Maury’s Kung Fu Academy

Great school. Sifu Gary is an amazing teacher, works will with kids and adults. Was a student here for 6 years before an unrelated injury sidelined me. I was still treated like family, and always feel welcome when i go back to visit.

This is an awesome school. Not only are the workouts intense, but your training here also hones your physical and emotional control, mental aptitude, self confidence and ability to socialize with men and women from all walks of life. The friendships that I’ve made here are irreplaceable.
I’ve seen some amazing transformations in people who have walked through that door, and I’m no exception. I’ve been going for a few years now and I’m healthier than I’ve ever been, in all aspects of life. I highly recommend this place!

I wish everybody could attend this school. When I joined, I had been thinking about learning martial arts for a long time, and finally got the guts to set up a free trial class here. That was almost three years ago. I still remember walking in the door and seeing the big smiles on everybody’s faces — that wasn’t what I was used to seeing on Main Street in Worcester.
The atmosphere is fun and we laugh a lot, which is amazing considering how intense the training can be. The community is super welcoming and everybody helps everybody — that includes the black sashes, who go out of their way to draw you in and help you succeed. Sifu Gary is a natural teacher, and meets everybody where they are at, while challenging them to become better.
Basically the school is a huge part of my life now, and at 30 years old, I’m in the best shape of my life so far, and I feel more comfortable in my skin than I ever have. It’s a wonderful place.

Great work out. Amazing atmosphere. Knowledgeable teachers. All ages and any skill level you are accommodated. Just all around awesome.

My son and I have been students here for nearly 2 years and are huge fans of this excellent school. This is definitely one of Worcester’s hidden gems! With vast knowledge, experience, and a great personality, Sifu Gary and his team of coaches make learning and training fun!
Shaolin Kung Fu Centers provides the best work out, weight loss, self defense, & martial arts experience in the Boston Metro West /​Worcester area. I’ve been to Bally’s and gone through the circuit training and aerobics there. And I’ve been to other health clubs. I’ve tried weight lifting, volleyball, walking, jogging, and biking. However, none of those activities gave me such a well-​rounded experience as kung fu and tai chi within a light-​hearted, friendly school where the teacher’s got a great sense of humor and extremely in-​depth experience and knowledge.
There is no question I can’t ask which he can’t answer, and answer in such a way that I truly understand and improve my skills. At the end of class, you’re surprised it’s already over. At those other places, I used to watch the clock and wonder if it was almost over.
This school is great for weight loss. In my past, I bought a Bow Flex, thinking I’d make myself like that guy in the commercials. I’m sure I would be like that guy, if I’d only stick to it. But who wants to pump iron alone, and only pump iron? Today, that tread mill sits in the corner of my bedroom and used to dry my laundry on. People don’t do things if they don’t enjoy doing them. I bought a $ 4000 heavy-​duty health-​club-​grade treadmill thinking that I’d be able to jog throughout the seasons, no matter what the weather. I’d become a great runner or walker and be lean and fit using the treadmill. However, I found that the thing was noisy. I couldn’t use it in the morning while my wife was sleeping. I didn’t like running on that treadmill, staring at the wall, alone for even a half hour. Now it just sits in the corner collecting dust. People don’t do things if they don’t enjoy doing them. Instead of doing all that exercise, despite all the best intentions and New Year’s resolutions, I gained weight for 15 years of inactivity (mid 20s through early 40s.)
Thank goodness for Kung Fu and Tai Chi at Shaolin Kung Fu Centers. After joining this school, within 6 months I lost 30 pounds. Mind you, that’s 30 pounds of near permanent weight. This is not the kind of weight that will easily rebound. I’m in a healthy zone now and can eat nearly whatever I want, drink whatever I want, and stay at the same weight. I simply burn it all off in my workouts. However, I do plan to continue to lose more. And as I continue to train, I can feel my muscle to fat ratio getting better and better. Fat is dropping. Lean muscle is increasing. My weight is the same. But that’s okay. Because my clothes are fitting very well. My flexibility and energy now is very good. I find myself doing things, already having started, instead of dreading things, wanting to relax instead of go. Things like climbing in and out of my car (or my pants) aren’t as huffy puffy. You know what I mean? I feel great inside my body, where I used to feel bloated and not good about myself.