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Are there any non-contemporary kung fu based dojos that teach pure self defense only kung fu in Chicago area?

yo im from Chicago, IL.. no bs answers yahoo pplz this is the real deal.. im tired of going to wushu-sport dojos that i waste tons of money every month not learning how to fight… are there any decent self-defense only and the instructor teaches it well dojos out there in the chicagoland area. i dont follow any of the mma crap because without traditional martial arts mma wouldnt be what it is today.. i dont care what style of kung fu it is as long as its traditional and works and the teachers arent fraud but in synch with a somewhat deemed authentic style im not willing to learn wing chun because im not a bruce lee follower. i want a style that fits me… ya feel me.. northern shaolin kung fu is ideal for me.. seeming as there’s no true tai chi masters in the western world nor baguazhang,xingyi,hung gar, southern dragon claw,chu gar praying mantis,northern praying mantis, etc.. im 15 years old by the way turning 16 at the beginning of summer.. thank you pplz and give me a decent response…

Which of these Kung Fu styles is better for self defence; Hung Gar, Jow Gar, Wing Chun or Wu style Tai Chi?

Which of these Kung Fu styles is better for self defence; Hung Gar, Jow Gar, Wing Chun or Wu style Tai Chi?

Chinese Martial art question? tai chi?

I am exploring kung fu and chinese martial arts, i know wing chun now, what is tai chi? what does it focus on? how would you compare it to wing chun?

Im training hard for a martial arts tournament in a year and a half?

Well im putting so much hard work and effort cause dad wants to enter too (hes 35 im 16 btw) and he’s also trying hard to get some strength up and speed plus flexability. I ‘ve been in different martial arts Kempo, Karate, Kung Fu, Taekwondo, and wing chun but my favorite thing to do is tai chi (what i mean is when im done training to imrpove some other styles i learned throughout the years, I meditate for an hour gathering chi or energy) and I practice my flexability and speed not forgetting endurance as well. Lastly, i’ve getting into endurance and taking hits from my uncle cause he’s teaching martial arts but he’s taking the time to teach me at the same time. I’ve heard in martial arts tournaments that the participants go all out and never hold back and they could kill you as well if something wrong happens. Is it ok if me and my dad to enter knowing stronger people would be there? (Dad’s been trained in muay thai and aikido for 7 years but he wants to get back in improving those styles plus he’s a hard working man and he likes fighting a lot too.) The thought of fighting people stronger than me means that I almost won’t stand a chance. Ive been doing martial arts for years since i was 6 and my dad wants to be healthy too but he barely told me he signed us up for a martial arts tournament without me knowing. Should I quit and keep training or enter so i can put all those hours of work into showing improvement?
Thanks im focusing so much in meditating/chi increase my punching and kicking speed as best I could I mean everybody in my family says my reflexes are perfect than a lot of people even my uncle the one whos training me and my dad he gets jealous and amazed at my speed. I gotta get my head into the game. By the way when i forced to fight people who knew so much about fighting in middle school (bullies,big guys, adult men, really buff people,etc.) my fights really last so long like 30 minutes because they could take hits and we always fight where the park is and yeah they say until one or the other bleeds heavily or passes out.

Which of these styles would be most effective for street fighting? NOT COMPETITION!?

I have a kung fu school in my area that teaches wing chun, choy li fut, hung gar, and tai chi. Which of these could be used effectively?