Program

Learn More

KIDS regular Classes

  • 1 to 2 lessons per week

  • Led by one of our professional and Experienced Elite Kung Fu Coaches

Learn More

Elite Team

  • By invite or try-out only. For committed and experienced athletes

  • Participate in national and international competitions

About Elite

Elite Kungfu Academy is the only Wushu school in the Bay Area that trains students to compete nationally and internationally. Our students have qualified for the U.S. Wushu National Team every year and won gold medals since 2015. Elite Kungfu Academy has the largest training facility in California and the ONLY school that has a professional training carpet in the Bay Area! Students learn the value of hard work and gain a competitive edge in college applications. Elite's unique curriculum builds the fundamentals students need to reach higher levels of competition.

DIFFERENCE BETWEEN COMPETITIVE KUNGFU (WUSHU) AND TRADITIONAL KUNGFU

  • Competitive Kung Fu (also known as Wushu) and Traditional Kung Fu are both forms of Chinese martial arts, but they differ in their approach and focus.
  • Competitive Kung Fu, also known as Wushu, is a sport-oriented version of Kung Fu that is performed in competitive events. It emphasizes the athletic and acrobatic elements of Kung Fu, such as speed, power, and form. The routines performed in competitive Wushu are highly choreographed and are judged based on criteria such as difficulty, form, and presentation.
  • Traditional Kung Fu, on the other hand, is the original form of Kung Fu that has been passed down for generations. It emphasizes self-defense and personal development, with a focus on internal strength, flexibility, and mental discipline. Traditional Kung Fu often includes a variety of techniques such as hand strikes, kicks, throws, and grappling. The training methods are typically more rigorous and demanding, with a strong emphasis on repetition and discipline.
  • In conclusion, Competitive Kung Fu is a sport-oriented version of Kung Fu that focuses on athleticism and performance, while Traditional Kung Fu is the original form of Kung Fu that emphasizes self-defense and personal development.
  • Our Coaches

    Owner / Head Coach

    Hannah Chow

    • 20 years of coaching experience
    • Top Wushu Coach with multiple Gold Medal🏅️ winning students in the World Junior Wushu Championship
    • China Professional Wushu Taolu Athlete
    • Certified IWUF International-level Judge
    • Certified USAWKF National-level Judge
    • US National Wushu Team Coach 2016-Present
    • Judge at the 7th World Junior Wushu Championships in Brazil
    • Judge at the 29th Summer Universiade Games in TaiWan

    Head Coach

    Tina Han

    • 12 years of coaching experience
    • Top Wushu Coach with Gold Medal🏅️ winning students in the World Junior Wushu Championship
    • China Professional Wushu Taolu Athlete
    • Certified Pan-American Judge
    • Certified USAWKF National Judge
    • Judge at 2017 & 2018 Pan American Wushu Championships
    Coach Assistant

    Howard Kam

    • 11 years of wushu experience
    • Member of the USA Junior National Team Member
    • 2018 Tiger Claw Grand Champion
    • 2x Pan American Championships Gold Medalist
    • 2x Pan American Championships Silver Medalist
    Coach Assistant

    Andrew Xi

    • 2019: Rank 1 USA Adult National Team Trials
    • 2019: Competed at 15th World Wushu Championships in Shanghai China
    • 2016: Competed at 6th World Junior Wushu Championships in Burgas, Bulgaria
    • 4 consecutive years on USA Wushu National Team
    • 6 years of competitive wushu training
    Coach Assistant

    Elena Chow

    • 11 years of competitive wushu training
    • 2016: Competed at 6th World Junior Wushu Championships in Burgas, Bulgaria
    • 2018: Gold Medal for Girl's Jianshu C at the 7th World Junior Wushu Championships in Brasilia, Brazil
    • 2022: 4th place for Girl's Daoshu A and Girl's Gunshu A at the 8th World Junior Wushu Championships in Tangerang, Indonesia
    • 3x US Junior National A Team Member
    Coach Assistant

    Gwyneth Leung

    • 5 Years traditional kungfu experience
    • 4 years wushu experience at Elite
    • USA Junior Wushu Team Member
    • 2022 Pan American Wushu Championships Gold Medalist
    • 2021 Phoenix Wushu Championships Gold Medalist
    • 2019 World Kungfu Championships Silver Medalist
    • 2019 Pan American Kungfu Championships Gold Medalist
    Coach Assistant

    Arul Mehrotra

    • 11 years of kung fu experience
    • 2 year member of the US Wushu Team
    • 2x Pan American Championships Bronze Medalist
    • 3x Golden State International Wushu Championships Silver Medalist
    Coach Assistant

    Aashi Mehrotra

    • 9 years of kung fu experience
    • 2 year member of the US Wushu Team
    • 2x Gold State International Wushu Championships Gold Medalist
    • 2022 Pan American Wushu Championships Gold Medalist
    • Pan American Championships Gold and Silver Medalist

    Testimony

    Elite Team Successful Stories

    Athletes

    Recent News

    8th World Junior Wushu Championship

    It was an honor for Elite Kung Fu's Elena Chow and Rylee Fung to represent the USA at the 8th World Junior Wushu Championships (Tangerang, Indonesia). Rylee became World Junior Champion in Girl's Group C Jianshu 🏅️ while Elena placed fourth in both Girl's Group A Daoshu and Gunshu events! Congratulations to our National Junior A Team Members!

    13th Pan American Wushu Championships

    Elite Kung Fu was honored to rpresent the USA at the 13th Pan-American Wushu Championships. We won 6 Gold medals🏅️, 10 silver medals🥈, and 7 bronze medals🥉

    2022 USAWKF Junior National Team Trials

    Of our 22 students who tried out, 11 placed in the top 6 of their respective age groups and made the USA Wushu Team! We also had a total of 18 students place in the top 10 of their respective age groups.

    Class schedule

    Closed on 3/30/24-3/31/24

    Beginner Level I:No Belt, White Belt; Beginner Level IIYellow Belt, Golden Belt; Intermediate Level I :Orange Belt, Green Belt; Intermediate Level II: Purple Belt, Blue Belt; Advance Level I: Brown Belt, Red Belt; Advanced Level II: Red Black Belt, Black Belt