Zhang Sah

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.

07/07/2026

🥋This summer, Zhang Sah welcomed 100 young people into our Jr. Coach Training Program, running June 29th through August 7th. In partnership with Career Connected Learning PHL (C2L-PHL), these youth are embedded right in our summer camps and are learning to lead, mentor, and coach.

For Philly youth ages 14–24, it's real career exploration in action:
✅ Career exploration & mentoring
✅ Leadership & communication
✅ Hands-on coaching experience
✅ Job shadowing & professional development

Watch them in action all summer long.

07/04/2026

We're kicking off Independence Day the only way we know how. 🥋 🎆 Happy Fourth and happy 250th, America! 🇺🇸

An Unfinished Promise: A Reflection on America's 250th Birthday 07/02/2026

"Our hope is that when our students leave the dojo, they carry much more than physical skills. We hope they leave with the judgment to make wise decisions, the confidence to stand up for what is right, and the compassion to strengthen the communities in which they live." - Dr. Sandone

An Unfinished Promise: A Reflection on America's 250th Birthday On July 4, 2026, the United States celebrates its 250th birthday. For a nation, that is a remarkable milestone. Like any family celebrating a significant anniversary, it is an opportunity to reflect on where we have come from, acknowledge our imperfections, celebrate our

06/29/2026

We asked our campers what their favorite part of Zhang Sah Summer Camp is… and their answers say it all. 😄

This is Day One. And we could not be more excited for everything that is coming.

Welcome to Zhang Sah Summer Camp 2026. Let’s make it unforgettable. 💫

06/26/2026

🇺🇸 Reminder: Holiday Hours! 🥋

Zhang Sah will be CLOSED Thursday, July 3rd & Friday, July 4th in observance of Independence Day. We'll be back on the mat Saturday, July 5th!

Wishing our Zhang Sah family a safe and happy holiday weekend. 🎆

The Sounds Of Zhang Sah 06/26/2026

Turn your volume UP. 🔊🥋

This is what Zhang Sah sounds like. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jdjV7yIUIEw

The snap of a kick landing clean. The thud of a throw. The focused breathing of students locked in. The instructor's call and the class responding as one. The moment of silence before a bow and the energy that explodes right after.

This is not just a gym or a school, this is a dojo and every sound you hear is the sound of people becoming something greater than they were yesterday.

This is the sound of discipline, grit, community and transformation.

This is Zhang Sah. 🔥


Salvatore J Sandone

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06/21/2026

Happy Father’s Day to every dad, stepdad, granddad, and father figure in our Zhang Sah family. 🥋❤️

Fatherhood and martial arts have more in common than you might think. Both require showing up consistently, leading by example, staying calm under pressure, and never stopping the pursuit of being better.

To every dad who brings their child to the mat, cheers them on through every belt test, and models the discipline and heart that Zhang Sah is built on, we see you and we celebrate you today and every day.

06/17/2026

Happy World Karate Day! 🥋💛

Did you know the word “karate” literally means “empty hand” in Japanese? No weapons. No shortcuts. Just the human body, a disciplined mind, and the willingness to show up and do the work.

Karate was born on the island of Okinawa and developed by people who had no weapons and had to rely entirely on their own strength, focus, and ingenuity. Over centuries it evolved from a survival skill into a global discipline rooted in one belief: the greatest weapon you can develop is yourself.

At Zhang Sah, we have carried that philosophy forward for over 25 years. We do not just teach students how to move, we teach them how to live. The empty hand is not a limitation, It’s a philosophy.

To every student who has ever bowed onto our mat, you are part of something much bigger than you know. OSS! 🙏

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Philadelphia, PA

Opening Hours

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