David Gallaher's Gung Fu Institute, Fort Myers FL

This is the place to go to learn martial arts! The incredible group of people here will provide exceptional instruction for Wing Chun and Jeet June Do with a practical and direct approach. The atmosphere is welcoming and encouraging for students of all levels and inspires you to work to become your best self. I highly recommend this school to all interested in Wing Chun, JKD, martial arts, and learning to defend yourself. Additionally, acro yoga classes and other styles are available and offer a fun and unique way to improve your flexibility, balance, and strength. I've greatly valued my time here.

While I've only been attending classes for a short time, I've trained elsewhere and I feel the quality of instruction and professionalism at David Gallaher's Gung Fu Institute surpasses that which I've previously experienced. The instructors take the time to not only ensure you understand the technique, but also the theory behind the application. With all things considered, I believe the Gung Fu Institute is an exceptional value.

Great atmosphere, awesome instructors, wonderful place to learn martial arts. I would definitely recommend anyone wanting to learn JKD, Wing-Chun, Gung-Fu, or MMA to come check this place out. It’s great for all ages and all skill levels are welcomed. This hidden gem will feel like home the moment you walk through the door.

I have been a student of Grand Master Gallaher since 1998. I now am a Sifu teaching students and still look to him for guidance and growth. From his teachings and watching his wife's, interaction with the young students, I have gained tools and have learned to teach with a loving heart to any student whether they are 4 or 94. His family is a guide to how martial arts philosophies can make your family stronger. I am a more positive person because of him and my family has benefited from his advice. My suggestion to you is to make an appointment to visit the institute and meet GM Gallaher he may just help you enjoy your life a little more.

Awesome place, great people. Sigong David Gallaher is “the real deal” with 1st generation training from Ip Man’s s son and bestowal of grandmaster certification from the international Wing Chun institute in Hong Kong. Highly recommended A+

The teaching of Jeet Kune Do and Wing Chun are just incredible, powerful and unbeatable. A unique place to get the best and purest spirit and technics of both arts.

The best place to learn self defense I have ever been to in my 30 some years journey in martial arts. Also got an amazing yoga program with many different styles-

I went there to try it out and there prices were ridiculous the owner kind of creeped me out they answered my questions about the sport but kept going back to asking about whether I could pay the fees
Every other word out of their mouths seemed to be about money definitely seemed Like a "mcdojo" to me

Bad times bro.owner is a jerk and everyone is awkward and weird.doesnt teach what is advertised and all the other reviews are just his instructors.use caution, ridiculously overpriced compared to other schools.

This school is the place to go for a great martial arts experience. It is all Bruce Lee style! The leadership there is awesome and the students are great as well. Everybody there is so polite. Its just a welcoming feeling that you get as soon as you walk into the school. If you looking to learn, workout, or even have some fun- this is the place to go!

All around WORST place ever! Would not recommend. Since when do you have thick padded floors to practice yoga on? I have done well over 100 yoga classes and never have I had padded/matted floors. I always had a mat, but never a padded floor! It's a money factory - don't let his tactics work on you! Much better places elsewhere. By the way, I bought the Groupon - only used 3 out of the 10 visits purchased! I wrote other reviews on this site, but it appears they are somewhere out there in cyber land! If you do join, please be careful that you don't hurt yourself on the padded flooring.

Grandmaster Gallaher is an expert martial artist, a great teacher, and a good friend. Since I've started attending the Gung Fu Institute, I have reconnected with my passion and drive to be better than who I was before. Not only does Grandmaster Gallaher challenge me in learning the styles of Jeet Kune Do and Wing Chun, but he challenges me at being a better and more well rounded martial artist and human being.

I am forever grateful for the lessons I have received at the Gung fu Institute and plan to be here for years to come - a decision I know I won't regret.

Trained with Sifu Gallagher for years here before my son was born. He is a wonderful instructor who not only teaches traditional Gung Fu but also how to apply it in real world self defense situations.

I look forward to my mornings at the Gung Fu Institute. I've been a student of Master David's for two years. I participate in Women's Kickboxing and yoga classes. If you want a place that will foster focus, technique, personal improvement, ability to defend yourself along with a great workout and fabulous stretching courses, this is your place. I've been a swimmer, runner and tennis player for a good portion of my life…I never thought that martial arts would play a part in my fitness plan. I am so happy to have found this place. My focus is improved, my flexibility is better, and my knowledge that I can successfully negotiate contact sport is now ingrained. My tennis game has been upped, my balance is substantially improved and I've met a group of women who will be lifelong friends.

Recently, I moved to South West Florida. I was not looking just for a place, I looking for a perfect fit. I have been working on my personal fitness goals since 1995. In Los Angeles, I had personal trainers, I went to different GYMs, and I've trained with known professionals. I am all about the quality and I recognize it when I see. When I came to Gung Fu Institute in Fort Myers, FL, I was impressed with the wealth of knowledge that Grandmaster, David Gallaher possessed. Not only he educated himself, here in USA and abroad, in all the aspects of Martial Arts, he has mastered it! The Martial Arts school is well run. At Gung Fu Institute, Grandmaster and the leaders spend a good amount of time to work on the fitness goals of each individual. The programs that they offer are very personalized. As a person, Grandmaster, David Gallaher is very energetic and positive. I have traveled well, but I have not seen yet anyone who gave as much care and personal attention as the Grandmaster, David Gallaher to each and every of his students. I would highly recommend Gung Fu Institute to anyone who wants a personalized and affordable training. Speaking of a word affordable, Gung Fu Institute runs special for only $29.95 of two weeks trial! Kids and adults are welcome!

I have been a student of Grand Master Gallaher since 1998. I now am a Sifu teaching students under his banner. From his teachings and watching his wife's, (who is also an instructor), interaction with the young students, I have gained tools and learned to teach with a loving heart to any student whether they are 4 or 94. His family is a guide to how martial arts philosophies can make your family stronger. I have seen negative "attacking" reviews posted here. When your at the top of the pyramid there will always be people taking shots at you. Yes I'm defending my Sifu, that's what family does. Do you want to have true feelings like that? I suggest you go in and meet the man. He may just help you enjoy life a little more.

Awesome place awesome yogi master David and really really fun to fly in arial yoga! If you haven't tried it yet you have no idea what you've missed!

I recently relocated to SWFL, and was anxious about leaving my Kung Fu family. I have trained in various martial arts over the course of my life. I never thought that I would find such a great group of martial artist here in my new back yard. I have been attending the Yoga and Wing Chun classes for the last 6 months and feel like I have grown exponentially as an artist. David Gallagher truly is an inspiration and icon in Kung Fu.
I would highly recommend anyone, no matter the level of experience to come and check this place out.