I have been attending this Academy for almost 6 years now...why so long to write a review? It took…read moreme a moment to realize that the long-term members of this wonderful group have become like family to me. This Academy is truly a rare gem; a diverse group of people from all ages and walks of life who come together and practice traditional Shaolin Kung Fu for the love of the art. They are about personal growth and development for the individual - not about egos or competition. I have been to a few training halls that are very business orientated and regimented, which goes against a holistic training environment. This is a warm and welcoming group - you would be hard-pressed to find a better group to learn and grow with.

Let me start by saying that if I could give more than 5 stars to a place, this would be it. Shifu…read moreChris and his wife manage and instruct students in this family-owned dojo. Shifu (master in Chinese) Chris is an excellent teacher. He has been doing martial arts for almost his own life, and he is very knowledgeable. He had spent 13 years in China working with different masters. As a result, he is an expert in different styles of martial arts such as Chinese boxing, Kung fu Shaolin. Following his mission to keep Shaolin kung fu alive in the US, he started this dojo in VA. Currently, they offer two free sessions to let people experience the school before joining. I joined this class after participating in two free sessions. The environment and students in the dojo are great. Everybody is friendly and respects each other. From a covid standpoint, everybody wears a mask throughout the class, and there are sanitizers for both hands and equipment. Each session includes warmup, practicing the basics, form, partner work, and meditation at the end. Shifu Chris changes the structure of the class and always has new activities and challenges in each session. After two months of going to this class, I already feel really accomplished. I am able to do basic techniques and self-defense. It had even effects on my day-to-day life and helps me to be more focused. I recommend this class to whoever is looking for martial arts or even looking for a fun and effective workout class.

There is a great team that leads the Laughing Dragon studios. The facilities are not great but it…read moreis right out of a Bruce Lee film where the technique takes center stage over the looks of the place. Our kids love the lessons and I am impressed that it isn't a belt-driven system. We have friends whose kids are testing for belts constantly while at Laughing Dragon it is about form, style, and the Shaolin method. I am impressed.

From the owner: The mission of Laughing Dragon Kung Fu is to combine practical self-defense skills with a total…read morebody workout and inspire a lifelong love of Chinese martial arts. Our training is available to anyone interested, provided they have a sincere desire to learn and are of good moral character. We offer free trial sessions for every class!

I enjoy learning from the excellent staff . I feel challenged but encouraged . My balance has…read moreimproved 75 percent . Bonnie Bowers

I can't emphasize enough how this school is nothing like the McDojos (aka commercialized martial…read morearts institutions) we see today. JGSI is true to the culture and traditions of Kung Fu, striving to preserve the art that has been carefully passed down for generations from highly esteemed grandmasters. I'm not kidding--it's the real deal. As a student, I've had the opportunity to train in self defense as well as learn a wide range of forms, (very unique!) weapons, and techniques specific to the styles of the school. **BONUS** students also have the chance to learn lion and dragon dance!! YES!!! Another plus is that the people are very personable and the instructors are very accommodating. They will guide you with your training needs and will push you to be the best you can be. Tight-knit almost family-like, the school makes a very enjoyable group to be around.

Very kid friendly Martial Arts Studio. The training is authentic from the ancient Chinese Martial…read moreArts. The Shifu (Master of the School) is welcoming, patient, and stern with the students. Differently a great place to learn Martial Arts.

Shi Fi-- the teacher and owner who runs this place is amazing. He has small classes and…read moredifferentiates instruction for all students. He also has parent & children classes...meaning us parents who typically chart our children around and then sit and wait for them to finish, can actually participate and get in some exercise too. Me, I'm a 46 year old mother who has steadily advanced to a blue belt with his careful instruction which meets you where you are, and then teaches you how to move higher. My daughter, age 13, (and moving at a faster pace than me), has been challenged and is learning self-discipline. Every class is different and amazing-- this isn't a cookie factory martial art school. It's a real gem, and if you're lucky, you'll find it. :)

On Tuesday (5/7), one of the school management (not the manager) approached me and asked me about…read morethe previous review I posted on Yelp. We had a conversation about the issues. And the school agreed to work on it and would try their best to communicate better in the future. On Sunday (5/12) the school manager invited me to meet and we had a conversation about the other issue. She apologized, explained the situations, and promised to do her best together with parents to make the school better. I appreciate all the efforts the school had made to solve these issues.

Like the focus on training by Shaolin monks from China, with careful attention to meditation and…read moremental aspects of practice. Sorry to say not many can hope to become as skilled as the monks, but the mental and physical journey toward expertise is no doubt beneficial. Thankfully the monks and management set outstanding examples.

The best martial arts studio in Virginia! I studied there for years and would still be there but…read moremoved too far away.

Don't waste your time Kung Fu doesn't work in a real life self defense situation especially Wing…read moreChun.

John is an incredible instructor…read more Whether you have multiple disciplines of Martial Arts under your belt or Wing Chun would be your first; you will be challenged and learn a lot from Wing Chun and East West.

I've trained wing chun at two other schools and this is by far the best. I've been coming for a…read moreyear and a half now and strongly recommend it. John is a fantastic teacher who breaks things down to be simple and step-by-step without being overwhelming, including sparring, and is available for questions and feedback anytime. The members are from diverse backgrounds and the attitude here is relaxed, supportive, and fun--the perfect balance of competitive and cooperative. I think there's a right style for everyone, and if you think wing chun kung fu might be yours, come in for a free lesson and see for yourself.

Look no further for a better school to learn Wushu. With various international competitions and…read moreaccolades under his belt, Stephon Morton is already very well-known in the Wushu community. Outside of competition, however, Stephon has found his true calling as a beloved teacher and father figure to his young students. They say that only the great ones pass on their knowledge to the next generation. Stephon is the perfect representation of that sentiment, truly embodying the warrior spirit.

From the owner: Northern Virgina Wushu Academy is a professional martial arts center that teaches contemporary and…read moretraditional wushu styles along with weapons, health qigong and tai-chi. At NOVA Wushu, our primary focus is on the development of the student, either concerning personal growth or physical exercise.

Very poor service, please stay away from them, i am in hardship during pandamic, I cannot afford to…read moresend my son to their school, they are not cooperative they keep charging my account, when I talked to their front desk the lady tells me that i have to hire an attorney for my issue, they stick to their old contract during pandamic, I think they have to reconsider the contract for pandamic,

I couldn't have dreamt up a more perfect instructor than Master Ha! He is so good with the…read morechildren and they love him. His office staff is amazing and very easy to deal with. It's like a big family. He teaches not only awesome martial arts, but also honoring and respecting parents and family. Enroll here. You won't regret it.