West Wind Schools
About
Solano Avenue West Wind Karate and Kung Fu Schools (Since 1969)
West Wind Schools on Solano Avenue has been the leader in Bay Area martial arts for 55+ years, founded in 1969 by Master Ron Lee - the oldest karate school in Berkeley with Karate, Kung Fu and American Boxing offered for ages 4-74.
Kids Karate and Kung Fu
Multi-style traditional curriculum for kids and adults. Programs include:
- Little Tigers preschool karate (age 4+)
- Kids Karate
- Kids Kung Fu
- Teen Martial Arts
- Adult Karate, Kung Fu, American Boxing
- Full fitness training crossover
What's Included
- Uniform / sash for rank progression
- Multi-discipline curriculum on single membership
- Coach-led kihon, kata, forms (taolu) and partner drills
- 55+ year operating history (founded 1969)
- Broad daily hours (1pm-9pm weekdays, 9am-5pm Saturday)
Experience
Founded 1969 - one of the oldest continuously running martial arts schools in California with clear institutional teaching reputation. Multi-style format gives kids Karate striking + Kung Fu forms exposure under single membership. Wide age range (4-74) means parents and kids can train alongside each other. Younger kids work on basic stance and listening through games; older kids progress through forms and partner work.