The Kung Fu School - Mt Eden — Local services in Albert-Eden

My son has been training at Mt Eden Kung Fu school for 6 years, starting when he was just 4 years old. It’s been an incredible journey, and I am so grateful for the positive influence it has had on him. The Kung Fu community here is not just about learning martial arts; it's about growth, both physically and mentally. Through his training, my son has gained invaluable qualities like discipline, confidence, respect, and determination. These lessons have shaped his character and continue to help him face challenges in every part of his life. The sense of respect for others, the dedication required to succeed, and the mental strength Kung Fu teaches have been truly transformative. It’s such a strong, supportive community to be a part of. Craig and Mike are the most supportive teachers who genuinely care about Kung Fu and their students, and it shows in the teaching and guidance they provide. They go above and beyond to help each student grow and improve. As a single mom, it was incredibly important for my son to be part of a structured, positive environment where he can learn from role models and grow into a confident, respectful young man. Mt Eden Kung Fu school has provided just...

My son has been at the club for a year and a half and it's obvious how much he's getting out of it. After about half a year of sitting on the sidelines I realised that everything he was getting out of Kung Fu was also available to me too, so I joined. It's been fantastic. Kung Fu feels like quite a "deep" martial art, not just with striking but also locks, holds, ground work. There is also a mental and spiritual dimension. Good for fitness and flexibility, it's a great community and the instructors are friendly and knowledgeable (but do apply positive discipline when required). The club also seems very friendly to women and girls, and women and girls are represented at every level, all the way to black belt. I am loving my Kung Fu journey and so is my son. If you are thinking of sending your kid here, do it, but also consider whether you might...

Before signing up I was worried about (1) being a bit too old with no martial arts experience and (2) what the learning culture would be like. I joined for a taster session and was really impressed by how welcoming the group was, so I decided I definitely wanted to continue and have now been going for the last ~3 months. The instructors are patient and truly excellent teachers; they explain in simple and precise terms how to improve your form (so you can progress more rapidly than you might imagine!). You train together 'as a family' so the white belts get to learn a broad range of techniques straight away, right alongside the more experienced people, who are also really supportive and give advice as you go. If you are tentative about starting, I thoroughly recommend signing up for a taster session so you can try it out...