This review is WAY overdue! We were with FMAA from Oct 2017 - June 2022. My boys loved it and one…read morehas exceeded so much because of the confidence he built from FMAA. He developed leadership skills and still values the 5 tenets of TKD. It's been a year since we moved out of state and he still practices poomsae moves / self defense moves, he learned from FMAA, randomly around the house. We miss FMAA /Mr&Mrs Sauers. We tried other schools here but we can not find another school that holds the same values as FMAA! (We joke and say FMAA is like Miyagi Do and the other school is like Cobra Kai). I love how FMAA gets involved with the community and teaches the importance of community service. The summer camp often left the boys exhausted when they were younger and they also had fun with the demo team at the nearby festivals. Give them a chance!

FMAA is an amazing place to learn Taekwondo! All of the teachers there care about the people they…read moreteach. They spend the time to make sure everyone gets what they need. They aren't afraid to give tough love too, which I, as a parent, appreciate because sometimes that's what a child needs. They also offer lots of classes which makes it very flexible and easy to work around other commitments! I highly recommend them!

I've been training at Wudang Kungfu for the past 3 years so far. If you are looking for a place…read morewhere you can train forms AND application, within the same gym, this is the best place in Seattle to do it. I have explored lots of different martial arts gyms in the greater Seattle area, and lots of them have different things to offer. However, it was difficult to find traditional Chinese gungfu that is rooted in the culture and practice of Chinese martial arts that also teaches real, effective, full contact application. This is the place to do it! Lu Laoshi and Chang Laoshi are both incredibly knowledgeable, but also down to earth and humble. They really know their stuff, through the historical lineage and practice. There are many amazing non-Chinese instructors of the Chinese martial arts, but I personally appreciate that both head instructors are ethnically and culturally Chinese while also being attuned to western culture and the norms of western students. This is not a school with Japanese style belt progression, or a very hierarchical student culture. Both Instructor Lu and Instructor Chang expect students to think critically for themselves, and for the instruction to make sense because it works, not just because "they say so." If you approach it with an open mind, there is much to learn at this school, no matter your training goals. Chang Laoshi has many years fighting in the ring, testing his application skills in ring fighting, to complement his deep understanding of the traditional forms, and Lu Laoshi has a rich knowledge of traditional Chinese medicine in addition to her martial arts practice. Whether you want to learn internal martial arts for demonstration, cultivate qigong, learn about the culture and history of Chinese martial arts, or spar and compete in sanda full contact ring fighting, this is a place where you can do some or all of those things. There are many places in Seattle where you can learn traditional Chinese gungfu, and internal martial arts. There are also many places that will teach you full contact grappling and striking, for muay thai/BJJ/MMA etc. However, if you are trying to learn both of these dimensions of the martial arts and not just one or the other, this is in my opinion the best place in Seattle for it. You can learn forms, qigong, application, open hand, and weapons, all under one roof and with two deeply qualified instructors. There are places that are probably more "affordable" if you are just looking for the cheapest place to train and get a workout, but in this case, I think the expertise and thoroughness of instruction is more than justified, especially considering the generosity of both instructors when it comes to time and answering questions after official class hours.

After attending Wudang academy for over a year I can confidently say that I was in the best shape…read moreof my life! My flexibility dramatically improved but also overall body connection/fitness. The chronic pain in my knee completely resolved. If you want to live a long, happy, and healthy life this is the secret! They have many different classes/styles of martial arts that can be practiced, and the masters are amazing at helping you choose the best style to fit your goals. If I had more time I would study as many styles as possible. During my time there I practiced Baguzahang (Circular Boxing), Taijiquan (Tai Chi), and Qigong. A memory that particularly stands out to me was a student who had come from New York just to study at the academy. He told me that he originally heard about it after climbing the Wudang mountain in China looking for a master to train him in the original Wudang Sword Style. He was able to find a master, but the man told him to come to Seattle, WA and study at Wudang academy. This demonstrates the authenticity to their teachings which draw direct lineage to the old masters of Chinese Kung Fu. I originally attended the academy several years ago, before my life became extremely busy and I moved to Chicago. I plan to move back to the area some day and Wudang academy is at the top of my list for activities to prioritize. If I have kids someday, I plan on taking them to the academy. I hope that in the future I will be able to make time to attend again. If my review piques your interest, please attend, and learn more in person. I am a humble student and am no doubt not fully representing the amazing nature of this academy so please go check it out for yourself! -Steven

My daughter goes here to get her kung fu action in. She said she likes it. It is a two-hour session…read morethat starts from 7pm to 9pm. She said it is a tad bit long for her, considering she's only 8. They teaches a bit of self defense, kickboxing, kung fu, etc. The master is very nice. Everyone there treats each other like family, so that's a nice touch. The class she's in, there's about 10 people of all ages. There's also a bleacher to sit and watch if you don't want to get your workout in. And also a water station in case you get thirsty! No complaints about this place. So far so good!

My grandson is enrolled there and LOVES it! He has learned so much about how to focus his energies,…read morerespecting himself and others, setting goals and self confidence. Really happy with his progress and with the staff!

From the owner: We are a family-friendly martial arts school and offer smaller classes with individualized…read moreattention for adults and kids. We teach a composite style of martial arts training for ages 6 & up, and create a learning experience that encompasses our student’s differences and various learning styles. This helps our students learn martial arts in a more effective and fun way. We train in an interpretation of the shaolin kung fu concepts and the five animals: Tiger, Leopard/Panther, Snake. Crane, and Dragon. We have expanded our martial arts adult program to include Wing Chun and Jow Ga. We strive to help our students gain confidence, focus and self-disciple in a family friendly community of martial artists.

I met one of the black belt yabin and he been doing shalion Kung fu since he was little and he told…read moreme it made him want to learn wushu and more connect to to his culture

I've been training here for about three months now and I highly recommend it…read more Everyone here is so helpful and very friendly! Shifu Zhou is an awesome instructor. If you have questions, everyone is eager to help. The location is tucked away in between several car dealerships so it can be easy to miss, but usually there is a sign out by the road advertising the free trial class. I really wish more people knew about it! It's my favorite part of the week. :)

Amazing kids classes for building confidence, learning martial arts, increasing strength and…read moreagility, and learning discipline. From the free trial class it is clear that this is not your run-of-the-mill children's class. After trying and being disappointed by several other karate classes, I'm so happy to have found this Kung Fu academy for my son.

Master Gao trained in Shaolin Temple for many years, and has a wide knowledge of different…read moretraditional Shaolin forms, Tai chi, Chinese boxing and many types of weapons. He is very approachable, very patient with little kids and students of various levels. He emphasizes on fine details of his students when they are practicing their forms, so that the students can build a strong foundation. Although he is very experienced and knowledgeable, he is also very humble. My son has been training in this school (previously called Chi Life Studio) since he was 4, and I can see how he has grown and developed all these years. I strongly recommend this school to anyone who wants to learn authentic Shaolin Kung Fu from a highly capable Master.

This is a small woman-owned business and is inclusive to all which drew me in. There's no set…read moreadvancement date; you go at your own pace, no competition. Master Sarah and her teachers are very supportive and all advancements celebrated!

Our son and I joined almost two years. We've learned so much and we've had a great experience! I'm…read morein the best shape I've ever been and our son loves learning self defense. Great group of people and supportive community. This is a great place to improve your health while learning a wonderful art and self defense.