Having worked in Arthritis and Rheumatology for over 25 years, Tai Chi is a wonderful, gentle and proven healthy modality for your joints, muscles and bone density without the stress of joining a gym. Sifu Roberto has a long history of experience and practices which enable all ages to participate and enjoy this meditative art form.
My husband has Parkinson's disease and I searched for the number one exercise that would slow the process down. I found that Tai Chi is on the top of the list. Sifu Roberto not only worked with my husband but with me so that during the week we could work on his problem areas at home. But improvement does not happen by our weekly visits alone.
My husband has Parkinson's disease and I searched for the number one exercise that would slow the process down. I found that Tai Chi is on the top of the list. Sifu Roberto not only worked with my husband but with me so that during the week we could work on his problem areas at home. But improvement does not happen by our weekly visits alone.
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Traditional Chinese schools of Martial Arts approach the study of martial arts as not just a means of self-defense, nor mental training, but also as a system of morality and ethics. At Kung Fu Connection, we share and teach to our students the same values that have been handed down throughout the generations of great Kung Fu Masters.
By and large, the history of Master Roberto Baptista's Kung Fu Connection is notably quite interesting! Master Gus Rubio launched Kung Fu Connection in the late 1980's solely to teach authentic Chinese Martial Arts. In fact, North Miami, Florida, was our original home. In 2016, he reached out to Roberto Baptista, disciple of Grand master Chan Kwok Wai in Brazil.
The Central Guoshu Institute ( - Zhng Yng Gu Sh Gun; literally: "Central Martial Arts Academy") was established in Nanjing by the Kuomintang government of the Republic of China in 1928. It was as an educational facility with the mission preserve traditional Chinese martial arts, to train up masters if you will, in order to spread the practice of Wushu and Kung Fu in China.
He started learning Choy Li Fut Kung Fu at age 4 with late Master Chan Cheok Sing. In 1949 his family moved to Hong Kong where he became a student of very famous KungFu Masters as Ma Kin Fung / Ma Jian Feng (), Yim Sheung Mo / Yan Shang Wu (), Won Hong Fan (), Ching Jim Man ( ), Yim You Chin () and Fu Wingfai ().
The Central Academy was established by the government of the Republic of China in 1928. Its sole purpose was the spreading of Chinese martial arts, known as Guoshu or Kuoshu (), literally translated as "national art." This was a generic term used by the Chinese Government to refer to their martial art, s better known in the west as Kung Fu.
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Mark Razook
Apr 19, 2021
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Sifu Roberto Baptista is a Master Instructor of several martial arts including Tai Chi , Shaolin Kung Fu and Jeet Kune Do. The Kung Fu Connection is a martial arts academy with a postive learning of not only martial arts and self defense , but a complete path of knowledge .I found Sifu in the midst of the pandemic and he has helped man y people like me cope .He works especially well young people and seniors like me. He is the real thing
Richard Staten
Jan 27, 2020
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I have been a student at Kungfu Connection for almost a year now. I love the training because it has conditioned me I have become more flexible I'm more confident. Sifu Roberto is an awesome instructor as he takes time with each student one on one while teaching and instructing Authentic Shaolin Kungfu from China. Sometimes I feel like I'm in China lol. The school has changed my life. Not only have I learned combat. It has added spiritual values as well. I love Kungfu Connection great place to be.👌🏾👊🏿🙏🏽
Daniel Olvera
Jan 06, 2020
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I joined kung fu connection around the beginning of 2018, and in the two years being here I’ve lost 30 pounds, built self confidence, and found a place in this school. Sifu Roberto cares about all his students and makes sure we all progress not just in kung fu but life as well. This place is a definite recommendation if you want to learn authentic Kung fu and Tai chi!
Parkland Veterinary Hospital
Oct 25, 2019
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As a company event, our team did a series of self defense seminars at KungFu Connection in Coral Springs (Wiles Rd). Our team had a great experience and each of us left the seminars with invaluable knowledge of self defense techniques as well as a deeper understanding of KungFu teachings and its origins. The KungFu teachers were excellent, knowledgeable, and taught at a pace that was ideal for each individual to learn. With this experience I can only imagine what you can learn from doing this type of training on a long-term basis. I would definitely recommend everyone experience these self defense
Ryan Shatzkamer
Sep 27, 2019
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Lauren Zahavi
Aug 28, 2019
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Sifu Beto is a true master! His superpower lies in his ability to transmit the elements of being a warrior and nurturing at the same time. He and his teachers have created an extraordinary environment. I am a Chiropractic Physician and a woman in her fifties. His classes are very safe for all ages and levels of athleticism, with a solid rate of advancement in technique, strength, and stamina. His class teaching are both age appropriate and ability appropriate with accommodations for limitations due to unique physical conditions.
Eddie Sama
Aug 10, 2019
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I have practiced a variety of martial arts on and off over the last couple of decades, and have always gravitated to KungFu...in my opinion its the most complete system of martial arts training. Sifu Baptista, hands down, is one of the best KungFu teachers I have had, and I am grateful to have found this school. The training is intense and rigorous, but without feeling pressured, intimidated, or overwhelmed. You will not find a better martial arts school in the area. HIGHLY recommended.
Andre E.
Oct 11, 2018
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Rebecca Sternberg
Jun 27, 2018
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I'm taking the Tai Chi class, Sifu is a great guy who teaches around your needs. Plus the exercises he teaches are very effective. There was a lady who needed to use a chair as a crutch, and by the next week she could do it without the chair. I feel more balanced and graceful with my movements. At a reasonable price, you get a great class with a great guy who knows what he's doing. Also he tells fun stories.
Gary Piontkowski
Jun 26, 2018
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I am 62 years old and have been looking to get back into training in KungFu. I met with Master Baptista to inquire about KungFu Connection in Coral Springs. Master Baptista's expertise, experience, professionalism and passion for KungFu was obvious from the moment I met him. KungFu Connection teaches traditional Shaolin KungFu. I have been training under Master Baptista and am glad I made that decision. I would highly recommend KungFu Connection in Coral Springs to anyone who is looking to learn traditional KungFu,
