Tat Wong Kung Fu Academy

Our now 6 year-​old daughter has been going to Tat Wong Kung Fun for a little over a year, and it’s truly amazing to have watched her transformation. A year ago she was very unsure of herself, uncoordinated, she goofed around in class and had a difficult time paying attention for long stretches of time, and couldn’t do a tumble on her own. Today she has so much more confidence, both in kung fu class and outside it, she has advanced a number of belt classes, she has learned very valuable lessons about discipline and hard work, and not to mention she is becoming quite adept at kung fu. Now when she hits me in the stomach it actually hurts a little. Plus she now can put me in a proper sleeper hold. The instructors — Mike, Luke, Mari, Monica — are fantastic with children and have far more patience than I have. Not to mention they have a nice work out area with weights and an exercise bike that the parents can check out while the kids are in class. I could not more strongly recommend Tat Wong Kung Fu.

Very good instructors! Awesome place! My 3-​year old daughter enjoyed her first tournament. The instructors are very good in motivating students. Sihing Luke, Sifu Mike, Sijeh Monica are the best.

Excellent! Couldn’t rave enough about Tat Wong Kung Fu Academy. I wanted my daughters to learn how to protect and defend themselves in a safe, fun and encouraging environment. Tat Wong has exceeded those expectations and more. My daughters have been attending for almost 2 years now and they have progressed through the levels nicely. More importantly, they’ve learned self-​defense moves and lifelong skills & gained more self-​confidence and discipline. They’ve also participated in local performances and the annual SF Chinese New Year parade as well as a few tournaments to really challenge them. All the instructors have created a perfect balance between fun and challenging as they motivate kids to try their best and keep improving their skills. Classes are small and geared toward each child’s level. Tat Wong is so family friendly that we’ve all made new friends. A bit expensive but cheaper than most other year-​round sports and well-​worth the cost.

I have been training with Tat Wong Kung Fu Academy since March 2011. This school is all about meeting your needs. Whether your goal is to improve endurance, physical health or even train focus and discipline in yourself or your children. I would highly recommend this school, as I myself have found that the teachers here go above and beyond to make you a better student and martial artist.
I would also like to mention the fact that I took a year long break from Kung Fu and when I came back afterwards it was coming back to the Tat Wong kung fu family.
I’m getting closer and closer to my goal to be a black belt every day and I don’t see myself stopping when I reach that goal.

My son has been attending TWKFA since he was 4. He started as a Tiger which is the program for little ones as young as three and a half. He is now 6, has gone through many belt promotions and is a green belt in the junior black belt program. We started him in Kung fu to gain confidence and learn discipline and self defense. Sije Monica was amazing with him on his first day. She was patient and he progressed quickly and had fun. Sihing Luke is always there to greet us with a smile and help the kids with their cards. Sifu Mike pushes the kids to work hard and keep up their craft. I would highly recommend Tat Wong.

I’ve been studying the art of Kung Fu with the TFKA for more than 10 years. It started with finding a good martial arts school for my (then) 5-​year-​old son and after trying a couple schools we could clearly see the difference with TWKA. Instructors are great with kids and the school is more fun and less militaristic than a few other studios that we have been to. After watching the kids train and seeing what the adults can do, I got into it myself and have now been doing Kung Fu for over a decade.
For me, nothing beats martial arts as a workout. It is a great combination of strength, agility and flexibility and you keep finding. I would have never thought that I could do the kicks, handle the weapons and have the stamina that now have.
Grand Master Wong is recognized as one of the best martial arts promoters in the country and has been running the schools in the Bay Area for more than 30 years. He does not teach himself in Concord, but the standards for instructors are very high. All of them are really passionate about the art and are well recognized and respected martial artists themselves, representing TFKA and US at the international competitions. Being part of a larger large school, you do get to train with the visiting instructors as well as the regular staff, which is great — you keep adding depth to the techniques, you also have a chance to participate in the tournaments, which is a terrific experience.
Great school for anybody, who wants to get into martial arts or try Choi Li Fut (TFKA style), an amazing fighting and self-​defense system. It is never too late or too early to start.

My son has been coming here since 2008. We live in Brentwood and I drive to clayton at least twice a week. Tat Wong is like family. I definitely recommend this place for anyone whether you’re a child or an adult. My son loves it here and I couldn’t imagine him going anywhere else. (We’ve tried other places and other martial arts but Tat Wong wins.)

My daughter has been attending Tat Wong for nearly 8 years. We consider our friends at Tat Wong KungFu part of our family. The teachers are patient and friendly. They believe in what they are doing and their passion shows.
Having watched my daughter for the past 8 years advance her way to being a very young blackbelt I decided at the age of 39 the jump in too. So recently I started going several times a week. I find the classes challenging. I definitely sweat, but it’s fun. So by the end of class you don’t even realize all that time just passed. There are students here that are of all ages, shapes, and sizes. They have a great atmosphere for everyone.
If you’re thinking about it I recommend you come in and take a class. This school has an amazing history and bright future.

Best martial arts ever. I’ve lost 40 lbs and still dropping! I’m the most fit I’ve ever been. Also both my kids love the school and I love being able to do more as a family. I’ve improved my self and my family with the help of Tat Wong Kung Fu! Things I like are:
1. Flexible schedule. There is at least one class for everyone every day! There is plenty of opportunity for me to keep going that fits my schedule.
2. The instructors are amazing. I’ve never seen a school that does just an great job of breaking down the instruction into easy to learn and understand pieces. Sifu Lee’s education background definitely shines here.
3. It’s hard. I want to be great and every day in class I learn something new and get better. I’ve never sweat so much in my life!
4. It’s personal. Everyone gets taught at their level. My daughter gets different instruction than my son, and different than myself. Everyone in my family is given a challenge that is appropriate to their interests and experience level.
I’ve been studying martial arts for many years prior and there is no other school I’d rather be with!

We are extremely pleased with this place for our children!
Very patient and kind teachers who are willing to teach each kid with interest. Lots of positive energy at this place.
Will recommend this for every child to develop self discipline and gain respect. Great sport!

I’ve been training with Tat Wong Kung Fu for about 20 years, and at the Concord school for about five. The staff is very professional and extremely knowledgeable, not only about Kung Fu, but also about how to teach each student to the best of his or her ability.
I’ve been training in the martial arts since 1978 at many schools, and have been happiest here.

The best kung fu school in the bay. Instructors highly trained, great with kids of all ages. My son been training since he was 5. Great for familys of all ages! All staff help you achieve goals set big or small!