Lau Kune Do Santa Barbara Temple of Martial Arts

Lau Kune Do Santa Barbara Temple of Martial Arts offers Kung Fu, Youth Kung Fu, Tai Chi & Qigong, Tai Chi @ the Beach, Tai Chi For Seniors, Escrima, Conditioning, and Balance & Strength for Seniors. The program also lists group, private, and online lessons, with scheduled group and private classes and walk-ins for Tai Chi @ The Beach.

Programs

• Tai Chi & Qigong — youth, adult and seniors
• Kung Fu — youth, adult and seniors
• Tai Chi @ the Beach — youth, adult and seniors
• Tai Chi For Seniors — seniors
• Youth Kung Fu — youth
• Escrima — youth, adult and seniors
• Conditioning — youth, adult and seniors
• Balance & Strength for Seniors — seniors

At a glance

• Ages: 0–18 years old
• Current session: 25th annual demonstration (Nov 1–Nov 1, 2026)
• General schedule: Scheduled group and private classes available. Tai Chi @ The Beach accepts walk-ins. Temple classes are by invitation only.
• Facility hours: Mon-Fri: 8 AM - 7 PM; Sat: 8 AM - 5 PM; Sun: Closed

About the provider

The program says it has been in Santa Barbara since 2001, when Sifu Rafal Brzozowski opened a branch there. Its leadership team is listed as Sifu Rafal Brzozowski and Master Richard Tsim, and the founder of Lau Kune Do is Master Richard Tsim. The mission statement describes it as Santa Barbara's home for Tai Chi, Qigong, and Kung Fu, and notes a goal of creating a Martial Arts Temple and a supportive community of practitioners.

Schedule an interview to determine if there is a great fit. Temple classes are by invitation only. Call 805-452-1446 to schedule an appointment or for more information. Contact [email protected].

What families say

“I began training at the Lau Kune Do Temple of Martial Arts, Santa Barbara with Sifu Rafal Brzozowski in early 2017. Lau Kune Do has taught me patience, discipline, courage, and to be self-confident” — Emanuel Garcia

Last updated October 5, 2026.