Shaolin Wushu Center

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.

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!

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!

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.