"Ten Tigers Kung Fu Academy in Huntington, NY is a fun safe place to learn and practice Authentic Kung Fu. Sifu (Master Teacher) Rik Kellerman, Jo-Gow (Assistant Instructor) Shue Au and other staff and training brothers and sisters create an comfortable, practical environment to challenge yourself to achieve your Martial Arts goals. In addition to Traditional Kung Fu, Ten Tigers offers lessons in Chinese boxing and grappling, Tai Chi and Tao Yoga.
It’s also never too late to start learning. While classes are offered from a young age, I personally began my training in my 20’s. Everyone is treated with respect regardless of physical ability. Having been a student for several years this art has become a part of my life. It has helped me not only get into the best shape of my life but has also helped tremendously with my confidence and anxiety. They even offer remote and private classes.
Rik Kellerman’s Ten Tigers Kung Fu Academy was and continues to be a life-changer."
John C.
May, 2022
"Love everyone here! Great community and welcoming environment to learn and grow. Every time I leave class, I feel more confident. Not only am I learning Kung Fu and self defense, but I’m also learning to be more self aware, confident, disciplined, and to have a more positive mentality!"
Impreet S.
May , 2022
"My son loves going to his kung fu class twice a week. The staff is very friendly and professional. It’s a very clean facility and even I got a chance to take a class on Mother’s Day which was a very thoughtful gift by the way. I loved it! I would defined recommend this place."
Hena B.
May, 2022
"I cannot say enough wonderful thing about Ten Tigers. My son has been attending Ten Tigers since he was 4 years old and is about to turn 8. My son loved it so much that I decided to enroll and I have been a student for 2 years. Ten Tigers is so much more than a martial arts school. Valuable life lessons are taught and reinforced every day - respect (for yourself & others) loyalty, family & friendship. The school holds several annual events that are my personal favorites - summer picnic, Halloween party and Holiday Party. My husband (who is not enrolled in the school), loves to come to these events as it makes him feel like he is also part of this Kung Fu family.
Ten Tigers is great for people of all ages, sizes & shapes and levels. Sifu is patient and encourages everyone to just do their personal best. I HIGHLY recommend Ten Tigers!"
Hollie G.
July , 2019
"When I first attended Ten Tigers I was wheelchair-bound. Rik was honest when he was first asked if he could help. He said h’d never worked with anyone in my condition but he’d give it a try. He genuinely cares about me as does he about all his students. His genuine interest in his student’s success is what sets him apart.
I was referred to him that knew I used to fight MMA. She figured I was “into martial arts.” Truth be told, I only knew how to throw a punch and kick. I didn’t know anything about martial arts. Rik took a cage fighter and made him a martial artist. I think that achievement is more applicable to his school’s quality then making me regain the ability to walk (the first time I went I was in a wheelchair, now I don’t even use a cane once I get inside the door. I joke that canes aren’t allowed in Ten Tigers.)
It easily the highlight of my week and my favorite place in NY."
Joe M.
July, 2019
"As a martial artist myself, I have been incredibly selective as to where I wanted my children to take classes. I have known Sifu Kellerman for years. When it was time for my sons to begin training, his school was an obvious choice. I knew that he was an exceptional martial artist and a great teacher, but, I didn’t realize how right I was. Sifu Rik is well versed in not only the techniques but the culture that drives the martial art. His nature and personality makes him fantastic with the younger students. However, the discipline and focus remains constant throughout. I could not be happier that my kids train at Ten Tigers Kung Fu Academy."
Tim P.
July, 2019
"Ten Tigers goes beyond great Kung Fu-they create an atmosphere where everyone is accepted and challenged to be their personal best. My preteen son has grown in confidence, strength and learned to appreciate working hard for his success. I feel lucky that we are part of the Ten Tigers family."
Lisa H.
July , 2019
"Sifu Rick and his team teach everything from kung fu to kickboxing, tai-chi, yoga, you name it. But more importantly they teach respect, discipline, culture, compassion and strong moral values. It isn’t just a martial art; it’s a way of life, and it’s truly amazing. For all people of all ages."
Dave G.
July, 2019
"Authentic Hung Gar Kung fu- I have been training martial arts my whole life and one of the best/most authentic Kung Fu men I have ever meet is Sifu Rik Kellerman. If you want to learn the real stuff there is only one Kung Fu man I recommend and that is the owner of Ten Tigers Kung Fu. For all you traditional martial artist out there or fans of old school Kung Fu movies- Sifu Rik is the only choice."
Greg L.
July, 2019
"Recently I joined to loose weight and gain my strength back after years of poor diet and inactivity. It’s been two months now. I started at 243lbs and today I weighed myself. 200lbs even. Couldn’t do much physically when I started but now I’m very active. Rik Kellerman is an awesome instructor who is teaching genuine Hung Gar Kung Fu in Huntington NY. I’ve seen him interact with students of all ages and backgrounds so I can honestly say if your a child or an adult and want to get in great shape, learn real self defense, discipline and gain confidence this is the place to do it. He’s affordable and it’s FUN!!"
Chris C.
July, 2018
"Ten Tigers has excellent instructors who are passionate about teaching and make learning fun! They are extremely knowledgeable about Kung Fu, Tai Chi, San Dao, other martial arts forms, and movement in general. They love what they do and it shows! Warm-ups, workouts, practicing forms and self-defense techniques have made a huge difference in my flexibility, balance, agility, strength, coordination, and memory for movement sequences! I am very grateful to Sifu Rik, Shue, and all my fellow students for their mentorship, time and patience!"
Teresa M.
July , 2019
"My daughter Natalie McCann was his student for 8 years, she learned so much from him, she was always confident, disciplined and able to defend herself due to his strategy, his natural instinct and knowledge that make him a great instructor and a role model for his students throughout their lives. My daughter was never a bully and also she has never been bullied by anybody. The confidence that Kung Fu brought to her life is indescribable. Two thumbs up for Sifu Rik and Sue!"
Regina M.
February 7, 2020
"My kids love coming here and learning from Sifu. Kung Fu keeps them active, teaches them great skills, and they look forward to going every time."
Kristin L.
November 25, 2019
"Sifu Rik Kellerman is such a great teacher and role model. My son who is 8 just started there 2 months ago-and I already see such a change in him. The BEST school by far. My son wants to be there everyday. I would highly recommend to everyone! Sifu makes the classes fun while teaching the children an amazing traditional style of martial art.
Everyone works together as a team to build each other up.
There is so much respect and discipline. Such a great balance of everything you could want in a traditional school of Kung Fu.
THANK YOU to everyone who makes this such a wonderful,safe and respectful environment!"
Colleen M.
March 17, 2018
"Sifu is by far the best instructor I have found in many years of searching for the right school of martial arts. He is patient and clear In his instruction. He always is welcoming new students and myself who though I have been practicing different arts always I return to ten tigers kung fu. I hope to deepen my practice and want so much to commit to kung fu and ten tigers as my home of martial arts."
Patty L.
October 25, 2017
"THIS school is real, pure kungfu, but taught realistically for self defense!!! There is absolutely no "sugar-coating",
If you want to learn a very serious art, i highly recommend this school"
Mark G.
November 4, 2016
"If you are looking for a traditional school, this is the one. This school has become our second home. We love being part of the school and enjoy doing the lion dances, it's a real treat to see everyone in action."
Ely C.
December 15, 2016
"I love this school it is my second family. Everyone is supportive and we empower one another. Starting Martial Arts at the age of 18 I wanted only the best Traditional Kung Fu School for myself and my son to learn from. Ten Tigers Kung Fu Academy and Sifu Rik Kellerman are in my opinion unsurpassed in not only the quality of instruction but the care that goes along with it."
Genevieve L.
April 22, 2015
"I thank God for the day Bridget started training with Sifu Rik Kellerman. I also wish public and private schools would recognize the significant impact martial arts has on every part of life. Thank you to Sifu for guiding Bridget and ALWAYS being there for her. He is more than just a Sifu to our family. Sifu Rik is wonderful with his students he has perfected the right amount of discipline while still making class fun for the student. My daughter loves training at Ten Tigers and learning from him. They are our second family. Best thing I ever did for my daughter was have her start training at Ten Tigers Kung Fu academy."
Teresa W.
April 20, 2015
"My son loves learning Kung Fu at Ten Tigers! Sifu Rick is very patient with the children and keeps a balance of seriousness and fun which is very important with little ones!"
Hollie Marie W.G.
November 25, 2015
"I loved watching my son grow in this school so much that a year ago I decided to become a student. In the past year I have gotten in better shape and have worked out harder than I could have ever imagined and I absolutely love it! Kung Fu helps me not only physically but mentally as well.
I took a nasty fall on the ice this past Sunday and without my Kung Fu training there is no doubt that I would have been seriously hurt had I not learned how to properly do a break fall. I was sore and bruised but it would have been way worse so thank you Sifu!!!"
Hollie Marie W.G.
November 25, 2015
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