Tai chi in UCSD

My entire experience with White Tiger Kung Fu has been amazing. I had a great time during my first few trial classes. The character of the practitioners was exactly what I was looking for, especially in the higher ranks. The students were genuinely positive and supportive. The environment had a good feel and I enjoyed the moves I was learning. I decided to join and have been a student for the last couple of years.

This system has many aspects and is truly a martial art. On a physical level there are many exercises that increase speed, power, and endurance. There is conditioning equipment like heavy bags and mok jong (wooden dummy). Also, proper techniques to safely condition the body. On an Internal level, there are forms and chi gung (power meditations). We learn how to build, feel and manipulate chi. The External and Internal techniques combine to create an explosive and fast style.

The school has access to high quality herbal formulas. These aid training in a variety of ways. The external dit dar jow is helpful in the removal of bruises and injuries. There are various teas and tonics that have unique affects. The internal ones taste great too. The teas are very clean and the tonics have a delicious honey flavor.

Whatever level you wish to train at, the school will accommodate you: recreational to serious exercise, disciplined martial artist, or anything beyond. I'd highly recommend checking out the school and seeing if it's for you.

New location, same spiffy people! Going on 16 years now! Aside from my blood family, it's the longest standing relationship I've had with anyone. I'm going to date myself, but pretty I'll will have known some of my friends here, seriously more like a second family, more than half my life! Obviously it's a great place to be, always something new to learn, and just good people to be around.

This is a review from my 7-year-old son Aaron. "I like Kung Fu because I get to learn how to fight and defend myself if I ever need to. I like how they teach me because it is fun! I like how they teach me to encourage myself. Kung Fu is awesome! I always enjoy myself!"

It's true, this place is amazing!!! My wife and I have been students there for over 6 years. I truly enjoy the fun and positive atmosphere made up of the students and staff. We get a fantastic workout (both body and mind) that's safe and professionally taught. FYI, the school has been known to dismiss students that threaten the harmony and safety of others; this is a good thing, I'm glad that our safety is such a high priority- THANK YOU, Sifu Joel 🙂 Another wonderful point which came only through the years of experience is that the curriculum is authentic. This is extremely important these days with so many schools and gyms teaching made-up martial arts/self-defense programs from teachers that are self-proclaimed masters. That's like hiring a bum off the street to teach you how to be a millionaire. So do yourself a favor, check any place out for yourself, you be the judge. As for me and my wife- we love White Tiger Kung Fu and feel privileged to be a part of something great!