Welcome to the Carlisle Kung Fu Center
Serving Carlisle and surrounding areas since May of 2001, the Carlisle Kung-Fu Center is a full time professional Martial Arts school. Classes are offered in traditional Martial Arts, including traditional Chinese Martial Arts, Hatha Yoga, Tai Chi, and Modern Arnis for students of all ages.
The Carlisle Kung Fu Center is owned and operated by Liam Cochran. Liam Cochran has been training since 1992 and holds the rank of 3rd Higher Level (3rd degree Black Belt). Since opening the school in May of 2001, Mr. Cochran has devoted his time to teaching the tools and techniques necessary for both adults and children to obtain paramount fitness in both mind and body.
Whether you work days or evenings, the Carlisle Kung Fu Center has a schedule to fit your needs. Kung Fu classes are offered up to seven times per week. Adult classes are offered both afternoons and evenings to ensure that you receive quality class time to accommodate your busy schedule and achieve your martial arts and fitness goals. In addition to membership we also offer open floor time. Open floor time is time for members to come in before class or spend time after class practicing learned techniques or using the other training apparatus on site.
The Carlisle Kung Fu Center is family oriented community of martial artists where all are welcome. It is an inviting community where both instructors and students work their hardest to create a positive and uplifting atmosphere without ego and bravado. If you are interested in finding out more about the Carlisle Kung Fu Center, please call or email the Carlisle Kung Fu Center for more information. You can also follow the Carlisle Kung Fu Center on Facebook!
Great News! We are proud to announce that Capital Area Kung Fu is open in Lemoyne, Pa! This facility offers identical curriculum to the Carlisle Kung Fu Center and is operated by a senior instructor of the Carlisle Kung Fu Center named Jason Picken. The facility is located in the Hoover Plaza next to the West Shore Farmers market. Click here to go to the Capital Area Kung Fu Website.
Testimonials:
“I just want to say the people, my friends and martial arts family, at the Carlisle Kung Fu Center are the best people in the world…” – Nathaniel Wolfe
“The Carlisle Kung Fu Center is a remarkable place. It is a place where people can go to discover the strength within themselves, challenge themselves and to reach new potentials alongside other amazing individuals along various walks of life all striving to do the same. With the guidance of Shifu Liam Cichran and those he has instructed I have lost more than 150 lbs, gained confidence, and everyday increase strength of body, mind, and will; strengths that carry over to every aspect of my life.” – Shawn McNaughton
“Kung Fu has helped me stop smoking, opened my mind to things that I never thought I could do, and allows me to learn along side my son, which to me, is priceless. Friendly instructors and students make it a great atmosphere for family. I am thankful to be a part of it.” - T Scott Disbrow
“My five years at the Carlisle Kung Fu Center have brought me a stronger body, a quieter mind, more confidence in myself than I would have thought possible, and teachers and friends who have become like family. It truly is a wonderful place! Many thanks to everyone who has made it possible, especially Shifu Liam Cochran!” – Erin Reichart
“My fellow Students and Instructors,
I have two families–the one into which I was born, and the one I found waiting for me the day I stepped into the Carlisle Kung Fu Center. You are among the finest people I have ever known, being at once remarkably kind, generous, and patient. To repay you I know no way but to say, “Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.”” – Damien O’Connell
“Joining CKFC has played a major roll in transforming my life to become at peace and kind aside from the physical benefits. The instructors are good natured and set an excellent example for all of their students as well as taking a personal interest in each of them.” – Duane Miller