Kungfu Dragon USA Shaolin Kungfu Programs

Kungfu Dragon USA Pleasanton School, 7071 Commerce Circle, Suite A, Pleasanton, CA 94588

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Kungfu Dragon USA Shaolin Kungfu Programs offer Shaolin Kungfu-based training that includes self-defense, fist forms, weapon forms, and both traditional and contemporary styles. The programs also include Chinese Kickboxing (Sanda, San Shou), weapons training, a Shaolin Kung Fu curriculum, lion dance, performance demos, and school event performances, including lion dancing.

• Ages: 5–18 years old

Kungfu DragonUSA (KFDUSA) was founded in 2013 in Pleasanton and is described as the leading Chinese martial arts school in the Tri-Valley area. The organization emphasizes values including Respect, Integrity, Loyalty, Tolerance, Perseverance, Patience, Dignity, Humility, Honor, Indomitable Spirit, Cooperation, and Teamwork. KFDUSA students have earned numerous awards in national tournaments and have participated in community events that foster cultural connections in the San Francisco Bay Area, serving families in Pleasanton, San Ramon, Danville, Dublin, Livermore, Walnut Creek, and Concord. The program is described as “Award Winning Kungfu in the Tri-Valley California” and offers a free trial class.

Kungfu Dragon USA operates two state-of-the-art Kung Fu training centers with over 10,000 square feet of space. The Performance Demo team is available for hire for special events, school events, and lion dancing. The mission statement notes that Shaolin Kungfu has over 1,500 years of history and that the school’s comprehensive approach builds self-confidence, discipline, and respect, and is committed to shaping the next generation of responsible, contributing citizens.

The leadership team includes Shifu Long as Headmaster of the Pleasanton School and Founder of KungFu Dragon USA; Shifu Peng (Yandong Peng) and Shifu Lei Fan as Headmasters of the San Ramon School; Shifu Jacob as School Manager; Shifu Li Xiao as performance coordinator for choreography and media; and Grandmaster Peng as Taichi Master. Staff credentials include extensive training and competition backgrounds, such as Shifu Long being the 34th generation Shaolin Kung Fu Warrior, the youngest 7th Degree Black Belt and National Judge of the International San Shou Dao Association, and holder of the Beijing International Kung Fu Culture Outstanding Coach Award and the 2013 WildAid Tiger Claw Champion title. Other instructors, including Yandong Peng, Lei Fan, Shifu Jacob, Shifu Li Xiao, Shifu Meng, and Shifu Fan, have experience that includes professional team membership, international performances, coaching roles, multiple championship titles, and gold medals at USA and international Wushu and Kungfu tournaments.

Credentials and awards listed for the school and staff include multiple championship titles for Lei Fan at the South American New England International Chinese Wushu World Cup (Sword Champion, Staff Champion, Form Champion, and All-around Champion in July 2014), Texas International Wushu Champion Grand Championship (2016), and WildAid Tiger Claw Champion Grand Championship (2018). Shifu Li Xiao is noted as an advanced individual in a Confucius Institute cultural tour program in Europe and has earned multiple gold medals at the 2017 8th USA International Wushu-KungFu Tournament, the 2019 10th USA International Wushu-KungFu Tournament, and the 2019 2nd Annual New York International Wushu Masters Association.

Parent testimonials describe Kungfu Dragon USA as a “nice environment to practice kung fu,” note that students are “nice and hardworking,” and state that training there “will boost your confident and make you stronger as a person.” Other testimonials describe the school as “Martial Arts training at its best,” highlight that it “specializes in Chinese martial arts” and “authentic Shaolin Kung Fu,” and mention discipline, focus, and a “can do” attitude as a requirement. One parent describes it as “absolutely the best place for men, women and children to develop self defense capabilities, improve on ones physical attributes, and build self confidence,” and notes that Shifu Long began his training at Shaolin Temple at age 7 and that Shaolin Kung Fu has been his life and passion.

Last updated March 21, 2026.

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