Learn Martial Arts In San Carlos

I’ve trained at several gyms throughout the years and I can honestly say that I have experienced the most personal growth from Rizzo’s White Tiger Kung Fu School. What drew me in was the fact that it is a complete system where you learn everything from fighting aspects, to meditations, to Chinese herbology, and many more. There is so much knowledge to be gained here that I don’t need to go anywhere else.
I want to thank Sifu Joel for all the guidance in making me the man I am today and for all the help he’s given my family. I look forward to many more years of growth through White Tiger Kung Fu.

A few weeks ago, I won several lessons here as a part of a raffle held at Mira Mesa Edwards Cinema 18 celebrating the weekend première of Kung Fu Panda 2. I had taken Shaolin Kempo at the United Studios of Self Defense a lifetime ago, and so I was looking forward to trying a new system.
Located in the Denny’s area of Miramar Road, this studio in a bit nondescript from the outside(and parking’s at a premium as well). But, the interior will sure shock you, as it looks a bit like a wine bar! The White Tiger system uses herbology and tonics, and these products are shown prominently in the display cases near the entrance.
The students and the instructors, to be honest, are some of the most positive people I have ever met. Perhaps it’s because of the style they practice — southern Chinese kung fu — but despite being the newbie, they went out of their way to make me feel welcome and were quite patient with me — a major difference from the escrima classes I had taken several months prior set up by
. Never before had I seen a studio void of students with no egos; the higher ranking students helped out the lower ones without them feeling like the instruction was beneath them. The energy in the room was so positive — not even in my old system did I feel something like it.
While I’m approaching the final free lesson that I have, I’m a bit apprehensive about continuing here due to finances. Martial arts lessons are quite expensive — although one of the senior intructors gave me a bit of information about the pricing of the White Dragon Kung Fu studio nearby that made my jaw drop. If I can afford it, I will be looking forward to my time spent here.

Came here to check out the tea ceremony one Saturday. WTS has a welcoming and warm vibe the moment you walk in. No worries if you know nothing about martial arts or are unfamiliar with kung fu training. Get to a tea ceremony to get a good basis of what WTS philosophy and kung fu training is all about. 

From kids classes to a wide range of adult classes, it really can be a fitness home for your entire family. In fact, during my recent visit, that's exactly what I saw. During the tea ceremony, you not only dialogue with others while tasting yummy oolong tea but also got to try out some meditation and Qiquong, a practice similar to tai chi that promotes a healthy immune system. The commitment that the instructors exude are what makes its clients believers in its system and philosophy. So, don't delay... check out their tea ceremony or any of its classes that are open to all levels. 

Free parking is in the structure behind the studio so it's super easy to get to.

WTS sells healing balms and other products infused with original herbal formulas from the Shaolin Temple. Used it for my sore shoulder and it worked wonders! Yes!