Chang Tai Do Karate & Fitness

I started when I was like 6 years old and I stopped when I moved away for college last summer, which means that I trained under Kancho Chang for over 10 years. To Travis who thinks Kancho is cold hearted, you sir obviously don’t know Kancho. Chang Tai Do was a great way for me to stay in shape, learn really cool skills, join tournaments and meet awesome people. I loved every second I was to class. Yes, Kancho is strict and wants perfection. But who wouldn’t want an instructor like that? He pushes you to be a better person and martial artist. His philosophy isn’t like that of the United Studios of Self Defense where they just want your money and you’ll be a black belt when you’re like 9 years old. He will make sure that you work for your black belt and every single belt before that. He might not be the best, but he is trained in a wide variety of forms which makes his school different. I’ve gained a lot of confidence and self-​esteem from being a part of Chang Tai Do. I got to learn a bit of grappling, a staff form from when the group went to the Shaolin Temple in China (how cool is that!), a few kung fu forms, self-​defense moves, katas, sparring skills and the escrima sticks.
Being a part of Chang Tai Do was amazing and I wouldn’t want to be a part of any other martial arts school. I consider Kancho Chang and his family (who can also kick butt by the way) a part of my extended family and I know they feel the same. I love visiting the classes and seeing the familiar faces.
So yeah, I loved training with Chang Tai Do and I know not everyone will have the same opinion as me, but most will! Kancho Chang is an amazing instructor and so are the assistant instructors. As you can tell I recommend it to anyone, any age and any level of experience. Chang Tai Do is the way! :)

If I could give Chang Tai Do a zero star rating I would. Kancho or Sensei Chang is very short tempered and cold hearted. He will often yell and make personal remarks if you disagree with him and will show little to no sympathy if he or anyone else did something to upset you. Don’t be fooled if he tells you he’s the «best instructor» around. There are many places to train better than Chang Tai Do in the SF Bay Area.

Admittedly we have worked with Kancho Chang through Los Altos Rec Department, but my twin girls have worked with Kancho since they were 4 years old. The love him, we love him. Couldn’t be happier — they have not done anything else for 5 years in a row. He is strict but has a wonderful way with the children. They have shown wonderful increase in confidence as they have developed from newbies to green belts.

Zero star!
This guy is VERY rude! Never even consider your child to go to his class… Never Ever, It is all about money and being rude to parents and the kids. No respect for anybody!!!