AYCE hot pot for the win! Came to Taichi Pot Shabu Shabu after they were featured on Yelp's top 100…read moreplaces to eat in the Bay Area list. Even though they aren't too far from me I hadn't heard of them before. It's an unassuming spot tucked into a shopping center next to a bagel and water shop, but it gets crowded, and for good reason. This was only my second time ever having hot pot, the first time was not AYCE and was an individual pot, so it was fun to try the shared AYCE way. We picked two broths, the Shrimp and signature, and then went down the menu selecting proteins and other add-ons. We went with the Ultra over the supreme so we could get some of the nicer cuts of meats. They have happy hour pricing of a few dollars off earlier in the evening, which was going on when we were in. Non-meat dd-on favorites included the Napa cabbage, kabocha squash, ramen, bok choy, and shitake mushrooms. We got the Enoki mushrooms the first round, but switched to shitake for round two and they were the favorite. My boyfriend's favorite meat was the wagyu, and I was partial to the pork and angus beef, but everything was good.

Soups: . Black Garlic Tonkatsu…read more. Tom Yum Broth AYCE :) Picked the Ultra Option for more meat selection and Mini Gyudon Rice Bowl (had 4 bowls of it, it's so flavorful and delicious). Soups are flavorful, garlic actually comes through, meat is good quality that melts in your mouth, marbling looks good. I will say that the broth does end up becoming really salty near the end but you can ask the servers for more broth.

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.

Louise is a patient and unfailingly good humored teacher. She knows not only the forms, but the…read morethinking and reasons behind the movements. She manages to give everyone individual attention and keep them engaged at whatever level they are. I have been taking Tai Chi with Louise for about 10 months. In that time I have seen improvements in balance and stamina. It is a very pleasant environment.

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.

I first met Christine Catillo at San Jose City Hall Wellness Event and was so impressed and…read morebenefitted by their services though it was very brief. I couldn't stop myself to visit their office where my experience was more than satisfaction. I would highly recommend for their care and services.

We recently started our four year old son, and it has been such a joy to see him in class. The…read morecoaches at Kung Fu Kids have been so wonderful and our son truly loves going each week. Highly recommend.

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 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.

Update May 2026: I've been training at Academy of Self Defense for 13 years and appreciate how much…read morethe focus on workouts and community. I've trained in Muay Thai, Krav Maga, Boot Camp, HYROX, and Spartan Deka, and the coaches do a great job pushing people while keeping the environment supportive. Coach Ilya and Coach Mikhail have helped me improve in HYROX and DEKA, especially on the assault bike and SkiERG. Coach Manny's Boot Camp classes always challenge my conditioning, while Muay Thai coaches Manny, Ramiro, and Amit keep classes demanding. Coach Amit also teaches Krav Maga and brings great technical instruction from his black belt background. The "Locked In for Summer" fitness challenge has also been a fun addition this year -- combining workouts, recovery, accountability, and community support both in person and online. The number and variety of classes and strong community are a big reason I'm still training here 13 years later.

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 :)

Excellent program and classes. The instructors have so much…read moreknowledge and skill. They are amazing at teaching and are so good with kids. The instructors and environment is strict, but very kind and respectful. Highly recommend for all personalities and skill levels.

My daughter has been attending World Class Taekwondo and I've seen a remarkable transformation…read morewhere she has developed a new found confidence in herself. Mr. De La Cruz, Mr. Arya, and all of the teachers are incredible and truly are world class. This is not your typical kids Tae Kwon Do school where the teachers are rudimentary and lack energy. The teachers' passion and energy make me want to get out of my seat and participate! My daughter looks forward to every class and I've seen her grow tremendously in such a short time. I am so thankful that we have found World Class Tae Kwon Do and I tell all our friends about how much I value my daughter's time training with these amazing teachers. If you're looking for a new skill and activity definitely check out this place!