Open Gate Kung Fu

I’ve trained in martial arts for many years but I had never taken a kickboxing class until last year when I joined Vince’s class. I’ve also gone to some of the Shaolin classes which were super challenging and really interesting. I’ve been really impressed not only by Vince’s knowledge and expertise of so many different styes of martial arts but by his kind demeanor and supportive approach to each student in the class regardless of the student’s experience level. He’s a great teacher — encouraging, respectful, funny and a walking wiki of martial arts. It’s a demanding workout whether you’re a beginner or an advanced student — you can get in great shape, build strength and coordination and feel totally awesome. I highly recommend checking out Vince’s classes.

I’ve been taking classes from Vince for about a year. He’s an excellent teacher and he makes class fun. He is super knowledgable, passionate about teaching, and patient. I highly recommend him.

I walked into one of Vinces adult kickboxing classes for the first time about 8 months ago. I was really nervous and almost scared since I had never done it before. The moment I walked into the class, Vince, introduced himself and asked if it was my first time kickboxing. Even while instructing the other intermediate/​advanced, he helped train with the beginners as well. Because of his attention and dedication to the sport and people, it wasnt long before I fell in love with the class. Vince is great instructor– and his classes are fantastic as well. If youre looking for a place to start or even continue your studies in martial arts, Vince will dedicate the time that you need to improve and learn. Not only is he a great instructor but he also is a wonderful motivator! Thanks, Vince!

I have been religiously attending Vince’s adult kickboxing classes for about two years, and just recently started going to his Shaolin Kung Fu class. They’re all fantastic. Vince is a top-​notch instructor, and has an encyclopedic knowledge of martial arts of all kinds. And he’s funny. And personable. And his classes will destroy you (in a good way). Great stuff!

I’ve been training with Vince at the Adult Kickboxing class for about three months. The classes are fun, upbeat and welcoming. The classes focus on kicking and punching mechanics as well as endurance/​conditioning. I would definitely recommend this class for other adults of any skill level.

My daughter Talia LOVES Vince’s classes! He is fun, patient, and full of good energy.
She learned to enjoy kicking, punching, and moving her body in a way she’s never tried before. Vince is a great teacher of Martial Arts!

This is a great place for kids aged 8 – 10 (okay for kids on either side of that range) to learn body control and confidence in an easy-​going manner. Coach Vince takes a reactive approach to the instruction focusing on the pace of each student. My son (8) has made great strides in his coordination and balance in only two sessions. He especially likes the obstacle courses at the end because it reminds him of American Ninja Warrior (the TV show). In fact, his motivation for learning Kung Fu is that it will help him train for the show when he’s 21. Hey, whatever’s clever right? Right now, the classes are small, so the opportunity is great for kids to get comfortable with paying attention and focusing on their body. Vince is starting the «kids» version of San Chou (Shaolin Kickboxing) with the EBM Kung Fu Academy in Oakland. With a lack of PE in public schools, instruction like this is invaluable, right? Anyway, its $ 79 a mo. and 2 sessions a week. Oh, and $ 15 for the shirt. No expensive Gi or Dobak to buy, so that’s good. The first session is a free trial, so give it a try? I’d love to see this class add a couple more students so that he can keep it going.