Effective Martial Arts

Our son loves the training session at EMA, we used to bring him once a week but in few month he asked to go more often. I see results every session, the work out for the kids is great. I love the flexible schedule. They offer a class almost every day for each age group and we select the days that work for us. No need to advise if we can't make it in particular week. We just go another day. It works great for our already busy schedule. Big thank you to Sebastian for making our son feel comfortable there and for all life lessons he teach the students - just priceless. Keep up the great work you do!

I can't be happier about the martial arts school for my kids. Patrick and Sebastian are great teachers, and you can see that they are super knowledgeable about how to work with kids. The studio and the equipment - everything is brand new, super clean and they have a great air quality. I appreciate the weekly communications about the content of classes (so parents can work home in parallel if they want) and the selection of videos for practicing. I also like that they have a very well though approach to do hybrid lessons, so if you can't attend you can join the class via zoom. I am recommending the school to all my friends!

EMA has been my martial arts home for a little over a year. Having no previous martial arts experience, this school welcomed me with open arms. The instructors there are patient, dedicated, kind, and very good at their craft. They give great individual/personal advice and focus/direction. Im 32 years young and the atmosphere is very positive. I arrive early sometimes and i see the younger classes having a great time as well. Ive tried MMA classes elsewhere and nothing compares to the individual attention the instructors give you. They create a safe learning environment and motivate you to improve.
Thank you Vince, Diana, Patrick and especially Seb! See you on the mats

If you are looking for a place for your kids to learn martial arts, EMA is the one you do not wanna miss. Well-designed training program, approachable and encouraging coaches, spacious room and convenient facilities, and nice
staff, students, and parents. This is a very family-friendly place you can trust and build up and sharpen your martial arts techniques with a mixture of different modern fighting systems. My son loves it and is excited to attend every week. We highly recommend this place!!

We enrolled my 4 year old niece and couldn't have been more satisfied with what we got. Coaches Patrick, Seb and the whole team were exceptional from start to finish. They have such a thoughtful approach to teaching young kids about discipline, fitness, bullying and respect. The ability to receive one-on-one private coaching was also instrumental in fine tuning the techniques learned in the group classes. I couldn't recommend EMA enough, truly amazing, bravo!

Our 9 year old has been training at Kung Fu West Island for a year, and we plan to be with the team for many more to come!
We even bring visiting relatives to watch him in his prime; he is his most confident when he's at Kung Fu West Island, in an environment which makes him feel strong and capable.
The mastery he's acquired so far is very impressive, and he's always enthusiastic about coming to classes. The training is challenging but age-appropriate at every level, and the staff are incredibly attentive and engaging. We are very happy with this investment in our sons mental, physical and emotional health. Best thing we can do for him!

My husband and I have no background with martial arts but we decided to enroll our two boys (ages 4 and 5) to keep them busy. We were unprepared and blown away by the positive impact it had on our already active kids. Not only was Sebastian an incredible coach for children, the classes incorporated accountability, self respect, discipline, fitness, discussed bullying and pushed the importance of doing your best.
I would highly recommend EMA to any and all children, it is a perfect complement to all interests, sports, and hobbies.

Great instructors, wholesome curriculum, and worthy investment. EMA has been part of my life for about eight months now and it's something that I enjoy quite a lot. As a university student, I do a lot of sitting, so the classes give me a break from screens and let me focus on my body. Patrick and everybody at EMA have been welcoming, motivating, and patient. They care about teaching the techniques well and doing it safely, even on Zoom. As someone who knew nothing about martial arts, I feel like I've learned and improved so much already, while still feeling challenged.

I was working out one day and thought it would be cool to learn Kung Fu. I found West Island Kung Fu on the internet and saw that there were free lessons. When I walked into the school I was immediately impressed with the look and feel of the school. I could tell right away from the owner of the school that my success was his success. Professional, sincere and inviting are just a few words that describe the experience I feel from every time I go to class. I highly recommend the school to friends, family and even new people I meet. You have to see it to believe it, call for your free lessons today.

I went there to learn self-defense. But this place is so much more than just a self-defense class that teaches you techniques. I walked away feeling like I got personalized advice about defending myself more broadly, including reflecting on my mental states alongside improving my fitness. I highly recommend anyone give a try. The online zoom-classes are equally awesome, as in person, the instructor made sure everyone felt comfortable being in person despite covid, and most of all, made me feel welcome. Life changing experience, really worth it.

My fifteen year old daughter does a lot of ballet and this was a complimentary sport: aerobic and upper body development. Also it's fun because you get right into it. Great workout for any age. EMA has really good teachers too. Not intimidating for beginners.

What an amazing school. Our 4 year old son loves going to classes every week and he has learned so much already in a short amount of time. Not only is this school dedicated to improving physical skills but the mental skills are equally important: discipline, respect and perseverance. We, both my husband and I, could not be happier with Kung Fu West Island and we look forward to our wonderful growing experience there.
Thank you!

Effective martial arts is a great place if you want your kid to learn not just martial arts techniques but also Discipline, structure, motivated and FOCUS. Our kid loved the tutor Seb who has amazing way to involve kids in teaching the techniques.

I've been with Kung Fu West Island for well over 2 years and the place has always met my highest expectations. You get to train in a brand new gym, have access to highly qualified staff and learn how to protect yourself in a real life setting. It's an amazing way to release stress, meet new friends and get back into shape ! I would definitely recommend !

My son was attracted to Kungfu when he watched Bruce Lee's movies. For a young boy to start martial arts, there are couple of choices, Karate, Taekwondo etc. We went for couple of trial classes. He loved West Island Kung Fu immediately when he stepped into the ground of practice. Enjoying the welcome atmosphere, organized environment and friendly staff, I signed up membership.

'Respect, Discipline, Perseverance", from three words we learned from KungFu Master during the first class, not only for the fitness purpose, kids can also establish a good attitude to face furture challenges in life.

Thumbs up for Kung Fu Master. Thank you.

The team at EMA do a great job with the Little Ninjas, the teachers are good role models and help prepare them for how martial arts can help them in their lives both physically and mentally and at the correct moments. During the pandemic they have always been consistent with technology allowing the kids to train in the best way possible during closures.

Wow, look at the 4.9 star rating, its impressively high and definitely not overrated, bravo Kung Fu West Island, you deserve this! As parent of an 8 year old, If I had to use one word to describe my experience with this school, it got to be "amazing". The instructors are amazing professionals with big and caring hearts (Mr. Sebastien is the master instructor there that everybody loves, some parents believe he is the best Kungfu instructor in Canada, isn't that amazing), the facility is amazing its simply the best you can find in Montreal, and the curriculum is amazing it works wonders on my child and delivers incredible results within only 3 months.

I still remember how frustrated I was when I first emailed Mr. Patrick about the bullying situation happened to my child, this was something I completely had no experience with and I was desperately calling for expert advice. Patrick was the one who understood my situation, reassuring my concerns were legit he inspired me toward a journey which he believed is heading to the right direction. I was a little hesitated to give a try just like everyone can be, its a change and a commitment. But guess what, he was right, his solution worked and I couldn't be happier that I chose to trust him! My child is so much more confident and assertive now, she knows how to stand up for herself and her friends when times arise, the trainings she received at Kung Fu West Island has also positively impacted her performance in other sports and leisure activities. Mostly importantly there has not been a single occasion when my child finishes the training unhappy or not exhausted, with that she still practices autonomously at home, and has made up some really funny "new kungfu moves" which she tells me is what Sebastien has taught her in class, lol. I feel so grateful that my happy child is back and hopefully she will be her own sunshine every day in her life even in a rainy day.

I truly love everyone at Kung Fu West Island (with tears in my eyes) and I hope you come and try for yourself, after all the frustration and hesitation you might have experienced just like I did before.

peace~

I joined Kung Fu West Island not because I dreamed of being a ninja as a child or because I'm an avid enthusiast of oriental culture. I simply recognized the need for myself to improve my physical health and to learn better focus and discipline. During every kung fu class I attend, I can't help but think at how glad I am that 1) I took the initiative to try bettering myself and 2) that I found the perfect place to help me do so. The environment at Kung Fu West Island is very motivating. All the instructors are kind and genuine in their desire to help you improve and give you personalized feedback on what you're doing well and things you can work on. The classes themselves are a perfect balance of strength training, cardio, technique learning and practicing self discipline. A pivotal aspect of kung fu practice that struck me in joining was the emphasis placed on developing yourself as a whole, learning how to be a better person to yourself and to others. I've been attending class for just under three months now and my physical health has already gotten noticeably better. Most notably, I have become much more alert and focused on my goals and endeavors. In seeing the benefits of kung fu practice, I now find myself more interested in the history and culture that brought it into being as well =)

While it has only been five months since I first began practicing at Kung Fu West Island, I've noticed significant improvements in many aspects of my life. The area in which I have noticed the most significant improvement is in my physical fitness condition. The body conditioning and varied exercises done in each class helps to prepare the students' bodies to be able to practice and execute the learned forms.

Ultimately, the students also learn other virtues such as discipline, perseverance and courage to continue practicing and push past our perceived physical and mental limits. Overall, the quality of learning and value earned from practicing at the school are more than what I expected or could have asked for. I am certainly glad to have become a student at this school and plan to continue my practice to continue developing my kung fu.

A big thank you to the Master and assistant instructors.

I was genuinely impressed by EMA. I love their approach and dedication. They are vastly superior to other karate schools my kids attended, both in terms of technical skill and important life mottos. I HIGHLY recommend it!