Zhang Kung Fu Institute Kids & Youth Program
Zhang Kung Fu Institute, 32615 Alvarado Blvd, Union City, CA 94587
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Zhang Kung Fu Institute Kids & Youth Program includes professional Kung Fu and Wushu training, with options such as a Traditional Kung Fu Competition Team and a Contemporary Wushu Competition Team. The program also offers a U.S. National Team Training Pathway for athletes preparing for national and international competition, along with structured advanced training opportunities for motivated youth athletes. Students begin with foundational classes and belt level training, and as skills develop, may progress into competitive Wushu, including the Contemporary Wushu Competition Team, which requires a pre-test.
• Ages: 4½–12 years old
• Schedule: Class options Monday–Saturday, including weekday afternoon and evening times and Saturday daytime hours
The Kids & Youth Program follows a structured, age-appropriate approach focused on safety, long term development, and athlete readiness, with placement based on readiness and instructor guidance. Zhang Kung Fu Institute offers a clear training pathway in Wushu, an internationally recognized youth Olympic sport, starting from foundational training and extending to U.S. National Team level preparation for those who choose that path. The program provides professional Kung Fu and Wushu training for kids in Union City, Hayward, and Fremont.
The leadership team includes SiFu Zhang, a martial arts educator, international-level coach, and judge, and SiFu Shaun, a member of the USA Wushu Team, USA Junior Wushu Team, and USA Kung Fu Team. SiFu Zhang has over 20 years of teaching experience, a bachelor’s degree from Luoyang Normal University, and formal academic training in Wushu, Exercise Physiology, Sports Psychology, and Health Education, and has served as an International-Level Judge since 2024, a Pan American Judge since 2022, a USA Wushu Team Coach from 2019–2025, Chief Judge at the 14th Pan American Wushu Championships in 2024, and Assistant Chief Judge at the USA National Team Trials in 2025. SiFu Shaun is ranked 1st in the United States in contemporary (compulsory) Wushu at the 2025 USA Team Trials.
According to the program’s mission statement, the Kids & Youth Program is based on the belief that Kung Fu is for every motivated young person, regardless of prior experience, and that instruction follows a practical and realistic approach with attention to proper technique, conditioning, and injury prevention. The mission statement also notes that across all programs, students develop effective self-defense skills, confidence, discipline, and resilience, grow at a steady, healthy pace, build strong fundamentals, and carry values from training into school and everyday life.
Students from Zhang Kung Fu Institute have earned 7 Gold, 15 Silver, and 18 Bronze medals at world-level competitions organized by the International Wushu Federation, including World Taijiquan Championships and World Wushu Championships, and more than 50 Gold, 35 Silver, and 42 Bronze medals at the Pan American Wushu Championships. Recent results include the 10th World Kungfu Championships in China in 2025 (2 Gold, 10 Silver, 13 Bronze), the 17th World Wushu Championships in Brazil in 2025 (Spear – 6th, Duilian – 8th, Changquan – 8th), the 14th Pan American Wushu Championships in the US in 2024 (29 Gold, 13 Silver, 18 Bronze), the 4th Pan American Kung Fu Championships in Ontario, Canada in 2023 (15 Gold, 17 Silver, 23 Bronze), the 13th Pan American Wushu Championships in Brasilia, Brazil in 2022 (1 Gold, 4 Silver, 1 Bronze), and the 3rd Pan American Kung Fu Championships in 2019 (8 Gold, 11 Silver, 9 Bronze). Earlier world-level results include the 3rd World Taijiquan Championship in Burgas, Bulgaria in 2018, where Nathan earned Gold in Men’s Taiji Quan and Men’s Taiji Jian, and the 8th World Kung Fu Championship in China, where Nathan earned Gold in Men’s Taiji Quan and Silver in Men’s Taiji Jian, Shaun earned Silver in Men’s double Sword and Bronze in Men’s Ditang, Eli earned Silver in Men’s Long weapon, William earned Silver in Men’s Staff and Men’s Shaolin Quan, Kenny earned Bronze in Men’s Staff, Ashvik earned Bronze in Men’s Sword, Timmy earned Bronze in Men’s Jianshu, and Stephen earned Bronze in Men’s Shaolin Quan and Men’s Spear.
Last updated May 27, 2026.
• Ages: 4½–12 years old
• Schedule: Class options Monday–Saturday, including weekday afternoon and evening times and Saturday daytime hours
The Kids & Youth Program follows a structured, age-appropriate approach focused on safety, long term development, and athlete readiness, with placement based on readiness and instructor guidance. Zhang Kung Fu Institute offers a clear training pathway in Wushu, an internationally recognized youth Olympic sport, starting from foundational training and extending to U.S. National Team level preparation for those who choose that path. The program provides professional Kung Fu and Wushu training for kids in Union City, Hayward, and Fremont.
The leadership team includes SiFu Zhang, a martial arts educator, international-level coach, and judge, and SiFu Shaun, a member of the USA Wushu Team, USA Junior Wushu Team, and USA Kung Fu Team. SiFu Zhang has over 20 years of teaching experience, a bachelor’s degree from Luoyang Normal University, and formal academic training in Wushu, Exercise Physiology, Sports Psychology, and Health Education, and has served as an International-Level Judge since 2024, a Pan American Judge since 2022, a USA Wushu Team Coach from 2019–2025, Chief Judge at the 14th Pan American Wushu Championships in 2024, and Assistant Chief Judge at the USA National Team Trials in 2025. SiFu Shaun is ranked 1st in the United States in contemporary (compulsory) Wushu at the 2025 USA Team Trials.
According to the program’s mission statement, the Kids & Youth Program is based on the belief that Kung Fu is for every motivated young person, regardless of prior experience, and that instruction follows a practical and realistic approach with attention to proper technique, conditioning, and injury prevention. The mission statement also notes that across all programs, students develop effective self-defense skills, confidence, discipline, and resilience, grow at a steady, healthy pace, build strong fundamentals, and carry values from training into school and everyday life.
Students from Zhang Kung Fu Institute have earned 7 Gold, 15 Silver, and 18 Bronze medals at world-level competitions organized by the International Wushu Federation, including World Taijiquan Championships and World Wushu Championships, and more than 50 Gold, 35 Silver, and 42 Bronze medals at the Pan American Wushu Championships. Recent results include the 10th World Kungfu Championships in China in 2025 (2 Gold, 10 Silver, 13 Bronze), the 17th World Wushu Championships in Brazil in 2025 (Spear – 6th, Duilian – 8th, Changquan – 8th), the 14th Pan American Wushu Championships in the US in 2024 (29 Gold, 13 Silver, 18 Bronze), the 4th Pan American Kung Fu Championships in Ontario, Canada in 2023 (15 Gold, 17 Silver, 23 Bronze), the 13th Pan American Wushu Championships in Brasilia, Brazil in 2022 (1 Gold, 4 Silver, 1 Bronze), and the 3rd Pan American Kung Fu Championships in 2019 (8 Gold, 11 Silver, 9 Bronze). Earlier world-level results include the 3rd World Taijiquan Championship in Burgas, Bulgaria in 2018, where Nathan earned Gold in Men’s Taiji Quan and Men’s Taiji Jian, and the 8th World Kung Fu Championship in China, where Nathan earned Gold in Men’s Taiji Quan and Silver in Men’s Taiji Jian, Shaun earned Silver in Men’s double Sword and Bronze in Men’s Ditang, Eli earned Silver in Men’s Long weapon, William earned Silver in Men’s Staff and Men’s Shaolin Quan, Kenny earned Bronze in Men’s Staff, Ashvik earned Bronze in Men’s Sword, Timmy earned Bronze in Men’s Jianshu, and Stephen earned Bronze in Men’s Shaolin Quan and Men’s Spear.
Last updated May 27, 2026.
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