On August 29, the SKZ Competition Team came together for unified training ahead of the upcoming international wushu competition. From fundamentals and routines to individual preparation and team coordination, every session is part of the journey toward the competition floor. The result belongs to the competition. The preparation belongs to us. Train together. Grow together. Step onto the stage with confidence, discipline, and heart. SKZ Train Together. Grow Together. Compete

SKZ students proudly participated in the WNBA Halftime Show as part of the Asian Heritage Night celebration. The performance was organized through the International Wushu Sanshou Dao Association (IWSD), an organization dedicated to promoting Chinese martial arts and connecting affiliated schools and communities. Our students performed alongside participants from different schools and backgrounds, demonstrating discipline, confidence, and teamwork. Through their hard work and

On 5/23-24/2026 SKZ students recently participated in the International Kung Fu Competition (Redwood City CA). Everyone gained a valuable experience in multiple divisions, showcasing the results of their hard work and continuous training. For young athletes, competitions are not only about results but also developing focus, confidence, discipline, and performance under pressure. Several students achieved excellent placements and every participant showed meaningful growth and

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

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.,