What Our Students Have to Say:
1. My Personal Victory Story
When I first stepped onto the training floor at United Kung Fu, my goal was simple—I wanted to protect myself and have the confidence to handle any situation that might come my way. If I ever faced aggression, I wanted to know that I had the skills to defend myself or the awareness to retreat effectively and get help.
What I found in my training was so much more than just self-defense. I’ve learned countless techniques—from simple but powerful moves to advanced strategies that require continuous growth and mastery. But beyond the physical skills, my mindset, ambition, and purpose have been completely transformed. My training at United Kung Fu has been a game-changer, igniting a deeper level of discipline, confidence, and resilience than I ever imagined!
2. The Ripple Effect – How My Training Has Impacted My Family
What I never expected was how my journey would inspire my family. My children and grandchildren now see me as a living example of strength, perseverance, and lifelong growth.
One of my favorite moments was hearing my grandkids describe me:
“When people think of ‘grandma,’ they imagine someone older and stagnant. But my grandma? She’s active, always traveling, running businesses, and chasing new adventures! She’s the sweetest person you’ll ever meet—always smiling—but don’t mess with her because she’s a black belt and can whoop your tail!”
That right there is priceless. I love knowing that my journey is showing them that it’s never too late to grow, to learn, and to become the strongest, boldest, best version of yourself.
3. To Anyone Considering Training at United Kung Fu…
If you’re thinking about training at United Kung Fu, DO IT. This is more than just martial arts—it’s a total transformation. You won’t just gain self-defense skills. You will:
- Gain control over your mind and body
- Gain confidence that radiates into every area of your life
- Gain endurance that keeps you strong inside and out
- Gain respect—for yourself and from others
- Gain influence as you inspire those around you
- Gain an elevated mindset that will push you to new heights
This journey isn’t just about learning to fight—it’s about becoming unstoppable. Ready for your own all-over makeover? I’ll see you on the mat.
You’ve Got This!
My family and friends have noticed a considerable reduction in stress as I have gained more confidence with respect to personal and work challenges.
Kung Fu has a rich and fascinating history along with practical self defense techniques. Every technique tells a story and behind every story is some of the best Instructors in Kung Fu.”
Sean Lukowski
Assistant Instructor
2nd Degree Black Belt – 8th Section
Since I have started training at United Kung Fu, I have become more grounded. I can be counted on by my peers to be calmer during stressful times, and when I engage in the stress, I am much easier to redirect with a return to a calmer presence.
I would highly recommend training at United Kung Fu. In one place, I have learned skills, gotten fit, and gained confidence. The staff is exceptional. The community, as a whole, has become like a family. Everyone encourages others making United Kung Fu a highly positive environment.
I love all the different modalities that we have learned and will continue to learn and with every modality the body gets stronger and more dynamic.
2nd Degree Black Belt
When I’m tired when I get to Kung Fu, I leave energized and ready to take on the world. I love how training relieves stress and anxiety and I love how going to Kung Fu every week reminds me of the values I want to maintain. I am proud to be a 2nd Degree Black Belt and I’m looking forward to progressing with my Kung Fu until I am a Master of my Life and Kung Fu.
I have had many people over the last 7 years of training be inspired to train because they see what it has done for me and my family. Through my commitment to Kung Fu my children are learning long-term commitment to a worthwhile cause. I have encouraged women to sign up for the Women’s Self-Defense class and have showed techniques to my friends and family when they want to learn. I usually keep the fact that I am a Second Degree Black Belt to myself, but when people find out they are extremely intrigued and want to learn more. I’d always thought growing up it would be cool to be a Black Belt – come to find out that Kung Fu stands for hard work, anyone can do it and becoming a Black Belt just requires commitment and perseverance.
It is an amazing workout for the mind and body. It will get you stronger in so many ways that are important for life. We are all getting older, time will pass one way or another, why not do something productive with it and become a Black Belt? It doesn’t take much of a commitment per week to make enormous strides in your well-being. Moving the body consistently is so important as we age. Don’t let life take control, take control of your life and get moving with purpose! Kung Fu is a great way to exercise the body, expand the mind by learning new skills, train to defend yourself and have fun doing it!!! What more could you ask for?
I started my training at United Kung Fu when I was just beginning my second grade year. At the time I was a very shy kid. My shyness was to the point where I would hide behind my parents at the grocery store. I didn’t want to talk to or be around people until my mom and sister finally convinced me to join United Kung Fu. The decision changed my life and my childhood. As time went on, I started to come out of my shell little by little. With UKF, I grew more confident and was getting some really great physical activity.
A big part of my training at United Kung Fu is a program called Teen CIT, and during this program, I am required to do something called good deeds. Good deeds are basically things you do to help out or simply brighten a friend, family member’s, or even a stranger’s day. I believe good deeds impact the people around me because people now see me as a person that is willing to help them in whatever way I can.
United Kung Fu is a lot of fun and I recommend trying it.
Carley Lind
Teen Instructor
2nd Degree Black Belt
“As Aiden’s Father, I have noticed a marked improvement to Aiden’s self-confidence. He’s fallen in love with his training and his concentration & commitment to a task has jumped up levels above his past efforts. He hates missing a training day. His muscle control has improved as well. Kung Fu will most likely be a part of his lifestyle going forward, and we as a family are proud of his efforts thus far. United Kung Fu has delivered on its promise of providing a martial arts experience built on Knowledge and Respect. I wouldn’t have it any other way.
Aiden’s Confidence is emerging and I love to see it. He has always been a respectful child, but these days he looks people in the eye a lot more and helps more often because he notices things that need to be done without being told. The entire family has noticed his excitement and that change has lifted all our spirits. We have always been proud of this boy but seeing him being proud of himself makes all of us happier than I can explain. Thank you United Kung Fu!”
Aiden Nastri (14)
Green Belt – 1st Stripe
Training for me is a welcome stress reliever. I sometimes jog at night with my kids. We live in a great neighborhood, but just knowing how to defend myself should anything happen gives me peace of mind. The benefits are infinite. I highly recommend.
Thanks to my wife’s encouragement to return to martial arts, I enrolled at United Kung Fu. But to be honest, I was thinking I was probably too old for any serious training. Fortunately, the instructors at United Kung Fu had more confidence in my potential. I am experiencing a curriculum that is developing both my mind and body by gradually increasing the intensity and difficulty of the training. After about 16 months of training (and a diet change) I have lost over 60 pounds while gaining significant strength and stamina. I no longer feel too old for some serious Kung Fu training.
One unexpected benefit I realized from training at United Kung Fu is stress relief. Either I had forgotten this aspect or did not fully experience it in my previous training years ago. At United Kung Fu, my mind is completely focused during class, pushing out all other thoughts and burdens from the day. This complete mental break from my never ending to-do list has a remarkable revitalizing effect, allowing me to re-engage with renewed energy and motivation. I believe this has helped me to have a more positive attitude at work and at home which hopefully has reduced some of the stress for those around me.
I have to praise the dedication and concern of the instructors, as well as the camaraderie and support from my fellow students. A few months into my training I injured my knee while doing some home repair work. I was itching to get back to my training as soon as possible, but I was also a little worried about injuring my recovering knee. When I returned to training after surgery, every instructor was aware of my situation and made sure I was avoiding anything that might hinder my healing and offered great tips for strengthening my leg muscles as I recovered. My fellow students were careful to follow the instructor’s direction to keep me safe as we practiced self-defense techniques. Now that I am a few months post-surgery, I am feeling stronger and in better shape than ever.