What our Students have to say.

“I walked into The Kung Fu Academy completely stressed and depleted from Graduate school. I study Tai Chi and Qi Gong Monday and Wednesdays at 10 am, and this class is without a doubt the best Tai Chi and Qi Gong class I have ever experienced.

They bring the best of both worlds into every class, and inspire you to keep practicing all week and throughout your day. In just a few months I have already noticed changes in the way I move, and my posture. My shoulders have opened up, and I have become more aware of my body mechanics. My spatial awareness is improving, and even the way I walk my dogs on the beach has changed. The muscles in my legs are getting stronger, and I no longer shuffle when I walk, because they have taught me to isolate my major muscle groups in a much healthier way. All of these elements will help improve the way I age and my health for many years to come. If you are in search of long-term health, this is the right place. I am grateful to have found the Kung Fu Academy in Hyannis every day.”

-Gwendolyn C.

“I am a proud practitioner of Kung Fu.

Even though I have learning challenges, epilepsy and a slight stutter it has affirmed for me the value of patience and determination along with making me want to push that much harder. Because of these challenges it has been difficult for me to make friends and because of Kung Fu my family has grown beyond Kung Fu brothers and sisters. When I went for my Black Sash I considered it a rebirth and a Bar Mitzvah by fire, still my journey getting there was challenges and fun to me and the learning then, and now was and is still the greatest game ever played.”

-Joe Z.

“USA Kung Fu Academy has played a great part in my childhood. It helped me to make friends, teach me self-discipline, and personally, the school has become like a second home to me. I have been at USA Kung Fu Academy for as long as I could remember, and for the past 13 years I have come to know the members of the school like a second family.

To me, both Sifu Cruz and U.S.A. Kung Fu Academy has taught and reinforced many lessons of life. These Life lessons have great value that have helped me to strive in becoming a person of good character, and I will cherish them for as long as I live.”

-Doyle M.

“I really enjoy this class, I trained in Tang Soo Do for many years and while I enjoyed that I really enjoy the forms in Kung Fu they are more challenging for me and help with flexibility. Sifu is great to work with and his commitment to Kung Fu and getting the best out of his students is what keeps me coming back…”

—Bill Rockwell

“USA Kung Fu Academy, is a school to learn the ways of self-defense and health. As much as this is true, this school has been more than just that to me. I have been a student of this school under Sifu Eric Cruz for over 13 years, and I am still going to this school.

My brother and I started at the same time, and since then, I have learned a lot over the years. You would assume kung fu is only fighting, punching, and kicking, but it is more than that. It is a lifestyle that becomes ingrained in what we do, how we act, how we treat people, and deal with situations in life. Through USA Kung Fu Academy, I’ve learned humility and respect through trial and error among my peers here, and that it is alright if mistakes were made, mistakes and learning from them is a part of learning not just kung fu, but anything in life.

So in a way, USA Kung Fu Academy is as big a part of me as I am of the school, and I am honored to have this school be part of me and my family’s lives.”

-Dunovan M.

“I’ve been with USA Kung Fu academy for eleven years now. Having grown up in this school, a lot has changed over the past eleven years. I started Kung Fu because my older brother, who had been doing it for so many years, by the time I finally started, he was a black sash and all I wanted to do was become like him. Due to this Kung Fu is more to me than a simple martial arts school, it’s become a second home. About five years ago, I finally accomplished the goal I had set when I joined, I got my black sash and became like my brother, but by this point, I realized that there was so much more to the school than the sash that goes around our hip.

I truly appreciate what USA Kung Fu academy has given me, and I hope that this testimonial can in some way give back to the school that has given me so much.”

-Michael R.

“I started training at USA Kung Fu Academy at the age of 7. Eleven years later, now at the age of 18, I am a black sash who continues to train with Sifu Cruz. Before I leave for college, I could not be more honored to write a testimonial for the school. Kung Fu has played such a large role in my life and my time spent with the school has made me who I am today. Kung Fu is more than just a sport to me. It is more than the forms we learn or the sparring we do. The school and its teachers give their students a way to learn, grow, and approach life. Personally, I have had the opportunity to have grown up with USAKFA as a major part of my life. “Accomplishment through effort” was a phrase that I heard repeatedly throughout my years at USAKFA. Nothing can be completed without putting hard work into what someone is trying to do. Determination pushes a person to put all they have into the things they do. Along the way, everyone will make mistakes. I have made plenty over the years. The important thing that my time at USAKFA has taught me is that it is okay to make mistakes because people can learn from them. Mistakes are opportunities to grow and better oneself. I have never been the most outgoing person.

The people around me have inspired me to be the best possible version of myself every day. Nowhere else could a person find such an amazing community with the amount of knowledge and skill that can be found at USA Kung Fu Academy.”

-Ned D.

“I have attended USA Kung Fu Academy for 15 years. USA Kung Fu Academy has been a huge part of my life. I began training in April of 2000 and I’m so grateful for my mother signing me up. Growing up training at USAKFA has made me the man I am today. It taught me right from wrong, good from bad, and most of all to care for others. You see, a lot of people think Kung Fu is just kicking and punching or self-defense, but it’s so much more. It teaches you to never give up, have the courage to face you fears, care for others, self-discipline, and most importantly influences your life to be better every day in every way. They teach honesty, humility, and respect.

In October 2006 I earned my black sash at 12 years old and to be honest I wasn't too confident before the test. To be honest I've always been a heavy set guy and my confidence hasn't always been there, but through my training and skills taught by Sifu Eric Cruz and USAKFA i accomplished this goal. I now walk with my head high with confidence USAKFA taught me that. I started coming in early to help teach and now I am the head instructor of all the kids’ classes and help out in the office. I earned numerous titles throughout the years and currently hold the title Tai Si Hing. Throughout my 15 years I have learned so much. Sifu Cruz is a father figure to me and guided me through my life with sharing his experiences and lessons he has learned. He taught me what kung fu is. Kung Fu means Accomplishment through Effort, meaning anyone can accomplish anything in life if you try and with hard work. I've grown up with this motto and still live by it. Kung Fu is a way of life. I'm so grateful for Sifu Cruz and USA Kung Fu Academy. I wouldn’t be where i am without them. I would recommend USAKFA to anyone, young and old. It's for everyone! Throughout my life I give so much appreciation and thanks to Sifu Cruz and USAKFA. I’m mentally and physically stronger and I hold my head high when I say I’m a proud student of USA Kung Fu Academy. I cannot wait to see what my journey brings in kung fu. I’m still training and still learning and i couldn't ask for more. If you’re reading this remember one thing try hard, work hard, and you will succeed.”

-Vinny F.

“About five years ago I had a compression fracture in my lower back. The neurosurgeon said that there would be no surgery and told me to be prepared to be very bent over since I also had osteoporosis. When I asked him what I could do about that he said "nothing". I decided that I would try to do something about my posture anyways, so I returned to Tai Chi and Qi Gong at USA Kung Fu Academy with Sifu Eric Cruz as soon as possible. At my six-month checkup, the doctor commented how surprised he was that I was still standing so straight. I know that Tai Chi and Qi Gong at USA Kung Fu Academy with Sifu Eric Cruz had a lot to do with it.”

-Lucille D.

“I am an older woman who has attended Tai Chi and Qi Gong classes for 16 years at USA Kung Fu Academy in Hyannis, Ma with Sifu Eric Cruz. On May 18, 2015 I had a total knee replacement which required a hospital stay followed by rehabilitation. The physical therapists during the rehab were very impressed with my recovery. I was able to perform all of the exercises given in one day. I and the physical therapists attribute this to my years of participating in Tai Chi and Qi Gong with my balance and control of my breathing. Previously, I had been doubtful that the Tai Chi and Qi Gong would benefit me as our instructor told our class it would. I am now a true believer that Tai Chi and Qi Gong at USA Kung Fu Academy with Sifu Eric Cruz helped me in my recovery as all the physical therapists stated that I was days ahead of all the other knee surgery patients operated on the same day.”

-Claire B.

“I've trained for 30+ years at 4 different schools and additionally with a handful of private instructors and this experience has been great for me! Sifu Cruz is very experienced and knowledgable and he and his instructors are first class all the way. The facilities are excellent and the curriculum is extremely well developed to include self-defense, discipline, health benefits and more, not to mention I've made some great friendships with my fellow students. I highly recommend it for students of all ages and all levels of experience”

-David E.

“I am writing this review on behalf of my daughter, Sophie, age 11. Sophie has been a student at USA Kung Fu Academy since just after her eighth birthday. Her experience at USA Kung Fu Academy under the skillful leadership of Sifu Cruz has literally been life changing for her. Over the past three and a half years, I have watched her grow from a shy, self conscious, tentative little girl to a brave, confident, strong, independent young lady. I truly feel that her experience at this school has helped greatly with her mental as well as physical well being, and I am so grateful that’ she has found her passion and the perfect supportive environment to help that passion grow. Sophie is currently the only girl in a class with all boys who are at slightly higher sash levels. Sifu Cruz motivates her to be the best she can be and encourages her to feel empowered and to not let her gender ever hold her back from reaching her goals. Through her time at USA Kung Fu Academy, Sophie has developed physical strength and self defense skills, found a sense of acceptance and belonging, and increased her confidence and mental health exponentially. This goes beyond a sport or hobby- these are skills she will use for the rest of her life and we are so grateful! Thank you for the wonderful experience.”

-Michelle M.

“Sifu Cruz is by far the best teacher you will ever have if you join our program. He is always kind and loves when students get something right. I don’t know where I would be today without the guidance from this amazing person. He has become family over the years and I just want to thank him for all of the hard work he has put into me and how I can be apart of his family too..”

-Andrew F.

“Sifu Eric Cruz has been an excellent mentor throughout my six years of training, and I look up to him. His ways of teaching Kung Fu are engaging in that he shows us the application of Kung Fu in actual self-defense. I love that the classes are not only challenging but also fun. Every instructor that I had throughout my years of training has perfectly shown me the way of Kung Fu and taught me in a way that was easy to understand. USA Kung Fu Academy will be forever in my heart as it inspired me to become an individual with strong character and work ethic.”

-Eric Z.

“I love how Tai Chi relates to the other things that I do in life. Sifu always adapts the classes to our own lives, and I can relate many of the movements and positions in Tai Chi to my horseback riding. I have discovered that through Tai Chi I can become unified - one being - with any horse I ride.”

-Jeane L.

“I feel stronger, more flexible, and increased levels of energy. I find myself worrying less when challenged in life. Difficult tasks don’t seem as difficult to me.”

-Phillip Z.

“The Adult Kung Fu program as well as the Tai Chi program have changed my view on working out. I have been an avid athlete for all of my life. I have done ballet, gymnastics, sailing, soccer, and so many more sports, but none of them have provided as well rounded a workout. During my time training under Sifu Cruz and all of the other amazing instructors, I have felt myself grown as a person both mentally and physically. My movement feels easier and more coordinated while my work ethic and attention to detail have improved. I truly feel that anyone could benefit from Kung Fu and Tai Chi.”

-Rebecca C.

“Both programs have improved my overall health, especially my strength and balance, but it’s so much more. We laugh, we sweat, we have fun doing something good for the spirit, as well as the body! In particular, we are taught how to implement the training from class into our everyday lives, creating long-lasting healthy habits.”

-Eva-Lynn G.

“We’ve had a great experience at USA Kung Fu Academy. My son wants to eventually achieve a black sash and works hard to improve and learn new forms. It’s nice to see him set long term and short term goals for himself and work towards them every week. The environment is supportive and encouraging, and Sifu Cruz is great with children, adults and parents alike. I’m appreciative of the opportunities my son has to grow in many ways thanks to Sifu Cruz and USA Kung Fu Academy.”

-Lindsey A.

“Kung fu has completely changed my life for the better. Along with having constant exercise, learning self defense, and gaining so many amazing friends Kung fu changed the way that I think and my values. I appreciate life more and take time to enjoy it. I don’t have stress anymore and I’m always calm and collected. There aren’t enough words to describe how amazing this school is and I will cherish everything that I have learned for the rest of my life.”

-Daniel R.