Cloud Forest
Martial Arts Institute
38th Generation Wei Family Kung Fu in Greensboro, North Carolina. A private members club where students of every level train safely in a focused, family-style hall. Beginners are always welcome.
An unbroken lineage of Chinese martial arts, carried forward in the American South
Cloud Forest Martial Arts Institute is the home of Wei Family Kung Fu in the United States. Under the guidance of Sifu Michael Johnson, 38th Generation Lineage Chief Inheritor, our training hall preserves and transmits a complete system of Chinese martial arts spanning combat application, internal cultivation, and scholarly study.
We are not a commercial gym. We are a private members club and traditional training hall where dedicated students develop skill, discipline, and character through proven methods passed down across generations. Training as a private club lets us keep classes small, safe, and personal: every student is known by name and looked after on the floor.
Where Do I Start?
Tell us what you are looking for and we will point you to the right classes. Every path is welcome, and your first month is just $49.
For my kids
Creative Dragons, Tiny Tigers & Kids Karate, ages 3 to 14
See classes →Learn self-defense
Practical Kung Fu Self-Defense, Combat Jujitsu & Chinese Boxing
See classes →Health & inner calm
Tai Chi, Kung Fu Forms for Cardio & Internal Taoist Arts
See classes →Get fit & strong
Fitness Boxing, Forms for Strength & Weapons Training
See classes →Train from home
Online Academy: Taoist internal arts, learn at your own pace
See classes →Three Paths, One Tradition
Every student enters through the door that calls to them. All paths lead through the same complete system of Wei Family martial arts.
The Scholar Path
Internal development, Tai Chi, cultivation practices, Chinese medical theory, and the philosophical foundations of the art. For those drawn to healing, health, and the quiet strength of stillness.
Explore the Scholar Path →
The Warrior Path
Combat application, Chinese Boxing, self-defense, physical conditioning, and the fighting methods of the Wei Family system. For those drawn to martial intensity and practical skill.
Explore the Warrior Path →
The Scholar-Warrior
The complete path. Internal and external, mind and body, healing and fighting. Train the full breadth of the Wei Family system as it was meant to be practiced.
Explore the Complete Path →Plus a $20/year club fee ($50 family), added once a year and included in your first payment.
New students: try your first month for just $49.
Programs for Every Family
Alongside our Wei Family kung fu, a respected team of partner instructors teaches karate, jujitsu, boxing, and Wing Chun under our roof. Something for every age and goal.
The Cloud Forest
Online Academy
Access the core curriculum of Wei Family Kung Fu from wherever you are. Video lessons, training guides, and structured progression through the same material taught on campus, delivered at your own pace.
On-campus students receive complimentary access to the online program as part of their membership.
What You Get as a Member
Every member receives full access to the Cloud Forest ecosystem. Training on the floor is only the beginning.
Online Courses
Full access to the Cloud Forest Online School. Courses in Taoist Internal Alchemy, Chi Gong, Wu Ji Gong, Acupuncture, and more. New courses added regularly.
Enter the School →Virtual Library
Digital books, training manuals, and reference materials from Cloud Forest Publishing. Read online or download for offline study.
Browse Library →Community
A private forum for Cloud Forest students. Share training notes, ask questions, earn points, and climb the leaderboard alongside your brothers and sisters on the path.
Enter the Community →Training Journal
Private journal for recording training notes, observations, and progress. Your personal record of the path.
Open Journal →Progress Tracking
Track your advancement through rank systems, course completion, practice streaks, and skill development.
View Progress →Gallery
Photos and media from training sessions, events, seminars, and school history. Members-only archives.
View Gallery →Training Gear & Merchandise
Uniforms, training equipment, books, digital resources, and custom merchandise from Cloud Forest.
Visit the Store →Blog & Articles
Training insights, martial arts philosophy, school news, and student spotlights from Cloud Forest.
Read the Blog →Cloud Forest Martial Arts Institute
Come see a class in person, or start your $49 first month online in minutes. New students are always welcome. Call or stop by and we will help you find the right class and schedule your first visit.
719 W Gate City BlvdGreensboro, NC 27403
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