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.

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!

Super motivating class and a great workout! Incredible attitude and expertise from coaches Tan and…read moreJack. They paid attention to every detail and awakened all our senses. Great experience!

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!

Louise is such a fantastic instructor and makes you feel so comfortable. She is very knowledgeable…read moreand has so much experience and is so good at sharing that with all her students. She has so much patience and does such a great job giving individual attention when needed. I love her class and she has made learning Tai Chi and Qi Gong so fun. She has great stories too. I highly recommend her classes.

Louise LaFosse is a great Qi Gong and Tai Chi instructor: knowledgeable and kind. This is a great…read moreexercise program to improve strength and balance, as well as breathing exercises.

This school is tucked away and a great find for those who seek traditional kung fu. Sifu Eng has…read morededicated his life to practicing and teaching martial arts. This school is def not commercial at all. It's more low key, traditional and casual. You can learn many things here...hand forms, self defense, weapons... go check it out!

Sifu Eng is a wonderful teacher who genuinely cares about his students, and tries to promote…read moretraditional kungfu values and build a real "family" with his school. He is one of the most well-respected masters of the art still living today. Unfortunately, he is not nearly as well-known as his "insider" reputation would indicate, because he keeps a very low profile and generally just wants to teach kungfu, not make money off of his students. No belts, no five-year contracts, no gimmicks. Just old-fashioned teaching, and the expectation that you will do the work if you want to gain the skill.

Long review here with much to say as a beginner coming off the couch…read more Heard of this gym through my work company's health partner WellHub but this gym no longer takes WellHub members. Still decided to try their 2 week trial program. Just finished my 2 week adult muay trial program with a Sifu Rey, the 2 week program was $39 and comes with additional benefits (reduced initiation fee & free gloves) IF you sign up for the membership afterwards. Not sure how long this promotion runs. Class sizes vary with smaller afternoon classes (3-5 students) and larger evening classes (10-16 students) Class structure is consistent with warm ups, footwork, heavy bags, drills, and a burn out at the end with shadow boxing incorporated somewhere. I like how coach is also pretty old school and will call me and others out on our BS so you can't let your feelings get hurt and keep working. I had a great workout every class and each class is very fresh with new drills and footwork added onto the previous day's lesson. The focus style of the class is muay mat which is a heavy boxing and low kick style but coach also touches on other styles too. I appreciated the way coach built on what we learned from previous classes into that day's lesson such as adding yesterday's footwork or drills into the next day's combos. After each week I really felt a lot stronger and more confident in the basics. I highly recommend attending as many consecutive classes as you can. I went 5 days/week skipping sparring friday and sunday private lessons. I heard there is sparring on Fridays with the neighboring muay thai gyms (they share the entire complex) which is pretty cool. The other students are also great, some students have been training with coach for years and there were also a handful of new students like me doing the trial. It's great energy and sportsmanship all around. Overall, it's a great learning experience for beginners, intermediate, and advanced students. Highly recommended!

Honestly just over the phone call the way they conduct their business especially for children I…read morewould not not let my children step foot in their gym they do not give you a set price before you get there and they talk very disrespectful they completely have an untrustworthy conversation before you even get to the next step.

Training under Sifu Sun feels like stepping into the pages of a classic Kung Fu tale. As the head…read morejudge at major Kung Fu competitions, he carries the quiet authority of a master whose skill has been tempered by decades of discipline and honor. What defines his teaching is precision sharper than a blade. He sees every flaw in a stance, every imbalance in a strike, every hidden weakness in a form -- and he names them without hesitation. Some might find that daunting, but for those who seek true mastery, his guidance is a rare gift. Each correction feels like a doorway to deeper understanding, and through his relentless attention to detail, my practice has transformed. If you're searching for a place where tradition lives, where the path is demanding but deeply rewarding, and where a true master will push you beyond your limits, Sun's Kung Fu Academy is a sanctuary worthy of any martial arts journey.

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.