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Zhang Sah

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Locations: 530 Bainbridge St, 6110 Wissahickon Ave, & 3901 Conshohocken Ave Our ultimate goal is to help individuals actualize their human potential.

Zhang Sah strives to institutionalize traditional martial arts programs and re-center them on academic learning and the attainment of crucial milestones in humanistic, character, social, and intellectual development. We are a nonprofit organization that has been serving Philadelphia County since 1998. We provide innovative programming that combines education, positive youth development, martial arts, and fitness to help individuals become both physically and mentally strong.

10/30/2026

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10/28/2026

🥋Honoring World Judo Day!

Every October 28, judo communities and practitioners from around the world come together to celebrate the sport, the people who practice it, and the values that make judo so much more than a physical discipline.

Today also honors Jigoro Kano, the founder of judo, whose vision was rooted in physical, mental, and moral development.

At Zhang Sah, we see those lessons take shape every day in the confidence of a child trying something new, the respect shown to a training partner, the courage to get back up, and the friendships built on the mat.

Respect. Courage. Honesty. Honor. Modesty. Self-control. Friendship.

These are lessons that extend far beyond the dojo.

10/26/2026

After school should be more than just somewhere to go.

At Zhang Sah, K–8 students spend their afternoons learning, moving, creating, and growing in a safe, supportive environment.

• Martial arts
• Homework time
• Arts, crafts & special projects
• Sports & indoor/outdoor play
• Nutritious snacks
• Clubs, friendships & community

With programming Monday–Friday until 6:00 PM, transportation options from school, care for many early dismissals and days off, and tuition assistance available, we make it easier for Philadelphia families to find an after school program that works for them.

Learn more and enroll today: zhangsah.org/after-school-program/

10/25/2026

Karate…

The way of the Chinese hand.

The way of the empty hand.

The martial art of strength.

The martial art of the peaceful mind.

🥋Honoring World Karate Day!

October 25 celebrates karate, its roots and the generations of practitioners who have carried this art around the world.

At Zhang Sah, those lessons extend far beyond the mat.

Today, we celebrate the art, its traditions, and the spirit that keeps karate moving forward.

10/24/2026

🥋 Three disciplines. One unique technique.

Dr. Sandone demonstrates a special technique that brings together principles from Tai Chi, Aikido, and Judo:

Tai Chi: Walk Around the Tree
Aikido: Tenkan
Judo: Ippon Seoi Nage

A beautiful example of how different martial arts principles can come together to create movement that is fluid, controlled, and effective.

10/23/2026

And why we don’t call our karate à specific style either - even though we practice the Kata that
Funakoshi shared as important.

Many karateka practice Shotokan today, but few know that Gichin Funakoshi did not originally name his karate style Shotokan. The word Shoto was Funakoshi’s pen name, meaning “pine waves,” inspired by the movement of pine trees in the wind. When his students established a dojo in Tokyo, they named it Shotokan, meaning “Shoto’s Hall,” in honor of their teacher. The name eventually became associated with the style of karate that developed from his teachings. Funakoshi himself emphasized Karate-do — the way of karate — rather than promoting a personal style under his own name. His mission was to spread karate, build character, and teach discipline, humility, and respect. Shotokan was never simply a name; it became the legacy of a teacher whose influence reached far beyond his original dojo. 🥋

10/22/2026

This month, Zhang Sah is proud to join programs across the country in celebrating Lights On Afterschool, a national recognition of the important role afterschool programs play in supporting children, families, and communities.

And this year is extra special for us. Lights On Afterschool is celebrating its 27th year, while Zhang Sah is celebrating 29 years of supporting children beyond the school day!

For us, afterschool is about more than having a place to go when school ends. It’s a time for students to do homework, stay active, practice martial arts, explore their creativity, build friendships, and develop confidence and character.

Here’s to the students, families, educators, and staff who make afterschool programs possible every day.

10/16/2026

Your practice. Your path.

At Zhang Sah, adults can choose the martial arts practice that fits where they are, and where they want to go.

BUDO — Tae Kwon Do, Karate Do, Aikido & Judo
Kokikai Aikido — a focused study of one art
Women’s BUDO — martial arts in a women-only class
Spirit Wind Internal Arts — Dao Yin Yoga, Tai Chi Chuan, Qigong & Bagua Zhang

Whether you’re looking to build strength, develop focus, deepen your practice, or simply move in a new way, there’s a path for you at Zhang Sah.

Come train. Find your art. Keep growing.

10/08/2026

🐉 Little Dragons, big potential!

At Zhang Sah, our Pre-K program combines creative learning, play, exploration, and martial arts to help little ones grow in confidence, focus, coordination, cooperation, and independence.

• Academics
• Pre-Martial Arts
• Creative Arts
• Social & Emotional Development
• English, Spanish & Mandarin

With small class sizes and flexible part- or full-time schedules, we give every Little Dragon room to learn, move, and thrive.

📍 Queen Village • Mt. Airy • Wynnefield

Enroll today: https://schools.procareconnect.com/form/7417c5d3-b696-426e-913c-b9f0144431bb

Address

Philadelphia, PA

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 8pm
Tuesday	8am - 8pm
Wednesday	8am - 8pm
Thursday	8am - 8pm
Friday	8am - 8pm
Saturday	10am - 2pm

Telephone

+12153727045

Website

https://zhangsah.org/

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