Hung Tao Choi Mei Leadership Institute

The Hung Tao Choy Mei Leadership Institute is a nonprofit organization in Washington, DC that offers martial arts training and cultural programs. They provide free programs to DC schoolchildren, teaching Kung Fu, Chinese Lion Dance, Chinese Thunder Drumming, and African Djembe Drumming, fostering teamwork and cultural appreciation. For adults, they offer Jow Ga Kung Fu classes tailored for all ages, allowing them to train at their own pace and schedule. The institute also teaches Self-Defense, African Drumming, and Lion and Dragon Dance. Their community is close-knit and welcoming to newcomers, with instructors who care for all students and support one another in and out of the classroom.