I never realized how much this would become an important part of my life, but I'm glad I took the chance. A private lesson was initially was just a bday present for my boyfriend and now we are BOTH wielding swords and staffs. I even went to China to learn martial arts and tour with the school and had a BLAST. Master Hu and the community are incredible. I have done private lessons the past two years so I am able to learn at my own pace. I have also done workshops and belt tests and attend events on the regular. Highly recommend learning with a legend who is so patient, kind and knowledgable. read more

I have been a student here for almost 4 years, and I'm incredibly grateful to have found this place. What began as a curiosity to learn about wushu and weapon choreography quickly evolved into something much deeper, a second home. Beyond learning from the incomparable Sifu Hu and his lifelong mastery at the art of wushu, I have found a community of close friends and a second family in the Hu's. I can't recommend this school more read more

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This is a great place to be learn wushu. To me it's a combination of martial arts, acrobatics, and choreography. It's like learning a dance. I tried this for 3 months and used either sword or stick. It can feel intimidating when you start especially because the classes are all mixed levels so you see what advanced students can do. Master Hu is a wonderful teacher and I hope to return soon. I wish there were more times offered for group Tai Chi & QiGong classes. read more

The Shaolin Wushu Center has changed my life in the best way! Master Hu is so kind and attentive, and is an excellent teacher of all akill levels. I am so happy I found this place! read more

Master Hu is an excellent instructor. It is very hard to find an instructor with his knowledge, experience, and credentials in Los Angeles. My kids have been taking classes with him for over 4 years and they have grown immensely in their strength and flexibility, and it has carried over into their sports activities. read more

My teenage daughter has taken private lessons with Master Hu and attended the weekly Sunday group classes for several years now, and she always looks forward to attending each session. Master Hu is not only an accomplished martial artist but also a patient and encouraging teacher. Masters Hu and Zhang have created a warm, family-friendly environment while helping their students, including my daughter, develop truly astounding martial arts skills. We feel so fortunate to be a part of Shaolin Wushu Center. read more

We in LA have a golden opportunity to learn wushu and Taichi from sifu and simo at Shaolin wushu center, who both have a ridiculous amount of professional experience. My child has been attending group and private lessons for the past eight years. During that time he has had a chance to compete internationally in Japan and participate in a cultural exchange in China; experiences he will remember throughout his life. The instructors and other students have created a supportive multicultural community grounded in a love for wushu. read more

The Shaolin Wushu Center is a wonderful martial arts center with a family-like atmosphere. We are delighted to have found Master Hu for our children; he is a very talented and reputable instructor. Our children are not only becoming physically stronger but also more disciplined. read more

I am 80 years old and I am taking private TaiChi/Qigong lessons from Master Zong. She is a wonderful instructor, most excellent! She is very patient and explains everything. I feel improvement in my strength, mobility and balance. The studio is bright and airy, with a long wall of big mirrors. I feel fortunate to have found this Center. The parking is easy. read more

This is a great place to learn Wushu. I came with zero background in martial marts but with some aerial/yoga experience. I was so scared my first class but Master Hu and his wife were supper supportive and attentive. The classes are challenging but fun. The movements you learn are both dynamic but beautiful. On your first class, you pay for a monthly tuition and a one time uniform fee. $60 for shoes, shirt, and pants. I hope everyone gives you place a try and support your local small business. read more

This is a great place to learn Wushu. Master Hu is the real deal - he studied at the Wushu temple in China, he starred with Jet Li and Jackie Chan in old school kung fu movies, he knows all the forms of the Furious Five, and he is incredibly nice! The classmates are really friendly - some of them help you out if you're struggling like I was. Classes are pricey - $285 for a month or $75 per private class. They also require you to buy shoes, shirt and pants for $30. But the classes are worth it - you get the real experience of studying a revered form of martial arts that has been handed down generation after generation. There is a small parking lot in the back and free street parking in front on La Cienega. They also offer Tai chi classes on Saturdays. read more

My child took classes here a while ago, and during stretching exercises they experienced some touching in the chest and groin area from the male coach/owner that made them quite uncomfortable. It is unclear whether the nature of this touching was intentionally inappropriate, but it did make my child nervous about attending class and led them to quit (I only found out much later the reason for the nervousness, otherwise I would have addressed it sooner). We are not claiming criminal behavior or intent as we don't have any hard evidence, and there was ambiguity in my child's experience, but regardless of the intentions involved we wanted to let other parents and families know so you can keep an eye out for any problematic touching or behavior. And if it really was just carelessness by an adult toward a young child's sensitive areas, that should be addressed as well. We hope this information will be received in the spirit of our good intentions to raise a question about safety and boundaries rather than make an accusation. read more

Sifu Hu is very good. He is still far and away super human and has the energy level three times that of even the best students. But he is also very patient, encouraging you to do your best but focusing on safety and keeping within your capabilities. That being said, he is very encouraging in having you try something new. Even the newest student learn butterfly kicks right away. They have Wushu and Tai Chi. I'm probably the oldest student (being 3 times older than the youngest in the adult class!) in the Wushu Class and find the environment very supportive and accepting. The routine varies over time so you won't find yourself in a "Rut". I did have 7 years of experience before this school (but have been out of shape for 4 years) and can say the program is very thoughtfully laid out. Highly recommend it read more

As a bit of background, I came to this school a little bit biased. When i started wushu 18 years ago (as of 2013) one of the people that got me interested in wushu when I started (specifically nanquan), was Hu Jian Qiang. I used to watch his training sequence from "North South Shaolin" over and over, just marveling at his skill and stance work. Fast forward many years later and I found myself in the L.A. area with the opportunity to do a drop-in class at his school. When I lived in L.A. before he had not yet opened his school (he was on the East Coast before) so this was a golden opportunity for me. His school is not hard to find, although traffic in L.A. being what it is, be sure you allow plenty of time to get there. Faciities The space is nice and big and he has mirrors, which is a bonus. The floor isn't the softest thing in the world, but I've trained on much harder, and at least there is a carpet and not hard wood floor. The space is quite large and they have mirrors which are super helpful with wushu. The changing rooms are a little small but serviceable. Overall it is a nice school environment Instruction It is rare to find someone with Hu Jian Qiang's experience in wushu who is still enthusiastic about teaching. You can tell by the gleam in his eye that he still has a great deal of love for wushu and hasn't become jaded through years of being in a sport with rather frustrating politics. He is encouraging and his enthusiasm rubs off on everyone in the class. Overall I recommend this school if you are in the area. It is one of the few schools in L.A. proper with this high level of instructor. Definitely this is worth a visit! read more

A excellent school, with and excellent coach, and fun classmates! Recommended for everybody! Master Hu's teaching style and approach to wushu is a great way to get involved with Chinese martial arts. Having practiced wushu for over 4 years under several masters, I have found that Master Hu is an extremely talented athlete and teacher. His classes are engaging, interesting, and his students friendly and helpful. This is overall a great place. Unlike most martial art schools where the emphasis for beginners is on learning basics over and over again, Master Hu gets you involved very quickly. Here you'll learn the 'flow' of the sport, learning new things everyday. It won't be long until you're trying out complex moves (not un aided of course!) and attempting new forms. Master Hu encourages everybody to partake in each practice and makes sure to give everybody a bit of his attention. I highly recommend coming to Shaolin Wushu Center, whether you're a n00b to Wushu to a seasoned veteran; everybody will walk away with some newly learned skills. read more

I joined the Wushu Center several years ago and was immediately impressed with the level of individual attention you receive, no matter what your level of experience in Wushu or martial arts is. The school offers private lessons and group classes, the prices are very reasonable, and the other students are very encouraging and helpful. There is a good mix of physical training (flexibility & strength), basic moves (kicks, jumps, etc.) and forms (traditional and compulsory), as well as some self defense. And the friendly atmosphere makes learning extremely fun. Highly recommended for anyone interested in Chinese martial arts, or for Wushu students looking for a school. read more

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Shaolin Washington Center has had a huge impact on my life and my family. We enrolled our kids, and my wife and I joined a few years ago. Master Hu has taught us a beautiful martial art form, and at the same time helped us all with being more active, athletic and healthy. While everyone in our family has gained a lot individually from being part of the school, we've also joined a great community with many opportunities to informally get together, and several annual organized events, a tournament and even a group trip to China. If your considering learning a martial art and its community is important to you - you should come in to visit a class. read more

Master Hu is an excellent coach if you are a beginner or an intermediate in wushu. He's a very patient and kind teacher. And for a guy his age, he has so much energy and is ridiculously in shape! He will definitely improve your basics and will push you to work harder if he sees you putting in the effort. Compared to other coaches on the Westside, he provides a lot of individual attention and does not play favorites. He can teach pretty much any weapon you're interested in. His prices are reasonable. The classes are fun, generally not very large and very structured. As to his qualifications, you just have to youtube him! I have not taken his tai chi classes, but he and his wife were both national champions in China. Master Hu's English is somewhat limited. It doesn't affect his coaching, but in regards to business queries, he usually has individuals to help him with that. If you speak mandarin, you're golden. I highly recommend SWC and Master Hu if you are just beginning martial arts. He will teach you good basics, which will carry you far if you choose to continue down this path. read more

I've been avidly practicing Wushu for around 13 years now and I can say without a doubt, that the Shaolin Wushu Center is the absolute best place to learn both modern Wushu and traditional Chinese Kung Fu in the West LA area! Master Hu and all the coaches at the school are extremely knowledgable in every aspect of Wushu. Master Hu himself, was grand champion in Wushu in the 80's and starred alongside Jet Li in the early movies that jump started his career (ex: Shaolin Temple). Currently, they have a new coach from China, Yu Te of the Zhejiang Wushu Team, who was World Champion in his events 3 years ago. How many schools can boast that they have 2 champions in their school? Not many I think. What really sets this school apart from others is the diversity of its students. They have many kids and teenagers that attend the school, along with a ton of adults; some being the parents of the children that train there as well. No other school in the area has such a large amount of adults and children that practice at the school. So whether you are young or a little older, there will always be people your age that you can train and bond with. The Shaolin Wushu Center community is what sets its apart from other schools in the area. If you have any curiosity about what wushu is and you live the the LA area, I highly encourage you to check out this school. Whether you are new or experienced like I am, there will be something about this school that will resonate with you. You will get one hell of a workout, and meet some of the best people as well! read more

I first met Masters Hu and Zong in 1996 at a local park where they were teaching classes once a week because they didn't have a school at that time. I gave Master Hu a staff that was in my car because his students only had broom sticks to practice with. Master Zong asked me to stay and have a picnic lunch with them. That was the first and last I saw of them for a year and a half. The martial arts school I was attending was closing and there were no other schools around with a high enough level master, and then I remembered the Hu's. They had recently opened a school. I had never studied Chinese martial arts before, so I seeked them out and signed up for both gongfu and taiji classes. During my 14 years training with them, I learned about the true nature of Chinese martial arts beyond the mythology. I also traveled to China several times with them where they introduced me to many high level martial arts masters, professional martial arts champions, gongfu movie stars and a movie director. Some of them are still friends to this day. Master Zong is a former professional wushu coach at the Zhejiang Province Professional Wushu Team's school. She has a keen eye for both gongfu and taiji and I believe it's her keen eye and her ability to translate what she sees into words that was instrumental in helping Master Hu to raise his skill level to such a high degree. Master Hu is very well respected in the martial arts community in both China and Japan. I've seen people stop him on the street in China and ask to take pictures with him. I've seen Shaolin "monks" at the Shaolin Temple do the same. Japanese karateists generally don't have a lot of respect for Chinese stylists, but they do respect Master Hu for his strong gongfu. He has many followers in Japan. Master Hu is the highest level Chinese stylist in America today. He's both a traditional and a contemporary Chinese teacher. He knows a lot more than what he teaches in his classes, so what you see isn't all there is. But to tap into that knowledge requires the student to become more than just a student. His teaching style is very personal. He adapts his martial art to your body rather than forcing your body into a "one size fits all" program. You will not find better teachers than Masters Hu and Zong anywhere in the world. read more

What a wonderful school for my kids and me! The classes not only give us a great workout but also allow us to share a common experience. We have met an amazing group of friends through this school, attending several functions together. It has been a great pleasure to be a part of this Wushu family. Grandmaster Hu posseses an incredible wealth of knowledge in various martial art disciplines. He would immediately recognize the strength and weakness of each student and tailor the program accordingly, thus maximizing the potential for success. He is also keenly aware of one's preferences and limitations, emphasizing personal safety above all else. Unlike other schools that hold incremental belt tests frequently (and thus charging a pretty amount for each test), Master Hu would conduct independently-judged exams yearly and award belts based on merit and hard work. This type of business model is not determined by monetary production but rather honesty and true spirit of the martial art. Master Hu commands great respect within the movie industry as well as the martial art community. Privately he is a very warm and caring person who will go to extraordinary length in assisting others. It has been a privilege to learn from someone of his stature, and I think many folks from all walks of life can benefit from attending this energetic and transformative course. read more

This is an excellent Wushu training studio with world renowned masters for adults and children. My children have gained valuable skills and most importantly, positive learning attitude and discipline through caring and support of the masters. The adult students attending the studio are very supportive of one another regardless of skill levels. This place is a gem and is like my extended family. read more

I had been doing martial arts for 2 years before I found The Shaolin Wushu Center but my martial art abilities weren't up to standard. As soon as I watched their performance I knew that I would sign up. After only 2 months I had gotten my flexibility, power and speed almost twice as good as it was before. Grandmaster Hu JianQiang's teaching method is different from most that I have seen. But it works really well! He focuses not on the class as a whole but each student individually. He will expand the student's skills based on what they are naturally good at. Master Hu, Master Zong and everyone else at the center are all considered my family now. read more