Al Bender's Kung Fu Academy is a traditional Chinese martial arts school in Bloomfield, New Jersey, founded in 1983 and renamed Al Bender's Kung Fu Academy of New Jersey in 1996. The academy teaches students from age five through adulthood in Northern Shao Lin Chuan, Tai Chi Chuan, Hsing Yi Chuan, and Pa Kua Chang, with an emphasis on technical rigor, disciplined growth, and long-term mastery. Its instruction is described as intensive and highly personalized, supported by instructors recognized for proficiency, dedication, and a respectful, supportive teaching style. The academy also serves as the New Jersey branch of Bow Sim Mark's Tai Chi Arts Association, reflecting its connection to a broader Tai Chi lineage.