I came to Buk Sing at age 40, with no martial arts background, just a desire to learn Kung Fu. From Day 1, Master Shane made me feel welcome and made it clear that martial arts is for anyone who wants to learn. His classes push me out of my comfort zone in the best ways - I am stronger and more confident, and eager to keep learning. Each level brings new challenges, both physical and mental, and there's a great sense of family in the classes - everyone supports each other to reach their goals. It's the first and only fitness program I've kept up with for almost 2 years, and I'm hoping to keep it going for many years to come. I highly recommend Buk Sing to anyone interested in learning Kung Fu. read more

Trained here many years ago. Had the honor of being trained by Grandmaster Vince Lacey and of course Sifu Shane whom by far is very masterful in the arts. If I didn't move to the Sacramento area, my children would be going here. Take care Shane. It's been a long time but feels like yesterday. Learned so much from you and I'm teaching my 9 year old son now. read more

I have never in this life been treated like i was treated here. I did not do any martial arts in my life but decided to try it. Before i pay for a long class and then don't like it i decided to have a look first. So i went there. The master himself was in the office. I told him why i was there and asked if i could just watch a class and then make a decision if i want to attend a class or not. Anyone who wants to make business would say "Sure - no problem. But please do not disturb the class". This guy started complaining about people paying for classes but not showing up. Then he told me that it was boring and i would see nothing happen. I told him that's okay, i just wanted to get a feeling for how they teach their students. A next wave of complaints about people not showing up. I told him (starting to really wonder what was wrong here) that if i liked what i saw i would sign for a class and would show up. Another complaint wave and a few comment that i should not expect a wonder, i would not be able to move like Jackie Chan after two weeks. Wow - i had already figured that myself. Now a tip: i could watch some of their stuff on youtube. I do not go to a Kung Fu school to return with this kind of tip. In the end i gave up. Told the guy i would watch the video and maybe come back. I did not and will never. read more

"The Buk Sing Choy Lay Fut Kung Fu Academy of Fremont is one of the few authentic Kung Fu Schools in the San Francisco Bay Area and one that follows the traditional ways of Chinese Martial Arts training, in conjunction with up-to-date, modern scientific methods. The training is designed and programmed carefully to ensure that students build a strong foundation that will enable them to develop a healthy body and clear mind." -www.buksing.com This is the school to attend if you want to learn authentic Choy Lay Fut and or get a great work out, get into shape and learn self defense. Being a part of these school is like an extension to you family. This academy also teaches kids self discipline, respect and boosts their confidence in their selves. read more

After 8 months of training I have never felt better. In down 30 lbs now and am still impressed with the school and the way the students feel like family. Everyone here helps eachother learn and both Grandmaster and Sifu Shsne continue to impress me with their attention to detail and their expectations. This is so much better than I could have ever imagined. Buk Sing for life. read more

I have been sending my son here for a few months now and he absolutely loves it. He goes twice a week and the staff there are awesome and work well with kids also. I would encourage everyone to check it out. read more

I have been a student at Buk Sing Choy Lay Fut for over 9 years now and actively training for 7 years total. I'm very happy with how Choy Lay Fut continues to keep me fit and healthy and improve my self-confidence. The students and instructors alike have all been extremely supportive and you really feel like part of a family that cares about you on a personal level. Having the opportunity to learn from Grandmaster Vince Lacey is an honor and privilege. He has plenty of wisdom to impart if you are willing to listen and learn. I hope to complete my Choy Lay Fut training and study Wing Chun from him as well. read more

Thank you for the amazing Lion Dance performance. Buk Sing's martial arts really made the difference. The lion head was led by Sifu Shane and his team followed with the drums. We wanted a Lion Dance performance for my father's funeral and there was no martial arts team in the Bay Area that had the experience to carry it out. Funeral lion dance performances are very popular in Hong Kong and it's slowly becoming a tradition in America. We have been using Buk Sing for many years (since the late 90s) for all of our celebrations and events, but it was a first time for a funeral. We reached out to Buk Sing for a last minute request and they accommodated us without hesitation. Can't thank them enough and I would highly recommend using Buk Sing for all of your martial arts training and lion dance performances for any occasion! Thanks again Sifu Shane and Buk Sing. read more

If you want to learn traditional Choy Lay Fut and/or Wing Chun Kung Fu, definitely come here. Shane is great at teaching about every stand up style you can think of and one of the most knowledgeable person I know about overall fitness. His dad teaches in old school way, so if you want to learn the real kung fu, watch him. This is also great place for kids to come learn as well, it's amazing to see the little ones do the traditional forms. I still visit once every other month to train/spar with some guys so it's not just all forms. read more

Update 2013-03-03 : Thanks for including my reviews, Yelp. Updated news : Saturday morning training added ! Not required as part of your sign-up although very much appreciated opportunity to train. Drop-in style atmosphere, practice what you've covered in the week or catch-up from work-related-missed class. Thanks Sifu ! --end of March 2013 update Well I've watched for a number of years and YELP's filtering software hasn't cycled my old review back in. Don't know why it was filtered out, here's an update to the same Buk Sing Choy Lay Fut Kung Fu school. I was a visitor, from another school, when I last wrote (impressed with students and instructors alike) and I've since joined their school. The quality of technique and attention to detail during training is praiseworthy ; and although there are classes and scheduled agendas their experience leads to patience with students individuality and learning pace. I HIGHLY recommend trying both WIng Chun and Choy Lay Fut here; see what style fits - so glad I have this and as my rating says...Woohoo ! As good as it gets ! By the way - can't see why the other three reviews here were filtered either. I know Jon, also from another school, and his and the others speak of respect and authenticity of this school. Yelp - sort it !! Count our comments & publish on the school's page instead of hiding us filtered. Clara read more

The Buk Sing Choy Lay Fut Kung Fu Academy of Fremont,CA is among one of the Elite martial arts schools avaliavle .Sifu Vince Lacey and Sifu Shane Lacey are the most skilled Instructors avaliable. with DECADES OF EXPERIENCE!!!!!, and they have Intrenational ties with Hong Kong, and Australia in the resume!!! Buk Sing Choy Lay Fut has changed my life and i believe has saved my life as well. Learning not just the physical aspects of Martial arts, But mental training has helped me in so many ways of dealing with stress and has given e a place to decompress from the rigors of daily life. I also have changed my diet and have learned that you are what you eat,and as a result can eat more than before without the negative results from unhealthf eating habbits.. If you are interested in a healthy body, and a strong mind, then I Highly Recomend the Buk Sing Choy Lay Fut Acadely of Fremont..!!!!! E. De Anda as for N.Holger's review..????? one in evry crowd... read more

My son enjoys the classes here, the instructor and administrator is both really nice and easy to work with. The students are focused and polite. Very easy process to set up classes. I just called for appointment, she walked me through the different programs and payment plans . We paid one year classes and it was very affordable. Instructors teach strength, respect, kungfu and they focus on each kid and their levels of ability. Overall, we are very happy with the experience read more

I have been with the school since 1991 and stopped around 1995. I came back due to health reasons. I was 265 lbs. and use to take five (5) medications (Lisinopril, Hydrochlorothiazide, Metformin, Aspirin, Lovastatin). I started July 2010 and Sifu Shane coached me on my diet and slowly guided me to get back in my body condition. In November 2010, my weight dropped to 220 lbs. I added Wing Chun to my curriculum where Grand Master Vince Lacey teaches. Now, my latest progress is I am able to do sparring again using both Buk Sing Choy Lat Fut System and Wing Chun System and able to last two (2) rounds of 3 minutes length each round. My medication went down to three and able to eliminate Metformin and Aspirin. It also helped me professionally. My goal this year is to totally eliminate my medications and keep a healthy body and mind. Of course, there might be one unhappy customer posted on Yelp. But, if you try again, Sifu Shane and his wife Lourdes made major changes that made the school more students and customer focused kung-fu school. The quality of teaching is excellent. read more

" There once was warriors of the buk sing choy lay fut shaolin kung fu gwoon temple" which i remember back in 1992 me a my Bro stop & saw a window & look clearly into the window & discover'd monk weapon's & lion heads & drums & wing chung dummys & other forms of wooden dummy's & muay thai striking bags. & a shrine of Quandi a martial arts Warrior God . i was overwhelmed & told my friend Omg! i finally found a MMA Shaolin martial art temple which i always wanted to learn but in the early 60's it did not exsist in Calif. the true meaning of authentic kung fu is here.. that if you look clearly at some of the pictures they are famous kung fu artist !! like Bruce lee & Chuck & stars from the movie ' big trouble in little china " was closed but we came back the next day to see what it was really about ., we sat down & notice we might of came at the wrong time that there was dramma going on !! . two fools came in demand to spar there students the rudeness of these two strange men seem a little drunk !.. i almost got up to kick these guys out & tell them they have no honor walking in persist to spar is a threat & disrespectful, that the correct respect ful way is to introduce your self to the Grand master & other Sifu's of the shaolin temple gwoon to build a friendship & wait to be invited to spar with there students is the proper way !. then they wouldn't be a threat !!... any ways a door open facing us a mean looking intimidating man in a monks silk gold uniform robe with rage in his eyes & long hair which must be the high superior grand master he had a video camera on his shoulder & yelled to a student to chain & lock the doors & out of no where a long haired fu man chu guy in a red shaolin uniform started beating on these big chinese drums rappidly very loud sounds of roaring thunder !!, it felt like we was watching a 3D martial art action movie , me & my friend stared at each other as my heart was pounding in fear !! i said" bro we are locked in can't get out !! might have to fight our way out & imma make sure i take someone down to survive & live to tell the tale !!.. as i look toward my friend he was in freight trying to tell me "oh shit man i just pissed in my pants i don't want to die !!. i look down toward his pants & saw the embarrassment he did piss in his pants .!! well the Master pointed to the guy who wanted to challenge one of there student to come to the middle of the training floor !! so the fool did all brave & cocky !! , a skinny built bruce lee body guy in Muay thia shorts came out with a band on his head doing some type of asian warrior dance & with bands on his biceps arms & ankles ,elbows , the drums stop !! for a second . as the grand master goes towards the challenger speaks in a firm voice " what school are you representing pussy ?" the guy said Menosa dojo . then the master said in a angry voice to his student they have offended me " destroy this pussy & his pussy friend !!" ,they have disrespected the buksing choy lay fut Shaolin gwoon temple !. & they must be brutally beaten !! and drag to the streets for all to see to not mess with us !! then the Chinese drums started beaten again faster, louder to the point if my heart stop that i would not have no worry's if my heart stopped they will be assisted by the pounding vibrating waves sounds of the beating drums which can keep pumping my heart to stay alive lol !! . anyways the challenger took his first 2 swings at the Muay thai fighter face but the Muay thai fighter was too fast he swiftly dodges & voids the punches & immediately throws a powerful Muay Thai round house striking with his steel condition shins with force to challenger shins, you can here the snap of the challengers leg as the challenger start to buckle then gets a combo hit to the nose & jaw., blood starts to shoot every where the challenger falls flat on his face like a cow being tip over !! ,the grand master pointed to the other fool to come here your next but the guy pleaded for mercy! , the grand master notice me , we talked, i got to know him & we became Bro's, & he took me into his wings & taught me privately a different shaolin kung fu style that none of his students are not taught ! he said due to my big massive muscles i would not be fast enough to be a ring fighter. that he can integrade my massive muscle power with Chi Gung (kung,gong) internal power lethal death strikes & breaks , wing chung iron palm dim mak & Muay Thai conditioning , all those styles combine is the highest lethal level which soo many can't accomplish but i will !! . . i completed my Chi gung credentials & will proudly represent the laceys & was accepted into the family as one of the disciples shaolin warriors ! . advice when you go visit this school they can be professional but if you come to spar 1st introduce ur self wait, earn friendship then u can ask respectfully to spar ! " be water my friend ! " read more

Buk Sing Choy Lay Fut here in Fremont is awesome. I had taken martial arts before but this is the best. Kung Fu is a way of life. Grandmaster who knew Bruce Lee in person and is one of the great 5 black panthers is awesome. He is funny and will definitely teach you some oldschool moves. Sifu Shane is a great teacher, sparred with him once and he tore me apart although he wasn't even trying. Eric who teaches is awesome he is so damn fast. Anyways, here you will learn traditional kung fu meaning stances, strikes, kicks, weapons, its a great workout and its definitely worth it. read more

It doesn't matter where you go - you will not find any instructors as skilled or knowledgeable as Sifu Shane Lacey and Grand Master Vince Lacey. A session with either of them is invaluable to any serious martial artist - or anyone who wants to learn more about self defense, or kung fu. I had the privilege of being invited to one of their holiday parties, and was stunned by the skill and grace of every student to take the floor, young or old. read more