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.

We are so glad we found evergreen wushu. The master and the staff are so welcoming, so patient and…read moremake kung fu incredibly fun for the kids. We have our 5yo and 2yo enrolled and they do a great job meeting the kids where they are while motivating them and keeping them focused. Zhou Sifu and his team of teachers are truly the best. Highly recommend!

I went here to see my friend performance and it was great and interesting…read more The building was a decent size with some fold out chairs where we can sit to watch the performance. They didn't have enough chairs so some people got to stand in the back or sit in the front on the floor. They even have food after for the guest and performers to eat.

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!

Kung Fu Kids is a wonderful place! My son began this past May and has grown so much since. All the…read morecoaches are great! A special shout out to Coach Corey who has played a significant part in my son's success especially with his confidence. Coach Corey is very caring and patient when it comes to teaching all the techniques. My son looks forward to seeing Coach Corey and all the coaches when it's time for class each week. Thank you Kung Fu Kids!

My son has been training here since he was 2 and recently earned his Little Pandas purple belt. The…read morecoaches are patient, friendly, and work very well with kids. My son is engaged in the classes and the coaches are great at redirecting his focus and attention when it wanes. It's been a joy to watch my son grow in his confidence and skills in these classes. My daughter, who is now 2, enjoys interacting with coach Jarad who teaches the Little Grasshoppers class in a silly and very engaging way with the toddlers. We love it here!

My son's been taking karate here since July 2007 and has done really well. I've been very impressed…read moreat how well they work with the kids. There is no pressure to move up the belt ranks quickly; every student moves at their own pace. There are plenty of instructors and teen helpers in each of the kids' classes to help all the students individually, and they are wonderfully patient with even the most hyper of kids. I highly recommend this karate studio for kids. Not sure about their adult instruction (I go to a different dojo for my own classes) but I love their enthusiasm.

Instructors are super patient. Great place to start if you're a beginner, especially for kiddos…read more Well ventilated and cool. Ask for Ms. Schmidt for general inquiries!

I love this place. Master Sun is very nice and patient, especially with kids.He is a professional…read moreKungfu Master.

My two children have been coming to Sun's Kung Fu Academy for almost 2 years.They first started out…read moreone class a week and a week later, they asked to go two times a week, and then three times and now they go almost everyday. Their physical flexibility and overall body coordination improved greatly. They love learning the variety of Martial Arts weapons from the masters and enjoy the friendships formed with other children at the Academy.

The two shifus put up with a lot especially from the younger kids but they're patient and…read morestructured. Also handsome according to my mother in law. Decent price and if you can make earlier weekday or late weekend classes it's not too crowded. Sometimes in the summer it's like 4 kids in a class. They basically do like 15 mins of conditioning/warm up and then the rest of class practicing motions. My younger one hates repeating the motions and just wants to punch things but he does a pretty good job.

Amazing shifus that teach exceptionally, very clean place and pretty big. The uniforms and shoes…read morefit very well with many sizes and the payment plan is really nice.

I love it, just started, Took two classes and the workout is amazing! Not only you learn new…read moretechniques but you can use techniques for self-defense, specially woman's defenses.

I just started training with Shifu Brandon. After checking out various martial arts schools, his…read morestyle resonated with me the most. You can tell he has had extensive training and is authentic. I enjoy his teaching style because it is both accessible and disciplined. I've witnessed him work with all age groups from children through older adults and have been very impressed. He has a great balance of humor and expertise that really make the class enjoyable. I would highly recommend the school if you're looking for high quality training.

Kung-Fu Kids in Palo Alto has such a vibrant and fun atmosphere!…read more I trained and took classes under Sifu Troy, who is the head instructor here. He played a huge role in transforming me from a shy, soft-spoken kid, into a confident (and very loud now) leader! His patience and compassion is unmatched, being able to connect with all children and students. Sifu Troy always knows how to keep classes fun and effective, where we learn real skills in an engaging way!

Wushu Central is an incredible organization and one of the best programs you can get for your kid,…read morefor both obvious and non-obvious reasons. Like in any martial arts school, your kid is going to get plenty of physical exercise, practice coordination, agility and self-defense, but this program offers so much more. First and foremost, the instructors are *incredibly good* at working with kids, including very young kids with all of their quirks. The lessons are always engaging and fun (kids really enjoy them), while successfully teaching not only physical skills, but also important life skills. Very young kids will learn and get used to following instructions (which is one of the most important early skills), and older kids will work on developing grit, focus, growth mindset, helpfulness and respect, and other desirable qualities. The program is brilliantly designed to be engaging and motivating in positive ways. Very importantly, while Wushu Central teaches martial arts, they do not teach aggression -- in fact, there's a lot of emphasis on NOT hurting others. Moreover, every session there's a 5 minute "circle time" where coaches and kids talk about safety, good behavior, how to be a good member of society, and other goot skills and traits. Our son joined when he was 4 and a half. We loved it so much that after only a month we decided to buy a lifetime membership, and it's paid off spectacularly well. Almost 3 years later he still loves these sessions and is very invested in his progression. In fact his interest in this class never dropped, which is almost unheard of at such young ages, and he's the sort of kid (a geek) we didn't expect would enjoy martial arts. The entire time we've had nothing but good experience. Sifu Troy and the instructors are all incredibly kind, humble, professional and passionate about the art. In fact many of them have been practicing at this very institution since they themselves were small kids -- a testament to the vision and the incredibly remarkable job the founder David Chang has done since he started the program decades ago. This place deserves nothing but praise and the highest possible recommendation.

From the moment we stepped into the United Bay Area Karate Club, Sensei Joane greeted us with a…read morewarm smile and introduced us to the other families, making us feel right at home. This dojo is a hidden gem, especially for first-timers. The instructors are exceptional--with class sizes, they give every student personalized attention, ensuring they master proper techniques while building confidence and life skills like discipline and respect. What truly stands out is how Sensei Joane and her coaches connect with each child. My kids were shy at first, but their patience and encouragement helped them come out of their shells. Now, they're more confident than ever and really look forward to class! They strike a perfect balance of discipline and support, meeting kids where they are--whether they're quiet or full of energy--and helping them grow at their own pace. Sensei Joane teaches Goju-Ryu, a style that focuses on close combat, making it an excellent choice for self-defense. As a world-class competitor, she's led UBAKC students to become USA Karate national champions and earn spots on the National Team pool. She instills a strong work ethic and a drive to excel, all within a safe and structured environment. If you're thinking about martial arts for your kids, UBAKC is the perfect place to start. The welcoming community and top-notch instruction have made such a difference for my children--I know yours will thrive here too!

Sensai Joane and the UBAKC community have been amazing. We have 2 kids that are part of the dojo…read moreand we can see the growth they have achieved in the last 4 years under her training. Our children are more confident in themselves and have become close to their fellow athletes. We feel it is a welcoming community of parents and athletes alike.