Golden Dragon is one of the jewels of Los Angeles. I have been a student for one year now and I can…read moresay it has changed my life. I cannot imagine ever stopping my qi gong and tai chi practice. This is why-- · The club and tea room are inspiring spaces that are beautifully and carefully designed and decorated. The mood and ambiance are of the highest quality. If you are a tea connoisseur and love traditional Chinese tea, you will deeply appreciate their collection. It is by far the best tea I have ever had in my life! · The students have become sincere friends and I look forward to seeing every one of them in class. Not everyone can become a student and part of the club. You will first meet with Sandy or Dima and then if you qualify, you would meet with Master Valery who would then decide whether or not this is the right fit for you. Everyone here is a stellar human being with a deep commitment to the practice and teachings. · Master Valery is a remarkable teacher -- one of my favorite parts of membership is his monthly lectures. Sandy and Dima have learned everything from him and are formidable teachers in their own rights. Everything here is about details and practicing the right technique. Formidable insights await if you commit and keep showing up. What this club is not is another fitness thing. This is a way of life and a community that is rooted in the ancient practice of Chinese martial arts. The classes will challenge you regardless of your fitness level. After a year, my practice has changed my body, I am stronger, more fit and flexible than ever. I feel more calm and at peace. I feel supported and a sense of belonging and guidance provided by teachers and students I fully trust. Thank you Golden Dragon!

Impressive school and instructors. I give this school my upmost respect…read more Some of the most genuine, hard working family you can ever find coming from another country. They truly are astonishing!

I had the privilege of training with Sifu Jonathan Wang as part of the UCLA Musical Theater Summer…read moreInstitute (MTSI), and it was truly one of the most memorable classes of the program. His presence, precision, and ability to connect movement with meaning left a lasting impression. Sifu Wang brought clarity and calm to the room while guiding us through traditional martial arts techniques with incredible attention to detail. Even in a short session, it was clear we were learning from a true master--someone deeply rooted in the history and philosophy of the art form. This workshop was a perfect blend of physical challenge and artistic depth. I walked away feeling inspired and more connected to my body and storytelling through movement. If you ever get the chance to study with Sifu Wang, take it--you'll be better for it!

I trained at BTKA since 2006. I love this school! Sifu Wang has a wealth of knowledge and a winner…read moreof 500+ Gold Medals in Martial Arts Competitions. Beijing Tai-Chi & Kung Fu Academy offers Traditional Chinese Kung Fu training you can not find anywhere else. Sifu Wang teaches Ba gua, Xing Yi, Sanda, Wushu, Traditional Kung Fu and Kung Fu weapons, Chi Gong, and Yang Tai Chi. The Traditional Kung Fu curriculum consists of learning forms and applications in Ba Ji, Pi Gua, Mantis, Eagle Claw and Chuo Jiao. In the weapons curriculum, you will learn spear, long staff, straight sword and broadsword, as well as some of the more exotic weapons like double deerhorn knives and three-sectional. Sifu Wang travels to China periodically, and trains with his old Chinese Masters and brings this much valued experience to his students. The classes are challenging, fun and you will learn discipline, agility, flexibility, coordination while being exposed to an education in the different types of kung fu. For those that prefer fighting to forms, there are Sanda (sparring classes) to hone your skills at full contact fighting. Unlike many schools in California that require yearly contracts, you can pay month to month. The Traditional kung fu class costs $85/month for two classes a week, a very reasonable price in Los Angeles. The classes run 1 hour and 10 minutes (sometimes longer). You can get a discount if you pay for more months upfront. Unlike schools with hidden costs, there are no belt tests that require money. Certificates are offered when a student finishes a curriculum and passes the test. The people that attend the school are fun and helpful. Once a year, Sifu and the students go for their dim sum around Chinese New Year. So if you are looking for a fulfilling, well-rounded Traditional Chinese Martial Arts Training in Kung Fu or Tai Chi, Beijing Tai-Chi & Kung Fu Academy is the place!

Communication went well and it was easy to book. We hired them for our wedding and they did an…read moreoutstanding job. A lot of people said the lion dance was their favorite part. We highly recommended them as they went above and beyond!

We hired Kee Ling and his lion dancers to perform at our wedding, and they were phenomenal! Our…read moreguests loved the performance and it brought a wonderful energy to our celebration. One of guests told us that the performance was her favorite part of the wedding. They were easy to work with, responsive and very fairly priced. Would 100% recommend!

When I was looking for a way out of my ordinary routine I managed to find National Wushu Center…read more Here I began to study Changquan - a northern style of Chinese martial arts also known as "Long Fist". I've had experience with eastern martial arts such as karate, however I never practiced Chinese wushu before. At this school, you will learn the fundamentals of this art in its true and authentic form. Coach Matthew, carrying on the legacy of coaches Eric and Debbie, holds an incredible passion for wushu. He will convey the utterly rigorous and precise forms of this art to each student in a clear and intelligible manner. Coach Matthew's mastery is awe-inspiring and motivates students to sharpen their skill at each class. He is without a doubt a very talented wushu master and a very talented teacher. After training at National Wushu Training Center for a couple of months you will find yourself a part of a community all united by a single devotion to wushu. This will give you that one third space everyone is in search for. It's a circle where friends are made and relationships are built. Practicing graceful and powerful Changquan comes with challenges but at Coach Matthew's class you get to overcome not just your physical limits but learn how to take a break from whatever may be troubling you in your life. It's strengthening and therapeutic. You will never feel like a failure at the class. Coach Matthew will make sure to guide you thoroughly through every combination, routine and even smallest movement that is there with great attention and attitude. Training here doesn't require a lot. The classes are very affordable. You don't need to get into a fascinating physical shape prior to taking your first class. All you need is to show up. At least once a week. And then Wu ("martial") Shu ("art") can become your real lifelong Kung Fu.

The National Wushu center is amazing!!! I've been wanting to get into martial arts and what a…read morebeautiful introduction. A friend invited me to my first class and we had a ball! Very accessible for all levels and challenging for strength, balance, mobility, and movement patterns in the best way. Coach Matt is the best and infuses history into the lessons with the movement. Planning on making it part of my routine ‍

Sifu Alon & Sihing Matt are simply wonderful teachers of Wing Chun…read more Initially I enrolled my 11 year old son - but when I saw his rapid progress, I decided to join myself. We now train together 3 times a week and have both achieved our medium blue sashes within 9 months. I highly recommend this school for anyone who wants to truly learn Wing Chun. Bernie

Sifu Alon is a great teacher who's very focused on practical applications and his school has a…read moreclear lineage tracing back to Ip Man himself. All the existing students are very welcoming to newcomers and there's a good mix of men and women, young and old, etc. If you come from a more forceful style like Karate or boxing it may be a bit of an adjustment. In the beginning there's a strong but important focus on slowing down and taking the time to develop proper technique and muscle memory. This is because Wing Chun is all about countering your opponent's force with minimal energy. Once you get the hang of the basics you move on to things like Chi Sau, sparring, and weapons. If you're interested in learning traditional Wing Chun Kung Fu, I recommend giving Sifu Alon's school a shot.

I've been taking Tai Chi classes here since Nov 2017 and love this studio, the teachers and my…read morefellow students. Lots of individual attention and a very positive environment. I also started the Kung Fu classes in Feb 2017 and practice 4x weekly. It's a great workout and I'm definitely in the best shape of my life. I greatly appreciate the application of both practices in my life.

I am regretting the purchase of a Groupon for classes at this facility. I have left a message and…read morealso sent an email with questions and no one has responded.

There haven't been many recent reviews, especially about tai chi specifically, so I wanted to share…read moremy experience :) I've been taking tai chi classes here for about a month, and so far it's been amazing. Somehow at the end of every class, I feel happy, energized and relaxed all at once. I took tai chi about 10 years ago (Wu style short form) so I'm familiar with some of the basic concepts and stances, but it's been a long time... so it's been great to get back into it. Sigung Carrie and Sigung Jennings are the best. They're patient, professional, funny and warm. They have a lot of wisdom to share, and they really help you to learn all the details of the form as you go through it. Each class is one hour, and there are two classes per week. We spend the first ~25 minutes of each class doing warm-up exercises (which really help you to focus and connect with your body), and then the next ~35 minutes learning the next part of the form. I feel that everything progresses at a good pace, so I have enough time to practice each move / stance before moving on to the learning the next one. One thing to note is that White Lotus shares a big open space (in the JAM facility) with other tumbling / parkour / tricking classes that are going on at the same time. When I first came in to observe a tai chi class, I was a little concerned because the other class that was going on on the other side of the room was pretty loud so I thought it would be distracting. But honestly, once I joined the tai chi class and started doing the exercises and focusing on the form, I found that I barely noticed the other class happening next to us. Maybe others would be deterred by it because they'd prefer a quiet and meditative space, but I don't find it to be a major issue since I can just kind of "zone in" on whatever we're practicing. Anyway, if you're looking to learn tai chi I think this is a great place to do it! I had tried other "tai chi" classes at yoga studios in the SFV and found that they were really just yoga classes with a few random tai chi moves sprinkled in, which wasn't what I was looking for. At White Lotus, you will learn the "48 Forms of Taiji." It's a great way to build strength, balance and flexibility (and improve your mental health, too, in my experience). Come check it out if you're interested... everyone is super friendly :)

I was taken here one night during open gym by a friend who does stunt work. Fantastic gym with a…read morevariety of equipment you won't find just anywhere else. My first impression of this place is very positive, it's like a giant playground for ninjas! ;) It might be a little intimidating at the beginning, with everyone flipping and flying everywhere but there is so much room to move around it's crazy liberating. First I worked on my punches, nice how they have little doughnuts around the punching bags for uppercuts. Then watched some of the guys do some freerunning, the moves they do are so sick! The fact that they are 6-pack fit with no shirts on has absolutely NOTHING to do with my staring *ahem* observance. =p It seems like most of the people here are courteous and friendly a few Bboys even taught me some moves. I learned some basic top rock, up rock, 6 step and baby freeze. The wall of mirrors help with self-adjustment of poses and let me know how goofy I look with my arm wave. =) At the end I tried out the spring floor, jumped on the various mats they have and flopped about on the trampoline. The only gymnastic move I could do is an awkward cartwheel to my right. My uncoordinated jumps across the large blocks were landed with heavy face plants and belly-flops. The large trampoline was thrilling with how easy it was to catch so much air. I didn't even try out the scaffolding they set up because my most recent attempt at a pull-up just had me hanging with my feel dangling for a few seconds. o_O; Despite all my shortcomings as an athlete, working out at White Lotus was pure fun and had me laughing and grinning like a kid in a candy store. I have to say the $5 fee for open gym was well spent, you can't even buy a bag of popcorn at the movies for that price. Funniest use of White Lotus: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VA4LcLvdNWk&feature=iv&annotation_id=annotation_759745

Just went for the first time and I'll be definitely coming back!…read moreGreat, inviting atmosphere, very knowledgeable and pleasantly informal. Master Yun and everyone else was very encouraging and helps you get started. Great studio!

I was a little worried when I put my son in the children's praying mantis class because he has…read morenever taken a kung fu lessen before. It turns out Master Yun teaches kids one-on-one based on their individual level. My son has since built a lot of confidence and he loves his praying mantis lessons!

Conscientious and skilled instructor who directs students with care and compassion. A leader in the…read morefield with knowledge and experience that is not found often.

Master Manuel Marquez is a skilled master of martial arts. BUT he does not intimidate you, he is…read moreable to teach you. You won't be afraid to try and you won't be made fun of if you aren't getting it They want everyone to feel welcome and part of the Kung fu family The studio has a good atmosphere where anyone at any level has something to learn and the classes are taught in an inviting safe environment I would definitely return and I'd bring my friends

Dropped in for two days last week and had an incredible experience at Caveirinha Jiu-Jitsu in Santa…read moreMonica. The rolls with Academy members were top-notch -- everyone was technical, tough, and welcoming to a visitor. Professor Kevin was excellent. His instruction was clear and detailed, and he made me feel at home from the moment I walked in. You can tell the culture of the gym starts with him. The best part? I got tapped several times and had my guard passed more than I'd like to admit. That's exactly what I look for when I train somewhere new -- it exposed holes in my game and gave me a ton to work on when I get back home. No ego, just high-level jiu-jitsu and good people. If you're in the area and looking for a place to train, I can't recommend Caveirinha enough. I'll definitely be back next time I'm in Santa Monica.

CJJF Santa Monica is my home away from home. Here at this martial arts academy I've gained so much…read moreconfidence and learned to control myself when under pressure. The community here is top notch and has been like a family to me for the past 8 years. Love this academy and all those part of it.