Ving Tsun by any other name (Wing Chun) is still Ving Tsun…read more I finally dived in and started my training at the school after a little help from purchasing a living social deal that was good for one month. it's been so great I just recently paid for my 5th month. (Next paragraph for Wing Chun Geeks) ---------------------------------------------------------- The schools lineage runs strong. Sifu Victor, the instructor had 2 instructors himself. His first instructor in Philadelphia (Pete Pajil a battle tested Sifu) as well as Grand Master Moy Yat an Artist. (Look them up.) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- (Back to my experience so far) The school is all you can eat kung fu since it's open 7 days a week. I would come everyday if I could. The Sifu lives close to the school so he comes in pretty often. The school is a welcoming coed community where the older students work with newer students. There are no sashes or formal uniforms. You do have to earn your school shirt though. I really like the structure of teaching/absorbing kung fu. The structure for my training was that they would send an older student for 15 min to work with me or refine what I've learned. After 15 min I would get to work with another older student. I would go through about 4 or 5 older students depending on who was available. So it was almost 1:1 teaching from my point of view for the first 3 months. There is also conditioning but I want/need to do it so I can improve my endurance while training the fundamentals. The school is the right choice for me because I wanted to learn Ving Tsun and it's finer details. I also wanted to learn an effective martial art that I could grow into as I get older since it's not about brute force or strength. Also who doesn't want to learn what's behind the 1 inch punch ;) (Answer: My sifu's horse) As an additional benefit to joining the school they share some of their space with yoga instructors and students are allowed to take a couple classes a month as part of my membership. I plan on sticking with Ving Tsun Sito as long as I am able to.

What's more exciting than learning Ving Tsun (aka Wing Chun) Kung Fu; the same type of Kung Fu…read moreBruce Lee learned from Legendary Ip Man (aka Yip Man)? ANSWER: Learning Ving Tsun Kung Fu from Master Victor Chung (aka Moy Yook) who studied directly under Grandmaster Pete Pajil (Moy Bah Hugh) and the venerable Grandmaster Moy Yat (1938-2001) who studied directly under IP MAN! Sifu Victor Chung emphasizes the maintenance of "Traditional" Ving Tsun Kung Fu and is very generous with his time in lectures and in hands-on training. From learning Ving Tsun Kung Fu, I've gained a considerable amount of Knowledge in Self-Defense, the meaning of Kung Fu, Family, and Culture. I've also gained a newfound respect for Ving Tsun Kung Fu! Thank You Sifu & VTS Family!

Taking Tai Chi classes from Sifu O'Connor and he really takes the time needed to focus on the…read morefundamentals, which is critically important in any martial art class. He's careful to teach how to avoid "tai chi knee" and break down the forms both into their components and explain/show how the fundamentals are present in every movement. The school is new to the area so the class sizes are still small and you get a lot of 1:1 attention. Location is great it's an easy block or two from Van Ness station.

I have trained with members of the San Francisco Shotokan Karate for a decade now, being lucky…read moreenough to have been instructed at various practices and special trainings by former dojo leader, Jane, and being a member of the US team with current dojo leader, Mike. This dojo always shows up, from white belts to black belts, with enthusiasm and a great camaraderie. They truly seem like a family. If you're looking for a welcoming dojo where you can learn authentic Japanese karate from highly qualified instructors, stop by and check out a class here.

Amazing dojo led by inspiring people who have practiced Shotokan karate, some of them, most of…read moretheir lives. Stop by and see for yourself. The community is just as meaningful as the practice itself. It will change your life, it did mine.

This studio offers a contemporary take on a traditional and deadly martial art: "Wing Tsun"…read more If you want to get in shape while learning practical self-defense in the worldwide recognized kung fu style popularized by the recent "Ip Man" movies and originally practiced by Bruce Lee before he created his "Jeet Kune Do" then this is the place for you! Sifu Joseph Mah is a certified practitioner of the International WingTsun Association (IWTA), a comprehensive teaching system developed by Ip Man disciples Leung Ting and Elmond Leung. To truly learn the close-combat art of Wing Tsun requires hands-on application of the system's arsenal of techniques, and that's exactly what you will receive during the many classes offered throughout the week.

One of the best clubs I've ever joined in my life! You don't…read moreneed a background in martial art; Sifu Josep and the rest of the students will patiently guide you during each lesson. It is truly and enjoyable group and community. Each class is going to challenge and engage you, definetely recommend it. Something that I really appreciate is that you get the chance to learn a bit about the history of Wing Tsun, which gives more subject to what you do in each class. Definetely recommend! Lessons last 2 hours and happen around 3 times a week.

I've known Ray, the owner of this dojo for years. Due to some knee/back problems I've been out for…read morea while. Ray is a patient and kind sensei. Aikido and Brazilian Jujitsu are offered here. The dojo is also in a nice area around the Duboce area/Castro. Totally recommend this dojo for new and experienced martial artists. Thank you Ray for sharing your wisdom!

Maru Dojo is my dream dojo! They offer Aikido, Eskabo Daan (Filipino Martial Arts), Brazilian…read moreJiu-jitsu, Judo, and Yoga. It's a beautiful studio as well as the cleanest dojo in San Francisco. Since it's centrally located in the City, it's perfect for stopping by to de-stress after working in the Financial District and before heading home to cook dinner. It's a great deal compared to the costs of other martial arts studios. Plus, there's plenty of free street parking nearby which was a real factor for me in choosing a dojo. Aikido is my first love that I learned in college. After too many years of taking a break from Aikido, I finally decided to get back into it now that my kids are older. Sensei Ray is so patient and really good at explaining the technical details and reasons behind each movement. He's a 4th degree black belt in Aikido and been training since 1988. He makes sure everyone is practicing safety in class. All my classmates are super nice and share a passion for the art. I also like that there are other women in the class, so I'm not the only one. There's great energy in the place and lots of natural light. Maru Dojo is totally awesome because they also teach Eskabo Daan Escrima on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Escrima is not just stick-fighting. We also train with knives & swords and learn grappling, boxing, and empty-hand techniques. I really like how Sensei points out the similarities between Aikido and Filipino Martial Arts. Plus the dojo is located in the Castro and closer to my neighborhood in the Excelsior (where more Pinoys like me reside). Brazilian Jiu-jitsu is really fun to learn as well because most fights end up on the ground. I also appreciate that they have separate dressing rooms for men and women. I can't wait to try the yoga classes as well.

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Interesting studio with many returning members. I took several No Gi classes on Wednesdays and…read moreFridays. I was new to jiu jitsu and from my experience it was geared towards those who are more experienced. Not as much attention and care for newer people as the experienced people. Coach Yukito is friendly, patient and provides kind feedback. Coach Flora less so.

Isaac and Jess really have genuine transmission of un-watered-down internal martial arts. The…read morepassion they have for teaching is as much as any good and serious teachers. They both live and breathe this material and are not merely "weekend-warriors." This is their lives. I recommend checking them out if you're ready to delve into how taiji, xingyi, bagua, nei gong, and qi gong are supposed to be practiced. For the level and depth of material, the prices are very reasonable.

As I'm closing in on my first year at the school, I felt it a good time to convey how happy I am to…read morehave joined. The community of students here has been very welcome among both newcomers, veterans, and returners. I gotta start with my teacher, Sifu Philip Wong. It's easy enough to see his credentials, as there are many and well-published. What I did want to capture is how he interacts with the class I'm in. We have a spectrum of students across different ages and martial arts experience levels and he makes sure to get the best out all of us. He finds ways to get us to push ourselves a little more each day and is very present to ensure our forms are correct. And he genuinely cares about his students as people, able to connect with anyone from a variety of backgrounds. The facilities and gear are high-quality and up-to-date. There's plenty of sparring gear for different purposes; whether it's hand-held for punches or kicks, or padded dummies, it's great to have something for every need. And my thanks the top-of-the-line floor mats the school uses can't be expressed enough. As I'm pushing 50, making sure that the mats can provide me traction when we warm up, stability when we strike, and cushion when we practice falls is very important to me. I can feel safe, not worry about injury, and focus on the exercises. And bonus points for the workout playlist that makes me feel like a kid again.

Sifu Zhang is, IMHO, the very best Beijing-style martial artist in the Bay Area. She is extremely…read moreknowledgeable in so many forms of Wushu. But also able to demonstrate correctly and exactly.