Welcome to the Golden Lion Martial Arts School. Training at the Golden Lion is great for building focus, discipline and strength; in an atmosphere that is both challenging and confidence building. In a family atmosphere students are taught the value of self-responsibility, self-discipline, self-encouragement, loyalty and team spirit. All students achieve self-esteem by learning at their own pace and participating in group activities.

 

Golden Lion has been a part of the East Bay community since 1992. Our school maintains and teaches not only the practice of kung fu and tai chi, but strives to continue the traditions, philosophy and history of both of these practices that originated as Chinese martial arts, and are now practiced all over the world.

 

We offer a wide range of traditional training and education on health benefits, strength and aerobic exercises, agility and coordination skills, and self defense for all ages. Our kung fu classes provide a full body workout and our Yang Tai Chi training teaches easy-to-learn and enjoyable practices to help reduce or prevent many health ailments for adults. Please view the individual groups by clicking the above items.

 

Under the guidance of Sifu David Dong, our instructors maintain a consistent teaching style for all levels. Each instructor has had advanced training in their field and are certified black sash level. As a smaller school, Golden Lion students have many opportunities to train closely with instructors. All of our instructors have been long-time members of the Golden Lion family. With this sense of family, instructors pass on these connections to students, encouraging camaraderie and community.

 

We are conveniently located in Albany less than a mile from the Buchanan Street Exit off of Highway 580/80. Our school services students throughout Oakland, Berkeley and the Albany area. Our quality evening adult classes in kung fu and tai chi have also accommodated students from as far as San Leandro, Marin and Walnut Creek .