Tat Wong Kung Fu Academy Kids Kung Fu and Self-Defense Program

Tat Wong Kung Fu Academy Kids Kung Fu and Self-Defense Program offers classes and seminars in martial arts, self-defense, and traditional Kung Fu training with step-by-step progression by level. Students practice lion dancing and learn weapons forms such as shaolin staff, tiger-tail sword, and mui-fa spear, and can take special seminars on self-defense applications, performance and competition techniques.

Programs

• Tiger Team Kids Kung Fu Classes — ages 4 through 7 · Specialized kids Kung Fu and self-defense curriculum for younger children
• Juniors Kung Fu Classes — kids ages 7-12 · Martial arts, self-defense, and traditional Kung Fu training with step-by-step progression by level
• Kids Kung Fu and Self-Defense Seminars — by age and level · Special self-defense seminars and workshops in areas such as self-defense applications, performance and competition techniques, lion dancing, and weapons forms
• Introductory Kids Kung Fu and Self-Defense Class — children · Offered at many convenient times throughout the week and on weekends · $10 per class · Private or semi-private introductory lesson, 1/2 off; only $10 (normally $20)

At a glance

• Ages: 4–18 years old
• Price range: $10 per class
• General schedule: Kids Kung Fu and self-defense classes are offered at convenient times throughout the week and on weekends.
• Facility hours: San Francisco: Mon 3:30-9:30; Tue 10:00-1:00, 4:00-9:00; Wed 3:30-9:30; Thu 4:00-9:00; Fri 3:30-9:30; Sat 9:30-2:00; Sun Closed. San Mateo: Mon 3:45-8:30; Tue 4:15-9:00; Wed 3:45-8:30; Thu 11:00-12:45, 4:15-9:00; Fri 4:30-8:00; Sat 9:45-1:00; Sun Closed.

About the provider

Tat Wong Kung Fu Academy was established in 1983. Grandmaster Tat-Mau Wong's stated goal upon moving to the USA was to help people of all ages, nationalities, and athletic abilities benefit from martial arts training. The academy has more than 30 years of experience, and Grand Master Wong was honored at an International Martial Arts event in Malaysia and inducted into their Hall of Fame. Students can participate in parades, martial arts tournaments, performances, Chinese lion dancing, local events, and televised productions. Children's classes are organized by skill level: beginner, intermediate, advanced, and black belt, and teens age 13 or 14 and up normally attend adult classes.

Classes for children are organized by skill level: beginner, intermediate, advanced, and black belt. Teens age 13 or 14 and up normally attend adult classes. All schools are open 6 days a week with classes morning, afternoon, and evening. Kids classes are conducted in a safe, fun, and positive environment with patient, encouraging, and highly skilled instructors and a curriculum that emphasizes integrity, kindness, wisdom, and bravery.

Last updated August 18, 2026.