On May 17th, SKZ proudly launched and successfully completed the 1st Group of the 17th Black Belt / Duan Advancement! Congratulations to all testers for this incredible achievement! This 3-hour advancement was not only a demonstration of skill, endurance, and discipline, but also a powerful reflection of what years of Kungfu training can build in a person. Commitment, determination, perseverance, passion, respect, and self-discipline are no longer just lessons in training — t

Gavin Liu, a 1st Degree Black Duan at SKZ, has been training in Kungfu for nearly 10 years. Throughout his journey, he has demonstrated outstanding attitude, discipline, leadership, dedication and character — qualities that truly represent the spirit of a Black Belt. Gavin is also a respected Teacher Assistant at SKZ, serving as a positive role model for younger students. As he prepares to begin college this summer, Gavin recently participated in Leland High School’s 2026 GQ

Special Mother’s Day Belt Test - May 10th, 2026 On May 10th, we held a special Belt Test for our students before the start of several major upcoming events later this month. As the event took place on Mother’s Day, students concluded the test by presenting flowers to their mothers and grandmothers in a traditional formal way. Kneeling on both knees while offering a gift is a cultural gesture that represents deep respect and gratitude. For many families, it became a meaningful

At the recently held Six-School International Cultural Festival, teachers and students from different cultural backgrounds gathered together to participate in this multicultural exchange event. Among the highlights, the Shaolin Kung Fu Zen performance by the SKZ team stood out with its unique cultural expression and spiritual connotation, becoming one of the most influential highlights of the event. As a cultural brand built around the core of 'Kung Fu + Zen Meditation + Sel

For the past couple weeks our black belts and high-level adult students have been training for judging tests and competitions. This is one of the many ways being a black belt diverges from the regular belt curriculum. On their first lessons, they are lectured about the process, paperwork, their speaking, and their posture. They will continue to practice in the classroom for a few sessions. The ones who take their roles seriously will get the opportunity to practice scoring du

On Wednesday, March 22, 2026, we held one of our final big rehearsals at SKZ in preparation for Heritage Day. Students of SKZ practice to show off their talents to their respective schools. This event is mostly organized and managed by the students while being supervised by Shifu Andy. Seeing as the majority of the performances take place on the same day, students work extra hard to stay organized even without Shifu Andy being everywhere at once. Thank you to all the schools

On Tuesday, March 31st, 2026, we held an open mat day at SKZ. What’s open mat day? It’s a day where SKZ opens it’s doors to students and guests alike to train Kungfu together. For this event, we used the forms performed on the 2026 China Spring Festival Gala “Wu Bot” Performance as a base for what would be taught in class. We came to the conclusion that most people would enjoy learning Drunken Fist the most. The form was challenging and difficult for many people, but everyo

I have been practicing Kung Fu for over a decade already. Kungfu started as fun hobby that I could do with friends, but as we all got busy and drifted into our own paths, I chose to continue down the path of Kungfu. Now Kungfu is a lifestyle and a career choice that would be a waste to keep to myself. I am not the result of circumstances, but the choices made from my experiences. Learning Kungfu has changed me, but teaching has done more so. I was much more impulsive in the p

My name is Torsten Maxwell. I am 15 years old and I have been training Kung Fu for about 9 years. My journey of practicing Kung Fu has taught me to be more confident, and to take risks. Kung Fu has been very important to me in changing the way I face challenges with diligence and perseverance. Hi. My name is Torsten. Today, I would like to speak about why Kung Fu has become such an essential part of my life. Throughout my journey of training Kung Fu, I have learned many val

My name is Nathan Stark. I am a 14 year old boy testing for 1st degree black belt and I have done Kungfu for over 8 years. For me Kungfu has not just been a class but a journey. It has taught me practice, discipline and resilience. Kungfu has taught me to work hard in math and persevere when it got difficult. It has helped me to work hard and push myself everyday guiding me through the years teaching me necessary skills. I would like to speak about Kung Fu's overall positive

Hello! My name is Luohe, but I go by Loch. I have been practicing Kung-fu for almost 11 years, which makes me one of the veterans of SKZ. Some things I want to achieve are to help and support others more, to keep pushing my limtis, and to get good results in tournaments. I truly believe that Kung-fu is an important aspect of my life, and 1st degree black belt is just the beginning. Good luck to all testing members! Hello to the judges, audience, and my fellow tester. Today I

My name is Frank Hofer and I am a retired software engineer. I just turned 68 and have been practicing Kung Fu for 9 years. I have done Sanda for most of that time and just started learning Tai Chi. On the personal side I have dogs and cats. I’m a pretty good cook and spend time checking out restaurants and local wineries. Nine years in June. That’s how long I’ve been coming here and that says a lot about the teachers and the students here at SKZ. I have never considered my

On Monday, February 23rd 2026, we held a belt test for students at Enlighten Chinese School. The students testing were Ivy and Samuel. They were both excited and nervous for the test. They have been working hard to prepare for this test and once they passed, their classmates were happy for them and they were excited to get their new belts. Congratulations on moving on reaching the next belt level!

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On February 28, 2026, SKZ proudly performed at Leland High School during the San Jose Chinese School’s annual Chinese New Year celebration. As returning performers, our team continues to raise the standard each year. This performance reflected not only improved technical skill and stage presence, but also greater student leadership, as members took a more active role in planning and coordination. Through dedication, teamwork, and discipline, our students demonstrated the spir

SKZ families gathered to celebrate Chinese New Year with an afternoon full of culture, connection, and community spirit. Students and parents participated in calligraphy, festive games, dumpling wrapping, and a shared potluck meal. We concluded the celebration with gratitude and red envelopes to honor everyone’s participation. For some students, this was a deeper introduction to Lunar New Year traditions; for others, it was a chance to celebrate their heritage with their SKZ

Happy Chinese New Year! Despite the cold start to spring, our studio was filled with warmth, creativity, and cultural spirit. Throughout the week, students explored traditional Lunar New Year activities: New Year Bookmarks – Creating meaningful designs with Chinese characters to inspire goals for the year ahead. Paper Cutting – Practicing delicate 2D and 3D designs that encouraged focus and patience. Calligraphy – Experiencing the calm and beauty of this traditional Chinese a

On Saturday, February 21, 2026, our team proudly presented a Chinese New Year Lion Dance performance at the Almaden Library. Although it was one of our later performances this season, the team’s spirit and energy were stronger than ever. Our members did an excellent job bringing the lions to life — powerful, expressive, and full of vitality — truly capturing the essence of the traditional Lion Dance. We would like to extend our sincere thanks to the library manager, Joann W.,

February 8, 2026 - The festive atmosphere of the Lunar New Year was clearly visible. Cheers, shouts, applause, and shouts of encouragement filled the air for the entire ten minutes, from the lion dance team entrance to the end of the Shaolin Kung Fu performance. Thanks to Jason Li ang, the organizer of this event, for the kind invitation. This performance not only brought a vibrant Lunar New Year atmosphere to the community's Chinese residents, but more importantly, it streng

Justin Lai, a student of SKZ, is currently attending San Jose State University. Before leaving for college, Justin had reached IWSD 3rd Degree Black Belt and was officially instituted as a Kungfu National Team Member. Justin would regularly attend classes in SKZ with his brother Kyle who is now attending UC Merced and had reached IWSD 1st Degree Black Belt. During his days in SJSU he is now playing a balancing act between his academics and maintaining a club. We were all su