East Cloud Kungfu, LLC

Master Imari Colón founded East Cloud Kungfu with the intention of creating a space where martial arts could be more than physical training—where they could also support personal growth, cultural appreciation, and meaningful community.

Over the past seven and a half years, East Cloud has grown into a vibrant and welcoming hub for people seeking both discipline and connection. The school offers a diverse range of martial arts including Shaolin and Wushu-style Kungfu, Taichi, Qigong, Wing Chun, Jeet Kune Do, Kickboxing, and a partnership with the local Sumo club. Students of all ages and experience levels train together in an environment that values curiosity, respect, and lifelong learning.

East Cloud Kungfu is defined by its holistic approach to martial arts. Rather than focusing only on fitness or fighting techniques, students experience the full spectrum of practice—developing strength, wellness, philosophy, and cultural understanding while engaging with these traditions as living practices that support both physical training and inner cultivation. Alongside martial arts classes, the community gathers for meditation, Zen workshops, tea circles, oracle readings, women’s circles, visiting teachers, cultural celebrations, and community events—creating space for reflection, connection, and personal discovery beyond physical practice.

As a woman- and minority-led martial arts school—still rare in the martial arts world—East Cloud is committed to fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment where people from many backgrounds can come together to learn, grow, and support one another.

For Master Imari, building East Cloud has been the greatest and most meaningful work of her life. What began as a martial arts school has grown into a vibrant community rooted in practice, culture, and shared growth—a place where people come together to train, connect, and evolve.