The man, the myth, the legend - Sifu Hill is the real deal. I've been learning at Hill Wing Chun…read morefor about a year now and it has been a treat learning the way of Kung Fu from a legitimate fighter. You get real martial training and learn the "art" side of it too. For those doubting head on in! Sifu Hill has 3 different lineages back to Ip Man and is somewhat of, what I would call, a "relaxed perfectionist"...in my experience in martial arts and a bit of MMA, this is a terrific quality in a coach, sensei, or sifu because they want everything done with fine precision and yet possess the wisdom to realize that we are all on a different journey and learn at different levels. With over 40 years in the martial arts and with a recent book that was just Highly Recommended in Wing Chun Illustrated - Sifu Hill at Hill Wing Chun will give you an excellent close combat education in a hurry and sometimes in a blazing blurry from chopping of hands, feet, joint locks, and throws! Enjoy

If you want to learn Wing Chun, this is the best place to go. Sifu Jody Hill is a Wing Chun master…read morewith 40 years of experience and he's a fantastic teacher. For $150 a month (tax included), you get two group classes and one private lesson a week. That is cheap considering the value you you get for your money, because this is a master class. Sifu is very knowledgeable, patient and kind and has real fight experience too. I have trained here since March this year and I have nothing but positive things to say about Hill Wing Chun.

I've been training here for about three months now and I highly recommend it…read more Everyone here is so helpful and very friendly! Shifu Zhou is an awesome instructor. If you have questions, everyone is eager to help. The location is tucked away in between several car dealerships so it can be easy to miss, but usually there is a sign out by the road advertising the free trial class. I really wish more people knew about it! It's my favorite part of the week. :)

It is with great pleasure I write this recommendation for Shifu Zhou…read more For the past many years, I have been looking for some form of exercise that focused on mind and body wellness. I searched and searched and tried many Yoga and martial arts teachers. Most people I met are either out there to purely make money, or even with the best of intentions, are clueless and not properly trained to be masters. Finally ran into Shifu Zhou about a year ago and I consider it my extremely good luck. In the plethora of martial arts teachers, Shifu Zhou, stands above all like a titan. He is a truly authentic Kungfu and Qi-Gong master who came to Seattle on a mission to teach the mysterious and powerful arts of Shaolin. I go to the academy 5 times a week and learn both Kungfu and Qi-Gong. My health has improved tremendously. My allergies are significantly down. My gut issues are under control. And I have found a life-long sport to play. When I was doing hot yoga, I was having at-least one muscle or joint injury a month. Frankly I was expecting lot more injuries while playing Shaolin. Interestingly enough, and knock on wood, I have had zero major injuries since I started. A lot of credit goes to Shifu Zhou. He knows each of his student's condition intimately. He is very patient and kind and takes extra pre-cautions to make sure that people are safe while practicing. I absolutely recommend Shifu Zhou without reservation to anyone who wants to improve their health and learn a life-long skill of Shaolin Kungfu.

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

My grandson is enrolled there and LOVES it! He has learned so much about how to focus his energies,…read morerespecting himself and others, setting goals and self confidence. Really happy with his progress and with the staff!

From the owner: We are a family-friendly martial arts school and offer smaller classes with individualized…read moreattention for adults and kids. We teach a composite style of martial arts training for ages 6 & up, and create a learning experience that encompasses our student’s differences and various learning styles. This helps our students learn martial arts in a more effective and fun way. We train in an interpretation of the shaolin kung fu concepts and the five animals: Tiger, Leopard/Panther, Snake. Crane, and Dragon. We have expanded our martial arts adult program to include Wing Chun and Jow Ga. We strive to help our students gain confidence, focus and self-disciple in a family friendly community of martial artists.

Amazing kids classes for building confidence, learning martial arts, increasing strength and…read moreagility, and learning discipline. From the free trial class it is clear that this is not your run-of-the-mill children's class. After trying and being disappointed by several other karate classes, I'm so happy to have found this Kung Fu academy for my son.

Master Gao trained in Shaolin Temple for many years, and has a wide knowledge of different…read moretraditional Shaolin forms, Tai chi, Chinese boxing and many types of weapons. He is very approachable, very patient with little kids and students of various levels. He emphasizes on fine details of his students when they are practicing their forms, so that the students can build a strong foundation. Although he is very experienced and knowledgeable, he is also very humble. My son has been training in this school (previously called Chi Life Studio) since he was 4, and I can see how he has grown and developed all these years. I strongly recommend this school to anyone who wants to learn authentic Shaolin Kung Fu from a highly capable Master.

This is a small woman-owned business and is inclusive to all which drew me in. There's no set…read moreadvancement date; you go at your own pace, no competition. Master Sarah and her teachers are very supportive and all advancements celebrated!

Our son and I joined almost two years. We've learned so much and we've had a great experience! I'm…read morein the best shape I've ever been and our son loves learning self defense. Great group of people and supportive community. This is a great place to improve your health while learning a wonderful art and self defense.

Kung Fu instructor Anjanette is amazing. But be warned, she will push you to the limit. In the end…read morethough you'll totally appreciate her for just that. It's true that you might feel like you're about to pass out, or possibly die, during the first few weeks but you won't. Trust me. And then you have free bragging rights to not only surviving but pushing yourself further than you ever thought you could go, and the strength to match. And some awesome muscles might start to show up in places you didn't even know you had muscles. Bonus! Also, it's just cool to be able to tell people that you have to run or you'll be late for your kung fu class. Kah pow!