Open Gate Kung Fu

El Cerrito, United States

5

7 reviews

Contacts

QR code, vCard

Telephone:
+1 510-447-9896
Website:
www.opengatekungfu.org
Address:
5635 San Diego St, El Cerrito, CA, 94530
Nearby public transportation stops & stations:
0.8 miEl Cerrito del Norte
1.4 miEl Cerrito Plaza
1.8 mi52
Categories:
QR code
Download QR Image Download vCard

Map

Streetview

Activate map

Bussiness info

Good for Kids
Yes

Today

Today –
Local time (El Cerrito) 12:04 PM Friday, May 30, 2025

Business hours

Monday –
Tuesday 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Wednesday –
Thursday 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Friday –
Saturday –
Sunday –

Description

Specialties

$ 89 per month for kid’s Kung Fu program, non-​members pay $ 12 drop in for Kickboxing. No contracts, no promotion fees. Classes are held at Bridges Rock Gym, a great place for parents to hang out!

Open Gate Kung Fu offers classes in traditional Northern Shaolin Kung Fu and Kickboxing for children and adults. The kids can earn sashes as they progress through the stages of Kung Fu. Classes are held in an atmosphere that is respectful yet down to earth and friendly.

Kickboxing for adults is informal, fun, and a good workout! Beginners are always welcome and we have everything you need to get started. We cover striking with punches and kicks, footwork and conditioning. Training is primarily on Thai pads. Free sparring is available to those folks that have learned the basics and are interested in learning to spar.

Meet the Business Owner

Vince V.

Business Owner

Vince Vasquez is the Director/​Instructor at Open Gate Kung Fu. He is passionate about Kung Fu & Kickboxing and loves to teach. Vince started training in Northern Shaolin in 1999 after already earning a black belt in Tae Kwon Do and was teaching kids and adults. He continues to train in Northern Shaolin, Tai Chi and has competed in Kickboxing with the Oakland San Shou Team.

Open Gate Kung Fu also recommends

EBM Kung Fu Academy

10

reviews

Martial Arts

Vince V. says,

«This school is a jewel in the Bay Area martial arts community.»

Bridges Rock Gym

225

reviews

Yoga

,

Gyms

,

Climbing

Vince V. says,

«This gym is a great deal with more Kickboxing classes than most nearby martial art schools.»

Related places

Explore similar places:
1
mi
East Bay Judo Institute
11165 San Pablo Avenue
1
mi
El Cerrito Martial Arts
10400 San Pablo Ave
1.3
mi
Wen Wu School of Martial Arts
10124 San Pablo Ave
1.4
mi
Cal-West Karate School
12250 San Pablo Ave
1.4
mi
Chaiyo Muaythai
12260 San Pablo Ave Ste B
1.4
mi
Karatedo Shinyokai
7512 Fairmount Ave

Vicinity

Browse nearby places:
110
ft
Taylor Darrell Electrical Contracting
1414 Navellier Street
210
ft
Hillside Community Church Swedenborgian
1422 Navellier St
210
ft
Peter Pan Company-Op Nursery
1422 Navellier Street
410
ft
El Cerrito Studio
550
ft
Asami Dental Lab
7313 Gladys Avenue
700
ft
Kelly Barragan
Navellier St

7 reviews of Open Gate Kung Fu

No registration required
Place rating: 5
Berkeley, CA
I’ve trained in martial arts for many years but I had never taken a kickboxing class until last year when I joined Vince’s class. I’ve also gone to some of the Shaolin classes which were super challenging and really interesting. I’ve been really impressed not only by Vince’s knowledge and expertise of so many different styes of martial arts but by his kind demeanor and supportive approach to each student in the class regardless of the student’s experience level. He’s a great teacher — encouraging, respectful, funny and a walking wiki of martial arts. It’s a demanding workout whether you’re a beginner or an advanced student — you can get in great shape, build strength and coordination and feel totally awesome. I highly recommend checking out Vince’s classes.
Place rating: 5
Albany, CA
I’ve been taking classes from Vince for about a year. He’s an excellent teacher and he makes class fun. He is super knowledgable, passionate about teaching, and patient. I highly recommend him.
Place rating: 5
Richmond, CA
I walked into one of Vinces adult kickboxing classes for the first time about 8 months ago. I was really nervous and almost scared since I had never done it before. The moment I walked into the class, Vince, introduced himself and asked if it was my first time kickboxing. Even while instructing the other intermediate/​advanced, he helped train with the beginners as well. Because of his attention and dedication to the sport and people, it wasnt long before I fell in love with the class. Vince is great instructor– and his classes are fantastic as well. If youre looking for a place to start or even continue your studies in martial arts, Vince will dedicate the time that you need to improve and learn. Not only is he a great instructor but he also is a wonderful motivator! Thanks, Vince!
Place rating: 5
Berkeley, CA
I have been religiously attending Vince’s adult kickboxing classes for about two years, and just recently started going to his Shaolin Kung Fu class. They’re all fantastic. Vince is a top-​notch instructor, and has an encyclopedic knowledge of martial arts of all kinds. And he’s funny. And personable. And his classes will destroy you (in a good way). Great stuff!
Place rating: 5
Richmond, CA
I’ve been training with Vince at the Adult Kickboxing class for about three months. The classes are fun, upbeat and welcoming. The classes focus on kicking and punching mechanics as well as endurance/​conditioning. I would definitely recommend this class for other adults of any skill level.
Place rating: 5
Richmond, CA
My daughter Talia LOVES Vince’s classes! He is fun, patient, and full of good energy.
She learned to enjoy kicking, punching, and moving her body in a way she’s never tried before. Vince is a great teacher of Martial Arts!
Place rating: 5
El Cerrito, CA
This is a great place for kids aged 8 – 10 (okay for kids on either side of that range) to learn body control and confidence in an easy-​going manner. Coach Vince takes a reactive approach to the instruction focusing on the pace of each student. My son (8) has made great strides in his coordination and balance in only two sessions. He especially likes the obstacle courses at the end because it reminds him of American Ninja Warrior (the TV show). In fact, his motivation for learning Kung Fu is that it will help him train for the show when he’s 21. Hey, whatever’s clever right? Right now, the classes are small, so the opportunity is great for kids to get comfortable with paying attention and focusing on their body. Vince is starting the «kids» version of San Chou (Shaolin Kickboxing) with the EBM Kung Fu Academy in Oakland. With a lack of PE in public schools, instruction like this is invaluable, right? Anyway, its $ 79 a mo. and 2 sessions a week. Oh, and $ 15 for the shirt. No expensive Gi or Dobak to buy, so that’s good. The first session is a free trial, so give it a try? I’d love to see this class add a couple more students so that he can keep it going.