Great place for learning kung fu, shifu pays individual attention and interest in every child. My daughter has learned so much from them. She came after a long break but shifu made sure she catches up and participates in elite competitions. I'm very happy with her progress. Very sincere people. read more

We have two kids studying under Master Zhao and have been fortunate to be part of this amazing school for over two years. Master Zhao's love for kung fu and teaching makes his classes fantastic learning experience. He loves kids and somehow manages to maintain that magic balance of discipline/authority and encouragement that strikes the right cord with our kids: they see him as a huge authority yet are not intimidated and look forward to their classes. Master Zhao knows every student by name and cares about his students. One of our kids changed school and ended up in a toxic environment that impacted his kung fu. Master Zhao and Sylvia noticed the new unusual behavior and talked to us on a number of occasions to make sure our son was ok. The classes and levels (belts) are structured such that we can see month by month how much stronger, more agile and skilled our kids are becoming. A mix of different levels is very beneficial for the less experienced students as no belts aspire to the while belts, yellow belts get excited about advancing their skills to be able to do what purple belts can do, etc. The belts are earned, Master Zhao holds the bar and doesn't lower it. So when kids earn their belts, they feel very proud because it is a big achievement. We also really like the camaraderie and friendly environment in this school. Both Master Zhao's and Sylvia are kind, patient and respectful. And that vibe absolutely transfers to the students. More skilled students can help less experienced ones, which creates great learning opportunities for both sides. Lastly, Master Zhao's summer camps are truly wonderful. Kids learn weapons, play games and just have a great time. We were really impressed how much they can learn in a week. We feel incredibly fortunate that our kids can learn from a teacher of such a caliber, coming from the centuries of the best in the world traditions. read more

My child started kung fu with Master Zhao right before COVID-19. Then just started again this past week when county guidelines allowed them to have groups back in the classrooms. Master Zhao engages all the students and has good classroom management. Students follow directions and are learning the forms. My son enjoys going to his class. Master Zhao and Sylvia are extremely careful and methodical in cleaning the area before and after class. I work at essential work place and I have to say they clean at or beyond the county guidelines. He follows the guidelines about how many students could be in class with the sq. footage of the building. At this time he limits the class to 8 students in a 1500 sq. ft. place. I feel safe that my son is attending in person. Keep up the good work Master Zhao and Sylvia. read more

Our children have been going for five years and we really love everything that they have learned! Master Zhao is a great teacher! Thank you!

We invited Master Zao and his students to come to a school event in October. The students were very polite, respectful and energetic - a very adorable group. Even though we couldn't offer quite the space and the facilities they needed, the students still did a fantastic performance and helped us raise funds for our school district. Everyone I talked to was very impressed with the skills of these kids. It was a pleasure to see Master Zao's school in action! Thank You Shaolin Warriors! read more

My son has been learning Kung Fu with Master Zhao for almost 3 years now including taking classes with him at a previous San Jose Kung Fu School. Master Zhao is a kind and passionate teacher and he really puts his mind and heart into teaching. Every class he makes sure that my son is moving along and he gives lots of encouragement and praise as my son sometimes lacks confidence. My son can now do full middle split, stand-up bridge, single-handed cartwheel, and kick-up. So cool! He basically achieved all this only through training in class and zero practice at home (not that I encourage it, but it is just the way kids are nowadays...). He loves going to Kung Fu and his confidence has improved a lot, thanks to Master Zhao. I highly recommend this place to kids and adults who want to learn some real Kung Fu! read more

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My son loves coming here for Kung Fu classes and has been gaining more confidence in other areas as well. Master Zhao understands how to motivate kids in a firm, but not overly harsh manner. I especially like how structured the class is and that homework is assigned to each student. There is a lot of personal attention in each class and it's never too crowded. There are no long term contracts and Sylvia at the front desk is helpful and informative if you have any questions. read more

We were searching for a martial art school for my daughter for several months and have tired Karate, Taekwondo and we finally decided to choose Chinese KungFu because unlike Karate and Taekwondo which teach power kicking and punching, and sparring, KungFu seems to have many gymnastic moves . My daughter really likes it. We have visited several KungFu schools in the Cupertino and San Jose area and almost all of the other schools seemed just "for fun- not serious "and students practices seemed like "dancing " with weapons.... And most of the instructors in other schools don't seem to be serious about teaching or they have their older teen students teaching the younger kids?! We are very happy we found this school. We came for the trial class and immediately we fell in love with it! Master Zhao is very serious about teaching. I can tell that he is very passionate and experience with KungFu. He is also very patience and caring for his students. My daughter was very excited as she already learned a few of the basic KungFu moves after the trial class! Moreover, Sylvia at the front desk was very very nice and informative. Being new to KungFu I had many questions and concerns. Sylvia patiently explained everything to me. She is always very understanding and kind. We have been here two months now and my daughter is still very excited and she can't wait to go to Kungfu classes. read more

ABOUT ME: I decided to take the class in order to prepare for a film role since the character is skilled in northern shaolin style kung fu and she is disciplined and powerful. I wanted to understand and get inside her mind (and also not have to rely on the stuntwomen all the time just in case they need shots of my face). However, I ended up deciding that this experience was not only good for her characterization but for my own personal self-improvement as well. As someone who has only begun strength and stunt training for the past month and a half, I very much enjoy how much this class has pushed me to expand upon my body's capabilities. ABOUT MASTER / SHIFU ZHAO: Watching Master Zhao instruct and demonstrate via YouTube or in person is very inspiring. He is clearly very good at his craft and very good at teaching it. He has the discipline that is expected of a martial arts instructor while also balancing it delicately with patience and encouragement towards students of all levels. He does not say much and gets right to the point during lessons but his mentality seems to echo these words, "I will teach anyone who is willing to learn." His passion for teaching the art shows when he acknowledges hard effort before pushing for perfection. I look forward to catching up to the class' cardio stamina and learning more from him. ABOUT THE CLASS: Speaking of cardio, it can be rigorous for those who don't already visit the gym regularly. I attend the MIXED-LEVEL adult classes on Saturdays and occasionally Wednesdays and I find the format of the class to work well for all tiers of belts/experience. There are movements and workouts the group does together and then there's enough individual attention to cater to different students, whether you're a blue belt or have no belt. Expect to get a good cardio workout, challenge, and expect to practice outside of class if you want to do well. Your body is capable of learning anything over time so it comes down to discipline, really. The instructor and his assistants lay out everything transparent for you so no excuses! Despite my rough on the edges mentality, I find it to be extremely fun and it is an encouraging environment to be in. All of my peers are helpful and friendly. Sylvia at the front desk is also very helpful and kind. I highly recommend this place for all ages. read more

We love this place. Master Zhao is amazing with all the students, of any age. My son has been going there for almost 2 years now, and he always wants to go enthusiastically. It's a family business and you never get a feel of big corporation mentality on the way they run it. They always go extra miles to make sure everything is going smoothly. Master Zhao is great with kids and my son cannot wait for his practice days to come. Master Zhao and Sylvia also help with all the arrangements for the annual competitions, from the registrations to the day of competition. They are very caring and very professional at the same time. read more

Thanks for Master Zhao 's wonderful presentation for three AP Chinese classes in Lynbrook High School. We really appreciate his teaching! read more

Shaolin Warrior Martial Arts - Martial Arts Near Me - San Jose, California

Love Master Zhao class. my son really likes the class and he is so excited every time he goes there. He practices a few min at home daily (i'm impress lol) and wish he will get white belt soon. read more

4 months in and my 4.5 years old son loves it! He was so shy at first, still is, but Master Zhao is such a great instructor. He knows how to gauge each student with their strengths/weaknesses. Definitely recommend this school! I rarely do Yelp reviews, but I truly support this business. read more

My twin sons (currently aged 6) have been taking martial arts lessons at this location since they were 4, when it was still owned by Master Chen. When ownership changed, we didn't think much of it and continued attending classes because the transfer was pretty seamless and nothing was really disrupted. Master Chen was already quite good with the boys and I could see that they had a good relationship, so while I was sad to see him go, I also trusted that he would sell his business to someone comparably compassionate and skilled. My kids have loved attending classes with Master Zhao, and I can also see that he is very attentive to each individual student. He approached us about having one of the boys, A, take a white belt test because he was confident that he was ready to advance. Our other son, J, started taking lessons about six months later, so Master Zhao had said that he wasn't quite sure if he was ready for the belt test. However, he did mention that he believed if J switched to a more strict class that had Beginners and White Belt students, J would be able to advance more quickly. The Beginners class he was previously attending had a lot of much younger kids and so it was harder to focus. We have tried that once so far, and have definitely seen an improvement. This sort of input and the fact that he initiated conversation with us shows that Master Zhao pays attention to each of his students, thinks about ways for them to improve, and also cares enough to discuss with parents. We love this studio! read more

We tried a few other martial arts schools with our son and Shaolin Warrior is the best we could find in the South Bay Area. Great teacher and the administrator, great kids and parents. The whole school is like a big family. read more

I just started taking classes here after my friend recommend it to me, and I really really love it so far! Master Zhao is so cooperative and really knows how to discipline and teach his students real skill! He is very caring and attentive to the students' needs. Although he expects a lot from his students, he is very friendly and very patient with them. It is also amazing how he remembers the names of all of his students in each level. Sylvia at the front desk is also very very nice and caring. She very patiently works with you with whatever you need and takes care of you. All of the parents and students here are extremely respectful and always have smiles on their faces when I enter the studio. If you are looking for a great place to learn real kungfu skills, this is a place i highly recommend! read more

My daughter is 5 years old and has been attending classes with Master Zhao for about 4 months. She absolutely loves it!!! He is amazing with the kids - always supportive and constructive, yet firm when necessary. He recognizes when the kids are trying their best and when the can do better and gives each child what they require at that moment. My daughter loves it so much she practices every day! Sylvia, who works the front desk, is always kind and helpful. This is a great place to be and we hope to continue here for years to come! read more

Amazing training by Master Zhao, me and my husband we were so impressed on the very first class and we decided on moving our kid to unlimited classes from one class per week! Master is so dedicated and hardworking and very patient with kids and he don't compromise till the kid learns the motions or stances properly! He treats the kids like his own kids and gives his 100% in teaching them! My kid just loves to go here everyday and she is sooo happy on getting her first belt which is the WHITE BELT! Thank you master zhao for your training!! read more