I am new to martial arts, but I know colleagues and friends who are long time martial artists at various schools around the city. That being said, I can truly state that Patrick Fulop and his team of teachers at kung Fu West Island have succeeded in differentiating themselves from other schools. The ambiance is one of respect, of perseverance and of discipline. The teachers are true professionals and train students not only in the physical training of Kung Fu, but also in all the mental training needed to learn the art. Regardless of age (there are also lots of kids!!), level or physical ability you will be offered a welcome place at Kung Fu West Island, and training strategies are adapted and customized to make sure everyone is able to improve based on their ability. It is commendable that they often offer more than one teacher per training session, and I have even seen 3! So you are always being supported regardless of the number of students per class. Classes are offered at various times to fit all types of schedules : day, evening, later evening, and weekend which is awesome as you can kung fu through your whole week! I spent many years being very curious about martial arts, but I was always shy of being an adult at a beginner level so I never made the first step. But as soon as you step into Kung Fu West Island, you know you're in the right place. Book your free trial, and not only will you improve your fitness level, learn an ancient martial art and learn a lot about yourself, but you'll find a great family of people waiting to help you improve in ALL of your fitness goals and you'll be glad you did! read more

Le Kung Fu m'a beaucoup aidé à vaincre le stress que j'avais en moi, cet art martiaux chinois m'aide aussi pour me mettre en forme et avoir une bonne auto-défense. Le respect, la persévérance et la discipline sont les mots qui conviennent le plus à cet art. Je pratique dans un endroit très respectueux, personne n'est là pour te juger ou te critiquer. Tout le monde se respecte. À chaque cours, je dois persévérer pour devenir meilleur et en apprendre d'avantage tout en contrôlant bien toutes les techniques de bases. La discipline est très importante car personne n'est la pour perdre son temps, je dois toujours persévérer en étant poli, respectueux et prêt. Le Kung Fu m'a aussi aidé à avoir une meilleure confiance en moi et en mes moyens. Plusieurs gens, lorsqu'ils entendent le mot Kung Fu, s'imaginent simplement que c'est de la bataille, mais le Kung Fu à aussi un coté philosophique, une petite séance de méditation est faite à la fin de chaque cours et le mot Kung fu à aussi une énorme signification qui vous est expliquez dans le carnet de l'étudiant qui vous est remis lorsqu'on s'inscrit. Mon maître me parle souvent de ce carnet après les cours et m'explique en détails quelques significations qui me font énormément penser de façons positive. C'est un art très complet qui amène un changement dans votre vie, car le respect, la persévérance et la discipline s'appliqueront ensuite dans votre vie de tous les jours. -Adam read more

Almost 2 years ago I ventured into Kung Fu West Island for my first free lesson. As someone closing in on retirement age I found just watching the physical and cardio conditioning and the martial arts techniques exhausting and fascinating. Today, as I move toward a new belt and continual growth on my journey, I can say without reservation that following this path has been one of the best and the most rewarding decisions I have made. I have learned what I can do, not what I can't do, I have re-acquired a level of physical fitness and mental focus that had been buried too long on the couch. It has reminded me of the importance of life-long learning and has substituted a tendency to accept complacency and a slow, steady decline associated with aging with a renewed sense of purpose. The focus of the program on the interaction and integration of the mind and the body, the continual learning of new skills and techniques built on a foundation of oriental philosophy is a prescription for developing character, confidence, perseverance, and improving health, happiness and longevity. And as important this experience has been, what has made it even more rewarding is the guidance, support and encouragement of the environment at Kung Fu West Island from the instructors past and present (Patrick, Diana, Seb) to the interaction and shared experiences with my fellow students. read more

I joined Kung Fu West Island not because I dreamed of being a ninja as a child or because I'm an avid enthusiast of oriental culture. I simply recognized the need for myself to improve my physical health and to learn better focus and discipline. During every kung fu class I attend, I can't help but think at how glad I am that 1) I took the initiative to try bettering myself and 2) that I found the perfect place to help me do so. The environment at Kung Fu West Island is very motivating. All the instructors are kind and genuine in their desire to help you improve and give you personalized feedback on what you're doing well and things you can work on. The classes themselves are a perfect balance of strength training, cardio, technique learning and practicing self discipline. A pivotal aspect of kung fu practice that struck me in joining was the emphasis placed on developing yourself as a whole, learning how to be a better person to yourself and to others. I've been attending class for just under three months now and my physical health has already gotten noticeably better. Most notably, I have become much more alert and focused on my goals and endeavors. In seeing the benefits of kung fu practice, I now find myself more interested in the history and culture that brought it into being as well =) read more

My daughter is six years old. We can't imagine the stress and pressure that exists even at this age. I chose martial arts instead of therapy. Karate was not for her. Kung Fu seemed the way to go. After researching the schools in the West Island, I met with Patrick and my daughter participated in a trial class. After one session, my search was over. Patrick is extremely personable, educated and experienced. My daughter was sure she was in the right place too. Classes are fun. Children are learning new skills each time and are guided well to improve over time. The teachers immediately perceive strengths and weaknesses and tend to them accordingly. I'm always impressed by the wealth of experience, patience and talent they bring to the floor. At the end of each class, Patrick guides them through a short meditation. Also, he takes a few minutes to talk to them about life, respect, responsibility and self- esteem in and out the classroom. Thank you Patrick, Sebastian, Asma and the rest of the lovely staff. You have done more for my daughter and myself than you can imagine Amanda and Eden read more

While it has only been five months since I first began practicing at Kung Fu West Island, I've noticed significant improvements in many aspects of my life. The area in which I have noticed the most significant improvement is in my physical fitness condition. The body conditioning and varied exercises done in each class helps to prepare the students' bodies to be able to practice and execute the learned forms. Ultimately, the students also learn other virtues such as discipline, perseverance and courage to continue practicing and push past our perceived physical and mental limits. Overall, the quality of learning and value earned from practicing at the school are more than what I expected or could have asked for. I am certainly glad to have become a student at this school and plan to continue my practice to continue developing my kung fu. A big thank you to the Master and assistant instructors. read more

I've always wanted to practice Kung Fu ever since I viewed the Kung Fu tv series as an adolescent back in the early 1970s. But Kung Fu schools were few and far between way back then. So I had to put aside my dream of being the next David Carradine until later...much later as it turned out. Fast forward to early 2013 and I decided that it was time to finally pursue my martial arts dream. It was then just a matter of finding the right Kung Fu school. As the Buddhist saying goes: When the student is ready, the teacher appears. My research led me to the West Island Kung Fu school. After meeting the friendly and patient instructors, I decided that this would be the place to learn and practice traditional Kung Fu. So here I am decades later finally practicing Kung Fu with top-notch staff and learning the philosophy behind it. A Kung Fu sequel can't be far away ;^) Bryan Q. read more

I have been going to West Island Kung Fu for a few months now. The only question I ask my self is why I didn't start Kung Fu sooner. When I first walked into the school I was greeted by the owner and felt at home right away. The look and feel of the school is organized and professional. When I saw the weapons rack with the staffs and swords it gave me goosebumps. The school also teaches the importance of many characteristics of Kung Fu such as respect,discipline, and perserverence to just to name few. The way I think has improved all aspects of my life thanks to the schools teachings. The school is my second family and I highly recommend the experience to all I meet. You have to see it to believe it, call for your free lesson today, you will be glad you did. read more

Depuis que je pratique le kung fu, je me sens revitalisée. Je suis en meilleure forme physique et je gère mieux mon stress. Le programme d'enseignement à cette école est très complet et est adapté au rythme de chacun. On nous aide à acquérir des techniques d'autodéfense efficaces et intelligentes, à développer une meilleure santé et forme physique, et à découvrir la philosophie et les valeurs du kung fu. Since I started kung fu practice, I feel energized, I am in better shape and I handle stress much better. This School's program is really complete and adapted to each and every student's pace. They help you acquire efficient and intelligent self-defense techniques, get in shape and in better health, and discover kung fu's traditional philosophy and values. read more

Si vous rechercher une manière de vous remettre en forme sans avoir à aller au gym et essayer quelque choses de nouveau qui va vous divertir, je vous recommande Kung Fu West Island. Je suis un élève à cette école depuis quelques mois maintenant et je dois dire que je me sens vraiment bien. Un bon entraînement, des instructeurs qui se soucie du développement de chaque éléves et le tout dans des locaux très bien installés. Vous ne serez jamais déçu du services chez Kung Fu West Island. Pour finir, la première chose que vous allez vous penser après votre premier entraînement est que vous ne pourrez attendre au prochain. Jean-Philippe Daoust read more

Our 9 year old has been training at Kung Fu West Island for a year, and we plan to be with the team for many more to come! We even bring visiting relatives to watch him in his prime; he is his most confident when he's at Kung Fu West Island, in an environment which makes him feel strong and capable. The mastery he's acquired so far is very impressive, and he's always enthusiastic about coming to classes. The training is challenging but age-appropriate at every level, and the staff are incredibly attentive and engaging. We are very happy with this investment in our sons mental, physical and emotional health. Best thing out there. read more

Je laisse un court commentaire au sujet de Kung Fu West Island pour partager ma grande satisfaction à titre de parent d'une fille de 9 ans. Ce qui m'apparait exceptionnel est l'attention portée à chaque enfant lors de chaque session. Les enfants y sont respectés et encouragés par tous les entraineurs. Au delà de l'enseignement de techniques, on offre à ma fille un environement de qualité où elle reçoit des conseils et des valeurs qui lui serviront toute la vie. C'est un centre qui dépassent mes attentes et où ma fille se sent bienvenue et appréciée. read more

I recommend, good place for training Kung Fu as a martial art, very organized, clean, students and teachers are very nice. The training is though as it should be for personal improvement (physical and mental) but also very respectful for individual physical limitations (age, flexibility, etc). Small sections on Kung Fu theory helps to understand the philosophy concept and history origins. Also meditation is part of class (it helps to improve self-control and self-knowledge). read more

My 8 year old son is always kicking up a storm at Kung Fu West Island! He loves going to the classes, and has made huge progress since he first started going 7 months ago. I am so happy that he enjoys it, because it is great for self defence, discipline, confidence, and concentration. What more could a parent ask for? Best of all, he always leaves with a smile on his face. Thank you Patrick and staff for all your hardwork and dedication! read more

Mon fils avait des problèmes de concentration à l'école. Une amie m'a suggéré de l'inscrire dans un cours de Kung Fu, pour améliorer sa concentration. Un mois après qu'il ait commencé les cours à l'école de Kung Fun West Island, ça allait mieux à l'école et ce jusqu'à maintenant. Les professeurs sont formidables et patients avec la jeune clientèle. Ne donnez plus de Ritalin à vos enfants, inscrivez-les au King Fu West Island! read more

I've recently started training at Kung fu west island, and all I can say is that it is an amazing school. Aside from breaking everything down into its most fundamental form for efficient learning, the sense of discipline and focus that you develop is truly awesome!! In addition to the classes themselves, they also have a you tube tutorial series that breaks down all the techniques which makes for an excellent learning tool! read more

At the Kung Fu West Island school you can expect to feel welcomed and made comfortable at learning the Wing Chung style of Kung Fu at your own pace but at the same time encouraged to push your personal limits. Attending this school has helped me personally in many ways; both physically and mentally. If you're looking for a 'complete' form of training, drop by and see what its all about. read more

Great location great staff friendly aroma if it is your first time in Martial arts this is the place to start cause once your here you wont leave first class is always free, if you want a stress free life by following the art of Wing Chun and understanding the discipline that would come with the knowledge then kung fu west island is a place you should check out read more

Since i subscribe at this school, personally i learned very much things about technical pratice and philosophy. I feel truly becoming more healthy outside and inside, it's a real sport, i can get learn good things and get a lot of benefits to my mind and body. I recommend everybody to try it and judge yourself. read more