The Academy of Chinese Martial and Cultural Arts, founded in June of 2002, is intended to be Boulder's premier location for events and activities related to the Chinese culture. ACMCA has, in large part, already achieved this goal. Since its opening in June 2002, the ACMCA has grown to include regularly scheduled programs in Tai Chi, Qi Gong, Taoist healing methods, Chinese Lion and Dragon performance training, Kung Fu and traditional Chinese folk dance. In addition, the Academy sponsors special classes and events that promote Asian Pacific American heritage and culture.
The Academy was founded and is managed by the Shaolin Hung Mei Kung Fu Association, a 501(c)(3) corporation. SHMKF was brought to Colorado by Shifu H. Solow in 1993. The Association is dedicated to the teaching and advancement of Chinese philosophy, history, martial arts and culture. This dedication has resulted in the organization becoming an integral part of the cultural fabric of the Asian Pacific American communities of Colorado (see News). Its performances of the Chinese Dragon, Lion and Kung Fu are very popular and in great demand throughout the year. Further, the Association has participated in and helped to plan and execute many Boulder/Denver area APA sponsored initiatives, including the Colorado Dragon Boat Festival.
Testimonials
[Chinese American Counsel of Colorado]
[[International Channels Network]
[Chinese New Year 2004]
From its first days, the Association realized that in order to fully realize its mission and goals (see Mission), it would have to establish a center for its teachings. The result - the Academy of Chinese Martial and Cultural Arts - is unique in its structure, purpose and composition. The Academy is designed to have broad appeal to all Asian and non-Asians in Boulder and the Denver metro area. One hundred percent of the Academy's initial funding was earned through SHMKF's performances. Much of the Academy's ongoing operations are still funded through the proceeds earned through these presentations, allowing the organization to keep membership fees at a minimum. All teaching, all operations management and all facility renovations are done on a volunteer basis by the members.
The Association has been able to successfully create and promote a center for Chinese culture. However, additional funding is needed to expand its activities. Specifically, the Association would like to increase awareness of its activities, attract and/or sponsor additional special events, improve its facilities, and add a greater variety of regularly scheduled programs. In order to further these and other objectives, the Association seeks your help (see Support Us).