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I have been training at the SKFTC for about 10 months. Shifu Hengxin and Shimu Arlene have been…read morenothing less than spectacular teachers. The school is fairly small and individual attention is given to all students. Every class is lead and overseen by Shifu Hengxin, Shimu Arlene, or in most cases by both. What I noticed right away when I began training at the SKFTC is that Shifu Hengxin has no interest in convincing you, or selling you on his martial arts practice. There are no frills or exciting welcomes when walking into the school.. it's simply a matter of getting to work. To me this was refreshing, and says a lot about the sincerity Shifu has in his teaching, and the type of students he wants to acquire. The vibe is true, the vibe is authentic, those who are interested can stay, those who are not can leave. It sounds cold but I think in reality it is a warm and genuine way to teach. No student receives praise, you never hear "great job!", and your always asked to do more. They treat every student the same, which keeps everyone humble and connected.. not divided. Trying the free introductory class at the SKFTC was the best decision I have made in a long time. Being a student has revitalized me, and brought so much more balance into my life. The classes are very demanding and Shifu and Shimu work together to bring the best out of every student. This place has become a second home for me and will continue to be for a long time. p.s. Read the filtered reviews. You can find them in the bottom left of the page. Yelp needs to relax with the censoring. What's the point of having a review site if you can't leave a review???

Great studio to really get your martial arts on the instructors are great and work with you…read morewhatever level your at very patient and made it fun to learn

From the owner: Ving Tsun / Wing Chun Kung Fu instruction. We take a five elements approach to our training. This…read moremeans we also include Shuai Jiao, Chin Na and Qigong as part of our curriculum. We also cover ground fighting fundamentals.

All I can say is WOW. Here I am at the tender age of 61, having heard for decades that Tai Chi can…read morereally help in every aspect of one's personal health. That it can even "reverse" the aging process! Now I know it's true! I take both Tai Chi and Kung Fu, as Sifu Lou teaches them back-to-back. I have learned that Tai Chi is the foundation of Kung Fu, so I refer to them both as my Chi classes. And I credit them - and Sifu Lou's instruction - with my continued rejuvenation. I started these classes back in the summer and I am now committed to them. I'm not saying that I am now pain-free and have been returned to the flower of youth. I'm saying that I'm on my way. Despite my age, I still think of myself as a "boy," but this boy has extensive and painful arthritis. What I have gained since I started classes is increased flexibility and more energy. And no, I have no illusion that I'll become 20 again!... But I'm learning to manage my body's age so that I'll essentially be a very young sexagenarian. My spirit is already there! With my chi classes, my body is catching up to my spirit. I've long had the goal of hitting triple digits before I leave this Earth. Sifu Lou and Tai Chi are helping me to get there!! One final thing: Sifu Lou is a generous, compassionate and empathetic man. As well as a man of deep faith. He's the guy to teach you Wing Chun!

Two of my boys took lessons here. I was very pleased with the whole experience and highly…read morerecommend this school. Sifu Lou is the real deal. He is very experienced and knowledgeable about Wing Chun Kung Fu and many aspects of Chinese culture. He teaches the kids not only the skills but also about the health benefits of doing kung fu. He also teaches them about self discipline, self confidence, self respect, and respect for their parents, teachers, instructors, and fellow classmates and more. He maintains control of the class which could be difficult especially with younger students, however, he is quite masterful at managing the class. I used to sit and watch class in amazement at how he handles any disruptions or challenges. I learned a few parenting tips from him as well. The classes are typically a mix of conditioning and skills with games at times. He would have special classes with a party at the end and games for holidays and traditions like Christmas and Halloween where he'd also give the kids a goody bag. That was such a nice thing to do and kudos to his Wife as well for her part w/ the goody bags. My boys really enjoyed the classes and looked forward to going.

I could not be happier with my son's continued development at WKFFC…read more It's wonderful and caring instructors help kids of all ages to develop physically and mentally. I highly recommend coach Allen's Kung Fu center.

Love this place. The trainers are very dedicated and caring,…read moreat the same time very disciplined. Wushu trains people to have discipline and focus. It teaches how to command the body to do incredible movement. This place open 7 days that give children the flexibly to come training. It also has 2 places for more options to train at. If you are looking to practice martial arts, I recommend you to try wushu. I guarantee you will fall in love with wushu

I wanted to come to the class but mentioned in the email that I can't wear my mask covering my nose…read morefully due to breathing and I have a right to, there's no such law that you're supposed to wear a mask at all. Sifu McCoy personally answered to take a vaccine. Really? I don't believe in ruining my health with vaccines. And here is a nasty response: "Jesus Christ! Go somewhere else I'm not interested in teaching someone who is purposely stupid an refuses to except proven medical science". This is the professional answer of a teacher who is teaching what attitude??? And this is the place that is supposed to teach Shaolin Kung-fu which is part of a spiritual martial art??? Probably didn't study real Shaolin Kung-fu either. Everybody has a right for their background and opinions but don't be nasty and unprofessional.

This school teaches authentic Chinese Kung Fu. They have traditional streetwise self defense & also…read moreholistic knowledge can be learned here. I have worked in law enforcement for 9 years and 20 years of various experience in styles of karate and kickboxing. I will also add that although kids can learn Kung Fu it takes a high amount of discipline and moral conduct. In other words this is not your typical birthday party black belt karate mill that hands out belts to children. Bruce Lee only started learning at 16. Kids in China learn much earlier but it is integrated into the school system as Wushu. Martial means military and although parents want there kids to exercise and have fun it should never water down the curriculum to accommodate them specifically.

Genuine arts; not made up, chop suey forms devised for profit. Learn Kung Fu, Tai Chi or Qigong…read morefor health from an excellent teacher with 60 years experience.

From the owner: Discussions about the following classical arts; not made up short froms devised for profit…read more 1. Kung Fu: Studied by Bruce Lee. Use your opponent's power against him (armed & unarmed). 2. Tai Chi for seniors health & self-defense. 3. Qigong for health, longevity, stress relief & weight loss. Ideal for handicapped & non-athletes. .

This tai chi academy is amazingly good and I researched a number of them very carefully before…read moresigning up. The owner is professional, patient and extremely knowledgeable. He has an excellent reputation and people come from quite some distance to get to study with him. The class is stimulating and has improved my strength and balance. I intend to study there for many years to come. I recommend it very highly. Nora N.

I've been training here in Wing Chun for 4 months and have been having a great time! The Sigung…read moreand Sifus are knowledgeable, everyone is chill, and there are zero egos. Highly recommended.

Business is not closed. Check their website for hours,…read moremostly evenings (yelp hours are not correct) Real deal, authentic southern style gung fu

From the owner: Kung Fu - Specialized ART - Experience - Quality - Serious Instruction - Men , Women, Children -…read moreALl ages and all levels of experience - Learn from the best - Emphasis placed on Practical, Straightforward, Self Defense Techniques that WORK - Ceremonial Lion Dance- Southern Style, Shaolin Boxing

Ziran martial arts is the best place you can find near the Edison area if you are interested in…read moretraditional Chinese kungfu, or probably martial arts in general. Ziran emphasizes equally on the two aspects of taichi----- (1) Taichi principals and Qigongs, (2) combat applications. Most of the teachers in traditional inner-style kungfu have the problem of being unrealistic and imaginary(I personally experienced several ones). But this is not true for Sifu Seth. His skills are clearly examined in real application, and are well-balanced between effectiveness and intellectual value. From my understanding, his attitude is critical in a health way. They also provide weapon training which I personally found very interesting. Stickly sword/staff/stick/saber of Taichi is not all. Again, techniques of main-stream taichi got examined here. What remains sound are kept in the teaching. Members of Ziran martial arts developed an casual and welcoming atmosphere. It is quite different with some karate clubs who emphasize excessively and unnecessarily on traditional etiquette. People here are bros, they usually jokes and laughs all the time. I trained only for two months with them as I have limited time around Edison. Knowing that I will be gone quite soon, they actually treated me with more attentions and made sure that I learned as much as I could before I left. I believe this unrestricted manner is consistent with the idea of Taoism which behind all the Taichi skills. Learning Taichi is both physically and intellectually beneficial. Anyone joins Ziran can easily feel what I am saying in two weeks.

I have taken twelve years of kenpo karate, about three years of aikido, and have dabbled in Krav…read moreMaga, so when I moved to the area, I mostly was looking for any studio to continue my practice so that I wouldn't get rusty and get some exercise. I found Ziran Martial Arts after some googling, and decided to give the studio a try. After nearly a year of practicing there, I am ready to write my review. The long and short of it is, this has potentially been the best decision I have made in my adult life. I can only speak for the adult classes, but from what I have seen from recitals and seminars, the kids classes are equally good. For adults, there is Tai Chi, Kung Fu, sparring, joint manipulation and throws, sword forms and swordsmanship training, and meditation. Sifu Davis helps you work through which of these are most interesting to you--do you care about the meditative aspects, or the martial aspects, or something in the middle--and from there you attend whatever classes you want. One of the incredible things if you attend all the classes, there are many principles and applications that fit together. I have learned so much more about body mechanics and the principles behind what I had been doing in the past than I even knew existed. I thought the only thing that I cared about in martial arts were the direct applications of what I could use to defend myself if I were ever attacked. What I have discovered instead is there is an entire science of body principles that I have been using through muscle memory that I now have the opportunity to actually learn. I especially appreciate what is taught here, because the mechanics are designed to preserve your body and your ability to continue practicing well into your 50's, 60's, and 70's--one of the things that I never considered as a child because I didn't have to was whether or not the martial arts I was doing was putting a strain on my knees or other joints. I am very grateful that I am learning things that I can use to protect myself that are not going to hurt me in the long run now, before I have done damage to my body. There is also a fantastic community amongst the students. After attending classes for a year, I know nearly everyone by name. Everyone is incredibly friendly and supportive of one another. There is a large age range amongst the adults, which means there are people from all walks of life. We work together on forms during classes, and you can always ask another student or one of the assistant instructors to show you a part of the form. Sparring is always friendly, not competitive, and no one brings any sort of anger or attitude into class. When doing joint manipulations and throws, I have always trusted my partner to go slowly and give feedback about whether or not things are working, and respond to feedback. There are other graduate students and professors. I have been given advice about everything from schoolwork and life to how to better take care of kittens that I recently adopted. People offer to drive someone who biked over back home after class when it unexpectedly starts to rain. The studio sometimes does weekend seminars on special topics, and there are barbecues after the seminar. There's a yearly winter holiday party. There are a number of tournaments that people have the option to participate in, or to go to support participants. The community and the friends that I have gained through practicing at this studio is irreplaceable to me. All in all, I could not recommend this studio highly enough. I am so grateful that I have the opportunity to practice here. Anyone who is looking for the entire range of traditional Tai Chi principles and forms to direct and incredibly practical applications should come and give this studio a try.