I am a relatively new student at Mt. Song and taking Tai chi. Shifu has an extraordinary gift for teaching and has great passion for his craft.There is no better in Tampa.

Great experience! Super fun and a challenging workout. When I finish class I know I have worked hard and learned a lot.

Amazing! Came in for our free intro class and was blown away! signed up asap. After a long search looking for the best place to practice martial arts in the Tampa Bay area, we found the winner. The staff I met was very friendly and down to earth. Excited to learn the art!

I heartily recommend Mt Song Martial Arts Studio. I take TaiChi classes there, which also include a segment of Qi Gong. There is a broad spectrum of Martial Arts taught there also. The owner and main instructor is Mario Salazar, called by the honorary title of Shifu. He has deep, vast knowledge and a lifetime of experience. He is an extraordinary teacher. His teaching methods are very thorough. He teaches in such a way that makes you feel safe and confident in your learning process. This powerful teacher is also very kind, generous and humble. The practice of TaiChi has been proven to be profoundly beneficial to health and well being, which is what I have garnered from my experience there. It invigorates your energy, helps being focus, clarity and balance. Mt Song Martial Arts Studio will bring significant enhancement to your life in multiple ways. I strongly encourage you to check it out!

I love this place. As soon as I walked through the door and felt a warm welcoming atmosphere I knew I was at the right place. I watched a couple people practice and the form was amazing. I have practice martial arts in the past now I wanna experience the art of it and thats why I choose this place. Amazing family to be a part of.

My two kids went there for summer camp last year. They provided a lot of physical training on daily basis. I was amazed to see how well my back then 9 year old could use a staff, considering she never learned it before. If your kids enjoy martial arts, this is definitely a good place to go. I also felt my kids had more friends there than the aftercare they go to. BTW, their pricing is very reasonable without those outrageous testing fees. My kids can’t wait to go back this summer. They miss coach Megan a lot...

Best martial arts gym I have ever been too. I use to practice Karate but after my first class here I switched to Gong Fu. The forms and practice are just more fun to me. Definitely worth trying out! You have nothing to lose!

My two children attend classes at Mt. Song and have been for approximately 2 years. They both have very different personalities and the coaches work wonderfully with both of them. Shifu, Coach Megan, and coach Brian are mostly who my kids interact with for their classes. They have an after school program where they pick the kids up from school and a summer program with a ton of fun activities. The kids learn more than just Kungfu here. They also learn about the Chinese culture, language, respect and much more...

I fell in love with this school since day one. Coach Megan and Shifu are very friendly and down to earth. They challenge me daily to be my best and they take their craft very seriously. I highly recommend Mt. Song Martial Arts!

Mt. Song is the best way I could find to end my day. I get to clear my mind, get some exercise, and enjoy the company everyone else who comes provides. This place is the best!

The best people you will ever meet. Their passion for Martial Arts and what they do is undeniably amazing!

I was surprised how nice everyone was. The instructor is very knowledgeable. I can’t wait to go on one of the China trips and train at Shaolin!

Amazing teachers!If there were more teachers like you, the world would be a nice place ....I really appreciate your help.

The Shifu is the most knowledgable man Ive ever met. You will learn so much about Chinese culture and martial arts at this school.

My son has been going to Mt.Song for 2 years now (he started when he was 5) I can honestly say it has been the best experience ever!! As a parent with a young child, I had many concerns with what after school program he would attend and I made the best decision with Mt Song martial arts! He LOVES going there and truly appreciates the Chinese culture! Coach Megan, Shifu, coach Bryan, and coach Dan are AMAZING! They each offer something different and my son admires and looks up to each one of them. My son has taken such a love for this that he does his own lion dances and Kung fu at home-every day. I look forward to the amazing progress my son will achieve with all their help over the years. 😃❤️🐲🥋🥇

This school is AMAZING! If you are looking to teach your child Confidence, Discilpine, and Respect, then you have come to the right place! Sifu Mario and his team are the best. I drive over an hour to take each class and it is always worth it. If you live anywhere near this school, make sure to stop by here first! :)

This is the best place in FL if you’re thinking about going please go and check it out you will not regret it

Mt. Song has changed my life over the course of 5 years. Strongly recommended for those who want to embrace a healthier and more focused lifestyle.

There is no privilage greater than learning from a bonafide master. Shifu Salazar understands his students abilities and develops lessons to accomodate all learning abilities. I cannot imagine a better place to develop physically, mentally and spiritually.

Mt. Song has taught my son so much, the most important lesson has been confidence in himself. They strive to teach each child to have knowledge, patience, and the skills in Northin Shoulin. They treat us a part of their family and we adore Shifu, Coach Mgan, Coach Brian, Coach Dan and all the other Coaches that dedicate their time and efforts to out kids!

This be the ultamet gym expeerience!

I spent a year looking for a martial arts school after I moved to Tampa. I had a hard time finding one that felt right but then I found Mt. Song. Immediately the atmosphere was different than the previous schools I had tried. They did not try to pressure me to sign up right away (though I did sign up after my first class). There was no judgement, no pressure, no negative energy of any kind. The coaches and the Shifu simply want to help you learn.No matter if you want to do Tai Chi, Gong Fu, or Sanda, Shifu Mario has the experience to teach you and help you improve in your choice or choices. So whatever reason you have to start or continue in a martial art I believe Mt. Song is an excellent choice.If you want to learn the art in martial art the Coaches and Shifu will show you the right way to flow through a form and how each movement can be applied.Want to learn how not to get punched in the face? Try the Sanda Class where sparring is quite common. (do not worry, you will start at your level and slowly work your way up)Simply want to increase your overall fitness? You will not be disappointed, I leave after almost every class covered in sweat.Want a school with history and or lineage? Mt. Song can trace its history directly to the Shaolin Temple.Oh and I cannot stress enough the depth of knowledge our Shifu has. If there is a weapon, form, or style you want to learn, it would be rare for him not to know it. I have never met anyone else as humble or capable in my life.Remember like anything else you will only get out what you put into it. You will not magically be able to jump in the air and do a split if you have never stretched in your life or become a Kung Fu Master in a month but if you come to Mt. Song they can show you how to get to that point.If you join us you will not just be joining a gym but our Kung Fu Family.

My daughter was 6 when she started Kung Fu (her very first time doing martial arts), and I also began kickboxing soon after. I have seen increased focus and discipline in my daughter. She looks forward to class every week and absolutely loves camp days! I had never done kickboxing before, but I was surrounded by other students who were encouraging and have learned so much in a very limited amount of time from Shifu Mario and coach Brian. My daughter is always thinking about coach Megan, coach Brian and coach Shifu, and seizes any opportunity to bring them a token of her appreciation. I am only able to make it to class once a week, but even then I learn so much about how my mind and body can work together to fine tune my strength and focus on technique and the logic behind kickboxing. I highly recommend Mt. Song for the whole family.

Kind, honorable, wise, humble, gentle, and patient are only a few words that describe Shifu Mario. He embodies the whole essence of Shaolin. I’ve trained under Shifu for 3 years now and I have grown more as a person than I have in my life. His tutelage has granted me more flexibility, strength, endurance, patience, and wisdom than I could have ever imagined. I am a better person because of Shifu!Shifu Mario teaches more than forms and simple movement. He explains and demonstrates the practical applications of the forms learned then guides us during practice. His approach allows you to learn different forms, styles, and weapons. There are opportunities to learn the various weapons and even animal styles. He does not place your growth in a box, but instead helps guide you to your true potential and what works best based on your strengths… both physically and mentally.Mt. Song Martial Arts is different than all other Martial Arts schools. Kung Fu is not like other disciplines. It focuses on fluid movements that will help relieve tension within the body (think yoga). You will notice that you move much lighter and without as much effort after starting your practice in Kung Fu under Shifu Mario’s mentorship.Finally; Shifu, the coaches, and fellow students are not just acquaintances or friends, but Kung Fu Family.Highly recommended!!!!

I’ve been studying Tai Chi with Shifu Mario for over 4 years. I had previously studied Chen Man Ching Tai chi for 2 years in NC. Mount Song is a place of true learning of Tai Chi and Kung Fu. I recommend this school to anyone who is interested in learning the forms and gaining knowledge in this meditation and practice.

This place was a pleasant surprise. Definitely worth a try!

Well, I have been there for nearly 3 years and they push you really hard. But they also make you feel like you are family. Not a place to reap money, but to actually teach you. I cant recommend it more.

I am a student at Mount Song and have been for about five years. Shifu and Coach Megan trained in China. Shifu is a master because his Chinese master says he mastered his training. Shifu teaches Yang and Chin tai chi forms, swords, staff, Kung fu, Gi Gong and push hands. In any of these, this is as close as youll get to training with a master in China without going to China to train.

This school teaches martial arts in a way that you wont find anywhere else, our Shifu (master) has been training in Chinese martial arts for over twenty years so he definitely knows what hes doing and the way he teaches shows the form, applications to real combat and history of the art. Wether you want to learn tai chi, Kung fu, or Sanda (kickboxing) coming here is the place to do it!

I started training at Mt.Song in 2008. I was looking for something to help me stay in shape but training was so fun and challenging and the people were so friendly the school quickly became a big part of my life. During my time here I have done things I thought Id never do, including training at the Shaolin Temple in China and doing martial arts in front of hundreds of people. It more than just a Kung Fu school, it a family. Ive meet so many awesome people here. I met friends that I have had ever since, some I later lived with, even some I started a band with. Overall, MtSong is a really great place.

This Shaolin Kungfu school is amazing. Shifu Mario Salazar is a highly respected and experienced instructor who preserves the teachings of Shaolin Kungfu and Chinese Martial Arts.If you are looking for a unique workout or an outstanding Martial Arts school, look no further!

This Place is Awesome!!! Ive been training here for some time now and it feels like a second home. The Shifu, really takes in interest in all of its students and most classes almost feel like personal training sessions.His Shaolin Kung Fu actually teaches the applications to the art and his kick boxing has aloud me to learn how to defend myself. Ive even been able to do some amateur bouts and am now 3-1.I dont know any other gyms that offer all the wisdom that this gym offers. Ill train here for as long as im in Tampa.

Cant say enough good things. Shifu Salazar is an amazing teacher. Incredibly knowledgeable and inspiring in his example and technique. ( Check out the videos on Mt Songs Facebook page.) He keeps it fun and interesting. I have been a student there for a year now and was hooked after my first class. Zero pressure. Everyone moves at their own pace. Great environment, laid back and friendly. If you are even thinking about trying Kung Fu, Kick Boxing or Taichi or are looking for a new home in the area you have to check out Mt Song. Awesome.

I have been a member for 2 months learning chen style tai- chi.what i find different about this school is they teach the traditional arts; and is the only school that i know of that actually goes to china to train and shows the students wear the art came from. This is impressive.I have learned alote from this school so far and i know i have not even screched the surface of what the have to offer.I give this school an easy 10 stars.

Definitely the best martial arts school Ive ever trained at!! You will not believe the kind of training we do, its a fun and intense workout while also being traditional Northern Shaolin Kung Fu. Ive been training there for the past 4 years but I can still remember my first class, I was drenched in sweat and so exhausted, that class pushed me past my limits and showed me just how strong I was. After feeling so empowered I fell in love with Kung Fu. The instructors and students are also very welcoming and never made me feel dumb or silly when I couldnt get the hang of a move right away. A great environment for developing strong martial arts skills and life long friendships.

Ni hao,I strongly recommend this Martial Arts academy and here is why -I have been practicing at Mt. Song Martial Arts Academy since April 2007. I have attended all the classes offered at one time during the course of my time at the Guan. My experience there has been amazing and quite extensive!In a nut shell here is what I have learned and experienced:Shaolin Kung Fu forms, weapons, applications and historyYang Style Tai Ji forms, weapons, applications and historyChen Style Tai Ji forms, weapons, applications and historySanda for a very short time - very intenseMeditation, Shaolin ways,Chinese LessonsDemosTea CeremoniesFamilyTrip to China to tour, train and experience our lineages waysParticipated in tournaments where most all of our students get medals but most of all we participate as a teamLearning to teach othersThis is all because of Shifu Mario Salazar and his years of experience, extensive training in the US and China and overwhelming talent for teaching and mentoring. He has a definitive vision for his Guan and his students encouraging all to strive to do their best. He has a deep understanding and passion of the arts which becomes apparent upon meeting him. His humility is endearing yet screams confidence and strength. Shifus sense of humor often surprises me because it comes at unexpected moments and always makes me smile. I feel honored and grateful to have the opportunity to study the under the brilliance of this most honorable man we call Shifu.I think it is worth noting again that I highly recommend anyone who is interested in Martial Arts to give this Guan (school) a chance for at least 1 week. It is quite reasonable as well financially.Xie xie (thank you),Bi Ming (Chinese name assigned after 4 months of practice)

Great place to learn and wonderful people!

This is the place to go if you don’t want to be an amateur!

They are amazing!!❤️❤️

Very nice teachers at this school.