken Baino
"The school offers a well-rounded mix of marital arts in Tallahassee with reasonable rates. The different backgrounds provide a unique experience and students will learn practical fighting skills. Instructors are very approachable and knowledgeable. Everybody in the school, including instructors, works hard to improve themselves which builds camaraderie. A good mix of friendly and competitive atmosphere."
More from our Google reviews.
A PRACTICE FOR DIFFERENT AGES
“People five decades apart in age can train together. Excellent instruction in an effective art learned at the student’s pace.”
John McFarland · Google review excerpt
ALWAYS LEARNING
“What seems to separate Tien Lung from other styles or traditions, is a culture of constant growth”
Spencer Reeve · Google review excerpt
A SUPPORTIVE CLASS
“Imo the class is informal and very supportive of each other, everyone trains with each other.”
Sebastian Wahl · Google review excerpt
STARTING WHERE YOU ARE
“Tien Lung Kung Fu is a great group of dedicated folks. I’m 50+ and have been going for about a year and a half.”
scott augustine · Google review excerpt
A few things you might be wondering.
Do I need any martial arts experience? No. Beginners are welcome. We introduce the ideas through exercises you can explore at your current level.
Am I too old or out of shape to start? Our approach emphasizes alignment, coordination, and efficient movement. Adults with different levels of fitness and experience can begin. Tell Jesse about any limitations so you can discuss how to participate.
Can I study Nei Gong on its own? Yes. Nei Gong is a stand-alone training system that also complements our Wing Chun practice. You can arrange a visit to a Nei Gong class directly.
What happens during my first visit? You join a regular class and try exercises at your level. Training can include working with a partner and feeling changes in balance or pressure. Ask Jesse what contact to expect in your chosen class when you arrange your visit.
A place to practice.
A place to excell.
