My son checked out 3 different kung fu schools before we decided on one to stay with, and chose US Kung Fu Center as the one that felt best to him. And now both my children really enjoy training here. The Shifu is terrific working with kids, teaching both a love for kung fu as well as culture!


Shaolin kung fu, Monterey Park, since 2009
Discipline is learned slowly. That is why it lasts.
Every stripe is earned. Children learn that hard things become possible with practice.

Meet your child's teacher
Yanguang Shifu entered the Shaolin Temple at seven.
Head instructor.
Ten hours of training a day, six days a week, outdoors in all weather. Teaching children in Monterey Park since 2009.
Shifu was raised inside the Shaolin Temple. What he teaches your child, he was taught there: respect first, patience always, and the long work of practice.
- Age 7
- Entered the Shaolin Temple. Ten hours of training a day, six days a week.
- Age 14
- Became an instructor, teaching while still training himself.
- Performance team
- Toured the world with the temple's elite performance team.
- Since 2009
- Teaching children in Monterey Park.
- The age he entered the Temple
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- The age he entered the Temple
- Hours of training a day
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- Hours of training a day
- The age he began teaching
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- The age he began teaching
- Teaching in Monterey Park ever since
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- Teaching in Monterey Park ever since
What changes first, second and third

01 / Respect
First, they listen.
Every class opens and closes with a bow. Parents usually notice it at home first.

02 / Focus
Then, they focus.
Stances held until steady. Concentration is trained like a muscle.

03 / Perseverance
Then, they persevere.
Stripes are earned, not given. “I can't” becomes “not yet.”
Respect, Focus, Courage, Patience. Not just a class. A path.
The 30 minute class
Thirty minutes. Every one of them planned.
Short enough for a four-year-old to stay with it. Long enough to learn something.
Block 1 of 4
Warm up
Bodies ready, minds on class.
4.9 from 29 Google reviews · No uniform needed · No obligation
What parents noticed
4.9
29 Google reviews
My son has been coming here for over a year and he has enjoyed the classes immensely, the program is different from other martial arts school. Sifu knows how to motivate, while making it fun for students to learn discipline, respect, and techniques.
My 5-year-old has been attending this Kung Fu class, and we have had a wonderful experience. The Sifu is patient, knowledgeable, and truly cares about each student's growth. Beyond teaching martial arts techniques, he emphasizes discipline, …
Read moreMy 5-year-old son has been in the Basic White Belt Program at US Kung Fu Center in Monterey Park for about 5 months, and it's been such a great experience. He looks forward to every class! The instructors do a wonderful job teaching not …
Read moreOur 7 year old son and 5 year old daughter have been with US Kungfu Center for the last 5 months. We initially wanted the kids to learn Kungfu to give the kids an opportunity to get stronger and to learn self defense. I particularly wanted …
Read moreIf you are looking for a martial arts school for the family that is fun for everyone while working on focus, balance, respect and listening skills this is the place to try(thats just a few of the benefits) …
Read moreMy husband and I struggle to find something that both of our boys would enjoying doing. We've tried sports but it always ends up with one of them not wanting to go after a few weeks. After seeing the flags waving outside their building, we …
Read moreWe look for sport activity that our boy can learn for seld defense, discipline and confident. We believe kungfu is our best choice. Before my son goes to the US kungfu center, he is kind of shy and not very …
Read moreWhy families choose us
Three things you will not find at the strip-mall dojo.
Trained in the Shaolin Temple from age 7.
What he teaches, he was taught there.
You get a report card for character.
Discipline sheets come home, so you and Shifu use the same words.
Your child is known by name.
High standards, held with patience.
Your first class
Watch, try, then decide.
Here is exactly what happens.
- 01
Claim your two weeks.
About 20 seconds. We confirm a time with you.
- 02
Your free private lesson.
A 30-minute one-on-one with Coach Sherry. Parents join in, so your child learns our class customs before their first group class. Arrive 10 minutes early.
- 03
Your child tries the group class.
Every class mixes ages and levels, so younger students learn from older ones. Beginners are never left behind.
- 04
We both see if it is a good fit.
No obligation.
4.9 from 29 Google reviews · No uniform needed · No obligation
Questions
What parents ask before the first class.
No. Kids learn control before power.
Three stripes, earned in order
Two weeks free. Then you decide.
Come in and try it with your child. Parents and kids train together, so we can both see if we are a good fit.
4.9 from 29 Google reviews · No uniform needed · No obligation