Business Details
43 Years
experience
Your Trusted Martial Arts Academy in Winnipeg Since 1983
Established in 1983, Plum Blossom Martial Arts has been a cornerstone of Winnipeg's traditional martial arts community for over four decades. Our academy specializes in Choy Li Fut Kung Fu and Yang Tai Chi, offering personalized instruction for adults, teenagers, and children in a welcoming family atmosphere. With a lineage tracing back to Grandmaster Doc Fai Wong and adherence to the Plum Blossom International Federation's teachings, we combine centuries-old techniques with modern fitness principles. Our instructors, including Sifu Peggy McRitchie and Tai Sifu Neil McRitchie, bring decades of competitive and instructional experience, having trained students from beginners to tournament champions.We emphasize holistic development through martial arts, focusing on physical fitness, mental discipline, and self-defense capabilities while maintaining strict adherence to traditional practices. Our facility supports simultaneous adult and children's classes, fostering intergenerational learning and family engagement in martial arts training.
Services
Adult Kung Fu
Kids Kung Fu
Yang Tai Chi
Parents & Kids Program
Self-Defense Training
Details
- Year established: 1983
Highlights and features
- We offer personalized one-on-one instruction from certified martial arts masters
- Our family atmosphere accommodates simultaneous adult and children's training
- Specialized programs for mature students with 30+ years of community experience
- We provide free trial classes to experience our traditional martial arts approach
- Our instructors have trained multiple tournament champions and competition teams
What people say
Knowledgeable teachers
Safe training environment
Improved physical fitness
Family-friendly atmosphere
Effective self-defense skills
Services
Adult Kung Fu
Our Adult Kung Fu program combines Choy Li Fut techniques with modern fitness principles for practical self-defense and physical conditioning. Practitioners develop strength, flexibility, and cardiovascular fitness through traditional forms and sparring exercises. The program emphasizes internal power generation over muscular force, making techniques accessible to all body types while maintaining combat effectiveness.
Kids Kung Fu
Designed for children aged 5-12, our Kids Kung Fu program builds discipline, confidence, and physical coordination through structured lessons. Students learn self-defense fundamentals while developing respect, patience, and teamwork through partner drills and group exercises. The curriculum includes 2-man staff training to enhance cooperation and control in a safe learning environment.
Yang Tai Chi
Traditional Yang Style Tai Chi instruction focuses on slow, flowing movements to improve balance, joint mobility, and stress reduction. Classes emphasize proper posture and breathing techniques that enhance circulation and mental clarity. This ancient practice combines martial applications with health benefits suitable for all fitness levels and ages.
Parents & Kids Program
Our Family Martial Arts Program allows parents and children to train together in simultaneous classes. The shared curriculum enables families to practice techniques together at home while progressing through individualized skill development. This approach strengthens family bonds while promoting physical fitness and mutual goal achievement in a supportive environment.
Self-Defense Training
Specialized self-defense instruction covers practical applications of Kung Fu techniques for real-world scenarios. Students learn situational awareness, conflict de-escalation, and physical defense methods against common attacks. The program emphasizes mental preparedness and responsible use of martial skills while building confidence through realistic training scenarios.
People
Sifu Peggy McRitchie
Director & Head Instructor
With over 35 years of martial arts experience, Sifu Peggy McRitchie has trained students from beginners to tournament champions. A former community health nurse, she combines physical training with wellness education and has organized annual martial arts challenges for youth since 2004.
Tai Sifu Neil McRitchie
Instructor
Co-instructor with Sifu Peggy, Neil brings extensive martial arts expertise and chiropractic knowledge to the academy. He has trained numerous students in proper body mechanics and injury prevention techniques through both martial arts instruction and physical therapy practices.
Sifu Les McWha
Senior Instructor
A dedicated martial arts practitioner with decades of teaching experience, Sifu Les contributes to the academy's competitive team training and form instruction. He has helped develop multiple award-winning tournament competitors through specialized technical coaching.
Questions
What martial arts styles do you teach?
We specialize in Choy Li Fut Kung Fu and Yang Style Tai Chi, both taught in their traditional forms with modern fitness applications.
Are there family training options available?
Yes, our Parents & Kids Program allows simultaneous training with shared curriculum elements to practice together at home.
Do you offer trial classes for new students?
We provide free trial classes to experience our instruction style and facility before committing to regular training.
What age groups do you accommodate?
We offer programs for children aged 5+, teenagers, adults, and mature students with specialized curriculum for each group.
Are your instructors certified?
All instructors are certified through the Plum Blossom International Federation with decades of combined teaching experience.
Can martial arts improve physical health?
Yes, our programs enhance strength, flexibility, cardiovascular health, and mental focus through structured martial arts training.
