Avoid Freddie like the plague. This is the worst person in martial arts today. He only has 2 years of actual training in kung fu (Wing Chun and Choy Li fut) yet claims 23 years experience in various arts (he counts years he played basketball into his martial arts experience?!). He has no training in Muay thai, jiu jitsu or other arts. He trained for 2 years in wing chun/choy li fut, got kicked out for being disrespectful, then watched a bunch of Bruce Lee movies and made up his own style. He has very basic knowledge and extremely poor technique He is the most vulgar, racist, intolerant, ignorant, sexists, misogynistic, chauvinistic, homophobic narcissists you'll ever meet. He thinks he's spiritually enlightened then goes on vulgar hate filled rants about other martial arts and artist and post them online. He had thousands of video's insulting other martial arts, claiming he could destroy any opponent yet back down when he is challenged. He has never proved the effectiveness of his made up art and says he'll shoot anyone that tries to challenge him (goes to show you what he thinks of his own art). His youtube channel was taken down because it was so hateful and offensive it violated youtubes terms (thank you youtube!). He is also a strong supporter of pornography (look on his blog, he said its beautiful and the Ying to his Yang) so this is not the place you want to bring your children or if you're a woman (which they leave shortly after getting to know him anyway). He wants to be a cult leader where you sit in a circle shirtless listening to him spew intolerant rants and you cannot question what he's saying. His style is extremely one dimensional. Completely avoids any grappling because he thinks its 'gay' and 'homo erotic' and real men only stand up and fight. Good luck with that in the real world. You can tell his lack of knowledge when he teaches and can't explain anything, then watch his technique and you'll see its at a novice level. Just look at his video's and you'll see so much improper technique, unbalanced kicks, ungrounded punches, he can't even do a proper barbel curl (throws his back, swings the bar). He continually injures himself weight lifting because of his bad form. He claims to teach 'real' martial arts but he's just trying to market his style because there is no substance (think of a restaurant that claims 'world's best burger'). Do some research on the web there's tons out there about him or just read his hatefilled blog or watch his video's with his horrible technique. There are so many legitmate choices in the city to choose from, don't pick this fraud! read more

Freddie made up his own martial art after only a couple short years of actual training and he never received any rank (which is why he's against ranks). This is a big red flag. In no way is he an expert or have enough experience to be teaching people self defense. He is a disrespectful, arrogant, ignorant, close minded narcissist. He has no idea what it means to be a martial artist. He has a youtube page full of vulgar hate filled rants putting down every other style and martial artist. Trashing people who've been training longer than he's been alive yet he thinks he's 'spirtually enlightened'. He promotes gun violence, he actually has a video of 'how to defeat an MMA fighter' by pulling a gun and shooting them dead (they are unarmed). Goes to show you how useful he thinks his own martial art is. He believes men 'stand up and fight' only because he has no idea to grapple (on the the street thugs may not respect this 'honorable' code and you will go to the ground). In his video's he thinks insulting and offensively putting down others is 'constructive criticism' and makes childish statements like 'anyone who grapples is a gay rapist'. He never spars or accepts challenges because he thinks his style is 'Too Deadly' for sport and 'only for the streetz'. These kinds of claims are typical of fake martial arts. He said he would destroy any other martial artist but refuses when he is offered a challenge because he knows he'd lose. He basically made up a martial art after dropping out of training in a real martial art because it was too hard and watched some Bruce Lee movies. He is a awful person and should be avoided at all costs. There are so many reputable martial art clubs to choose from in the area. read more

This guy is a FRAUD. He invented his 'martial art' after 2 years of training and watching Bruce Lee movies. Thinks he made up the ultimate deadliest street martial art that can defeat all other arts yet doesn't even spar full contact! lol This guy is delusional. He's a narcissist who is looking for followers who will listen to him without question. He wants to be a cult like leader where you sit around shirtless listening to him spew his hateful intolerant ignorant rants. He is the exact opposite of what a martial artist should be. He is extremely disrespectful, constantly vulgarly insulting other martial artist. Do not bring your children here. He can't teach a class because he doesn't know what he's doing and making it up on the spot. He completely avoids grappling because he thinks its 'gay' yet when he does his 'safe' sparring (basically no touch sparring, not realistic at all) he ends up grappling and he has no idea what he's doing and ends up injuring himself and his students. He had a youtube channel that had thousands of hatefilled videos that was taken down by youtube, he was a cop for a few years but was fired for being mentally unstable, he was kicked out of his kung fu school for being disrespectful. He has small man syndrome where insulting others makes him feel powerful. He's also a self hating closet homosexual which is why he's so homophobic and hates any form of grappling (which he finds erotic). Go anywhere else but here. read more

I work as a personal trainer in the UK. As an avid Youtube fan and wanting to keep up to date with the latest fitness and nutrition methods i stumbled across FreddiesModernKungFu channel and boy i was impressed. As a keen martial arts practitioner myself (Kyokushinkai Karate) I was very impressed with his phenonemal athletic abilities, but more so to his teachings on various other subjects, such as the negative effects of drugs and alcohol on life and in training. I shared very much the same opinions as Freddie on these subjects and in particularly the dislike for combat sports such as UFC. Sometimes when im working down the gym, you see guys as young as 14 years of age trying to mimick what they've seen on TV namely UFC, without having any knowledge of martial arts or combat experience of a similar nature in a controlled environment. It is a shame to live in a society that glamourises violence making it highly impressionable to boys and men of all ages. Thank God for the select few like Freddie who carry on the true teachings of martial arts and of what they stand for. Id just like to add that if you get the chance to train with a teacher like Sifu Freddie, you can count yourself lucky, very lucky. If we had him in our city here in Swansea South Wales, he'd be like a celebrity with many students. So if you want to learn good strong Kung Fu with the essential disciplines attatched then look no further. read more

Freddie Lee is a kung fu fraud. He only has very limited experience in kung fu(supposedly his was kicked out of the Ng Family Martial Arts Assoc. many years ago), his sparring is terrible, he has a very bad reputation on the internet. Don't learn from this guy. Sometimes when he spars his students, he would give them full contact blows out of anger if the students "hit" him a good couple of times. This guy has a nasty obsession against MMA and he believes that slapping and no contact sparring is what's "real". Let me tell you this, if you're a current customer to Freddie Lee, you are only wasting your time and money. You will only fight the way he does, slapping and tapping against your opponent. Lee was kicked out of YouTube years ago for showing a video of threatening to shoot anyone of challenging him, he believes that shooting a gun will make you a legit martial artist for crying out loud! He was fired from the Northwestern University Police Department for emotional instability (he accused the police department of racism).The guy has said a lot of negative and questionable subjects and it's up to you, the public, to judge whether or not that Freddie Lee is even a legit martial arts instructor. read more

Well, I think these reviews speak for themselves, but I am going to add my views on Freddie's teaching. I could write a lot on this but I will keep it as succinct as possible. Freddie teaches and promotes 'True Martial Arts'. Nowadays if you say true martial arts some people think of MMA. If you are looking for the real meaning of martial arts or if you want to further yourself in it then you would have to walk a long road to find a teacher like Freddie. If you: 1) want to develop yourself Body, Mind and Spirit, 2) want to get fit and learn how to protect yourself whilst not becoming a bully or arrogant of your skills or 3) want some guidance on finding your own Way. Well, I would say you have found a great place to begin your journey (or continue it!). I know this all sounds like promotion, and it is, I cannot recommend Freddie's teachings enough. Freddie has been a hugely positive force in my life, he has inspired me to develop myself as a complete human being simply through his videos on YouTube and our email communications; if you live close enough to train with him then I say you are very lucky. Good luck on discovering your own Way and keep on smiling! read more

The greatest most well rounded way to learn martial arts. Freddie promotes peace, and at the same time teaches self defense in a practical, more realistic way. Freddie is an excellent teacher and anyone who plans to learn from him will be well taken care of. He teaches martial arts in a way that develops the mind, body and spirit. Anybody from 8 to 80 can join and learn to defend him/herself and if i lived in chicago, I would learn under him. He has performed feats similar to bruce lee such as one finger pushups along with incredible strength and skill. Anyone who lives in chicago NEEDS to become his disciple so that they can become physically fit, and able to remain safe in the streets. Not only is he a skilled martial artist and fitness enthusiast, but he is also a teacher of peace and positive expression. His philosophies have taught me alot about martial arts, and have taught me to learn martial arts using different motivations rather than being just violent. I am an 18 year old male and im telling you that anyone who trains under freddies modern kung fu will become a skilled and strong martial artist physically, mentally, and spiritually. read more

My name is Shawn Sharma and I would like to start off my message by humbly bowing to Sifu Freddie Lee, all of his senior students, his kune, and the art of Kung Fu. I live all the way in Seaside, California and my phone number is 1-831-383-0765. Please contact me and I will tell you a lot about what I have personally learned from him. Sifu Freddie Lee is very generous, kind, and compassionate and brings a lot of spirit to the martial arts. His overall energy and vibe encompasses what is needed in the martial arts and that is wisdom, honor, humility, respect, discipline, knowledge, and the many teachings of the East in abundance. 5 stars is not enough, he deserves at least 20 stars. The world needs FMK because not only do you get the martial arts training that is needed in order to defend yourself and loved ones, you get the teachings of Buddha, Jai Krishna Murty, and other other great philosophers like Lao Tsu, Confusious, and others. May God bless Sifu Freddie lee, his business, and may God always shine his blessings upon his beautiful family. read more

My comment is only about Sifu Freddie Lee's YouTube channel, I have not attended any of his classes as of yet. Before stumbling upon "Freddie's Modern Kung-Fu" YouTube channel, I was only interested in the physical aspect of the martial arts. However, the thing that separates Sifu Freddie Lee from all the other teachers I know about was his teaching on the philosophical and spiritual aspect of the martial arts. For example, we all heard of Bruce Lee and his fighting skills, but I knew nothing about Bruce's philosophy until I started watching Freddie Lee's YouTube channel. Freddie also introduced me to the highly recommended teachings of Osho, J. Krishnamurti, Buddha, Lao Tzu, and many others. Freddie's videos impressed me so much that I brought 3 for his books ("Reflections Vol. 1", "Spiritual Martial Arts", & "Living the Way"). In all, Sifu Freddie Lee has taught me that martial arts is not just about fighting; it's actually improving one's lifestyle for the better. In other words, Sifu Freddie has shown me that martial arts is a way of life. read more

Freddie is one of the reasons I took up martial arts. As a female, I had many concerns about starting out and being intimidated in the class. With his instruction I found encouragement as he believes that it is important for women to take up martial arts and self defence. He has a deep knowledge and understanding of martial arts techniques, phisical conditioning and life in general. Actually, this is what is called wisdom and I have a lot of respect for him. Although I have not been doing martial arts long, one thing that really made me want to do it apart from the physical, is the mental and spiritual development. The three aspects are inseperable in Freddie's Modern Kung Fu, so if you are looking for wholistic development with excellent physical martial arts training, you will find a real Sifu in Sifu Freddie Lee. Most importantly, he is a compassionate instructor, with a personal character of a high level, who will care for each individual who becomes his student. read more

Freddie is awesome. I first found out about Freddie's Modern Kung Fu through YouTube and since then I have not stopped watching his videos. A lot of his videos show his martial arts and his wisdom on everyday life necessities. This has really helped me going forward as a person to keep myself mentally and physically motivated to staying healthy and have a great positive outlook on life. I purchased his book "Living the Way" a few weeks ago. He gave me a personalized signed copy and sent it directly to my home for just $12. This was a great book explaining finding love, happiness, and peace in modern society by living the simple life. I plan to have my kids read this book in the future and I'm still a young kid at 17 so this book will be in my possession for a long time. Freddie's Modern Kung Fu is the best there is. Thank you Freddie. read more

I am so happy with what Freddie thought me I am a kid who goes there and the kids are so nice he doesn't just do kung fu we do sports and to all the haters if you don't have anything nice to say don't say anything if you do it doesn't bother this man he is so respectful and I have only been there for a few months but I respect him he is a funny guy I have fun there sometimes I want to stay longer then we do his kids are really respectful and he did what he loved to do and helps people get in shape like me I was a big kid when I first got there but know I lost a lot of weight when we spar he tells you what you do wrong and helps you do it right I have a lot of fun there and I learn stuff and I get better at things I play like sports Freddie will help you with a lot he can do it all that's it. Bye read more

I've been attending classes at Freddie's Modern Kung Fu and it's been a truly transformative journey. Coach Lee brings a rare combination of wisdom, intensity, and genuine passion to every session. His teaching bridges the gap between time-honored martial arts principles and real-world effectiveness. What stands out most is how much emphasis is placed on developing not just physical strength and technique, but also discipline, character, and mental focus. It's more than just learning how to fight--it's about becoming stronger in every aspect of life. Whether you're aiming to improve your fitness, learn self-defense, or grow on a personal level, this school offers something special. I'd absolutely recommend it to anyone serious about martial arts. read more

I trained with Freddie for about 2 years. At first I was looking for training in Boxing. I met Freddie from an Ad on Craigslist and then we met. After meeting him he convinced me to broaden up my mind to other areas of development including kicks and various other techniques from Martial Arts that he has studied. Because of him I grew an appreciation towards other areas of training. He showed me a lot of different techniques in combat and he also showed me a very effective way of fitness training. I learned a lot from the sparring that we did. But after awhile, I ended up stopping my training and started to focus on other areas of my life. I still practice on my own every so often. I do highly recommend people to try out his school. read more

I trained with Freddie for about 6 months. I've trained at other schools before and with other teachers. Freddie definitely knows his stuff, the things he can do is simply amazing. I really enjoyed the training there, it was pretty well balanced. There's a lot of fitness training, stretching, and combat drills. The sparring is pretty intense. The only reason I had to stop is because of financial reasons, the training can get pretty expensive. Now I just decided to train on my own at the gym. But I do highly recommend this school for those interested in learning real Kung Fu from somebody that has been doing it for most his life, just have to make sure you have your money in order. read more

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Freddie's Modern Kung Fu has been able to help me just through the videos. So imagine how'd amazing it'd be to actually be there and learn from it! It's there for all ages, there's a variety of fitness, self-defense, training, meditation. To those who are leaving negative reviews have probably not even tried it for themselves! If you're not sure whether it's a great class, check out their videos and you will see how great it is. The teacher is very kind, supportive, and encouraging. He won't put you down if you don't do something right. It's been outstanding trying new fitness variations that I had no idea of. All thanks to his videos. read more

I have yet to experience the flourishing amounts of positive energies emitted from this luminous individual and already I am comforted in his works in creating a healthier, more positive influence on society today with aspiring examples of cooperation/collaboration. I'm eager to witness the lives painted with the blessings of knowledge FreddiesModernKungFu tends to fluently supply as it has provided another haven flowing with Invigoration for me; to continue faithfully in the Arts with fellow Martial Artists of the new age. I believe this will bear it's marker on being of the many seeds in the evolution of Martial Arts to come. -Dash read more

I trained with Freddie for a little over 6 months. I never really worked out before in my life and I thought that training in Kung Fu would be a good experience. Freddie taught me the basics of fitness. I found out how weak I really was, the hardest thing was doing a pull up! All my training was private and that is what I needed to keep me focused. As his school grew, our schedules started to conflict and I was not able to train any longer. I still train in the things that he showed me. He is an excellent teacher. I recommend people who are interested in Martial Arts and Fitness to train with Freddie. read more