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.

Really glad I found Morning Crane. This was honestly one of those places I didn't even realize I…read morehad been looking for until I experienced it. It's in a cute upstairs space in downtown Willow Glen, and the second you walk in it just feels peaceful. It has a calming atmosphere that makes you slow down for a minute. I went in for an evaluation because I've been dealing with some pretty intense foot and ankle pain. Christine spent time asking questions and really trying to understand what my body has been through instead of jumping straight into treatment. I appreciated that she looked at everything as a whole rather than just focusing on where it hurt. She scanned my body and also performed fire cupping where it made sense. I left feeling so much better than when I walked in. I also know this probably isn't a one-visit fix, and I actually appreciated that there weren't any unrealistic promises--just a plan to help my body continue healing. If you're looking for a more holistic approach to caring for your body, I'd definitely recommend checking this place out. I'll absolutely be back.

I was late for my 10am appointment at Morning Crane this morning and had to rush to get there,…read morewhich is not how you want to start off a relaxing massage. It was my first time seeing Christine, and she was kind about me being tardy. We did an intake session and then she used the short time we had left (due to me being late) for a massage. Christine first focused on my shoulders and neck where I hold pain. She incorporated stretches into the deep tissue massage. I had a heat lamp on my feet to warm them and relaxing music played overhead. I relaxed in no time. Next she massaged my face and jawline, reminding me occasionally to breathe deeply. It felt wonderful. I had a mild migraine when we started and it was gone when we were done. Christine is very personable and well educated in holistic healing practices. I'm looking forward to returning and also plan to look into her qigong classes.

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 kids come here 2 times a week for years. This is a perfect place for kids to gain mental and…read morephysical strength. The group training help kids to build confidence by performing individually in front of other kids. Master Sifu Song is a nice person to kids and parents. I recommend any person give a try at this place, I believe you or kid will love the environment and people at the studio.

I have been practicing kungfu in Song's studio since April 2020. It was such a great experience in…read morekeeping myself strong and maintain a healthy lifestyle. I joined twice a week for the adult class in which we learned self-defense and forms! Looking forward to the straighter sword and dagger forms. Shifu and his wife are really nice person and he is experienced in teaching children. Studio always join all the tournaments and performances in the bay which are really good stages for children to shine.

Go see Craig. He…read moreworks wonders. I'm currently pregnant and experiencing some aches and pains that I don't normally have. Sitting in with Craig and his very experienced acupuncture method has helped tremendously, and I plan to continue to see him during and beyond the birth of my child. He had great energy too, which is paramount.

It's going to sound pretty radical to say that my life has changed since I started coming here, but…read moreit has. My relationships are better, my work is better, my body is better, my skin is better, and I feel stronger and more balanced. I daresay I'm even happier. ;-) I'm a Feng Shui Consultant, so I know all about "zen". However, living in a beautiful Feng Shui environment PLUS doing Medical/Exercise Qi Gong & Acupuncture on your body, is like living in a state of perfect balance. Qi Gong is very much like doing Feng Shui on your body. They both are based on the I-Ching, The Five Elements, and many similar precepts. I've been going to Zen for Medical Qi Gong since October, 2011. She is deeply wise beyond her years. I've seen Kaile twice for Acupuncture, and she's wonderful and very caring. I've also seen Yoevita twice for acupuncture, and she has a "hands on" approach (which I like) and she does a bit of shiatsu where necessary. Yoevita also saw me on a rather emergency basis when I had a migraine, which I *totally* appreciated. I've done the Group Qi Gong Exercise in Los Gatos, which is led by Craig and Zen, so I can also vouch for the fact that Craig is very good at what he does. You really can't go wrong with this clinic. It also has very nice Feng Shui. ;-)

Nothing fancy, but run with love. Ron Lew (http://www.tigereyeclaw.com/) runs this center and…read moreteaches various forms of martial arts, namely Tai Chi. I met him through classes taught at Google, and am trying to get more healthy movement in my life, and his school is in San Jose, next door to my hood. I'm taking Tai Chi, technically, and he teaches the Chinese and Tibetan forms. I'm learning the Chinese since he teaches it at Google so I should stay consistent. My preference is Qi Gong, which I feel is more meditative and simpler in terms of movement (I like simple), but both are gentle enough forms and I am open to learning. One room has a firmer rubber mat, the second room has a "waterbed" format where the mat is stuffed with some soft material and walking on it forces your feet and body to constantly renegotiate equilibrium. Definitely a work out! Ron is a very Western-style teacher. He's said he's third generation Chinese and doesn't speak Chinese fluently, so, he's approaching things from a Western mind set I guess and can "translate." Examples - when he tries to describe the weight distribution of your feet he will often resort to % descriptions, and I think he knows a Western/American mind understands that logic better than other descriptions. He explains why he's asking you to do things, and why you are performing certain forms in a certain way. He is jokey, friendly, open, and conversational. He will test you gently by walking away and leaving you to figure out forms he's taught you, or ask you to do the forms with your eyes closed. He wants you to enjoy the forms versus to become overly fixated on perfection/military precision. That being said, he will correct you on incorrect form and movement. Am definitely enjoying myself and have referred a friend to his class already. I'm hoping it continues to work out and that we stick to it and enjoy it for the long term!

the center in question is not correct. The so call Tibetan was taught by me. We parted ways…read more The thing you must understand if you choose to is this. He did never meet my teacher. That is not true. My teacher was in Tibet. So therefore he could never have met my teacher. Second the Tibetan he teaches he does not have full authority and lacks the understanding of the teaching. Also he call a Lopon is a high title given to tantric masters. He did not go through the rites or transmission. It is disrespectful. Third to not name me but to try to make me go away by calling me a disciple. Rather I was given full rights as a holder and master. Full master. If you choose to learn fine just know there are Tibetan that are offended but choose to let it go. This all I have to say except he is not willing to talk directly about it. It is fully out of integrity. Just letting everybody know. In 1981, Sifu Lew met Master Peng-si Yu and his wife, Min Ouyang from Shanghai. He also met Master Hu from Tibet. For over 20 years, Sifu Lew was heavily into the external Kung-fu. He furthered his studies in the internal arts: the "calming the Mind and Healing art" through Qi Gong, long hours of Standing Meditation, Breath work and Tibetan Energy understanding. He founded Ti Aki in the honor of my teacher. This would have my teacher turning in his Grave. Just so you know.

love this place! the instructors are all so friendly and helpful. I initially came with my…read moreboyfriend because he wanted to try muay thai and i wanted to do the fitness classes and now he wants to do fitness and I want to do more fighting haha. Just got the membership for fitness classes and it is VERY worth it :)

I started taking the Krav Maga classes because I could take a class at the same time my 10-year-old…read moreson was taking the kid's Krav class. It allowed me to get an extra hour of a workout in during the week and now I'm hooked! Krav is a real world self-defense that makes me feel strong and prepares me for real life situations. ASD also offers many other classes and so many talented instructors! Coach Shayne has been a big influence on myself and my husband. He continues to help us learn proper fighting techniques. Andrea is an awesome coach who continues to amaze us! Amit, Troy, Chris, Sergey, Marziya, and Jason have all taught me so much in Krav. Ilya's Hyrox and Fighter Flow classes are fun and a great workout! He also has a cook book that explains easy and healthy recipes! Manny's Boot Camp/kickboxing classes are always intense and will leave you sore. James' DEKA class was creative, hard and definitely worth a try! My son has enjoyed the Kids Krav classes....thank you James, Andrea, Anh and Marziya for teaching the big group of kids! I love watching him come home and practice and share what he learned. We often compare what we are all doing in class during the week. I can't forget Neal, the owner! And Carrie at the front desk! They always make us feel welcome and at home! I joined the Locked In For Summer Challenge that they organized at ASD. It has helped me stay focused on my nutrition and fitness goals. And has helped me meet some new friends! Overall, ASD is a super special place. I'm so glad my family found it and I'd recommend it to anyone interested!