Blue Lantern Martial Arts Shaolin Wing Chun Kung Fu
Certified by the Wing Chun Museum (VTM), Blue Lantern Martial Arts brings the complete martial art of Shaolin Wing Chun Kung Fu to Northern Kentucky.
Unlock Your Inner Warrior
For over four years, Blue Lantern Martial Arts and Sifu Dane Griffith have been bringing the epic and rewarding art of Shaolin Wing Chun Kung Fu to Northern Kentucky.
Our warm, inclusive and supportive environment, knowledgeable instructor with an epic beard, and inclusive philosophy makes for one of the most rewarding lifestyle changes imaginable.
Come find out what makes us different!
What is Shaolin Wing Chun?
Shaolin Wing Chun is the result of more than 30 years of research into the Shaolin roots of Wing Chun. Utilizing all ranges of combat: Long range kicking, close range strikes, take-downs, grappling and joint locks. Our focus is on Maximum Efficiency, precision, and simultaneous close-range offense as defense, it emphasizes relaxation, structure, and sensitivity over brute strength. Practitioners develop practical self-defense skills while cultivating balance, mindfulness, and inner strength.
Our knowledge traces back to both the Northern and Southern Shaolin Temples. It is a system that is not limited by style or technique. It is a complete martial arts system addressing all ranges of hand-to-hand combat – kicking, striking, trapping, and grappling.
Personalized Martial Arts Training
Blue Lantern is a traditional Chinese martial arts academy located in the Northern Kentucky suburbs of the Greater Cincinnati Metro Area.
As the only VTM certified Shaolin Wing Chun Kung Fu school in Kentucky, we take a modern approach to ancient practices.
Our classes offer valuable life skills for beginners and seasoned martial artists alike:
The Warrior Difference
We're a veteran owned and operated school, not a corporate chain.
Our goal is to teach our students to achieve their ultimate potential. Our most important emphasis is cultivating the self. We strive to produce warriors not just fighters. Warriors aim to conquer themselves rather than searching to dominate others. Tracing our lineage back to the Shaolin temples of old, we bring that knowledge to the present day. In this manner, we create the warriors that can forge a better world.
A Unique Curriculum
With more than 30 years of research into the Shaolin origins of Wing Chun and a unified System that is pressure tested in the highest arenas, Shaolin Wing Chun Kung Fu has established a clearly defined curriculum approved by the Ving Tsun Museum. You will always know where you are in your journey and everything taught in class can be followed up at home with your textbook.
A New You
Whether you have low self-esteem, want to get into shape, or want to learn to defend yourself and your family, this is the place! All of those worthy goals are possible at BLMA!
A Strong Community
海納百川 (pronunced: hai na bai chuan)
" The ocean acceps all rivers"
Blue Lantern Martial Arts is a Safe Space. We are in inclusive martial arts school steeped in Shaolin kung fu tradition. Everyone is accepted for who they are and are judged based on their merit.
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"A journey of a thousand miles begins with the first step." -- Lao Tzu
Contact us today to learn more about our Shaolin Wing Chun programs for you and your family. We can't wait to hear from you!