(Chang Moo Kwan) 1946
Suh Do Kwan 2013 서도관
(Kang Duk Won) 1956
“The School of the Way of Grandmaster Suh”
Kung Fu and T’ai Chi Ch’uan
Martial Arts, Kung Fu & Karate Classes
Kung Fu
Traditional forms of Chinese martial art are trained for coordination, balance, concentration, perfection of movement, meditation, discipline, and self defense. They are beautiful, powerful and amazingly effective.
Tai Chi Ch’uan
Today, Tai Chi is truly one of the finest “moving meditations” of all time. Millions of people train it throughout the world hoping to bring themselves greater health and longer life.
Children & Teen Kung Fu Program
Our children’s Kung Fu programs are second to none. We teach our students using a basic philosophy of positive reinforcement to build self-esteem, confidence, discipline, positive attitudes and values.
Tai Chi Push Hands
Push Hands is a challenging art (drill), where the opponents touch each other to start and then play for superior position where one can find the perfect opportunity to push and/or strike the opponent. It is also played for joint locks and takedowns.
About Grandmaster Don Baird
Welcome to the American School of Martial Arts in Burbank and the exciting world of Kung Fu and Karate as taught by Grandmaster Don Baird.
Don Baird
Grandmaster
Grandmaster Don Baird (Masters Hall of Fame, 2009) is 4th generation in a colorful lineage of great masters. In the 80’s, Grandmaster Baird taught a few of the most potent sport fighters on the regional and national levels. Today, Don Baird continues his personal practice and teaching kung fu in Burbank full time for over 200 students.
About The American School of Martial Arts
Established in 1964, Grandmaster Baird teaches traditional martial arts in Burbank, CA. He was also the Former Technical Advisor for the Burbank Police Department, and a guest instructor for the California Association of Force Instructors in 2010.
Welcome to the American School of Martial Arts and the exciting world of Kung Fu as taught by Grandmaster Don Baird. We are the oldest and most documented school of martial arts in Burbank, with a local history of almost 50 years. It’s also very exciting to note that our Academy of Kung Fu – Palmdale location is nearing its first decade and continuing to make a wonderful addition to the community!
Read more about our history teaching kung fu in Burbank by clicking the heading ‘School History‘.
In both of our schools, Grandmaster Don Baird encourages friendly, family style atmospheres and offers classes for pee wees, juniors, adults and police officers. Our current members range in age from 4 to almost 80!
Thank you for visiting us. We greatly appreciate it and look forward to getting you started on your Martial Art path.
2009 Masters Hall of Fame Induction
2009 Masters Hall of Fame induction of Grandmaster Baird
Far right: Grandmaster Baird standing next to Master Robert Deahl.
2009 Masters Hall of Fame induction of Grandmaster Baird
From the left: Grandmaster Baird, Ed Parker Jr., and Grandmaster Eric Lee.
“Traditional Kung Fu School. I have been training at the American School of Martial Arts for close to 10 years now. Never having trained martial arts in the past, I was unsure of what to look for. This school was open and inviting, with instructors and masters that cared for the students and wanted the best for them. Also knowing that Master Baird worked with the Burbank Police department as well as being a classical musician clued me in to how well rounded the school was. Not only was I learning quality self defense, but I was learning about how to live an enriching, well balanced life. “
Adam Marshall
“I am in my 18th year, training at American School of Martial Arts under Grandmaster Don Baird. First and foremost, I can attest, the school stands on a foundation of Integrity. Master Baird is so dedicated to maintaining a system of quality, traditional martial arts that teaches effective self-defense and sincere development of the Self.”
Joshua Liberman
“I was searching for a martial arts school for my son, who was 5 at the time. I think I visited all of the schools in Burbank. I sat in and watched their children’s classes before I decided on American School of Martial Arts. The first draw to the kids’ class was the playfulness the instructors had while teaching Kung Fu. The love and respect the teachers give their students makes the school stand out. “
Kirky
Introduction to the American School of Martial Arts in Burbank
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