Most authentic Kung fu school in the area! I have trained here since 2005, Sifu Li's knowledge of…read moreKung Fu, Tai Chi and Qigong is incredible. He presents it in a concise and easy to understand, down to earth manner.

Very good teacher. Skillful in Chinese close range boxing "Wing Chun".read more

Tai Chi KC has one teacher who is adept in the Yang 37-posture "short form" as taught by Professor…read moreCheng Man-Ch'ing to Ben Lo. The form is taught in three sections, with the first section taught four times a year and the middle and last sections taught twice a year. Review sessions are held approximately every other Saturday morning. There is, at this time, not a regular push hands group at the studio, but the instructor is very knowledgeable in the practice of push hands, as well as the form. Beginning first-section form classes are usually filled to capacity, but middle section and final section classes are smaller. Learning the Tai Chi form requires memorization of the postures and the ability to connect them in a flow, so it is common for students to take the first section class sessions multiple times before enrolling in the middle section and last section classes. Tai Chi is best approached as a life-long practice which offers the opportunity for continued improvement, not only in the form but also in mental focus and decision-making in other areas of life. The instruction in this studio includes information on martial arts applications for the postures, but the focus is on relaxing and performing the postures without force or aggression. For advanced practitioners, don't hesitate to contact the teacher regarding push hands and sword form. He is very approachable and dedicated to the continuation of the Tai Chi in this lineage.

Andy is a wonderful Tai Chi instructor. Andy was a student of Kim Kanzelberger, who was a student…read moreof Benjamin Pang Jeng Lo, "Ben Lo." Ben Lo, in turn, was a student of Cheng Man-Ch'ing, the creator of the 37-movement style of Tai Chi. Andy's dept of knowledge of Tai Chi is amazing. He is able to share this knowledge in a relatable way to all levels of students. He consistently relates the principles of Tai Chi to practical application. I would highly recommend studying with Andy. Whether you are new to the practice of Tai Chi or a student of many years, Andy will impart new insights and help you refine your practice.

It's the best place in the world. it's a good way to stay healthy and keep your body healthy. will…read moregive you inner peace that is unspeakable. it is fun. Discipline and protection and learning it in a holy and fun way is amazing. I think it is cool to watch everyones skills grow, helping and teaching new students. great for a balanced and healthy lifestyle. your bones become stronger, your hands become ambidextrous, your breathing gets better, balance, stretching, strength, coordination. the kung fu lifestyle is amazing for longevity And amazing for a relationship with god.

Joining Lee's martial arts is the best decisions I've made in My Life. Very consistent and precise…read more However, what makes Lees martial arts so special to me is that he's taken Combat and flipped it to where you'd have to be humble and have humility to truly be able to conquer this style of martial arts. Also it's amazingly! Great! For the Mind, Body, and Spirit. Master Lee's martial arts teaches you Control, patience, and in a surprising unexpected way... Self-Obedience + Confidence. His organization is Amazing for adults and children. Very many hidden disciplines are involved that are recognized as-well. Lee teaches his student not only how to protect themselves he teaches Order, Self-Respect, how to make short term goals and long term goals and not to stop striving for those goals until you reach them. I Love Lee's Chinese martial arts. Side-note ALL Glory To The Father, The son, and The Holy Spirit.

Being in Pruters taekwondo was the WORST decision I ever made. The teachers are rude and they try…read moreto humiliate the students. I am an experienced taekwondo player with over 9 years of experience. I placed as state champion and top #5 in the country multiple times in Mexico. Still, they treated me as if I was a beginner - saying my technique wasn't good. Furthermore, they made me spar a white belt who was way taller, older and heavier than me (I'm a girl), before I was able to purchase updated gear. So, all I had was my headgear and chest plate - definitely wasn't a fair fight and could have been dangerous.Also, I bought gear from them and it took more than a month to arrive. Every time I tried to contact with them, they ignored me until I went to the establishment and still they were disrespectful and demeaning. My host parent was so upset about the way I was being treated, they intervened and told the Pruters not to talk to a minor like that. If you're considering this studio, my advice is to be careful and think twice before trying this school.

I hate to give bad reviews but I felt I must warn parents of what to expect if they are to take…read moretheir 3 or 4 year-old to Pruter's. The other classes may be more ideal for older kids but I would not recommend the class for 3 and 4 year-olds. We signed up my 3 year-old through the LS Parks & Rec for a Intro to Martial arts class with Pruter's. I was excited for him to begin, because he loves martial art shows, like Kung Fu Panda and Power Rangers, plus he pretend plays by copying the moves from these shows. Unfortunately, our excitement was extinguished because we had a bad experience. 1. The class was too crowded with not enough instructors. When we began, the class was large but they had enough instructors to maintain the class. They would begin with a drill for the entire group, then split off into smaller groups (about 2 -3 an instructor). After the first few classes, they did not do this, which made it more difficult for each kid, since they did not get the attention needed. 2. Master Pruter talked too much about points and tournaments for half the class. The last class my son attended, which made my decision to remove him, was when Master Pruter talked for half the class on how to get points through Tae Kwon Do Tournaments. This, in my opinion, is not appropiate for 3 and 4 year olds because they do not understand, have the patience, or should even be considering tournaments. This class should be to teach them the basics, based on fun drills to keep them interested, not how to win a tournament. 3. No discipline. Martial Arts is about discipline but none was given at Pruter's. The first class they asked parents not to intervene because they are capable of disciplining our children. That did not happen. They let the kids reek havoc, where I had to intervene to discipline my own son because they would not stop him from acting up. 4. No time between classes. Because the classes where scheduled one after the other, they ran into each other. They needed at least 5 - 10 minutes between classes, like every other Tae Kwon Do place does. No time to talk to the Master, pay for classes because another class was starting up. My husband is a black belt in Tae Kwon Do and was appalled by how disorganized this place was...most of the instructors were not black belts or trained. They had kids, 10 year olds who were black belts, instructing, which I did not think was appropriate either.

Unfortunately, Kim Kanzelberger no longer lives in Kansas City, and his studio is no longer open…read more Another studio, Tai Chi KC, offers excellent Yang 37 posture classes, taught by a senior student of Kim Kanzelberger, with global ties to practitioners in the Cheng Man-ch'ing lineage.

If you are looking for a knowledgeable, experienced, and authentic Tai Chi teacher, you can do no…read morebetter in Kansas City (or most anywhere) than Kim Kanzelberger. Kim teaches the Yang Style Short Form, and practices that relate to that form. He doesn't hold separate classes for Kung Fu, Qi Gong, or other forms or styles. He teaches the Yang Short Form; that's what he does, and he does it with 35+ years experience. He has a simple friendly and (of course) relaxed approach - there are no belts, levels, titles, uniforms, or many of the other martial arts "trappings" you see at other studios. If you are interested, you can try a few lessons inexpensively before making a bigger commitment. Check out the website for more details.

With out a doubt the most knowledgeable Kung Fu teacher in Kansas City, expert or new student has…read moreprograms for every level.

Aparently, noone has left a recent 2019 review for this school and instructor. granted, this…read moreinstructor may have a lot of knowledge, but he belittles his students. After taking classes with him for 4 months, He told me that he hated teaching the style which he had me sign up for. I also have a daughter which asked me if she could take lessons together. We both signed up for 2 classes a week. His assistant which was assigned to teach me frequently did not show up for classes. After the this month of this, when it was time to pay for the next month of classes, I kept my daughter's classes t twice a week, but lowered mine to once a week, since I had been paying for classes but not getting them d/t instructor not showing up. When I lowered my class time he told me don't bother with him anymore and it would be a waste of his time. It was a waste of my time taking off from work and paying for classes, and driving 30 minutes to his school, only to find out that my class would cancel. Advertising and getting paid for classes you don't offer can constitute as fraud, but I never brought that up. Also, there were other people taking classes at the same time, but the main instructor was teaching them since they had been with him for over a few years. This was very disappointing. The most disappointing part in all of this was that my daughter worked her butt off, only to be turned away since the instructor wanted to throw a fit. This does not show integrity nor a good moral compass. He also has sudden mood swings-some days he is okay to be around and others he will belittle those around him. Until he gets temper under control and show some integrity, we will not go back. Prospecting students- You have been warned!

Tai Chi in the Park at Independence Plaza Park Kcmo finally is back after being cancelled due to…read morethe renovation of the Park. It is still free for all (donations are appreciated). Prof Garry Huff is a great teacher. He is patient, kind and an expert in his field. After the class, participants go to Core Coffee for breakfast or just a coffee or tea to get to know each other. Core Coffee gives to all Tai Chi participants a 20% discount! Their special Tai Chi Chai Tea is delicious. It is a great way to start the weekend, make friends and exercise without pain.