Erika D.
“Sifu Terrance has a great way with kids (and parents!). My son has been attending for a year and I've watched him grow in confidence and character since he started taking kung fu."
MARTIAL ARTS PROGRAMS
TAI CHI
Learn the ancient art of Tai Chi while gaining the popular benefits of better balance, flexibility, posture and more.
The movements may be slow, but the applications and learning are quick and effective. Get detailed instruction as every movement within this art is a self defense move.
GALLERY
 San Rafael Martial ArtsReady for a FUN day of Competition. Friendship! |  San Rafael Martial ArtsStrong Stances in mid-form. Foundation! |  San Rafael Martial ArtsOn the home stretch of Bag Set. |  San Rafael Martial ArtsWaiting for his score. Patience! |
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 San Rafael Martial ArtsThat Smile you get when your Hard Work pays off. Happiness! |  San Rafael Martial ArtsTwo forms, Two medals! Great Job! |  San Rafael Martial ArtsA Family training and winning; together. Thank you for sharing. |  San Rafael Martial ArtsNo Sibling Rivalry here. Brother and Sister congratulate each other. Family! |
 San Rafael Martial ArtsEvery Body was Kung Fu Fighting. :o) |  San Rafael Martial ArtsWho just won a medal. This Guy! |  San Rafael Martial ArtsEnjoying the competition while waiting for their division. |  San Rafael Martial ArtsAsian Heritage Day. Got to meet Linda Lee. |
 San Rafael Martial ArtsAsian Heritage Day. Part of Oakland Raiders Half Time Show! |  San Rafael Martial ArtsSan Rafael Fire Dept. teaches us what the paramedics do. Thankful. |  San Rafael Martial ArtsNOT one size fits all. :) |  San Rafael Martial ArtsThank you to San Rafael Police Department for teaching us about public safety at our 2016 Summer Camp. |
 San Rafael Martial ArtsGetting a tour of their Patrol Car. |  San Rafael Martial ArtsLearning about the tools of their trade. |  San Rafael Martial ArtsWhat happens when you break a board at San Rafael Martial Arts? |  San Rafael Martial ArtsYou earn an Excellent Breaking patch! |
 High Goals AND High Kicks!Great job after a Great Class. |  San Rafael Martial ArtsSpear Form. |  San Rafael Martial ArtsWudang Sword Form. |  San Rafael Martial ArtsAll smiles after a FUN sparring class. |
 San Rafael Martial ArtsNot getting pushed around. |  San Rafael Martial ArtsA great Tai Chi class. |  San Rafael Martial ArtsTai Chi class in session. |  San Rafael Martial ArtsTai Chi, Always a great class. |
 San Rafael Martial ArtsA fun Saturday Morning. |  San Rafael Martial ArtsSchool Picture Day, 2014. |  San Rafael Martial Arts Earth Day Group PhotoSan Rafael Martial Arts volunteers for Earth Day. |  San Rafael Martial ArtsStraight Punch. |
 San Rafael Martial ArtsGing Lai. Respect. |  San Rafael Martial ArtsSplits Club. Flexibility. |  San Rafael Martial ArtsSnapping Front Kick. Confidence. |  San Rafael Martial ArtsSpear Form. Precision. |
 San Rafael Martial ArtsKneeling Side Kick. |  San Rafael Martial ArtsTiger Claw. |  San Rafael Martial ArtsSpinning back kick. |  San Rafael Martial ArtsTiger Claw. |
 San Rafael Martial ArtsTo the Point. |  San Rafael Martial ArtsLion Dancing. |
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ABOUT US
San Rafael Martial Arts, founded in 2011 by Sifu Terrance Thornton, is bringing over 35 years of Martial Arts experience to Marin County. Sifu Thornton has had the privilege of teaching many people over the years whom have become great martial artists, tournament champions and Grand Champions. My proudest accomplishments are watching our students achieve their martial arts goals and beyond. Watching kids do better academically in school; watching teens gain confidence inside and outside of class; watching adults experience and achieve new fitness and self-defense goals and seniors get stronger and gain better balance beyond their personal expectations.
We are committed to our student’s martial arts success and goals. This commitment to excellence is not demanded, but shown and lived by all instructors.
San Rafael Martial Arts teaches Choy Li Fut Kung Fu and Yang style Tai Chi. I started my training in these arts at Doc-Fai Wong Martial Arts Center, founded in 1968 by Grandmaster Doc-Fai Wong. I have had the privilege of learning from Tai Sifu Jason Wong, the Chief Instructor of Doc-Fai Wong Martial Arts Center.
OUR MISSION
To ensure our students achieve their goals. We are Committed in making sure all fitness, self-defense, flexibility and personal goals are recognized and achieved. We are here to provide a clean, safe and comfortable atmosphere to make learning enjoyable and possible.
We are so grateful to again grace the pages of Pacific Sun as the Best Tai Chi/QiGong Instructor in Marin County. Thank you for your vote and keep reading the Pacific Sun.
We have been contributors of the SF-Marin Food Bank for over 10 years. Besides trying to end hunger in Marin, donating has taught our younger students the importance of giving. Click here to make a donation.
A member of the Business Improvement District,(BID) since 2012. Honored to now be on their Board of Directors to continue to make Downtown San Rafael a great place to shop, dine and learn Kung Fu and Tai Chi.
As a member of San Rafael Clean, we are committed to keeping our school front and back clean of debris and graffiti. We also keep the gutters in the street clean. That's just the outside, wait until you see the inside.
Thank you Marin County for voting our school as the Best Martial Arts Academy for the Independant Journals Readers Choice Award. We pride ourselves on giving back to the community not just in our training but through community work and donations to help make a difference for all.
CONTACT US
HOURS:
Mon: 3:00 - 7:30
Tue: 3:00 - 8:00
Wed: 3:00 - 9:00
Thur: 3:00 - 8:00
Fri: 3:00 - 8:00
Sat: 9:00 - 2:30
Sun: CLOSED