I spent close to 3 years looking for a traditional Kung Fu school within reasonable driving distance, and finally found one in Austin Kung Fu Academy. I've trained Chinese martial arts for almost 4 years, and I'm pretty picky about schools (in case the 3-year search didn't clue you in!). I look for an instructor that knows and values his training lineage and demands good technique from his students. The instructor, Santanu Rahman, has a friendly but exacting style, and is an effective teacher for both beginners and somewhat-advanced students (like myself).
Pros: Excellent instructor, friendly atmosphere, good Kung Fu!
Cons: not too many cons -- maybe few choices on class times?
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