My kids and I have been training since fall of 2021. Before we choose Concord Kung Fu Academy, I visited quite a few different schools in the area. I was most impressed by CKFA's curriculum, which incorporates hand forms, weapons forms, sparring, and more. For the past four years my family has been training, I've been really happy with the program and the instructors. Every instructor is so kind and good with the kids. As an adult, I find the classes to be challenging and a great workout. As with everything in life, it's really about the people and I genuinely feel that the CKFA community (instructors, other parents, student) is the best! read more

We LOVE CKFA! As the parents of a highly sensitive child who is easily overwhelmed we were unsure if the environment would work out. He really struggled in the beginning and from the very start the teachers at CKFA stayed with him to help him be more comfortable. They constantly checked in with me and celebrated my son's successes and shared his challenges. This is not only a great place to learn Kung Fu, it's a Community. I so enjoy coming here and watching him do class as well as chatting with the other parents. Over the last few months I have seen my son grow way more confident , agile and he even participated in a tournament! CKFA is exceptional and we are all fortunate to have them in our community! read more

This review is for the lion dance they provided on my wedding day. This company price point was right around the average of others (if not cheaper). When researching other companies, most are located in SF; since I was getting married in the East Bay, Concord Lion dance made the most sense without having to pay high travel fees. But the selling point for me was that they create and dance to a choreographed song of our choosing. I ended up picking a modern song by Gryffin, and it was the perfect mix of traditional lion dance and modern American. I was running about 15-20 minutes late this day but they waited for me to change into a qipao for the dance. I can't recommend them enough! read more

If you need a lion dance anywhere in the east bay, I would highly recommend Sifu Evelina and her team. Communication and agreement on details were easy and professional; and they arrived early to set-up before performing to the entire elementary school. The team was amazing - parents were saying the lion dance was one of the best they've seen - the lion tickled some younger kids in the front row of the auditorium, did some impressive jumps and off the stage(!), made the older kids laugh with some funny antics; and spit out lettuce for good luck on the students. It's not easy impressing these kids (and their parents) and they were so SO SO great! read more

Both my boys are doing kung fu here for a couple years and they absolutely love it! The teachers there are very dedicated, patient, kind and experienced. It definitely helps with their confidence and discipline. I also like how spacious the academy is. read more

CFKA is a great school. After doing some research, this school offers 2 private one-on-one lessons a month, 30 minutes each. My son is in the younger group and we have the option of bringing him in for 45 minute group classes 4 times a week! That is 3 hours of group classes with about a 1:8 ratio when the class is split up into stations. This school teaches your child memorization, discipline, proper form, respecting peers, respecting instructors, and helps with balance and focus. They are extremely patient with the little ones but a lot is expected from the students because they know what these kids are capable of. Well worth the cost. FYI if you'd like to try it out, it's $15 and you get one private lesson and can participate in 2 group classes. You then proceed to a month-long trial before signing up for a year. Give it a go, it's amazing! read more

My 7 year old son has being almost 2 years training at CKFA and I love it and he love it too

My son has been attending CKFA for what will be three years in January, 2011. In that time he has grown immensely in his self-confidence and physical ability. When my boy started at 5 years old, he was extremely introverted and not very coordinated physically, but that went out the window quickly due to his training. Couple that with the personal discipline and respect for others that is instilled at CKFA, and you have school that I would highly recommend to any parent. read more

My daughter just started here and absolutely loves the classes. It's exactly what she was looking for. Her instructor is a good teacher and great with kids. The group lessons are great, but she especially likes the once a week private instruction. Highly recommend. read more

My 12 yr old daughter has been attending CKFA for a little over a year now. When she asked me to sign her up for the class, I didn't think she'd stick with it for more than a couple of weeks. A year later, she goes to class every bit as excited as she was the first day. She's become physically stronger, focused and confident. The instructors have infinite patience and great sense of humor!!! They're very supportive and gives plenty of encouragement without putting any pressure on the kids to be competitive. They make the class fun for the kids. CKFA is an amazing school and I highly recommend it to all parents! read more

I enrolled my 4 & 6 year old boys after attending a "buddy" night. I was a little skeptical at first if the kids would committ so the folks at Concord Kung Fu Academy worked with us to come up with a month long trial period w/o having to purchase any extras to make sure it would for us. It did, it has, it is. We love it and now spend 4 days a week on average there. They also have special events like holiday parties, tournaments, movie night, etc. I can't say enough about how fantastic the instructors are with all of the children and how productive I feel this is for my kids. read more

My son turns 5 in September. He has been a student at CKFA since February 2010. Under Sihing Mark's watchful eye he has become more focused, more attentive (albeit still has lapses - hey he's 5!) and is learning the benefits of respecting others and being respected. The fact that he gets to do cool kung fu moves isn't too bad either!! The instructors never fail to impress me with their patience and desire to see everyone do well. What also amazes me is that they know everyone's name - I'm not kidding - every man, woman and child - I wish I knew the secret... read more

My son started at ckfa in june of 2011, since then he has opened up. He know longer is shy. He has focus, confidence,& a goal for life. I couldn't imagine life with out Concord Kung Fu Academy & all the motivating most talented staff ever! CKFA has mastered the art of disapline, learning,& fun. I heart CKFA. read more

Highly educated, highly skilled staff, as well as, upstanding members of our precious Claycord community. Coming from wrestling in high school, and some limited boxing/ mma trained I was thoroughly surprised to have tenderness/soreness in muscles/areas I didn't know I had! read more

At my 5 year old daughter's recent physical her Doctor was so impressed with how healthy, fit and what great muscle tone she has, in asking what she does to be so healthy, she explained about Choy Li Fut Kung Fu she does at The Concord Kung Fu Academy and gave him a little demo of what she is learning, really impressing him with the self -defense moves. Her Doctor took down the contact information to share with other families in his practice. Our whole family is benefiting from the excellent workouts, self defense, and learning this amazing traditional Chinese Martial Art. The instructors are highly trained and can teach to all ages and learning abilities, and are truely gifted with teaching young children. This is a wonderful, family owned business that cultivates community with many events and activities all year long. Come check them! read more

I always wanted to do martial arts growing up, but was never allowed to. After finishing school and starting work in CA, I decided that I wanted to try it out (at 25). I was so lucky to find Concord Kung Fu Academy (CKFA). I was hooked after the first class. The teachers in the school show respect to their students and their kung fu system and expect the same of their students. Classes are mixed up with different focuses so you are doing something different every week. You get one private class a week in addition to the group classes, which is uncommon at most training halls. For those that think martial arts are only for the young, they offer classes for students of all ages and take into consideration any pre-existing injuries when training. They care about your health and well being. The instructors encourage you to continue to improve yourself and push your limits (within reason). I am in better shape now than I was when I did competitive sports as a teenager. Just remember-you get what you put into it. If you are looking for a great place to learn martial arts, CKFA is the place. read more

I have been a student of this school for over two years now. The Concord Kung Fu Academy teaches one of the most well rounded and well respected styles of martial arts today. As an activity for children it teaches focus, discipline, and respect; which carry through to all aspects of life. This school is great for adults of ALL ages too! The instructors strive to give very focused and personal instruction to every student. I get a 1-on-1 private lesson EVERY WEEK plus group classes! It's very affordable and also works with my demanding work schedule. Check it out. read more

This is one of the best Kung Fu schools in the entire Bay Area. My entire family studies here. It is based upon a traditional structure where you have to earn your rank. In order to go up a level you have to be able to demonstrate proficiency in forms, technique, and physical ability. This school is a dedicated, full time school - unlike others which the instructor works some other job during the day and teaches only in the evenings. This school is a REAL Kung Fu school, NOT a "McDojo" where basically kids are sent to like a baby sitter. It is structured, planned out carefully, and all the instructors work individually with students to provide the best teaching methods for them. Students are tracked, records kept on their progress, and instructors share notes so everyone knows what is going on with the students. If there were six stars, I would give them all six! read more

Our family has had students here for over 2 years. The kids classes they run are great and the kids love it. I've seen some students come in as virtual "space cadets" that over time became very focused and sharp students, a pretty amazing transformation. Everyone is very friendly and they look after all students and each other. They also manage to keep a very good balance between teaching the students to be competitive and still remain inclusive. read more

Concord Kung Fu Academy!! I cannot thank you enough for how much Sifu and her staff have taught my son. Solid , traditional Kung Fu and their training program is such a positive encouragement for the kids.. Xiexie "Train Harder Live Better"!! read more

If Yelp had a bizallion star rating system, I'd still wouldn't think that is high enough. Best lion dance group of practitioners! I celebrate Lunar New Year so I've seen my fair share of lion dance groups. But now that I'm a mom and want to celebrate my diverse ethnic background with others, I challenged myself to make the Lunar New Year celebration extra special for my son and his classmates. Luckily for me, this group was behind us during the Walnut Parade in 9/2016 and from that point, I had hoped that this group would help me meet my challenge. I was referred to Sr. Instructor Andrew Lengyel and he was very professional and helpful. They did a show & tell for the class and it was AWESOME! The group was punctual (actually arrived early which was perfect). Sifu Evelina Lengyel gave a great story about the wonderful history of lion dancing and the practitioners were patient and kind, allowing the kids to touch (gentle hands) the costume, showing them the inside/features of the head and body/tail. And the demonstration...AMAZING! They were sensitive to the young audience (for some, this was their first time seeing it) while making it comfortable and fun. If you're in need of a lion dance group to give your special occasion that WOW factor, look no further! This was the best Lunar New Year celebration ever and I, along with other families, will cherish this experience. read more

The teachers here are skilled in kung fu, self defense, forms, weapons, sparring, lion dancing and performing live. I saw them at this past Kid Festival in Concord. I remember seeing them at the July 4 parade. The place is family friendly, and it is nice inside. read more

If youre looking to learn kungfu to protect yourself then youre going to have to do some digging... stay away from plum blossom international federation schools because like many places they focus on forms not sparring. For the cost of most schools like this one, they are happy taking youre large sum of money each month and keeping your progession at a snails pace. If you cannot bow to everything they ask you or tell you to do whether it makes sense or not, youll end up wasting time like i did. The kungfu fad went out a decade ago, wish i had taken kungfu then, instead i now spend a lot of time trying to find a real school. Kungfu schools dont teach "fighting", however that is precisely what martial arts were and are for. Just dont go around asking schools if they teach you how to "fight" because theres more to it than that and its rude. Its like going to a gun range asking to be taught how to kill someone... not ok. read more