Joining the Shaolin Kunf Fu Academy was one of the best things I have ever done. At first, I joined to have a little something extra to do even though I had never thought of joining martial arts before. I had hardly any flexibility and could not do one full push up. As a beginner, I learned quickly that everyone has a starting point no matter what age, sex or athletic ability. Eventually though, you look at what you are doing and what you have learned and it surprises you how much you have progressed and yet there is so much more to learn. The Shaolin Kung Fu Academy helped me both physically and mentally and still does today. I cannot thank the instructors at the Academy for helping me become stronger, more flexible, more confident and becoming like family.

I started studying Kung Fu as a 38 year old women.  A year later I am a different person; mentally, physically and spiritually. I am as strong as I have ever been and my love for life has increased tremendously.  Nothing in my life can compare to what I have learned and done while studying under Sifu Maynard.  I never thought that I would be capable of doing the things that we do regularly in class.  Yes, a lot is asked of all Sifu's students, but something about having a teacher that is truely trying to make you a better martial artist makes you want to push through and work hard for him. 

My classmates have become my closest friends. While each person travels a different path, we are all reaching for the same ultimate goal....to be the best martial artist that we can be. 

I highly recommend Shaolin Kung fu Academy to anyone who wants to change their life for the better.  I can not imagine my life without kung fu and Sifu Maynard.

As a woman, the Shaolin King Fu Academy has provided a welcoming and respectful place where I have built strength and confidence both mentally and physically. Sifu Maynard is a supportive, encouraging teacher that sees the potential in his students and is not afraid to push them past their comfort zone into stronger martial artists. I've enjoyed the family atmosphere of class so much that my eleven year old son has also become part of the school. Watching him gain confidence, strength and discipline has been a joy to watch and I'm glad I can share in this process with him. Joining the academy has been a fulfilling experience I will always cherish.

i have been studying shaolin kung fu with sifu george maynard for 11 yrs im a asst. instructor and i can tell you this i have looked for years for a school that teaches authentic kung fu and i found it at this school. i didnt want to join just any martial art school i wanted to join one where the instructor was very knowledegable and pasionate about his art and sifu maynard is not only do u get great instruction you get a new family . we learn alot of forms and weapons we learn to work together as a team nobody has that im better than you attitude we just dont put up with that . if you really want to learn a authentic martial arts school i suggest you come check us out. i thank you will be very happy if you join us.HOPE TO SEE YOU ALL SOON.

I have been a student at the Shaolin Kung-Fu Academy in Wilmington for the last 6 1/2 years and it has been one of the greatest experiences I have ever had.  I am in the best shape of my life right now, with better endurance, energy levels, hand-eye coordination and a better attitude than I have ever had.  The school is family-oriented,  the teachers work with each individual at their current level and build from there, and the school offers both internal (Tai Chi, Pa Kua, etc.) and external (Kung-Fu, Weapons, Sparring) training programs.   This school is for anyone that wants to improve their mental and physical well being (while learning a marital art) without having to pump iron, or spend hours on a tread mill.  At the price offered, its impossible to get a personal trainer for 2 hours for the same price you get over 6 hours a week of class.  I recommend this school to anyone who desires to improve their lives in a fun, challenging environment.

I went to this school for over a year and I can't begin to describe how important of a move this was in my life at the time.  I hope I get to return one day soon!!

I can tell you that if you are looking for tradition, authenticity, exercise, challenges, and ultimate instruction then you are looking at the right school.  Sifu George Maynard has studied for 25 years and has a passion for his art and teaching that cannot be surpassed.  He is a ball of energy that takes you through the paces as he does them himself.  He nevers asks you to do something he himself is not willing to do, and does not work you hard for his pleasure, but some would say his smiles beg to differ.  His art is authentic and he nevers waters it down for comfort sake.  He can provide you with his lineage and is very proud of what he does.  He is not like some other schools in Wilmington, that admit they have "made up" their kung fu.  These are forms that are thousands of years old.  The schools flier reads: