Lam Tang Kung Fu Academy is like being in one of the old Kung Fu movies. The training is very traditional and the teaching is amazing. The atmosphere is very friendly and welcoming, an excellent place to learn Chinese martial arts.

I like family atmosphere, traditional Kung Fu and Tai chi u can learn a good quality perspective of Chinese martial arts..

Taught me everything I know! Now I can great bricks with my head! I dont remember things so good, but worth it!

Lam Tang Kung Fu Academy has it all under one roof. Traditional Chinese Martial Arts like Hung Kuen Kung Fu, Hasayfu Kung Fu, and Iron Palm training. Internal Arts like Wu, Yang & Sun style Tai Chi, Bagua, Xing Yi, and Qi Gong. Sifu Saleem opened Columbias first Kung Fu school over 30 years ago. If you are looking for rare fighting styles that are offered nowhere else in South Carolina, check out Lam Tang Kung Fu Academy.

Nearly 2 years ago, while recovering from a back injury, I witnessed a Tai Chi demonstration at my son’s school during their Chinese New Year celebration. I returned home and immediately began searching for Tai Chi classes in my area. I discovered Lam Tang Kung Fu Academy, and upon calling I was invited to come in for an introductory lesson. Now, almost two years later, my only regret is that I didn’t embark on this journey much sooner in life. Sifu Saleem and the Sun Style Tai Chi he’s currently teaching me have started bringing harmony into my life. My physical balance has improved, my posture is improving, and my stress level has been drastically reduced. I originally came to Lam Tang looking for a way to improve my back to prevent further injury, and instead found a lifestyle change that has enhanced nearly all aspects of my existence. I look forward to each class, and consider myself both fortunate and proud to now be a part of the Lam Tang family. The other students I train with have much more experience, yet still welcome newcomers like myself with open arms. We all learn from and help one another, and it truly does feel like a family environment. I’m sure that as time marches on I’ll want to grow and experience some of the other Kung Fu styles alongside Tai Chi, and I can’t imagine a better place to do so. Sifu Saleem is an incredible teacher, and has earned my upmost respect. I highly recommend him and Lam Tang Kung Fu Academy to anyone looking to improve their overall health, learn self defense, and add a considerable measure of enjoyment to their lives. This school is a rare find, and as I mentioned, I really wish fate had delivered me here sooner.

This school is an incredibly rare find. It is truly an endless well of martial arts knowledge. If want to study traditional Chinese martial arts and are willing to work hard, this is the place you want to be.

One thing that really caught me is that unlike most modern schools that claim to be kung fu schools, Sifu Saleems Lam Tang Gar Academy clearly outlines the history and lineage of his kung fu in the fields that he teaches. You must ask yourself: If you do not know the history of what you are learning, do you TRULY know what you are currently learning? Along with that notion, Sifu Saleem is as traditional as you can get. No flashy unnecessary moves that just look cool exists in this academy. Every and anything is taught with purpose, reason, practicality, and what I find most importantly, intent. From the plethora of questions Ive asked him thus far, Sifu Saleem is very well versed on matters of the Chinese philosophical out looks in terms of the internal and external aspects of kung fu. Even when talking to his experienced students they share some of that knowledge that has been passed down. Talk about a future lineage! Moreover, the Lam Tang students aid in creating Lam Tang for what it is. The balance between work and play, lightheartedness and seriousness, yin and yang, is sublime for the family. With all my integrity, I strongly recommend this school to any one wanting to learn the beautiful art of kung fu. Lam Tang Kung Fu Academy is a must!

Traditional curriculum of Chinese Martial Arts. School focuses on health, longevity, combat, and lineage. Not a fighting for sport school. Solid academy offering kung fu, tai chi chaun, and qi gong teachings.

Sifu Saleem offers a diverse curriculum tailored to the student depending on his/her individual goals and strengths. I had severe equilibrium issues stemming from a service connected disability when I began training approximately 16 months ago and my balance has since improved markedly. I highly recommend all of the schools programs, but am especially fond of the Sun Style Tai Chi and Hung Gar. Lam Tang offers a rare opportunity to learn authentic kung fu from some of the most proven and storied lineages in Chinese martial arts (Lam Sai Wing, Tang Fung, and Sun Lu Tang) from a recognized disciple of these family systems.

Great family atmosphere and traditional teachings