At first, me and my boys stopped by and watched their students practice. My boys felt intimidated…read moreand even said "Dad, they are way a lot better" referring in comparison to their old kungfu school at Merridian Ave. I am so very glad that I moved my sons from another Kung-fu school for three years to Shaolin KungFu Zhen with no regrets. I see the huge changes of my older son within two mos at Shaolin KungFu Zhen. My eldest is now more focused with good listening skills. Their Sifus are very helpful, patient, and always encouraging their students. The students are constantly moving...... Unlike before, my sons always reason out just not to attend at their old kungfu school, but now both are so happy and always eager to attend to their class at Shaolin KungFu Zhen. I highly recommend Shaolin KungFu Zhen. Stop by and check the school!

This place is amazing - Everytime I watch a class I want to sign up…read more It makes the kids want to practice, even at home and the master is fantastic! From 5-6 years old up to adults they have a spot for everyone - and everyone learns at their own pace. Many times the older students are set as models for the younger and it REALLY WORKS. My daughter has learned so much and loves it here. Thank you!

This is a cute Mom and Pop owned TKD school. My Preteen has been coming here for awhile, and she…read morereally enjoys it. I always know she gets a pretty good workout in, because when she gets to the car she's super sweaty (and smelly). It's nice she gets to workout all her energy here. I wouldn't object if he TKD teacher wants to train her harder either.

My son loves taking classes here. The instructors are wonderful…read more We came because it was recommended to us and now we happily recommend it to others.

My daughter has attended the Little Warriors program for 4-6 year olds for a little over a year…read morenow. Unlike some other martial arts studios that my friends' kids go to, there's no sparring in this age group, mostly a focus on learning basic moves and drills. The kids seem to enjoy the last few minutes of every class where they do something fun like dodgeball. She is 7 now and hopefully will move to the next age group soon to learn even more TKD skills. The vibe is quite friendly among students, parents, and coaches, particularly from the dojang owners, the Legrows. Facility is clean and spacious.

As a parent I've always worried about my child not being able to protect himself from other kids,…read moreteenagers, and even adults. I enrolled him primarily to be able to defend himself but only after he joined did I see the other huge benefits. Not only am I confident that he can take care of himself, he shows more discipline, is in better physical shape, and has much more confidence in himself. I know these skills have built a good foundation and will help him succeeded as he continues to grow. All this is possible from the staff at Warrior code. The instructors are top notch from Master LeGrow, Coach Diaz, Mr. Steven, Ms. Annabelle, and Ms. Katy who bring their talents everyday providing a fun environment for learning, while challenging everyone to bring out the best in themselves. Mr. Anthony who is the office manager is also very helpful in keeping us informed with all events, schedules, and TKD gear. I highly recommend Warrior Code!

Black Belt Taekwondo 2025! We are very proud to be a disciple of this dojo. I would like to express…read moremy sincere gratitude for the opportunity to practice Taekwondo. This martial art has not only improved my physical health, strength, and flexibility, but also helped me develop greater discipline, focus, and confidence in daily life. Through each training session, I've learned the value of perseverance, respect, and self-control. Taekwondo has become more than just a sport--it's a powerful way to grow both mentally and physically. Thank you to my instructors and everyone who has supported my journey in this meaningful path.

Before the Grand Master passed away, I was here during my adolescence for a couple of years until a…read moremonth in after receiving my black belt. It was honestly one of the best experiences of my life. Tons of friends and even had a fling or two. Looking back, this place built me into the man I am today. Confident, strong and disciplined. This place set me up to teach Taekwondo at my church in a life group, another great experience.. Overall.. The dojo is set up like a warehouse, but don't let that fool you. The extra space, hard carpet, and high ceilings were all pluses, training wise. They had sandbags set up, vending machines, training gears, even weights. I was an assistant instructor but I never forced impossible stretches as the above reviewer said, but you can always tell them not to do that. Come on, they aren't there to hurt you. Unfortunately you can get a bad instructor but in my hay day, the instructors were great. Like a sensei. The training is intense and works up a real sweat, with the occasional sparring three times a week. This was my favorite part of training, and I would do it without gear, but for kids, its extremely safe and fun. It builds up self defense confidence and replaces fear with fun. I would recommend this dojo for kids/beginners or those that want to dabble in martial arts or mma.

Took my nephew for his afternoon session. I was quite impressed with how one of the instructors…read morememorized every single kid's name as she greeted everyone who walked through the door. These guys are practicing COVID-19 safety guidelines including mandating masks the entire session and having kids hand sanitize right at the entrance. The space is relatively spacious allowing the kids to run around prior to class starting. Lots of energy and very lively. My nephew speaks very highly of the instructors and class sessions (in-person and via zoom respectively).

After attending a few trial sessions at three different Taekwondo schools in south San Jose,…read morewithout hesitation, my teenage daughters decided on enrolling in Choi's. Needless to say, they have been very happy with their decisions since. They enjoy the strict and structured learning environment that sets high expectations for them to achieve. Respect emanates in this environment as everyone greets one another with a customary bow of acknowledgment. While the masters are firm, they are also very supportive and fun. My girls start each class with seriousness but leave with light hearted smiles. It's been over a year now and my once weak daughters have developed not only tight muscles but also a strong sense of self confidence; thanks to the rigor of each lesson. Seeing my fragile girls accomplishing challenging, powerful moves makes me cringe but also feel impressed. Thank you to the passionate and professional masters at Choi's for instilling the love for martial arts in my girls. It is now an element of their identity. Unlike many other martial art schools, I like the authentic feel of Choi's dojang. They are not commercialized. They don't try to sell you anything or talk you into signing long term contracts to trap you in. Some other places I've encountered, they pressure you with gimmicks like a limited time promotion or try to sell you merchandise. There are no salesman here, just genuine martial artists who wants to share their expertise with those whom are interested in practicing this form. I would definitely recommend Choi's Tae Kwon Do to anyone that is looking for a quality and valuable enrichment.

My kids come here 2 times a week for years. This is a perfect place for kids to gain mental and…read morephysical strength. The group training help kids to build confidence by performing individually in front of other kids. Master Sifu Song is a nice person to kids and parents. I recommend any person give a try at this place, I believe you or kid will love the environment and people at the studio.

I have been practicing kungfu in Song's studio since April 2020. It was such a great experience in…read morekeeping myself strong and maintain a healthy lifestyle. I joined twice a week for the adult class in which we learned self-defense and forms! Looking forward to the straighter sword and dagger forms. Shifu and his wife are really nice person and he is experienced in teaching children. Studio always join all the tournaments and performances in the bay which are really good stages for children to shine.

Excellent instructor and program. They always care for their students and look for ways to expose…read morethe potential each student has. Students attend 3x per week, two days for technique and 1 for sparring.

A very fun experience and perfect for the younger kids who are looking to have some fun while…read moredeveloping disciplinary skills. Instructors are experienced, especially my instructor Cecil Moreno who just received a scholarship for his time in taekwondo. Master/owner is very strict and impatient, but that motivates the students to train harder and think faster which is good for the younger children as they will be challenged to straighten themselves up into a true martial artist and become successful in the future. The environment is very small but also very friendly and family orientated. Smaller classes mean a closer bond to the fellow classmates which can be good for those who are shy. Outgoing students will enjoy ceremonies and parties as more people will attend and will surely have a great time. You can see the black belts have developed a really close relationship/bond as you would want the black belts to have. Students themselves are very skilled at what they do thanks to the harsh but excellent training they revieve. They will cry, bleed, whine, etc., but that's where the sport of taekwondo will take you. No pain no gain. Former students have become successful as some are now currently on the Team USA roster (James Howe II, Alvin/Albert Jong, etc.). With the motivation that your child will get, their future can be anywhere. If you are looking for a very good taekwondo dojang that is very affordable and fun for the kids, give this place a shot! They have a 2 week FREE training!!!

Professionally ethically, as I understand it, I am required to own up to my mistakes and correct…read morethem when possible. I believe it is appropriate to extend such ethical behavior into my personal life. I originally gave this place five stars. Part of that was because I was coming off a horrible experience with the predecessor organization of this place, part of it was because David Diep does in fact have some good knowledge with respect to shao lin training. Some of what he states is not correct, or at least debatable at best, but no one can be perfect and I think I could have easily overlooked most of his short comings. To start with, like their predecessor organization, they lied. Before I started training there, I asked a very simple question and was outright lied to. That question was do they hit the floor or do ground work. I even elaborated and stated that their predecessor organization claimed to do ground work but during sparring, the minute two people hit the ground, it was stopped. Further, they considered ground work rolling and drop kicking and a half day seminar annually on the same. Chuan Wu even has mats, so I thought they were telling the truth. But alas, they were in fact lying. They do not do ground work. On this same light, I believe their understanding of Chin Na is missing the spirit of Chin Na. Like their predecessor organization, their Chin Na is more akin to what Kajukenbo calls quick responses. Chin Na, as I understand it, translates to "sieze and hold," not move out of the way while punching and kicking. It became clear to me that joint locking was foreign to most at this location. Then the problems started to arise about six weeks after I started to train there. A third degree violently verbally projected his lack of understanding of the subtle emptiness inherent in tai qi sparring. How he rose to the rank of third degree without this understanding baffles me. But this issue would more than likely have resolved itself, except others did not want it to. David's wife, second in command as I understand it, overheard part of the subsequent conversation between the third degree and myself. Taking the part of the conversation out of context and blowing it up to a mountain resulting in further drama culminating in both public and private meetings. During the private meeting, I was required to become much more than humble merely to save the face of David even though it clearly showed in his face that he knew very well he was not speaking the truth and was taking credit where it did not belong. From this incident, I started to see that although David does have some good knowledge, he doles it out as his whimsical heart determines. Unfortunately this means if you are not in his good graces, irrespective of the underlying reason, the information is withheld. To me, one of the primary functions of a teacher is to provide information to the students, not withhold it. The incident with the third degree and the subsequent wife issue, were just the start. The drama and psychological costs kept occurring to the extent that I realized I had been through this before. For five years I trained at a place that had decent kung fu and training. Four or five days per week for about five years, I motivated myself to take the 45 minute drive, and train for three plus hours. At this place, the training was top notch, but just about every week, one of the upper echelon would behave in such a way as to demotivate the class. The same thing was happening at Chuan Wu. The only difference is at the other place, the very top guy was not involved; at Chuan Wu the top guy is involved and often treats adults like children. He requires people to be perfect yet he is far from it. On numerous occasions I answered a question only to be told I was wrong and then listened to him reiterate my correct answer. The final straw for me was when David's son, a second degree who's shen is not developed enough for him to hold such status, apparently became bothered because he and many other upper echelon of this place believe respect is a one way street, and that lower ranked persons should be in a perpetual bow to bolster the empty egos. In my opinion, this is completely wrong. If an upper belt is on the floor during a lower belt class, the upper belt, being the guest at the moment, should yield to the lower belts since it is their class time, but the empty egos simply would not allow this. If you are willing to pay the psychological costs, and if you are willing to accept teachers that take much effort to demotivate, as opposed to motivating students, and dole out information sparingly based on whimsical emotions, you might be able to get some decent training here. I think it is sad, because the majority of the people I trained with had good hearts, I was learning and changing, but like the other place of many years ago, the upper echelon leave a lot to be desired and exact a price that I am not willing to pay.

Martial arts is a broad concept, which is one of the reasons I took a while to commit to a system…read moreof the art. I finally had the opportunity to engage in Kung Fu after years of thinking about what to get into, what my objectives were and finding the appropriate school to suit what I was looking for: 1. Balance of my mind, my emotions (positive/negative) with my phsycial being; 2. A skill that I can use for self-defense; 3. Improvement in mobility, endurance and my overall health; 4. A traditional Kung Fu school that focuses more on the art of Kung Fu comprehensively without the competition. After visiting, observing and meeing with owners of various Kung Fu schools, I learned that CHUAN WU KUNG FU INSTITUTE would be able to provide the guidance, the skills and the knowledge to help me meet my objectives. It has been five months attending CWKF and I have already started the process in obtaining my personal goals and have even received more than I what I wanted. The sifus and masters - Master David, Master Oanh, Master Katherine, Sifu Noel, Robert and the other instructors are very patient and have years of experience. They make this experience a successful one.