Thurston Shao-Lin Kempo, Springfield OR

Mike and Maria are two of the most knowledgeable, friendliest and skillful instructors in the Willamette Valley. They are great at helping people over come their issues with stress, anger, weight loss. Their dojo is open and inviting to all. They know how to train their people to stay safe in dangerous situations. Plus they are both Veterans!

I have been training at Thurston Shaolin kempo for almost 7 years now, and it has been one of the best decisions I have ever made. The instructors have helped me grow so much not only in my self-defense skills, but also as a person. Many thanks to the instructors for their hard work and dedication toward excellence! I would highly recommend without a doubt that everyone from kids to adults should train here!

I have been attending here as a student for almost 7 years now. Coming in as a young teen and pursuing martial arts through adult hood has been the most life changing decision I have ever made. I would recommend this place to anybody. You won’t find another place even close to as amazing as this one.

My two kids and I have been students for 5 years. They hold high expectations for their instructors as well as their students. This is a self defense martial art, teaching discipline and self control. The integrity of the owners of this location and the entire organization is to be commended.

I have been coming here for almost 2 years. I have gained self confidence. I have lost weight and got into shape. The instructors are great and they really care about what they are doing.
I would recommend this place to anybody that want to change there life and learn about martial art.

One of the things that struck me immediately upon entering the dojo for the first time was the sense of community and camaraderie among the students and instructors. There was a real sense of mutual respect and support.

The instructors themselves are top-notch. They are clearly very knowledgeable and skilled, and they have a great ability to convey that knowledge to their students in a clear and accessible way. I particularly appreciate the emphasis on safety and proper technique, which makes me feel confident that I was learning in a way that was both effective and safe.

Overall, I would highly recommend this martial arts dojo to anyone who is interested in learning martial arts, whether they are a complete beginner or a seasoned practitioner. The sense of community and the quality of instruction are both top-notch, and I feel that anyone who trains here will benefit immensely from the experience.

Learning martial arts at Thurston Shao-Lin has without a doubt made me a better person. With the help of my amazing instructors I have been able to conquer my social anxiety and battle my depression. I still have bad days but whenever I walk into the dojo they meet me where I am. I definitely recommend this wonderful place. Words can not describe how truly grateful I am.

My daughter and I are current students and have loved our experiences with this dojo. Mr Mike and Ms Maria are wonderful instructors. One of my favorite aspects is the sense of community among the students and families!