A great school that teaches Chinese Kenpo, a very effective system…read moreof self-defense. Patient, caring instructors who do it simply for the love of the art. Great for people of all ages and all levels of physical fitness.

As a beginner at the age of 50, you can imagine one could feel a bit intimidated coming into such…read morean establishment. But put any fears or concerns aside, this a family. Everyone has been kind and welcomed me in to the class from moment one. The age of the students goes from youth to adult and the class sizes are small enough so you get plenty of individual instruction from the instructors, where they emphasize the basics and are great at keeping you motivated. Belts are earned and never awarded prematurely. The monthly dues are more than reasonable as well as the cost of the uniform. Bill and Jennifer are 7th and 6th degree black belts and really are passionate about what they do. Highly Recommended.

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.

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.

[Review #800] 2023-088…read more On my 800th review, coincidentally it's also my 88th for 2023, I'm giving it to Lion's Pride Kung Fu because Asians/Chinese believe 8 (八) sounds like fortune (發). I learned of the kung fu (功夫) studio through my son's classmate's mom, Lisa W., who takes classes with her son. I was really impressed with a video of her in a recent competition so I had my son take a couple of trial lessons to garner his interest, especially since he's been going to Chinese school to learn Cantonese... he's been interested in all things Chinese. We met Aaron on the first trial day; super friendly guy, answering all my questions & sharing his personal experience that I want to sign-up too (sadly, I injured my neck & most recently my shoulder that I'm holding off for now). During the week long trial sessions, M was literally learning trial by fire during the 2 days he attended. I thought I knew my son's capabilities & limitations, but he proved me wrong. I thought 師傅 (Sifu) Jeremy Hector would deconstruct the exercise for the newcomers, instead they're expected to follow along with 師傅 providing the necessary adjustments/corrections. I expected M to be frustrated (he was), but persevered & pushed through it, as did my husband. 師傅 is strict & professional, yet his teaching style still keeps the kids & adults engaged. Can't say it looks fun, but I'm very impressed with the class work ethic. In a short month, M learned the "Stance Exercise" ("步法"; 20 moves) & "Salute Act" (42 moves). It's quite impressive for an 8 YO to remember the order of each move & his fluidity as he transitions from one to the next! My husband also signed up so he can get some exercise in; they attend twice per week in the beginner family session on Monday & Wednesday evenings; no Saturday mornings due to Chinese school. I like the idea of combining Chinese school & the kung fu studio's teachings & customs, particularly on morality. In traditional Chinese schools of martial arts, it's not just a means of self-defense, or physical & mental training, but also a system of ethics aka "martial morality" (武德), which focuses on 2 aspects: 1) virtue of mind & 2) virtue of deed. The 1st is meant to cultivate the inner harmony between the emotional mind (心: heart) & the wisdom mind (慧; intelligence); 2) concerns social relations, with the eventual goal of "no extremity" (無極) -- closely related to the Taoist concept -- where both emotions & wisdom are in harmony. In Chinese school, respect (尊重) is taught, to your family, elders, others, & yourself. My rambunctious 8 YO is slowly growing into his own: respectful, dedicated, honorable. I'm so proud of M's recent growth & change for the better. 師傅 Hector has been a martial artist for most of his life, devoting over 2 decades, studying various Chinese Kung Fu styles with well-respected masters. Lion's Pride offers traditional Kung Fu, as well as training in several styles of Chinese martial arts, self-defense, weapons, & Tai Chi. Some styles (as listed on their website): * Northern Shaolin * My-Jong Law Horn * Tai Chi & Seven Star Praying Mantis * Yang, Chen, & Do Gar Tai Chi Chuan * Classical Chinese Weaponry (練兵器) * Chi Kung * Traditional Chinese Lion Dance If you're looking to learn Chinese Kung Fu (功夫) or a change in how you exercise, come check out Lion's Pride Kung Fu. 師傅 Hector provides his guidance & extensive knowledge to exercise your mind, body, & spirit, alongside a whole group of supportive friends to help you succeed!

We are now into our 1st full year at Lion's Pride with a 5 year old who turned 6 years old and will…read morebe 7 soon. He attends class 3-4 times a week for the 45 minute training sessions routinely, much like going to a gym, not being relegated to one simple class, but garnering frequency in learning Kung Fu. I like the flexible format of this school. Kung-Fu is a long term martial art, not about belt promotions, nor expediting sparring, competition and the glitzy weapons or flashy moves. It's what I really like about Kung Fu. Our son has leaned how to count in Chinese here. He went from a beginner who knew nothing to a student who can at least memorize the complete 20 sequenced set of positions / moves to do them with fluid grace correctly, which I'm impressed by. I recommend this school still, after being here for a year. I'm sure the best has yet to come and it's a long road for continual development, improvement and new aspects (like Lion Dancing or Ancient Chinese Weapons or even sparring with other students) to patiently await earning a way towards as a student. I'm very satisfied by Sifu Hector's ability to teach my son Kung Fu, given the fact that he's not the best or easiest student of anything at age 6 when it comes to focus, discipline and putting forth focused efforts.

Kinderkarate that is both fun and serious. Master Fred makes sure that the kids learn the basics of…read moreSoo Bahk Do with concentration, focus and form. The highlight of the class is the obstacle course where kids crawl under chairs, vault, go over a balance beam, climb a rope and more.

South Bay Martial Arts is the best martial arts studio (school) in Torrance and the surrounding…read moreareas. The instructors are extremely dedicated and sincere. In addition to teaching the martial art techniques, there is a lot of focus on values like, discipline and respect. I highly recommend this martial arts school!

I've always wanted to take Tai Chi and with the urging of my wife signed up and it's everything I…read morehope for and more. Master Lam, while serious about her practice and making sure her students understand the fundamentals, makes sure to keep the class light hearted and fun. There are decisions we make in life that change us forever, and for me, taking Tai Chi with Master Lam qualifies as one.

I'm so lucky to find master Lam, she is so nice and so good at tai chi . Her exceptional knowledge…read moreand experience in tai chi make me able to pick up basic tai chi after 2 classes. Really happy to have her as my tai chi master.

Shi-Fu is great. It's a great community for children to learn and grow. It's a disciplined class…read morebut also fun for children. The master really cares about the kids and makes sure they learn from their mistakes. He makes sure that they understand every move and that every step is perfect. I will keep bringing the kids here because they enjoy the classes and learning

Shifu is a great instructor. My daughter has been attending…read morehis academy for the past year. She enjoys class, making friends, and learning the art. My daughter started in 2021 so no sparring to start, Shifu has slowly incorporated some sparring techniques; however, has mostly been focusing on forms and weapon forms due to COVID. This is a great school and community. I look forward to what my daughter will learn and achieve through this establishment.

Here's Shuaijiao Wrestling class is amazing！I fell in love the first time I tried it! The coaching…read morewas excellent, the courses are also very affordable!

the coach is very high level in his Shuai Jiao, and judo skills. The environment is very welcoming…read moreto all levels, and the team is very generous with their time and knowledge. If you're interested in Chinese Wrestling this is where you want to go.