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San Rafael Martial Arts

San Rafael Martial Arts

861 4th St, San Rafael, CA 94901, San Rafael, California

+1 415-459-5425
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Kung Fu
Tai Chi
Weapons Training

Classes & Programs

Class Types

  • Kung Fu
  • Tai Chi
  • Weapons Training

Age Groups

  • Adults
  • Kids

Skill Levels

  • All Levels

Highlights & Considerations

Highlights

  • Kind and patient instructor
  • Emphasis on discipline and self-control
  • Fun and engaging classes
  • Personalized training
  • Calming and nurturing atmosphere
  • Health benefits
  • Sage advice
  • Respectful environment

Testimonials

Rating Distribution

9 reviews

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4 stars

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Excellent

"Sifu Terrance is a great instructor! He has a calming and nurturing disposition."

- Elise Rosenberg

via Google

8/12/2022

Excellent

"My son has been a student of Sifu Terrance for almost four years (since he was about 5 years old). He really enjoys attending the classes and I appreciate Terrance’s emphasis on discipline and self-control (one of the mantras he has the students repeat after each class is “Practice makes perfect. We..." Read more

- Robyn Webster

via Google

8/11/2022

Excellent

"Great learning atmosphere. Terrence tailors my training to what is best for my learning style. I appreciate the focused and fun mood of the classes."

- Jared T

via Google

8/11/2022

5.0

(11 reviews)

Business Hours

  • Monday: 3-8PM
  • Tuesday: 3-8PM
  • Wednesday: 3-8:30PM
  • Thursday: 3-8PM
  • Friday: 9:30-11:30AM,3-8PM
  • Saturday: 9AM-3PM
  • Sunday: Closed

Instructors

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Terrance Thornton

Sifu

25 years experience

Emphasizes discipline and self-control, incorporates weapon sparring, teaches self-defense fundamentals, and fosters mindful discipline through Kung Fu and Tai Chi.

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