I have had the pleasure and honor of being a student at the Harrisburg Kung Fu Center for over twenty years now. I have heard the school referred to as a lifestyle school, and it truly deserves that high praise. It teaches one not just how to improve their self defense skills, but also ones living skills. The underlying concepts taught, can be applied to any aspect of life to achieve improvement. Through a highly refined training process, students learn to build a solid foundation, from which to approach self defense and life in a calm, relaxed, methodical way. If you want a better life, and a better relationship with your spouse and family, this is the place to achieve it. Give it six months, and youll be changed for life!

Training at the Harrisburg Kung Fu Center has been a life-changing experience for me. I grow with every class, whether it be through meditation, self-defense applications, or different forms. My energy levels are higher than ever, as if I have become more youthful. You truly will gain a healthy mind in a healthy body. The training has been everything I thought it would be, and more. The yoga classes are also excellent, and will help you identify key areas that need improvement for your flexibility and physical health. This is not an exaggeration; I continuously grow and improve, and this has reflected in other aspects of my life. Joining the Harrisburg Kung Fu Center has been the best decision I made since moving to Harrisburg, and probably one of the best decisions I have made in my life.

It is without exaggeration to say the Harrisburg Kung Fu Center has changed my life. Martial arts here are truly taught as an art form, a practical use of self defense, and as a healthy lifestyle. The training is excellent and the motivation is truly exceptional. Anyone in the area that is serious about trying a martial art should give this center a chance, you will not be disappointed. Highly, highly recommended.

The martial arts taught in this school have helped me in many aspects of my life. At this school, you not only learn a great self-defense art, you also learn a certain way of approaching life that will render many positive benefits as you train, and beyond. The teacher has a unique understanding of the art and a genuine excitement for learning that he passes along to all his students. He is patient when you don’t understand certain concepts and knows how to motivate you when you feel you are not progressing. Deciding to attend this school was absolutely one of the best decisions I’ve ever made.

Harrisburg Kung Fu Center has changed my health and my life. I am in my forties and Kung fu has improved my digestive and physical health, and has taught me discipline, patience and self-control all while learning self defense and conditioning of the body. I also attend yoga there which has been fantastic for peace, relaxation, strength and circulation. No matter what age you are, I highly recommend this center. Awesome teachers!!!!

Everything I asked for!I wanted confidence, self-control, discipline, and knowledge. I got it all. I have been going for over a decade now and it has turned into my greatest decision. You couldnt pay me enough to give back all that Ive learned.And the people are all so amazing. I love every one of these guys like family.I have payed more money at other schools and gotten so much less out of it. This is the best place for the money, for sure.Best martial arts school in he US, definitely.

The teacher Pai Pono Li addresses the physical, mental, and health aspects of being a balanced martial artist missing from a lot of martial arts programs today. There is a great culture where all of the students are all incredibly willing to help each other. I have been training here for about 6-7 years now and I am still learning new things and being challenged. Starting martial arts training at the Harrisburg Kung Fu Center may be the single best decision I’ve ever made towards pursuing a healthy body and a healthy mind.

Saturday morning Tai-Chi will change your life. I am a student for many years. Has helped me physical and mentally change my life for the better. Come out and join us!

My martial arts experience at the Harrisburg Kung-fu Center has been life changing. Not only have I learned to defend myself, but I have used the skills taught to enrich my home life and progress upward in my work career. Taking classes here has been the best decision I have made; even 25 years later!!

I have done other martial arts in the past, but learning at the Harrisburg Kung Fu Center under Pai, Pono Li has been a truly great experience. The training is difficult, but fun, and everyone from the top down is friendly and encouraging. If you are looking for a life-long art I cannot recommend this place enough. Ive been there since 2008 and despite moving to Lancaster, PA I continue to attend classes twice a week. Excellent.

Sifu Rothermel is a patient, kind, and focused teacher who will bring you to levels you never thought possible. Youll notice a difference in your health and mental prowess immediately. This training is worth every penny. Highly recommended.

Great martial arts facility, excellent teacher, something for everyone. Also has additional programs: Tai Chi , Arnis, and a complete Yoga Facility with a certified teacher. Look no further for a martial arts school.

I love the experience at the Kung fu center,i have learned alot, me and my daughter are having a great time, im very glad i chose this school,i highly reccomend it

I have been a student at the Harrisburg Kung Fu center for almost eleven years now, and the things that the study of the art has done for me as a person, my outlook on life, discipline, respect, courtesy, and health, both mental and physical, is utterly amazing and quite frankly, very hard to put into words. I think one of the most significant things I have aquired from my study of Kung Fu is an almost overwhelming self confidence that I carry with me always. This confidence is gained through the knowledge of the art, but also, through the mini philosophical lectures Mr. Rothermel, the teacher, intersperses throughout the lessons. The confidence that comes from the knowledge that you have the ability to protect yourself and those you love should the need arise, make it all the more likely that those who wish you ill will think twice about messing with you. Also, it is not all about fighting at HBG Kung Fu. A premium is placed on only fighting when absolutely necessary.Its an amazing journey.

I have been training at the Harrisburg kung fu school for over 4 years now and it has positively impacted my entire life!

Im 23 years old and have been doing Kung Fu for 15 of them.From experience, I can say there isnt a better teacher in the states and the community of practitioners at Harrisburg Kung Fu Center feels like family.

Having been to a handful of martial arts schools throughout my lifetime, I can say that this school has given me the most confidence in my ability to defend myself. The conditioning practices that I learned have strengthened my body and mind beyond my expectations. I believe, without a doubt, that the teachers at this school have dedicated their lives to these practices, and they translate this art form in a concise, practical manner that melds seamlessly into the functions of everyday life. Id highly recommend this school to anyone who is serious about health and self-defense.

This is the best place to train martial arts in central Pennsylvania. I have been training there since 1996, and I have become a better person because of it. They have helped develop my body, mind and confidence. The school and teachers have given me so much including another family. There is a reason the Harrisburg Kung Fu Center has been operating for more than thirtyfive years. The focus of this school and teachers is not only training an art, but also making the arts a part of your life.And, it is the quality of the instruction and its owners and teachers.They offer Kung Fu (Adult and children classes), Tai Chi, Modern Arnis (Stick and knife fighting) and Hatha Yoga.

My 11 year old son and I enrolled in the school a few months ago after researching several other locations. We took a introductory course to see if it was a good match for both my son and myself. I was pleasantly surprised to see that the instruction was designed to be worthwhile for both age groups.Even though we are only a few months in, I have noticed a distinct change in my physique and stamina, and have learned many techniques for defending myself.The center doesnt only teach self defense, but also instructs you in proper movement and form for daily activities, as well as making healthy choices.The meditation skills paired with the physical activity, and self control used to perform the martial arts are all part of a stress buster arsenal which allows me to feel emotionally and spiritually better every day, even when I am not training.I would highly recommend Harrisburg Kung Fu Center to anyone who is interested in Martial Arts, Tai Chi, or Yoga.Update 06-11-2018 --I am now taking Tai Chi Chuan classes here as well, and I am feeling better than I ever have, both physically and emotionally.My son has built self confidence, strength, and resolve.This school is hard, but anything worthwhile is hard. You need to test your limits to improve and to find your authentic self. If you do the work and stick with the program, you can find your authentic self here.

Updated 6/20/2018:An year later and a belt level higher, I believe its the best thing you can do for yourself. Make it a part of your half year resolution to get fit and learn a historic art while doing it.Sifu Pai, Pono Li is very understanding and patient with students and work with them to get the best results possible. All senior students are always helping others to keep them going. Highly recommended school if you are serious about having quality education.Earlier review -You cant ask for any place better if you want to learn the art the way it should be! Have been practicing here for 2 years now and there is something with the way this art is taught here that just keeps you going! Love the place, the people and Sifu!

I have been attending this school since the late 1980s. The most important lesson I have learned is that martial arts study is so much more than mere fighting. Anyone can punch and kick. It takes a terrific teacher like Sifu Rothermel to show me that the hardest battle I will ever face is with myself, and that each day I need to decide if I am worth the struggle. I asked him What does Kung Fu mean? and he replied: Doing something well. Then continue to improve, since life changes and I change, so I cant stay still. This school is more than just a building in Penbrook, but a group of people who I consider my family. Once you enter the school, everyone is focused on helping each other succeed, whatever their goals are.

Having studied a couple of different styles through the years, Pai Lum Kung Fu is by far the most practical, effective and efficient style I have studied. This also has much to do with Sifu Pai Pono Li. His teachings and methods are most excellent. After several years under his study, Pai Lum is not something that I do but rather something that I have become. Pai Lum Kung Fu is highly recommended to anyone looking to change their life in all aspects

I have been training here for about 5 years, and it has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my life. In addition to the excellent self-defense techniques, I have learned patience and self-discipline. I cannot recommend the virtues of Pai, Pono-Li, Pai, Mana_Li, and the Hbg Kung Fu Center highly enough

Pai Lum Kung Fu is a truly amazing martial arts form, and this school offers a great amount of opportunities to become not only an awesome fighter, but an awesome person. A true martial artist.The possibilities are endless. Training the body and mind. Living healthy and confidently. Learning and using effective self-defense skills. A lot of weapons to train with. Sifu Pai, Pono Li is an inspiring person and martial artist. The moment i stepped in the door to meet him, i knew this was where i needed to train. Everyone a part of this school, love what they are doing and look forward to helping others do the same. This is not training to tournament fight, although you definitely could, but its training to change the way you live. Training to make your life better. Worth every penny and every hour.

Unlike the instructors at several of the other martial arts schools I’d attended in the past, this is not a part-time job for Sifu Rothermel. He lives a true martial arts life, and is at the school six days a week leading all the daytime and evening classes. The kung fu here is not taught as a sport, but for real-world situations, and the discipline and confidence gained through the training will spill over into all the other parts of your life.You can supplement your training with the Tai Chi and Modern Arnis classes, and there is also a full yoga studio with classes led by Millie Rothermel, who has also helped me a great deal with my kung fu forms.I can’t speak highly enough of my teachers and their school.

The Harrisburg Kung Fu Center, led by Sifu Rothermel is an exceptional Martial Arts School where you will learn Pai Lum Kung Fu, known as White Dragon Fist Style. Not only will you learn it, you will begin to live it. I have been attending the school since April of 2016 along with my son, who has been attending for over a year, has achieved his second rank and soon will be testing for his third. It is amazing to watch my son grow and develop in the art of Pai Lum Kung Fu. There is something to be said about the leader of the school, our teacher. He is more than a teacher, he is a mentor. Sifu Rothermel is an extraordinary individual, who is patient, yet assertive. Sifu Rothermel has a gift, not just for teaching the style, but for conveying the meaning of each and every aspect of the art and its application to daily living. I strongly recommend and encourage anyone who is seeking a whole life experience in Martial Arts to come join the Harrisburg Kung Fu Center and receive great training by an thorough and excellent teacher!