Learn from the best Martial Arts instructors in Riverside who are dedicated to providing a stable, family environment where you can excel in your personal goals and find a varied and supportive community. Whether your plan is to compete, lose weight, meet new like-minded people or increase your day-to-day life, we will help you get there faster than you ever thought possible while having fun doing it!
The benefits of Martial Arts classes are endless. From confidence and self-esteem to discipline and empowerment, whether you're enjoying our Adult Martial Arts classes or our kids programs, you'll start seeing improvement in mind, body, and spirit in only a few short classes. Dave Hopkins Kung Fu is the right place to be to learn self defense and a TRUE combat martial art.
The benefits of Martial Arts classes are endless. From confidence and self-esteem to discipline and empowerment, whether you're enjoying our Adult Martial Arts classes or our kids programs, you'll start seeing improvement in mind, body, and spirit in only a few short classes. Dave Hopkins Kung Fu is the right place to be to learn self defense and a TRUE combat martial art.
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Our Adult classes are a great workout, offer stress relief, and are a very effective approach to self-defense. San Soo is a devastating street self defense system taught to law enforcement and execute protection agencies across the country. The techniques can be learned by anyone, no matter your age or physical condition.
Kung Fu San Soo's Kids Martial Arts program is specifically designed to develop your child into a confident, focused and disciplined young man or woman. We offer fast-paced, fun-filled classes that help each student grow in a positive, well-disciplined, yet challenging way. We have developed an award winning approach to teaching the values and techniques of the Martial Arts to young people of all ages.
Dave Hopkins' Kung Fu San Soo offers classes in one of the most complete and effective Martial Arts and Self Defense systems in the world: Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Our Brazilian Jiu Jitsu instructor, Master Dave Hopkins, began his training with the Machado Brothers 20 years ago, and has since then offered Brazilian Jiu Jitsu classes at his school.
This Cardio Kickboxing class is specifically designed for those wanting a fun and intense workout with intense results! Dave Hopkins Kung Fu San Soo's Cardio Kickboxing classes give our students levels of confidence, self-esteem and fitness they never dreamed of, not to mention the techniques and skills of Kickboxing to make them tough, conditioned and knowledgeable enough to defend themselves in any situation.
Our Self Defense program is a practical and direct form of hand to hand combat. Join us at Dave Hopkins Kung Fu San Soo for the best Self Defense Classes in Riverside and prepare your body and your mind for the real-world threats. Our San Soo system offers men and women of all ages and experience levels Self Defense training.
Reviews (9)
Arturo Torres Flores
Sep 19, 2021
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Alex Lechner
Aug 21, 2021
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What a fantastic studio the instructors are awesome, the people are great and the art of San soo is amazing. If you want to be more confident in life, get in the best shape of your life and learn this great art of self defense then I highly recommend you come down and check out Dave Hopkins kung fu San Soo studio. Dave is cool guy that will welcome you with a friendly smile and a nice personality making you feel right at home in his studio. He will more than likely give a couple of free lessons so that you can see if the studio, the people and the art is a fit for you. Most likely you will find
Matt Drinkwater
Jan 04, 2021
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Positive: Communication, Professionalism, Quality, Value
Wish I could give more than 5 stars. I trained there for a long time and not once did I regret going. It is a very safe place and the teachers genuinely care about those they are teaching. Everyone is super kind and are some of the greatest people I know. Hope I can go back one day very soon.
Wish I could give more than 5 stars. I trained there for a long time and not once did I regret going. It is a very safe place and the teachers genuinely care about those they are teaching. Everyone is super kind and are some of the greatest people I know. Hope I can go back one day very soon.
David Ilten
Dec 25, 2020
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Dave Hopkins Kung Fu is the right place to be to learn self defense and a TRUE combat martial art. You will not be disappointed. I’ve been a student of Dave’s for two years now. I’m 51 now and I only wish I had done it 25 years ago. Dave is a true master of the art and is great to work with. It has changed my life. Thank you Dave!!!
Dave Hopkins Kung Fu is the right place to be to learn self defense and a TRUE combat martial art. You will not be disappointed. I’ve been a student of Dave’s for two years now. I’m 51 now and I only wish I had done it 25 years ago. Dave is a true master of the art and is great to work with. It has changed my life. Thank you Dave!!!
Paul Schroder
Sep 01, 2020
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Master Dave Hopkins has been my instructor for almost 25 years. His skill in the Arts is astounding, and his ability to coach and teach are unparalleled. His passion for coaching and his overall outlook on life make going to his school a truly life altering experience. This academy will change your life for the better, in all the most important ways. The second you step on the floor, you’ll know that you’ve become a part of something truly amazing. You will learn realistic self defense, get a great workout, and connect to a community of supportive and positive people that encourage you to be
Randy Collins
Jul 15, 2020
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Lesleyanne Bellows
Jan 28, 2020
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My daughter and I attended a self defense seminar here and the experience exceeded our expectations. The information was very good, and we also learned simple techniques to help defend ourselves in the event that we are attacked. The environment was very friendly and we overcame our initial embarrassment quickly. The personal instruction that we received allowed us to improve our skills during the 2 1/2 hour class and we all had so much fun. We laughed, we hugged and we left feeling more prepared. Very much worth the money and will recommend to others.
Hebernath Molina
Nov 19, 2016
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This place is the best ! I would recommend anybody here. All the instructors are caring, fun, amazing and real people ! Dave ties in life advice in his lessons and puts effort in getting to know the students on a deeper level. I head only able to go once a week while i lived in Riverside, yet i still learned so much. I moved far and can't make it anymore, but i am so grateful for their kindness and for everything they taught me.
Nicholas Gambino
Jan 11, 2014
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If you want to learn how to really defend yourself go to Dave Hopkins! This is not sport fighting, this is real self defense that you use on the street. I trained karate when I was younger and never quite felt confident that I could really use it in the real world if I had to, but with kung fu San soo I feel much more confident. In addition to kung fu he offers grappling, kickboxing, and conditioning classes! This place is worth every penny.
