North Sky Kung Fu

North Sky is not your average martial arts studio. They teach traditional Kung Fu, which is so rare they should be a protected cultural center. They practice both technique and respect. The people there are awesome, very friendly and welcoming. Both newbies and advanced students will find it a comfortable place. Thank you Sifu Julie and Sifu Dario for keeping the Kung Fu heritage alive!

I have been training at North Sky Kung Fu for one and a half years, and I highly recommend it! The school offers authentic Kung Fu, Tai Chi, Qigong, and Self-Defense, with expert instruction from Sifu Dario and Sifu Julie. Both are incredibly knowledgeable, passionate and excellent instructors. Each class is designed to improve physical fitness, flexibility, and concentration, all while learning effective and traditional Chinese Kung Fu. The school recently moved to a beautiful, spacious new location on W29th, which provides an ideal environment for training. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced martial artist, North Sky Kung Fu is a fantastic place to build your skills, improve fitness, and develop discipline.

Our 9 yr old daughter is as enthusiastic about Kung Fu since her first day at North Sky 3 years ago. She has learned not only Kung Fu but also self defense. I credit Sifu Dario and Sifu Julie, owners, and teachers at the school, who, by their nurturing personalities and teaching methods have created a positive and inclusive atmosphere present in every class. UPDATE Our daughter, now 14 just earned her black belt! North Sky Kung Fu is more than a school, it's a community.

My 12-year old daughter has been attending Kung fu classes at North Sky Kung Fu. I love the laid back atmosphere. Sifu Julie and Sifu Dario create a fun, playful yet disciplined environment for the children to learn Kung Fu. Their approach is powerful yet gentle.

On something of a whim last September we signed our 3rd-grader up for Kung Fu classes here. It has been a life-changing experience. The calm focus and discipline he's learning from Sifu Julie and Sifu Dario has rippled out to all aspects of his life. He seems better able to tolerate frustration, deal with conflict, even sit still. No matter how tired or overwhelmed he feels after school he is always so happy to change into his Kung Fu clothes and head to class. The instructors strike just the right balance between discipline and hard work and creativity and fun. The flexibility and generosity of the schedule means you can commit fully without worrying about missing any given class if you want to go away for the weekend or something else comes up. I feel more grounded and more centered because of this year we've been part of the North Sky Kung Fu "family"—a rare thing in Manhattan or anywhere. I'm always amazed this sanctuary exists in the middle of so much chaos. You walk in and feel instantly transported.