Wuxia Martial Arts Center is a martial arts school in Amesbury, MA, offering instruction in traditional Chinese and Filipino martial arts, practical self defense, and sport combat. Since 2007, the center has served the local community with classes in Wing Tsun Kung Fu, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (Gi), Modern Arnis, Chin Na Shuai Jiao, Sanda Kickboxing, and sparring. Classes are available for all levels, including fundamentals and advanced training, with sessions held on specific days and times throughout the week. The school emphasizes a balanced approach to martial arts, combining traditional techniques with practical applications. It is part of YMAA (Yang's Martial Arts Association), founded by Sifu Scott Tarbell, and operates from its location at 14 Cedar Street in Amesbury.
Wuxia Martial Arts Center is dedicated to preserving traditional martial arts systems such as Wing Tsun Kung Fu, as taught by Grandmaster Ip Man and Grandmaster Leung Ting, and Chin Na Shuai Jiao, as passed down by Master Yang Jwing Ming. It also promotes Modern Arnis through the teachings of Professor Remy Amador Presas. The school fosters a strong community grounded in values like respect, humility, loyalty, perseverance, and courage. Instruction is delivered by a team of certified and experienced instructors, with Sifu Scott Tarbell serving as head instructor and school owner. He holds advanced ranks in Wing Tsun Kung Fu, Modern Arnis, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, and Sanda Kickboxing, and has trained extensively under YMAA International instructors.
The center maintains a consistent presence in the local area through its long-standing operation since 2007, its dedicated staff, and its focus on both traditional and modern martial arts disciplines. It supports student development through structured programs, ongoing training, and a commitment to martial morality. Wuxia Martial Arts Center stands as a longstanding resource for martial arts education and personal growth in Amesbury.