The Chinese Martial Arts Institute (CMAI) was founded by Master Burris in 1987. CMAI opened it's first official training facility in Falls Church, Virginia in 1989. Since 1995 CMAI has been serving the northern Virginia community in Fairfax, Virginia.
Aside from the physical benefits that study in our program provides, students are given an opportunity to develop their character, spirit, and confidence. They are provided a forum wherein they can systematically establish goals and accomplish specific objectives. While enhancing one’s physical abilities, we emphasize strong mental discipline that focuses on the sanctity and preservation of the body, while developing sensitivity, common courtesy, and optimum respect for others.
Our programs are designed to keep you in the best mental & physical condition that your schedule will permit. We can improve your overall strength, coordination and reaction time. We will provide you with methods to reduce your stress and tension. In addition, we will enable you to obtain very pragmatic approach to self defense and self preservation. We also have scholarship programs available for students that can demonstrate a need for assistance.