Martial Arts Academy

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5401 Longley Ln , A10
Reno, NV 89511
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Opened in 1995, today ZMA is one of the most professional, well established martial arts academies around.

At ZMA, students of all ages learn and achieve self confidence, concentration, control, respect, and self discipline in the rich tradition of Chinese Kung-Fu. Students improve their stamina, muscle tone, weight control, balance, coordination and awareness in a safe and professional environment.

Through years of training, we have combined modern teaching methods with traditional Martial Arts techniques, which make our certified instructors not only experts in martial arts but also in teaching.

What sets us apart from most other martial arts schools is that we include weekly PRIVATE lessons with your membership.

At ZMA, we are combining the arts of Kung-Fu, Tai Chi, and Submission Grappling together, in order to provide the most effective means of self-defense in realistic situations.

Our self-defense program is based on five ranges of combat:

* Non-contact range - weapon defense techniques such as knife,
sticks and gun
* Kicking range
* Punching range
* Clinch fighting range
* Ground fighting range

Reviews

• September 12, 2011

  

  Zai Martial Arts is a top-notch school. I've been training here for about five years and have been challenged ever since day one. The instructors are very knowledgeable and courteous. The one thing that I like most about Zai Martial Arts is the variety. Having the option to learn different weapons, hand forms, and self-defense techniques, along with grappling, Tai Chi, and Kung Fu, you won't find yourself getting bored.

  – Adam

• September 5, 2011

  

  I have been attending Zai Martial Arts Academy for close to two years and have loved it from the start. Sifu is an excellent instructor. He is patient with students buy yet challenges us to move past our initial limitations. All of the instructors are polite and professional, but they bring their own unique strengths and approaches to their instructional style. I feel that these differences provide me with a broader learning experience. ZMA is the place for a fun yet disciplined and systematic study of Kung Fu.

  – Paul

• August 16, 2011

  

  Zai Martial Arts is the 2nd place I've attended for kung fu and I love it. The classes are a great mix of technique and practical application...mixed with enough excercise and mental preparation to make a very well-rounded, enjoyable experience. I highly recommend this academy.

  – Don

• August 7, 2011

  

  I've attended Zai Martial Arts Academy for over three years, and I've lost 45+ pounds in that time (most of that in the first year). We learn practical self defense techniques, gain confidence, and, most importantly, have fun! I've tried gyms, but the motivation was never there to keep going. Motivation isn't an issue with ZMA because it's about having fun and learning more; getting into better shape is the pleasant side effect. The atmosphere is fun and family-oriented, and my child attends now, too. Highly recommended.

  – Blake

• August 6, 2011

  

  I have been training at the Academy since April and it has been a wonderful experience. Sifu Zai has created a great atmosphere to meet any individual training needs and everyone at the academy has been extremely helpful. I will continue to train at the Academy as long as I live in Reno.

  – James

• August 6, 2011

  

  Sifu Zai and the rest of the instructors are very professional and fantastic with my young children.

  – Alison

• August 6, 2011

  

  Zai Martail Arts is an inspiring, empowering, life changing organization. Sifu Zais level of expertise is matched only by his patience and love for teaching. The instuction is a perfect blend of old world beauty and new age application with the emphasise placed on the progress of each individual, no matter the skill level. Students of any age will find Zai Martail Arts to be all they expect from a Kung Fu school and more!!!!

  – David

• August 5, 2011

  

  Zai XMA provides a great blend of traditional martial arts and applicable, hands-on self defense. The instructors are incredibly passionate about what they do, and they foster a fun, safe, family-friendly, community environment. One thing that sets this school apart is the training program instructors must complete before teaching classes. The other thing that sets this school apart are its wonderful students. No Cobra Kai here. :) Women: Don't be nervous about signing up, the guys are nice and there are other female students too. Men: Yes, there are women and young adults in class, but you'll have bigger guys to train with. Adults: Don't worry about getting stuck in a class full of little kids -- they have their own really great programs to attend (which I'll let the parents review). Lastly, it's a good workout. I'm usually sweating bullets about two minutes into any given form, and that doesn't even touch the boxing workouts and sparring.

  – Elaine

• August 4, 2011

  

  Once you enter Zai Martial Arts Academy you immediately recognize the comraderee and positive atmosphere. Not only are the instructors attentive and detail oriented, but your fellow students are friendly and helpful as well. Structured instruction, positive reinforcement, respect, discipline, attention to detail, and practical application are always promoted in a positive and safe manner. Sifu Zai and his staff are helping me to build and change my life phyisically, mentally and philosophically.
  
  Thankyou!

  – Mark

• August 4, 2011

  

  Everything about our experience with Zai Martial Arts has been outstanding. Our child has increased his focus, balance, and martial arts skills far beyond our expectations. The entire staff is amazing and we have felt nothing but welcome since day one. Anyone looking for training in martial arts I would highly recommend spending 10 minutes speaking with cifu Zai, as his knowledge and passion are clearly evident through his interactions with his students and parents. I would rate Zai martial arts a 10 out of 10.

  – David

• August 4, 2011

  

  Sifu Zai does an excellent job of combining the traditional aspects of Chou li fut and tai ji with modern day aspects of self defense, sparring and mma style fighting. The family atmosphere and student and instructor comraderee is balanced with the challenge of the styles taught and the expectations of the head instructors. Excellent school and styles of gung-Fu!

  – Jack

• August 3, 2011

  

  I've been with ZMA for two years now and have been doing martial arts for about 9 years.Not only is the training top notch but the school is free of arrogant attitudes, which is hard to find in martial arts school now a days.Plus having the possibility to learn 52 weapons? What more can I say

  – Austin

• August 3, 2011

  

  I started training at Zai Academy two years ago because this school taught a complete kung fu system -- choy li fut and tai chi. The challenging curriculum includes indepth single and double sword and staff training. I love this school, the teachers and the other students. The chief and assistant instructors are enthusiastic, dedicated, highly skilled, and caring. Sifu Zai is almost always present, in charge, and teaching. After 2 years, I can see that he obviously cares about each student's progress and he is an inspiring teacher. The training environment is friendly, respectful, and disciplined.

  – Teresa

• August 3, 2011

  

  Sifu Zai and his teaching staff at ZMA are wonderful! From the moment we walked into the academy with my 6 and 4 year olds we knew that ZMA was the perfect school. The atmosphere and attitudes are very relaxed yet focused, without your typical MMA types who are addicted to their own testosterone. For a friendly and positive atmosphere ZMA is the place for families.

  – Roger

• August 3, 2011

  

  A year and a half ago we bought our grandson a month of lessons at Zai Martial Arts Academy as a reward for good grades. He has never looked back. This school is special, the instructors take care to know their students and work to make each students experience a positive one. SiFu Zai is an inspirational leader for the students and the staff at Zai Martial arts. We looked at several schools before deciding on this one. It is amazing how many schools stress fighting and not Martial Arts as an art form and lifestyle of both the physical and mental disciplines. This school teaches their students to "live by" the discipline not just to fight. They promote respect, hard work, and learning, that transcends from the class room to everyday life. Our grandson has shown much more self-confidence and disipline over the last 1 1/2 years. He loves it and looks forward to coming to the class each week. We can't thank the all instructors for everything they do.

  – Sue

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