Portland Kung Fu

I started taking classes at Portland Kung Fu with no previous martial arts experience about 7 months ago. The practice I've cultivated within the school has positively impacted my life in more ways than I could have imagined! I feel more confident and grounded day to day and physically and mentally stronger. I'm grateful for Sifu Dave and SiMo Amelia for their hard work and dedication sharing authentic Ving Tsun. What is gained from attending these classes is truly hard to translate in words.

We visited Portland for a weekend training event. The school is a gem rather you are a novice or a master, you will be challenged to improvement by a fun but hard working Sifu and an established work group. As senior citizens we found the training challenging yet accommodating and the welcoming hospitality was first rate. Highly recommend if you are in need of improved balance, focus and better energy while developing your ability to look after yourself and loved ones.

I’m not exaggerating to say my years at Portland Kung Fu have changed my life. I’m so fortunate to have found a truly authentic, traditional martial arts school. If you want to learn real, traditional Ving Tsun Kung fu, this is your place.

I've been a life long martial arts enthusiast. Born in Maine and am Cantonese Chinese in decent. I studied from age 8 years old to 17 in Shaolin Kenpo, and then later Choi Shin Do with Maine Legend, Master Choi. Now as an adult at 37 years old, I wanted to learn martial arts again but not from an overly commercialized or a "MMA" attitude type of place. I wanted something that was traditional, ego-free, effective, to help me re-align my mind, body and spirit. Sifu Bearce is exactly what I was looking for. I take everything I do serious, and this place is the real deal. Still taught in the traditional way, you learn more than just yelling, jumping, and punching. No Belts, No Tests. You learn the true fundamentals of a Martial ART. Sifu speaks wisdom with every word. I am extremely happy, and looking forward to training here until I am elderly. ***1/23/2025: Been training here for 3 years now. Still love it. Still so much Kung Fu to learn and develop. Training Ving Tsun here has changed the trajectory of my life for the better. I can't express in words what Kung Fu and this school means to me so I let my hands do the talking. Thank you Sifu!

I have had the pleasure of training with Sifu Dave Bearce for many years now, and I must say, it has been an absolute honor and privilege. Sifu Bearce is not only an incredibly knowledgeable and skilled instructor, but he is also a genuinely kind and caring person. His dedication to the art of Kung Fu is truly inspiring.I would wholeheartedly recommend Sifu Bearce to anyone looking to learn Kung Fu. His well-rounded approach to training, his attention to detail, and his genuine love for the art make him a truly exceptional Sifu. Thank you, Sifu Dave Bearce , for all that you do! Sifu Brandon of Vienna kung fu