Academy of Kung Fu 8904 West Broad Street, Henrico, VA 23294

"Whether you have had years of Kung Fu training or are a beginner who has never done any types of martial arts in your life, you will love the school and fit right in. I have been training here for a couple of years. My experience with the school is A++. Here are a few reasons of why I would recommend the school. Training: The school provide exceptional training! The training taught me good self-defense skills and built up my strength. You get to practice with your classmates during class. Everyone is very friendly. You train at a pace that works the best for you. There is no commercialized fluff stuff. You will receive real and authentic Wing Chun training. The school fosters a family environment, so we call our classmates our kung fu sisters and brothers. Instructors: We have a few instructors teaching classes. They are all very knowledgeable and friendly. Each class is well planned. The instructors are mindful of your fitness level. They do conditioning with you and demonstrate how to use kung fu in real life scenarios. They all have years of experiences under their belts. Sifu: Sifu O'Brien is the owner of the school. He is a very down to earth person although he can kick our butts any time in kung fu, haha... He is kind, friendly, and thoughtful. And, obviously, he is extremely skilled in Wing Chun. I believe he has over 30 years of training. He was personally certified by Grandmasters Moy Tung and Moy Yat. Whether you have had kung fu training for years or just a beginner like me with no prior kung fu experience, he dedicates his time to teach you. He understands everyone is at a different level. He caters his instructions based on your level and is always happy to answer questions. Beginner Friendly and Diverse Class: The school has a healthy blend of male and female. Also, it has a good mix of young and older folks. Regardless which state of life you are in, you will fit right in. For beginners, the school provide a couple introductory courses with no obligation/pressure to commit. Signing up for the introductory package a perfect way to check out the school and meet new people! Location: The school is located in a shopping plaza. In the shopping center, it has a few restaurants including Chinese, BBQ, seafood, donuts and ice cream. If you get hungry before or after training, it’s very convenient to grab food. Parking is free, and the park space is never an issue. Lastly, a note about training during the pandemic…the school offers Zoom classes three days a week in addition to in-person classes. You can train safely at the comfort of your home if you prefer."

"Signing up for Wing Chun classes was a strange decision in the midst of a pandemic, but I view it as the best decision I made in 2020. Thanks to the Academy of Kung Fu’s thoughtfulness and adaptability, I was able to fit weekly virtual sessions into my schedule - allowing me to stay safe, motivated, and continually challenged and growing. Not only is Sifu O’Brien a wonderful educator, the older brothers (Si Hing) have been unceasingly patient and encouraging. I continue to look forward to every class and am grateful for the atmosphere of acceptance and positivity that the Academy offers."

"I wanted a traditional, authentic, and practical kung fu. This is definitely the place to get it. I've been doing martial arts for over 10 years and I even teach. I wanted to dive deeper into wing chun to further my understanding of Jeet Kune Do and I am amazed and blessed at what I've found. If you are serious about learning self defense and a practical martial art. Look no further! check Sifu Barry O'Brien and the Academy of Kung fu out. The instructors are very knowledgeable. It is a true kung fu family. You will not be disappointed!"

"The Academy of Kung Fu is the place to be if you want to learn and train real authentic Kung fu, taught in a traditional way! Sifu Barry, is a great teacher, is patient and thorough. All the students everyone there is friendly and welcoming. It is great for mental and physical health and of course self defense! I can’t recommend it enough!"