Shen Kung Fu Academy It has taken me from the ashes of…read moremultiple back surgeries, and put me back on my feet! the "Qi Gong" teachings have given me the ability to flex and move better than any doctor ever said i could! With my improved balance and stability, i can work and do more things now than i ever thought. I feel that i am in as good shape now as i was 10yrs ago! Now i can even begin my Kung Fu traditional training with sufu Mario Fugueroa, who is a great teacher and a better friend.

Master is well, the master. We call him happy master, he has an infectious smile. Great place to…read morelearn for anyone, adults, kids and families.

Looks and is a very experienced Master based on what I saw. I came looking for further information…read moreto be part of and learn, unfortunately I was ignored. I was respectful at all times, I'm a martial artist, I'd like to expand my knowledge. There was one man who was practicing there and attended me very nicely, very respectful very kind compared to the master. Maybe Master was busy and had to go somewhere important, but ignoring someone, to what I was taught is extremely disrespectful. My respects to this studio and Masters and piers, I hope and seek to be part of someday.

I've trained with a lot of different people in many different styles. Martial arts is one of the…read morecornerstones of human evolution; the ability to use yourself to defend against the forces of evil. Chinese Martial Arts Institute is a beacon of light in La Mesa. It's not just another studio, it's a family, and not like Cobra Kai, but more like The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. You don't wear a shell, and you don't fight an Asian dude with a shiny metal helmet and razor sharp gauntlets, but you do train with the best and practice Northern Green Dragon Shaolin Kung Fu. So when people ask if you're kung fu is good, you can say, "hell yea." Training here is always a blast, and quite a workout. Before CMAI, I never really worked with weapons. Well, I did used bo staffs, because I got serious bo staff skills, but I never practiced with swords. You get swords here. That's how hard core they are about showing you the power of ass kickery. Sifu Dwight Love is one of the most awesome practitioners of the art, and an accomplished instructor. He's an older black man with a face that says he don't take crap from no one, but he's very kind and always patient with his students. Just think of Samuel L Jackson and replace his guns with Chuck Norris' ass kicking fists of fury and round house kicks of death--that's Sifu Dwight. Going to CMAI, I've learned 2 things: How to kick ass and how to take names. It's a great studio and they have lessons for all ages.

Eddie's review got me very interested in this place for my son but I think they closed or moved:(…read more If you have any info regarding this, please let me know. Thank you!

Choy Li Fut... More like Choy Li FUN!!! I've taken many martial arts throughout my life and my…read morelessons with Nick have been the most rewarding. I highly recommend training at the Choy Li Fut Academy.

I got a few private lessons from Sifu Nick, i'm sore all over and in major pain and I can't wait to…read moredo it all over again. In the introductory lessons, he taught some basic choy lay fut forms which evolved into some great use cases for street applications. Would recommend Choy Lay Fut Academy to anyone looking for martial arts classes in which history and practical usage is emphasized.

Training with Sifu-Don and the SoCal Wing Chun Academy has been a life-changing experience for my…read moreson and I. My wife and I want our kids to be involved in some type of sport or physical activity outside of daily school. My son had been a dedicated club soccer player for a few yrs but COVID put a damper on that so we were looking for something different he might like. I, personally, had always been a Bruce Lee fan and loved the art of Wing Chun but had never taken part in it. My son was 12 yrs old and had only done a little wrestling as far as self defense so I signed us up for a free week of classes. Usually a 12 yr old would be in the Youth classes but my son was allowed to train alongside me (46 yrs) in the adult classes with grown men and women. As soon as our first class was over he said, "Man, I can't wait to do this again!' He and I were hooked. We continued on for an entire yr together where we trained and fought alongside each other. I had no idea the impact it would have on him to see me (his own father) take my own ups n downs throughout the process of learning. He witnessed me get humbled many times during trainings (hard for a father to do/admit) but I knew I wanted him to see that I was willing to let him see me fail so he could also see me continue on and not give up. It took incredible discipline and dedication for us both but our bond and relationship as father and son took immense strides forward and watched my 12 yr old boy become an artist of Wing Chun during that time. He developed a love of the craft and discipline that Sifu-Don Presto and the many other coaches instilled in him along the way: Samba, Mike, Gabe, Charles, Jamere, Kevin, others. All great men with great character that held my son accountable but also gave him great praise and encouragement when earned. This was the longest my son and I had done anything together, how incredibly rewarding as a father. When I needed to take a break during summer, Sifu-Don offered my son a position as a coach for his Youth classes on Mon-Tues-Wed evenings. He was honored at the opportunity and jumped right in. Working with both, adults and young children (ages 6-12 yrs), men, women, girls, boys, has taught him so much as a young man and character development. Sifu-Don Presto and the staff of coaches at SoCal Wing Chun Academy (Murrieta) have made a life-changing impact on my son and I and have ignited a passion for the martial arts in him that I never saw coming. My wife and I are so incredibly thankful that we made this connection and hope other families may take advantage of such an opportunity. Stop by SoCal Wing Chun Academy today. -Tyler King

Great place to learn APPLIED WING CHUN that Ip Man taught GrandMaster Duncan Leung who then taught…read moreSifu Donald Presto.

Train authentic Ving Tsun , Ip Man and Moy Yat Lineage! 5 Stars!!! Learn forms, Muk Yuk Jong, Gwan…read more, Baat Chum Dao!!! SIFU Kings Kao is certified, Moy Yat Lineage!!! Joseph Blair

We trained here for about a year. Shifu was amazing with our 5 year old. I would highly recommend…read moretraining with him. Both Shifus are very personable and patient. The classes for lower level belts were flexible. There are classes almost everyday, so you pick any two that fit your schedule.

Finally found a martial arts school for adults that caters to those who come in fresh with no prior…read moremartial arts training or experience. Signed up for a one free trial class for my special needs young adult son and he loved it. Master Shi Yanyi is so patient. His knowledge in martial arts is absolutely incredible. I mean learning from a shaolin master!!!! Cmon now, Who can pass that up. I ended up signing my son up for the monthly package and my son is absolutely loving it. They also offer a Qi Hong (Tai Chi) class. I would love to sign up for myself one of these days.