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.

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.

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!

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.

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

Happy Year of the Horse! Classes open up again on the first week of the year! Coming back to classes, we are helping students acclimated to the new year with wish cards! In these cards students wrote their wishes for the year in Kungfu class. These aren’t just materialistic wishes, but wishes that can be achieved by ones own skill and effort. The wishes could be in relation to Kungfu or in general life. By doing this, we’re encouraging our students to take control of their o

We will be closed from 12/24/2025 to 1/5 2026 for Christmas & New Year holidays break. All Classes will resume from Tuesday January 6, 2025.

The Kids program revolves around developing and honing concentration, focus, flexibility, and agility. While working with kids

I am Gabriel. I have been practicing Kung Fu with Shaolin Kung Fu Zen for almost 9 years. Kung Fu keeps me young and alert. It forces me to challenge myself and step out of my comfort zone. Most importantly, it connects me with my daughter who also loves KunFu. I do my best to barely keep up with her kung fu skills and agility. Learning the forms could be very time consuming, but with Shifu’s exceptional support, Kung Fu is always a pleasure. Hard work gives me a great sense