KUNG FU AT DEEP ROOT
Build strength, skill, & confidence
Train traditional Kung Fu in a welcoming Oakland community. Whether you are stepping onto the floor for the first time or returning to deepen your practice, there is a place for you here.
Start Your First MonthKUNG FU CLASSES IN OAKLAND
Traditional Kung Fu training at Deep Root
Deep Root offers traditional Kung Fu classes for adults in Oakland, California. Classes are taught by Master Sheldon Callahan and welcome both beginners and experienced students who want to build strength, coordination, confidence, awareness, and practical skill.
Beginners are welcome
You do not need previous martial arts experience. New students receive a clear, supportive place to begin and progress at a sustainable pace.
Train with Master Sheldon
Master Sheldon Callahan brings more than 30 years of direct Shaolin training and experience in Kung Fu, Qigong, Tai Chi, gymnastics, and movement science.
Reserve your place online
Review the live schedule below, choose the class that fits your needs, and complete your reservation through the Kountid booking interface.
Kung Fu class facts
- Location: Deep Root Center in Oakland, California
- Instructor: Master Sheldon Callahan
- Experience level: Beginner through experienced practitioners
- Training focus: Traditional Kung Fu, strength, coordination, awareness, discipline, resilience, and practical skill
- Registration: Select a class from the live schedule and reserve your place online
- Private instruction: Private lessons are available with Master Sheldon
Choose your way to train
Start with an introductory month, visit for one class, or commit to steady practice.
Class Schedule & Bookings
More than a workout
Strong foundations
Develop balance, coordination, mobility, and practical whole-body strength.
Focused attention
Practice presence under pressure and learn to move with greater clarity and intention.
Living tradition
Train in a community where martial practice, character, and mutual respect grow together.
MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR
Master Sheldon Callahan
With more than 30 years of direct Shaolin training, Master Sheldon brings a living tradition into a practical, welcoming classroom. His path began at age 16 and has included training with Shaolin monks and martial masters in Kung Fu, Qigong, Tai Chi, gymnastics, and movement science.
As Head Instructor of Shaolin Life and Executive Director of Deep Root Center for Spiritual Studies, he helps students build strength, awareness, resilience, and confidence through embodied practice. His approach is accessible and no-nonsense: meet people where they are, make deep principles practical, and create space for steady growth.
“Real strength is quiet and relaxed, and true wisdom is shared and multiplied.”
—Master Sheldon
Training in a living tradition
Decades of personal practice and direct connection with Shaolin teachers shape every class.
Kung Fu classes in Oakland: frequently asked questions
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Take the first step
Your practice begins one class at a time. Join Deep Root and start building a stronger foundation.
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