Best Wing Chun School Independence Near Me

Michelle Huntington: My two boys (ages 10 and 12) and I love this place. The instructor is firm but dedicated to teaching and truly getting through to all his students no matter their age, ability, or mental makeup. He has strengthened the character and even the health of my sons and I would definitely recommend his classes to anyone interested in getting fit, growing in their personal discipline or just seeking to learn in a fun environment with likeminded people.

Khairi - idea videos for Everyone: Respect to all other forms .. this Grand Master has the energy that will Bless the children, youths, and adults .. He's very choosy about who he shares his Kung-fu style with to weed out negative energy .. more than just fighting or self defense, it's about a choice to be better

Casey Gilmer: This school is great! I always feel welcome at every class and have a deeper appreciation for this style. Sifu doesn't only teach you defense and attack techniques but the philosophy behind it. Your achievements are earned and he helps build confidence in being a leader. He also takes time to focus on each student and their well being.

Brandon Edgerson: It is rare that I write any reviews for any business. I have written under 5 in my life, so please understand I'm coming from a place when I say this school is simply amazing. Every time I come HOME to the school I smile and thank God for this place. It's such an honor to be surrounded by such amazing talent not only from Master Lee, but from the students as well. The learning environment here is simply amazing. There are no ego's or star pupils, just constant learning. Master Lee is a phenomenal martial arts instructor and a overall good person. He is no push over. You will work here. Master Lee truly has been a huge blessing in my life. He helped me to overcome some severe health challenges which has helped me to find balance in several unexpected ways as well.The skills taught here are very efficient and effective.

Ryan Anderson: It's been an incredible and humbling experience to train here. Master Lee is extremely competent and devoted to teaching his students correct principles not only for learning self-defense, but for a better life. I've grown as a martial artist and as a person. I'm grateful for his dedication to serving God and to our Savior, Jesus Christ. I love how God is central to the teaching of this inspiring martial art! Thank you, Master Lee!

Amber Crenshaw: This place is amazing! NOT a belt factory. What you get is what you truly earn. Hard work pays off. My son has learned so much from Master Lee as well as the other students. If you really want to learn true Kung-Fu, this is the place to be!

Daniel Dano: I signed up here after I had read his website stating he teaches “Wing Chun, Choy Li Fut, and Wing Chun Fut” I kept asking if he teaches Choy Li Fut because that is the art that I want to learn he keeps sweeping this under the rug. I feel I have wasted my time training here. And when I asked to cancel he said there is nothing he could do. Seek another school this is not it.

Holley Boys Ent.: Positive:Communication,Professionalism,Quality,Value

Tevin Lim: 2 years ago this master Lee managed to lie to me about his curriculum and tricked me into giving him my personal information. After finding out by actually attending only a few classes i decided to leave. I even read the contract saying i can leave within 30 days and i did after he agreed. After that the contract agency kept harassing to pay $2,000 dollars for only 5 classes, afterwards i consulted with a lawyer and even sent a letter explaining to the contract agency the contract is RECINDED and they still kept asking for money. Just be aware that master Lee will lie to you and ask you for your social security number and make the "real estate investor" excuse. He only cares about showing off his youngest black belt(nothing against his student) instead of teaching you what you paid for.

christopher church: Very insightful! Loves a walking fight challenge!

Shandalla Rumack: Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Value

Lateefah Dixon: As I sit here at my 21 year old sons belt ceremony, I realize one that being a parent does not come with a "How to" guide. I'm still learning and I thank God for Master Lee and his teaching. Words cannot describe the feelings that I'm feeling knowing that my son who was misdiagnosed with ADHD as a very small child and placed on medication for years. I tried in school and club sports to help motivate and help discipline him. Never giving up on him I continued to push him. Only wanting to see him strive in whatever he does. He found this place and I can honestly say I see him coming into his own. I am very grateful for Master Lee and his ability to reach my son at a time when he really was trying to find his way. I will forever support this organization. While my children have all grown up, I look forward to putting my grandchildren right in here. We live, we learn, and we grow and do better!! If I had it to over I would have brought all three of my children here at age 3. Thank You Master Lee.

Tino Camacho: I Started my son at the age of 3 at a super expensive place in leawood ,ks. While yes, they did provide training, and there was a certain amount of incentive for obeying your parents,there was zero character building. There was no attempt at all to teach respectfullness, thoughtfulness, or compassion between the children. While master lee at the time only took kids 5 and older he was good enough to give my son the opportunity to show his focus and disipline and allowed him to be a part of his school. At times the class may seem a little unorganized he allows the kids to work it out, he lets them teach each other, and at times lead the class.Its all part of the character building process...Without character ,no amount of training will get you through a tough situation, whether it be a fight or life.....fast forward 3yrs later.... my son has placed in all the tournaments he has fought in, and won one of them. He has won both of his boxing matches, and is the most cosiderate, well behaved 6yr olds I have ever seen...Some of his students who had been bullied at school used what they learned to sucessfully defend themselves against agressors.... Defence is a priority in his school. So what the kids learn here has real life practical application. At the end of the day I am so glad i found Master Lee and am proud that we are a part of his family.

Renae P: Everyone is so welcoming and yet serious about their training! I love how all students are expected to be able to teach, but Master Lee still fights and practices also. Definitely an environment of learning and not competition! We plan on bringing our whole family here as our kids get older!

Sean Albillar: Been going here a few years now. What brought me to this school was that I was introduced to it as a place to heal and improve yourself. Yes, you will learn to fight, but Master Lee teaches far more than that.This school is built on mutual support and personal growth. Students are encouraged to help each other improve their skills over competition. Whether you want to be a great fighter, or simply need a low impact workout to stay in shape. Lee's Chinese Martial Arts has the classes, patience, and discipline to make it so.

lhillhou: I love this place! Even after moving I have still kept everything I have learned with me. The prices are reasonable and the instruction is easy to understand. I not only changed physically but also mentally. If there is one place that wants you to do well it is here. You will leave feeling more comfortable not only as a martial artist but as a person.

Matthew Kuba: This school will teach you gung fu.

Nate Straughan: Excellent teacher with over 40 years experience. I'm a beginner and he lets me learn at the pace I'm must comfortable at. Would highly recommend for beginners or experienced kung fu practitioners alike.

Mark King: Aparently, noone has left a recent 2019 review for this school and instructor. granted, this instructor may have a lot of knowledge, but he belittles his students. After taking classes with him for 4 months, He told me that he hated teaching the style which he had me sign up for. I also have a daughter which asked me if she could take lessons together. We both signed up for 2 classes a week. His assistant which was assigned to teach me frequently did not show up for classes. After the this month of this, when it was time to pay for the next month of classes, I kept my daughter's classes t twice a week, but lowered mine to once a week, since I had been paying for classes but not getting them d/t instructor not showing up. When I lowered my class time he told me don't bother with him anymore and it would be a waste of his time. It was a waste of my time taking off from work and paying for classes, and driving 30 minutes to his school, only to find out that my class would cancel. Advertising and getting paid for classes you don't offer can constitute as fraud, but I never brought that up. Also, there were other people taking classes at the same time, but the main instructor was teaching them since they had been with him for over a few years. This was very disappointing. The most disappointing part in all of this was that my daughter worked her butt off, only to be turned away since the instructor wanted to throw a fit. This does not show integrity nor a good moral compass. He also has sudden mood swings-some days he is okay to be around and others he will belittle those around him. Until he gets temper under control and show some integrity, we will not go back. Prospecting students- You have been warned!

Mark Smith: Excellent teacher with a wealth of knowledge

Steve Xander: Great Instruction! Not Easy but the Real Deal! Real Kung Fu is Fantastic!

Adam Kijowski: Very knowledgeable and informative of martial arts. Great teacher to learn from.

Timothy Metcalf: Sifu Scott Winokur has over 30 years in the martial arts and is very skilled and knowledgeable in various areas including animal form Kung Fu, Wing Chung, Tai Chi and other styles as well a wide variety of Chinese weapons and self defense skills. Well worth the time learning the martial arts from.

Scott Lucas: Sifu Scott has a wealth of knowledge of traditional Kung Fu, Wing Chun and Tai Chi. If you want to learn authentic Chinese martial arts this is the place to go!

Joel Storm: Master Winokur is an excellent and knowledgeable Instructor of Authentic Shaolin Kung Fu, Wing Chun, Tai Chi, and other various Martial Arts Styles. I would highly recommend this school to anyone wanting to learn Real Kung Fu!

Jesse Berry: I went to a weekend long seminar hosted by Master Song. Not only did Master Song show me great courtesy and friendship, his students were exceptionally friendly and welcoming. The high level of knowledge and skill of Master Song and his students were matched by their respect and etiquette - which is not found in too many martial arts schools these days. If you live in the Liberty, MO area and want to develop yourself mentally and physically, check out Master Song's Martial Arts/Academy of Fighting and Fitness!

james cooper: As a long time student, I have to say Master Song’s Martial Arts Academy of Fighting and Fitness is a hidden gem of martial arts knowledge here in the midwest. After practicing various other arts for years I had finally discovered an instructor who could clearly explain and demonstrate the mechanics of the human body in combat. Master Song teaches much more than punching and kicking. Sifu’s vast background in many systems provides a student with multiple ways of understanding concepts, while always focusing on the truth of combat.The learning environment is safe, fun, and friendly, without losing track of the seriousness of what one is learning. The school tends to draw intelligent students from all backgrounds, who posses mature attitudes, real-life experience, and a focus on developing true martial skill.The school provides the rare opportunity to learn a unique branch of Wing Chun Kung Fu called Hung Fa Yi Wing Chun. This system has a rich history, with a technology and methodology that can only be experienced in a few places worldwide.Whether you are completely new to martial arts or a seasoned practitioner, you will most certainly gain unique skills and insight at Master Song’s Academy of Fighting & Fitness.

Mighty CampSoup: I've been training at Master Songs since 2012. I feel I have learned a lot from Sifu Dale over the course of the years. Not only have I learned about close quarter combat I've also learned about body karma unity and leverage that it helps me do other things in life. I've injoyed my journey learning Kung Fu and look forward to learnering more in the future.

ARCMASTER GTS: I was at an office one day and met this very interesting man. We started to have a deep conversation about martial arts. He shared with me one night the concepts and limitations of the human body and my awareness in combat. I took it to heart and when a couple of boys bullied my son in a bathroom stall, I knew right away that this was the place to take my sons and I. Everything we tried to do in the past doesn't cover the time it took to keep us safe when unarmed and left to defend ourselves safely and in the most efficient manner. The depth of honor and love I have for his care in our growth in an unsafe environment cannot be worded but our appreciation and gratitude of where we are going together with Master Song no other place will ever compare. His teachings and his students are our martial arts family as we endeavor as one. Thank-you we will protect your legacy and honor your teachings for life. -Rc

Liam “SteamPariah” Arciga: I've been attending Master Song's Martial Arts for over eight years now. Master Song is a great sifu to train under, and the content he teaches has helped me in the class and in real life as well. Would highly recommend to anyone else looking for a martial art that works and get the job done.

Tarsus Arciga: I've been training here for the past eight years. This is a class focused specifically on real life combat application and technical concepts, not sport fighting. If you want to learn how to protect the people you love and care about when it's most important, this is definitely the place you want to be.

Kerwin Abels: This is really a great school and I was learning so much all the time while also getting in shape.For self defense this school is one of the best.A construction job injury forced me to stop. But I do hope to go back.

Jeeko Villaverde: It's the best place to train. Great people great environment. You'll learn more than just Martial arts. Learn self defense for real life situations. Great place to train for civilians and law enforcement.

Sophia Binder: This place is amazing! My kids love coming here, they feel so confident.

Brian Davis: Excellent instruction. Options for the entire family.

Jamesa Walker: Great place! Helps keep the children motivated, on a schedule, and fit!

Kathy Rocha: A great place to learn manners. Sarah does a great job.

Bailey Hale: I wasn’t able to spend much time at SDG due to some personal factors, but the couple of classes I had there were well worth it!! Sarah and Eric are both fantastic instructors, and they make it really fun. I felt like even in just a couple of sessions I learned so much more about self defense than I knew previously, so even if you only have time or money for the trial, it is worth your while!

Lita Madget: My daughter who has no experience came home tonight sooooo excited that her teacher told her that in 3 months she’ll be breaking boards. She’s been there two weeks and loves it and has already improved so much.

Fred Schwab: Excellent training with real world self defense application. Also a great workout.

Eric Ortega: Extremely nice people. They will be use you to do your best but understand that beginners will not go as hard or fast as experienced students. They only push you to do the best you can an improve.Highly recommended for anyone to at least give it a shot to see if it’s for you.The head teacher is great with the kids to from what I saw.

Rosalynn Mccord-Bey: I love this place! The owner, Eric, and his team are compassionate people who really care about their students' goals and successes. And he really knows his stuff! I was just floored by Eric's willingness to take the time to answer all of my questions and to help me figure out a training plan. You will love this place and the people! It doesn't matter whether you're a man or woman, you just walk out of there feeling empowered!

Riverside MoSoapCo: My 13 year old daughter has transformed. I will be forever grateful for this school. My only regret is that we didn't start sooner.

rebecca smith: Eric is the best instructor I've ever had and I've had a few

Bobbi Sharp: I have been training at SDG since 2014. It is a great place to learn proper technique and put those techniques to use with drills. The information and techniques learned are invaluable. It’s a comfortable setting but you will be pushed to ensure that should you ever need to use what you learn, you’re ready to defend yourself.

Jennifer Topf: I’ve been training here for almost five years. Eric is a knowledgeable and patient teacher. New material frequently and applications to real world scenarios. Family friendly and Female friendly environment. Great way to lose weight and or feel empowered.

Amy Mark: Eric did a wonderful self defense presentation at our office. He kept everyone’s attention, provided great information, and even did a demonstration. Thank you!

Lenny Sollars: Great school, great self defense system. You want to get in top notch shape go in and put the work in and you will see the results. My opinion one of the best schools and i been doing this for awhile.

Sara Meinhard: My son has attended Self-Defense Global since he was 4 and he's now a kindergartener. In addition to the physical benefits, he's learned self-discipline, respect for himself and others, the ability to concentrate, to listen, and to follow directions. Eric, the owner, is great at talking to and working with all ages of kids, coming from all different places. I highly recommend Self-Defense Global KC. (They also have birthday parties there, which was a huge hit with my son and his friends.)

Sean Knowles: Good instructors and easy to learn self defense techniques

Andrew Jackson: Very effective system but put you down if you don't buy there equipment. I trained there for about 4 months and the top instructor is very nice and sincerely love his craft. But his assistant is very cocky and disrespect other disciplines. Also if you can't complete the drills he get upset. Mind you I'm am not a trained athlete. I am someone who is trying to learn.. Let me be clear they are very good at the training but need better customer service.