Twin Dragon Kung Fu Academy, Inc.

My son can't stand still to save his life! He has anger management issues & can't stand authority..... Anyone who can get my love to focus, work hard & enjoy what he's doing for an hour, is simply a blessing! A lot of the instructors were students who have been there for many years.... I appreciate them bc they are great role models; showing impeccable manners, respect & intelligence. The amount of respect & care my son & I receive from the staff and them expecting it in return, is something you don't see much of these days! After one month of starting, I knew we had found a place for us to stay until my son is in college... or from the looks of it, past college! ....and somehow, my son doesn't care about how quickly he receives his black belt anymore; only skills & the experience..... Sijo, you're simply awesome! Thank you TD!!!

I started at twin dragon as a student when i was 15. They were nice and welcoming, it didn't matter that i was like a jelly fish across the mat. I did do karate when i was 3yrs old because my dad did karate and achieved the rank of black belt. But I stopped when i was around 10yrs old. Too much stuff going on in my life. When i was 15yrs old i had sorted all that out and wanted to start again. When i was n orange belt i had also turned 18yrs old and was looking for a job. I took the summer off so that i could be available to start a job. My sijo(head instructor) found out and offered me a job. I ended up starting behind the counter, super nervous. But starting last year i started teaching tiger tots, 3-5yr olds. Twin Dragon is getting to be known for our Tiger tot program. We also offer camps starting in june going till about august. Our camps have kids from all ages and everyone has fun, not all the kids are Twin Dragon members. Some are family members of students and some are from outside the studio (not members). Twin Dragon is more than a karate studio it is a home away from home. A lot of our students who are now brown belts started as PeeWee's (5-7yr) and Tiger Tots (3-5yr). If all you want is your child to be handed a belt, then this isn't the place for you. We want our kids to work for their belt and walk away actually knowing what it is your taught. We teach them responsibility, to not lie, cheat, or steal. Twin Dragon does have a website, so if you want to know more please visit the home page or call us and stop by!

I should have written this years ago. My son started at Twin Dragon when he was 10 yrs. old and he's been a wonderful 4 years. I'm going to try to let you know what to expect.... hang on, this is going to be a long review! Instructors: Most of the instructors have come up from within the school as students. The few exceptions are already skilled in martial arts and are required to excel at the forms taught here before they can teach them. While all are serious about this art, there is a kindness to students here that is really wonderful. Sifu can be loud, but he is also fair and truly cares about his students. Over the years, when my son's interest diminished, Sifu would talk to him about why, and make changes to his instruction. Also, they never allow a child to take a belt test until they know the child will succeed. In addition to Kung-Fu; morality, honesty, and self-respect are taught. When one student left a bullying note for another student, the student was punished, and the class was stopped while Sifu explained that this was not acceptable, that this Dojo was a safe place for all, and that he expected better from his students. Sifu expects good grades, and will work with parents on encouraging this, as well as allowing the students to earn an "Academic Achievement" patch for their uniform. I have to confess - there were times when I used the *threat* of Sifu to get my son to behave. I never did have to discuss his behavior with Sifu, but I have seen how Sifu works with parents, and it's wonderful. Classes: The website is not current at the moment, and only gives the most basic info, but there are many more classes than are listed there. I can't speak to the Peewee classes, since my son began at the ripe old age of 10 ;-), but for the same monthly price, he can take class every afternoon M-F and on Sat. if he wished. When he's excited about classes, he's there every afternoon! At the moment he is a blue belt, and a Junior Instructor, so he helps to teach 2 Mon. & Wed., takes class Tues., Thurs., and Fri. Yes, I am at the dojo *all* the time, but it has been a wonderful 4 years. What's that I hear you saying? "4 years and he's only a Blue belt?" Yep. In some schools, belts are given out regularly. Here, belts are given when the material for each belt has been mastered. My son has a friend, who, at age 10, earned a Black Belt at a different school. This boy couldn't do proper kicks or punches, and he himself knew that the Black Belt was worthless. There are schools that will move your child up often, but the kids themselves know when they've really learned something. Yes, it takes some time - but they're getting exercise, focus, self confidence, and fun as they work towards their next belt. My son has especially enjoyed sparring and re-directions, and isn't concerned with getting his next belt. Extras: Every year, Twin Dragon has a family picnic in a near by park, marches in the San Carlos Hometown Days Parade, and camps when school is out. They always offer special classes for Mother's and Father's Day. Once or twice a month, they offer a "Kids night out". There is a fee for this but it's less than a sitter :-)