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    Wudang Internal Martial Arts Academy

    5.0(25 reviews)
    3.0 miAtlantic

    I've been training at Wudang Kungfu for the past 3 years so far. If you are looking for a place…read morewhere you can train forms AND application, within the same gym, this is the best place in Seattle to do it. I have explored lots of different martial arts gyms in the greater Seattle area, and lots of them have different things to offer. However, it was difficult to find traditional Chinese gungfu that is rooted in the culture and practice of Chinese martial arts that also teaches real, effective, full contact application. This is the place to do it! Lu Laoshi and Chang Laoshi are both incredibly knowledgeable, but also down to earth and humble. They really know their stuff, through the historical lineage and practice. There are many amazing non-Chinese instructors of the Chinese martial arts, but I personally appreciate that both head instructors are ethnically and culturally Chinese while also being attuned to western culture and the norms of western students. This is not a school with Japanese style belt progression, or a very hierarchical student culture. Both Instructor Lu and Instructor Chang expect students to think critically for themselves, and for the instruction to make sense because it works, not just because "they say so." If you approach it with an open mind, there is much to learn at this school, no matter your training goals. Chang Laoshi has many years fighting in the ring, testing his application skills in ring fighting, to complement his deep understanding of the traditional forms, and Lu Laoshi has a rich knowledge of traditional Chinese medicine in addition to her martial arts practice. Whether you want to learn internal martial arts for demonstration, cultivate qigong, learn about the culture and history of Chinese martial arts, or spar and compete in sanda full contact ring fighting, this is a place where you can do some or all of those things. There are many places in Seattle where you can learn traditional Chinese gungfu, and internal martial arts. There are also many places that will teach you full contact grappling and striking, for muay thai/BJJ/MMA etc. However, if you are trying to learn both of these dimensions of the martial arts and not just one or the other, this is in my opinion the best place in Seattle for it. You can learn forms, qigong, application, open hand, and weapons, all under one roof and with two deeply qualified instructors. There are places that are probably more "affordable" if you are just looking for the cheapest place to train and get a workout, but in this case, I think the expertise and thoroughness of instruction is more than justified, especially considering the generosity of both instructors when it comes to time and answering questions after official class hours.

    After attending Wudang academy for over a year I can confidently say that I was in the best shape…read moreof my life! My flexibility dramatically improved but also overall body connection/fitness. The chronic pain in my knee completely resolved. If you want to live a long, happy, and healthy life this is the secret! They have many different classes/styles of martial arts that can be practiced, and the masters are amazing at helping you choose the best style to fit your goals. If I had more time I would study as many styles as possible. During my time there I practiced Baguzahang (Circular Boxing), Taijiquan (Tai Chi), and Qigong. A memory that particularly stands out to me was a student who had come from New York just to study at the academy. He told me that he originally heard about it after climbing the Wudang mountain in China looking for a master to train him in the original Wudang Sword Style. He was able to find a master, but the man told him to come to Seattle, WA and study at Wudang academy. This demonstrates the authenticity to their teachings which draw direct lineage to the old masters of Chinese Kung Fu. I originally attended the academy several years ago, before my life became extremely busy and I moved to Chicago. I plan to move back to the area some day and Wudang academy is at the top of my list for activities to prioritize. If I have kids someday, I plan on taking them to the academy. I hope that in the future I will be able to make time to attend again. If my review piques your interest, please attend, and learn more in person. I am a humble student and am no doubt not fully representing the amazing nature of this academy so please go check it out for yourself! -Steven

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    Wudang Internal Martial Arts Academy - Martial Virtues that our school values (characters above the mirrors and on the wall)

    Martial Virtues that our school values (characters above the mirrors and on the wall)

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    Northwest Kung Fu & Fitness - Exterior. Entrance at 701 1/2. Classroom up a set of stairs.

    Northwest Kung Fu & Fitness

    4.5(11 reviews)
    1.6 miChinatown, Chinatown International District

    Well it's been over two years training, studying , working out , what ever you call it …read more Learning martial arts, Hung Gar Kung Fu It's been very fun and rewarding. I've learned two forms. It's a very positive environment, I've been exposed to very high level martial arts. Our Teacher Sifu David Leong , is a true Master. I feel very fortunate to be training , learning martial arts with my teacher and fellow students . We perform in Lion Dance performances and celebrate in the local restaurants afterwards. It's great environment to be around, My Hung Gar Family . Truly Marty Moore

    Such a lack of honor and professionalism from David, I am disappointed. I had contacted David Leong…read morearound 5 months in advance to ask if we could have their wonderful dragon dance performance at our wedding in May. I gave him all our info including the time and location of our event. He said he was going to reach out to me closer to the date and confirm the time. I ask if he needed a deposit to make things official to what he replied that "they only take cash the day of the event". Two weeks before my wedding, I received a call from David. We spoke briefly and confirm the time and location which was still exactly the same I had given him 5 months prior. I told him my coordinator was going to be available that day to coordinate how they would enter as well as to let her know they had arrived and gave him her number and name. David told me they had scheduled an event earlier that day and will be there around 3:45pm after taking several ferries to get to my wedding. I told him "please call my coordinator if you are running late, we can do something else while we wait for you guys, it's not that big of a deal if you are late, as long as you arrive". On my wedding day, I asked my coordinator to let me know when they arrive so that we all prepare. She called him and he was rude to her letting her know that he didn't know who she was and that no one ever confirm with him. My coordinator asked him if they were coming at all, to what he replied that he had called me a thousand times in the morning and since I didn't reply to him he consider that I changed my mind and they went all straight home. My coordinator tried to call him but it went straight to voicemail. I had to step out of my wedding to give him a call myself and see what was going on. David answered the phone. He said "I called you a thousand times and you never picked up" I said "that's interesting, I don't know who you called because I have not a single missed phone call from you and I saved his number on my phone". He said "I assumed you cancel the wedding so we all went home". I don't know what happened but since he told me they were going to have an earlier event, I kind of knew they were going to not make it because they were too tired. I wish that David would have been honest and honorable as they say they are to tell me that they couldn't make it to my wedding so I would have had the opportunity to hire someone else who did have the time for their performance for us. I am extremely disappointed and sad as much as all our guests were. Absolutely not recommend their service.

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    Street View

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    Nothing good comes without hard work and commitment!

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    Seven Star - Stick defense. Photo courtesy Bonnie Loshbaugh.

    Seven Star

    4.9(17 reviews)
    1.7 miCentral District

    First and foremost, this place is VERY inclusive of trans, queer, and non-binary students! I know…read morethe name says "women's," but go to their website and read their gender policy, there is most likely a place for you if you aren't a cis male. Second, they are super accepting of low-income students! They never turn people down for scholarships or inability to pay, and they offer work-study opportunities. They also offer childcare while training!!! I did a Try-A-Class night back in November 2017, when I was feeling out-of-shape and emotionally overwhelmed by the state of the world. I needed something that would combine physical activity with mental/spiritual growth, in a non-judgmental environment. I loved it so much, I decided to sign up for the Beginner's Cycle (a month-long training series) in January 2018, and I have been training there ever since. When I first started, I was in a rut working at a dead-end job and lacked the confidence to move on to something better. Within 7 months, I had scored my dream job. Coincidence? I don't think so... training here really will boost your motivation and self-esteem. They offer a lot of opportunity to belong to a community that at times feels like a family, but there's also no pressure to get involved outside of attending classes. And no previous martial arts experience is required!

    Seven Star Women's Kung Fu is a great place to make new friends, get/stay in shape, and learn life…read morelong skills. I've never been the athletic type, but I still enjoy both the physical and mental challenge of kajukenbo/kung fu. Everyone is incredibly supportive and it great to train with such a diverse group of women. Seven Star also offers scholarships and free child care and is 100% for women by women.

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    Seven Star - Kicks. Photo courtesy Bonnie Loshbaugh.

    Kicks. Photo courtesy Bonnie Loshbaugh.

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