Probably the best Kung Fu studio in the tristate. I have been to several martial arts studios and this is the only one that feels like it checked all the boxes, a safe environment, perfect mix of tradition and practicality, and being challenging without being brutal. Ill be referring anybody who asks for a martial arts experience

My daughter takes classes here, and has worked closely with Sensei Gere, who has been wonderful. She enjoys all the classes, with the various senseis and is very happy with progression and focus on quality, not just pushing people through belts.

My daughter has been attending since she was in kindergarten (now 4th grader). It has been an excellent source of self discipline, confidence and community. She had to earn every belt/sash, including her first. They hold her to high standards but recognize her achievements, including academic excellence. Highly recommended.

My son loves this place. We are on his second class and what he has picked up already is so cool. All the folks that work here are really nice.

Great place for children and adults. Money well spent for my daughters weekend activities

I just got my orange belt im loving kung fu while other people that I know complain I grow stronger and older my instoctor is ms.wear I try harder evrey day to get done with my form and get my green belt. thank you martin for pushing me to work harder.

Best Tai Chi training in the city! Very welcoming and the teachers really make sure you’re understanding the basics. Look forward to joining again soon.

Shogun Ware was my instructor back at W.E.B. DuBois and now he will be my sons instructor. He always pushed me to be better!

Extremely kind, well-meaning people who take the craft seriously, but know how to laugh. They treat you like family and in the same vein, use an abundance of caution due to COVID. We maintain distance and use masks during class, take temperatures and use hand sanitizer.The pandemic has isolated so many of us and this is a group experience that has held a lot of value for me. I would highly recommend at least initiating a conversation with them if you have an interest in kung fu and/or tai chi.

Ive been coming to the Academy of Kung-Fu & Tai Chi for three years now, and it has been one of the greatest experience of my life. I have met some truly great people during my experience with the Academy. From the excellent instructors to the parents that bring their children to learn Kung-Fu. Its a great place to: get into shape, learn self discipline, self defense, relax, meet new and interesting people, and learn what it means to be a part of a team and a family. Its a place were my siblings (older brother and younger sister) and I can bond and enjoy an activity together, that otherwise would not have existed in our lives. Im blessed and proud to be a part of the the Academy of Kung-Fu & Tai Chi team and I look forward to many more years of hard work, friendships, learning and above all. Happiness.

This school is amazing. Master Martin ware is a great and dedicated teacher. He has been teaching my daughter for many years. My daughter has a great relationship with him and he is so patient and kind to all the students! I would highly recommend taking advantage of the opportunity to be apart of this great team of people!!!

Both of my kids loved their experience at the Academy of Kung Fu and Tai Chi. They both participated in the Little Eagles program and the instructors were fantastic. It was pretty amazing to see how they were able to foster a disciplined and supportive environment for such a large group of kids. It was pretty special to see how confident they both became in less than a year.The program cost was far lower than any other extracurricular program that my kids have participated in, and my daughter loved the program perhaps even more than my son.In my opinion this is the premier extracurricular activity in the area.

My daughter started there at 3years old with the Little Eagles program. She loved this place since day one. The confidence, worth ethic, attention to detail and self defense are skills that will stay with her for the rest of her life.

I just attend a self-defense class here. It was so informative &the instructors were very professional. I was so thankful the owner also made sure we crossed the street safely afterwards. Drivers need to pay attention to the Crosswalk. Anyways, Fantastic establishment!

My Son is throughly enjoying his experience and growth here so much that Iwas inspired to sign up for Tai Chi classes.He has been enjoying the learning process of training and growing in his abilities. The instructors are wonderful and very helpful as well as firm.I appreciate the dedication they put forth in helping build core values and foundation.The forms that are taught are also wonderful to watch being preformed.I watched two instructors do a duet and my jaw dropped at the precision and eloquence that came from the demonstration.

The Academy of Kung Fu & Tai Chi Center is a wonderful place to explore Chinese Martial Arts for all ages.The arts of Kung Fu & Tai Chi are captivating. My family has been a part of the center for 8 years now and I would not refer anyone to any other place. The center has great instructors & members who take time to not only teach the skills of Kung Fu & Tai Chi correctly but also they teach respect for self and others, self control and discipline. The center represents a really great family atmosphere.

It is family and they treat you as such. The instructors are VERY good with small children, patient and encouraging. Belts are earned never given. They prepare students well for the many tournaments they enter. You wont be disappointed.

Loved what I gained from being a student here years ago. The discipline and confidence is still with me! I cant wait to enroll my son!

My daughter loves coming here. She is learning listening skills & getting much better in her art form. I would highly recommend this place for other kids & adults!!! :-)

The Academy of Kung Fu and Tai Chi is one of Cincinnatis hidden treasures. GREAT PEOPLE!!! GREAT ENVIORNMENT!!! GREAT EXERCISE!!! Traditional Chinese martial art teaches discipline, focus, self confidence, and self defense. A fun way to stay in shape and learn a skill that could save your life.

My son has been going here since he was 3 and he will be 6 this fall. He loves it and I can see his confidence has grown tremendously since he began. He even won first place in his very first tournament! The instructors are excellent and our family is pleased with this awesome school!

Our children love Kung Fu classes at the center . The instructors are wonderful and great with young children.

My daughter recently started attending classes at the Academy of Kung Fu & Tai Chi and she enjoys it. We attended our first competition and witnessed most of the students at the academy compete and place either 1st, 2ND or 3rd in different events which showed me how experienced and talented the instructors are!

School is world class. Instructor is top notch, and balances coaching w positive feedback. They have just had two WORLD champion fighters.

The instructors are great!!! They are very patient with the young children. My granddaughter loves it there!

My grandson has been there. A little over a year they are awesome his self esteem is better and he has been in one tournament and we were so worried he would get there with all the people that he would not do it and he did just a great place very organizrd and the teachers are so good with the kids of all ages love the placw

Best place I have found for my son and he loves it as well GREAT SCHOOL

I have been a student at many different schools of martial arts but this school is by far the finest.The atmosphere of this school is very inviting. All the teachers are helpful and cooperative.

When looking for a martial arts it can be vary difficult because any person can open a school, but this school is not the case with a rich history, great instructors, will make you feel like part of a family.For those parents who worry about safety Master Ware will not put anybody in a situation that they cant handle; safety is his prime concern, while pushing you to be the best you can. There is so much too love at this school and is worth every bit.

My daughter is now 12. She has been a member of this academy since she was 3. She has grown into a great pre-teen and will be an even better adult because of what she learned from the great instructors here. They are all very compassionate and caring. From the very first day she was taught to listen to the instructors, respect her fellow members and to try and be the best person that she can be. It does take a little time from you to bring your child here but it is worth it. The skills that your child learns here will filter to other interest/ sports and will help.My daughter is a Soccer Goalie. The skills that she has learned here has made her an even better Goalie and team leader.As a Kung Fu Parent, I can only tell you that if you want to have you child be involved in one thing that will help them to gain one skill/ sport that will help them for the rest of their lives... this is the place to bring them.

My son has been attending classes here for the past year. The instructors are awesome. This is the only real Kung fu in Cincinnati.

Skilled instructors who are kind but firm. Exactly what my son needed.

Excellent Teachers! The best martial arts studio! Ever!

When I joined this school three years ago, I never expected to become so attached to my teachers and peers. I have never encountered the sense of community I find here at any other martial arts school. The classes are small and the instructors take the time to know you personally and are genuinely passionate about helping you improve. Tien Shan Pai kung fu is vigorous excercise for your body and mind, optimal for anyone looking to lose weight and build muscle. Shi Ye also offers free womens self defense courses once a month in the winter; everyone interested is encouraged to attend and get a feel for the place. The commitment is well worth the soreness and sweat for the friends you make and the physical and mental strength you acquire. Would recommend.

I think the Academy of Kung Fu and Tai Chi is a great place to learn chinese martial arts. I feel like this studio is not like any other. It has charater and what they teach there serves a good purpose and isnt a waist of anybodies time. And that purpose is to help people become a beter individual mentaly and physically

This school is awesome! Great for building character, confidence, focus, and physical fitness. Some of the best are in this school and after training with them for several years i had a new attituce on life. Belief that i can do anything. I have the Academy of Kung Fu and Tai Chi to thank for this as well as kung fu in general. Plus their style of kung fu is very well rounded for those looking for a solid style of martial arts.

Wonderful place to advance the mind, body and spirit.

Those cats were fast as lightning!

Excellent training for my kids

Good Quality Kung Fu learning