Tustin Shaolin Martial Arts
Tustin Shaolin Martial Arts, 104 W First St, Tustin, CA 92780
About
Tustin Shaolin Martial Arts offers training in traditional Chinese Kung Fu systems, including Shaolin Kung Fu, Praying Mantis, and Tai Chi. Students can learn specific styles such as Shaolin Longfist, Praying Mantis Fist, and Tai Chi Chuan, along with Chin Na joint locking and pressure point techniques, Shuai Jiao throwing and grappling, and weapons techniques. The school also includes hand-to-hand combat, Anti-terrorism techniques, and weapons tactics as part of its training options.
• Ages: 8–18 years old
• Schedule: Class options Monday–Friday in the evenings and Saturday mornings
Doug Autenrieth is the owner and head instructor at Tustin Shaolin Martial Arts, and his background in martial arts and military training spans the past thirty years. His formal martial arts training has included Tae Kwon Do, Ju Jitsu, and Kali, and in 2006 he competed in Taipei, Taiwan in the First World Cup Tai Chi Chuan Championship Tournament in individual and group events, winning First Place Overall awards in both. As a former US Marine Corps Infantry Officer and anti-terrorism Instructor, he has trained in hand-to-hand combat, Anti-terrorism techniques, and weapons tactics with all branches of the U.S. Military and the FBI. The school states that its environment is the cornerstone of its instruction and that it focuses on students feeling supported, safe, and happy, with stated values of Focus, Strength, Respect, and Patience.
One parent, Donald Banister, reports that his 8- and 10-year-old children are enrolled in the Kung Fu class and describes the school as having a “family” environment that he finds helpful and welcoming. Member Joshua Edey describes the training as traditional Shaolin Kung Fu and Tai Chi and notes that the owner is very friendly and answered all his questions. Longtime member Marina Sun states that the teacher, who is also the owner, pays attention to each student and provides individual guidance, and she describes the classes as challenging and rewarding.
Last updated March 13, 2026.
• Ages: 8–18 years old
• Schedule: Class options Monday–Friday in the evenings and Saturday mornings
Doug Autenrieth is the owner and head instructor at Tustin Shaolin Martial Arts, and his background in martial arts and military training spans the past thirty years. His formal martial arts training has included Tae Kwon Do, Ju Jitsu, and Kali, and in 2006 he competed in Taipei, Taiwan in the First World Cup Tai Chi Chuan Championship Tournament in individual and group events, winning First Place Overall awards in both. As a former US Marine Corps Infantry Officer and anti-terrorism Instructor, he has trained in hand-to-hand combat, Anti-terrorism techniques, and weapons tactics with all branches of the U.S. Military and the FBI. The school states that its environment is the cornerstone of its instruction and that it focuses on students feeling supported, safe, and happy, with stated values of Focus, Strength, Respect, and Patience.
One parent, Donald Banister, reports that his 8- and 10-year-old children are enrolled in the Kung Fu class and describes the school as having a “family” environment that he finds helpful and welcoming. Member Joshua Edey describes the training as traditional Shaolin Kung Fu and Tai Chi and notes that the owner is very friendly and answered all his questions. Longtime member Marina Sun states that the teacher, who is also the owner, pays attention to each student and provides individual guidance, and she describes the classes as challenging and rewarding.
Last updated March 13, 2026.
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