USA Wu Chi Kung Fu Academy

This review is for Wu Chi Kung Fu, Fremont center.
My kid went there for a year. SiFu Gao, who was the best coach has left the school last year in October due to differences with the owner. We had to pay the whole years fees because of the annual contract. Our contract has ended and I took my son out.
Ever since SiFu Gao left, this place is in a mess. SiFu Gao has opened his own school on Grimmer. The school website still shows pictures of old instructors who have left the school a long time ago.
The owner of Wu Chi then hired one part time guy and a full time guy. The part time SiFu has no interest in teaching his students. He is constantly checking messages on his phone and the full time SiFu, I heard might also be leaving Wu Chi soon to open his own school in Sacramento.
The owner, is in his 40’s now and does not teach students anymore. He is now at the mercy of the other SiFu’s he hires. SiFu’s keep leaving the school for better opportunities, so this place is in a mess. I would not recommend anyone to have their kids join this school especially when there are so many better schools out there in Fremont.

I know Sifo tao over 10 years and my son is his student over few years and I like the way he teach and discipline the class .And I would recommend him to all parents.
thank you sifo tao

SiFu Gao is awesome.
Yes it’s a little expensive but teachers are great and my daughter has learned a great deal with more exposure to flexibility and gymnastics than her actual gymnastics class. We are in our second year and foresee staying for years to come.

I would not recommend this school. The instructors don’t really teach the students. Most of the one hour lesson is devoted to relay races that really doesn’t have anything to do with Kung Fu. I can do that at home for free. We moved and requested a refund for the remainder that was owed to us. The owner still has not paid us back.

This is a review for the kids («power ranger») program.
Pros:
— Large studio with soft mats (if you don’t mind a warehouse setting)
— Nice selection of class times
— Avg price (cheaper than most tae kwan do programs in the area) starting at around $ 1000/​yr
— A variety of punching/​kicking/​stretching drills mixed with obstacle course races/​games, and form practice during each 45min session
— Nice instructors that encourage the children. The instructors are fit unlike some out of shape instructors at other studios.
— Fun to watch the more advance level kids practice sword, staff, and spear techniques.
— Free trial period.
Cons:
— It gets hot in the summer since it’s a warehouse with no a/​c (they do bring out some large fans which helps)
— Instructors speak with a heavy accent. Some kids have a problem understanding instructions
— Uniforms, shoes, and belt testings all cost extra.
— Like most other programs they require a 1 year commitment.
Overall, it’s not a bad option for kids martial arts. There is more exposure to a gymnastic/​flexibility element than other forms of martial arts. The kids practice rolling, cartwheels, & some yoga type poses along with the standard punching and kicking exercises. You will see advertisements of the head «master» teaching classes but he is not at the Pleasanton location often. The usual instructors do a satisfactory job for the kids however.