Shan Tung Kung Fu

Shan Tung Kung Fu Since 1989

Shan Tung Kung Fu sits on East Colorado Boulevard in central Pasadena, operating since 1989 as an exclusive, private Chinese Martial Arts Academy serving the greater Pasadena and San Gabriel Valley area. The school positions itself as private and exclusive rather than mass-market commercial, with class sizes structured around individual progress through the traditional Chinese curriculum.

Kids Kung Fu Programs

The school accepts children ages 4 and older, organized by age and skill level with class times scheduled across weekdays and weekends for family convenience. Programs include:
- Children's Kung Fu (ages 4 and up, organized by age and skill level)
- Orientation Program (entry-point for new families)
- Black Belt Program (long-term progression curriculum)
- Weapons Training (traditional Chinese weapons in the senior curriculum)
- Private Lessons (1-on-1 instruction option)
- Self-Defense, Kung-Fu, Fitness, and Cardio for the entire family

What's Included

• Operating since 1989 (35-plus years continuous in Pasadena)
• Exclusive, private-academy model (smaller class sizes than commercial dojos)
• Kids accepted from age 4 with age and skill grouping
• Full pathway from kids through Black Belt program
• Weapons training and private lessons available
• Hours Monday-Thursday 10am-9pm plus Saturday morning to mid-afternoon

Experience

The "private and exclusive" framing distinguishes Shan Tung from commercial multi-location chains - the trade-off is smaller class sizes and longer instructor relationships in exchange for higher per-class attention. The full pathway from age 4 through senior Black Belt with weapons training means a kid joining at 4 can be training in the same school 14 years later. Pattern fits families that want a long-term commitment to traditional Chinese martial arts with personal-attention focus rather than franchise-style mass instruction.