Western Lotus Athletics & Martial Club

Taking the step to sign up at Western Lotus has been one of the best decisions of my life. I’ve been able to train at one of the few Kung Fu schools that takes a real, practical approach to self-defense, which in turn has given me more confidence in my everyday life. Training here has also been a vehicle for me to improve my general athleticism and physical fitness. As someone born with a congenital heart disease, I used to be known for being clumsy and uncoordinated. But training Kung Fu and using the gym equipment at Western Lotus has helped me become stronger, more coordinated, and able to do things I used to think weren’t even possible. But perhaps most importantly, I’ve met an amazing group of friends through Kung Fu. Sifu Jose is a fantastic instructor who teaches Wing Tsun in great detail, while also keeping a welcoming, relaxed environment. It’s not an exaggeration to say that being able to focus on Kung Fu and train with my friends at this school has helped me get past rough moments in life, and has improved my life in every facet.

This is such a fun and unique place to study martial arts! The environment is able to be relaxed and fun without compromising being serious about Wing Chun. The instructors clearly love teaching, and have a lot of respect for their students as well as their craft. Even as an adult beginner coming into a class of people who have been training for quite awhile, I felt welcomed right away, and I think everyone that trains there feels the same sense of inclusion. So whether you're trying to learn self defense, have a passion for Wing Chun, or even just want a fun way to get in shape, I highly recommend checking out Western Lotus!