Syracuse Kung Fu - East Syracuse, New York

Baraaka J. T.

People can argue styles and other shenanigans all they want. What you CAN'T argue is lineage, quality of instruction, and the consistent production of scholar warriors out of regular people from diverse backgrounds. Whatever you're looking to get from studying; it's there. Want discipline and sharpen your will? No problem. Are you a history buff who likes weapons? They got you. Want to learn medicine, there's a deep, rich legacy . Just want to learn how to fight? Be prepared to sweat! Or FAFO!

Michelle R.

Fantastic school. But then I think all Kung Fu students are just the sort of tribe you want to be a part of. Great instructor, who works with people no matter their age or skills level, and works with people at the level they are at. There are 61 year old students who just had knee replacement, and kids who are 10 years old. Whatever your background, he seems able to adjust and scaffold the learning to your needs. The one-on-one lessons have been totally worth it. I can really see how much faster I have been able to progress by having them. I have gone to schools in the past where the training of the Grand Master was suspect, and we later found out he lied about his actual credentials. Not the case here. This place is the real deal, with a real lineage of the line of knowledge that has been passed down from Masters in China. Research it online like I did, and you will see this is the place to learn real Kung Fu. This school treats Kung Fu as a life style choice with multiple approaches, not just an exercise regime. And that makes all the difference. I drive 2 hours to go to this school each week. 2 hours. Each way! So 4 hours round trip. Really. I do. So you get it...that is just how good this school is...

Sandra C.

I am so grateful to have found this school and the people in it. Sifu Sharif Bey has the ability to teach each person based on their level and how they learn, all in a group setting. I came to the school for a 1st visit going on 3 years ago and have never left. I have gotten physically and mentally stronger, was able to heal a chronic shoulder pain through a QiGong meditation within 3 months of being there, continuing to learn QiGong (which I'm able to use it's daily health benefits), all while still learning fighting/self-defense skills. All this to say, you can learn and develop a lot based on your interests (from age 5 and above) at Syracuse Kung Fu School, with the most knowledgeable and skilled instructor, in a safe, fun and community environment.

Chris W.

I've been coming to this school for 14+ years, and my son has been a student since he was 5--he's now a teen. We've been here for so long for a reason. Sifu Bey is exactly what you want in an instructor. A true master of his art, and an amazing teacher capable of helping anyone along the path to learning it themselves. This school teaches everything you could want: self defense, health, self-confidence, martial arts history, open hand and weapons, qi-gong, a fight team...if there's something you're looking for from the world of martial arts, you can find it here, at its highest levels.

Bradley E.

A 5 star review does not do this school and association or Sifu Sharif justice. When I found the school I knew something had to change in my life and this just gave me back my life and helped turn everything around for me. I not only gained the confidence in my daily life to attack everything in a better, more constructive way, but the Kung Fu gave me my life back. I was struggling on many levels, but Sifu Sharif taught me what I needed to do to be able to handle it. Are you going to learn self defense, how to fight and gain the physical strength training needed in life? Yes, but it's so much more. If you're on the fence, just come by, you gotta try it out and see what it can do for you.

Zachary M.

It is a rare thing to find a school of Martial Arts where the Martial skill, teaching ability, effort, and community all run deep.

This is precisely what Sifu Bey's school is. A gem of knowledge, community, and so much more which comes together to create that which all Martial Artists seek but so seldom find.

I encourage anyone to come see for themselves. You won't regret it.

Zuhair A.

I was the little kid knelling down on the far left at the end.It was a great school wish I was still there

Ewan S.

An excellent school. No matter your experience or condition, the sifu can adapt to teach you in the best way possible.