Master Lamberts approach to teaching is a traditional systems method about self-discipline, mental & physical health, as well as deeper connections to ones spirit, energy, and life philosophy. The focus is on learning martial arts skills to complement your life, not on learning a style to fight or look for trouble. I recommend Master Lambert to people new to martial arts looking to start a habit, practitioners looking to deepen their philosophical approach to martial arts & internalize new techniques, and to experienced martial artists looking to be mentored as they seek their next level of development.

Over the years Ive looked at a number of martial arts schools. I was unable to find one that aligned with my goals and felt comfortable. After moving to Cincinnati I thought I should try again. I took a free lesson at Mengs Martial Arts of Cincinnati and I knew I had found the perfect place for me. The philosophy, methods, and goals resonated with what my father taught me as a child. Ive found Master Lambert and his instructors to be excellent. I believe they truly care about a students education and development. The other students have been supportive and helpful to someone just getting started. I truly look forward to every class. If youve been looking for a place to learn I suggest you visit and take a class.

Master John Lambert has inspired me in so many ways in my life. Anyone that has ever experience training in Master Lambert school first hand can tell you how Incredible his knowledge & wisdom of martial arts truly is! Consider yourself lucky if you call him your Sifu!

Literally the greatest martial arts school Ive ever attended. Ive done martial arts for years and have attended many McDojos where they teach you a handful of moves with little to no application in the real world, give you your belt, then send you home.This class is different!!! The instructor teaches principles and core knowledge that can be used throughout a persons life! This course will literally change you for the better in every aspect if you commit to learning. You will be better able to defend yourself in any situation, learn to be at peace with yourself, learn focus, and a myriad of other applications! Literally the best form of martial arts I have ever witnessed.

I am a martial artist of 17+ years. I have trained through black belt in several styles and have worked with numerous master and grandmaster ranked instructors. They have all been wonderful in their own ways, but Mengs is the first school I have attended where they teach you the SCIENCE and PHILOSOPHY behind the arts. You will learn the mechanics behind the techniques and how to apply your skills not only to combat, but to your life overall. It is one of the best programs I have ever trained in, and I highly recommend it to anyone who is serious about learning a truly complete martial arts.

Looking for a reputable school to teach your children martial arts? Check out Mengs Martial Arts in Cincinnati. I have found the school & staff to be skilled, knowledgeable, and devoted to the growth of their students. I highly recommend them.

Ive been an athlete since middle school, but always wanted to learn something more valuable for myself. I enrolled here to supplement my workouts, and to sum it up, the experience and knowledge gained have been incredible. This is a real deal, full martial arts school. It is so much more than just learning combat. Lessons learned here range from physical to mental and even spiritual, and the bond between students is much akin to a brotherhood.

Having studied multiple martial arts systems since 7 years old, this is the real deal. Not only is it a functional combat system of all ranges, it also includes the self improvement aspect. If you really want to know what the best version of yourself is, youll find it through this program.

Ive recently joined, but I can already tell that the way Sifu Lambert focuses on total functionality of ones self will instill great physical and mental practices and values to carry on for a lifetime.

I have been a member for 6 years, and I can confidently say that joining this school was one of the best decisions of my life. I found a friendly respectful atmosphere where I am learning practical combat skills that also translate into valuable life skills.

This is a great school to learn martial arts. The art is beautiful, the instructors are knowledgeable, and the atmosphere that Sifu, Siheng, and the students bring is very welcoming. It doesnt matter if youve had previous experience or if this is your first time learning a martial arts. Everyone is welcome.

Great Class! I had no martial arts experience and Sifu easily communicated with me. Im definitely signing up for more classes!

A martial arts school that truly embodies the essence of what martial arts are all about. A combination of life skills and true martial science makes Mengs of Cincinnati a step above any other school in the area.

Phenomal organization which provides open minded persons a platform for growth and development. The environment is positive and welcomes all potentially interested individuals to stop by.

Dont bother going to ANY other school in the Cincinnati area! I was a life long student of martial arts, and nothing can hold a candle to the Shaolin Wing Chun taught at this school. From internal training to combat training, you will be put on a path to achieve your full human potential!

Having just passed the one year mark of training in Shaolin Wing Chun, I look back and am amazed at the dramatic changes in not only my physical but also my spiritual and mental shape. I chose Kung fu, and Meng’s Martial Arts in particular, precisely because of the emphasis on spirituality, of perception, and of the importance of growth as a complete person. The concept of “hau chuen san sau” or roughly “wisdom received by the ears and held in the heart” strongly resonates with me. My Sifu, Master John Lambert and his instructors- my kung fu brothers and sisters, my Sihings and Sije, Paul, Michael, and Becky - Sifus in their own right- freely share their wisdom and experiences and have made me feel welcome and part of a family. They have become my inspirations. I have found an art and method of thinking and perceiving the world that has become a way of life for me. This is by no means the Tuesday and Thursday strip mall “McDojo” kick factory, and I knew at my first “free class” that this was what I needed and what I was looking for. I cannot recommend Master Lambert and Meng’ Martial Arts of Cincinnati strongly enough!

Ive only been coming to class for about 5 months and if I quit tomorrow, Id never forget it. After only being a member for a month I had an emergency and was in the hospital for a week and they showed me tremendous support, even trying to come visit me. Before you know it you will be having conversations with your master on a Saturday morning while eating breakfast. Its a lifestyle. Its a scientific art. Its relationship building and its respect. Its hard work, its dedication, its relaxing, its soul searching and most of all its family. Id go to battle with any one of my Kung fu brothers, sisters, fathers and mothers for we are Shaolin Warriors and if you join, Ill go to battle with you too

I have personal know and trained with Master John Lambert for close to 20 years. He has a pure intention of teaching Kung Fu the right way. He truely cares about his students and instructors. After many many years in the martial arts He found his current teacher which  he is very loyal too and himself displays an excellence role as a student himself.Master Lambert is an inspiration to all of us that have excuses on getting older and slowing down. He is in his 80s and still actively trains with the young guys and kicks butt, lol.Master Lambert is not only full of martial arts knowledge, he is also a natural teacher and mentor in helping wiith his wisdom and experience in life. If you want a true martial arts teacher to not only guide you in the martial arts, but also help guide you in life, Master Lambert is the one.

When I walked in my mind was full of every Kung Fu movie Id ever seen and that Id magically be like Bruce Lee in no time. A year later Im not Bruce Lee, but Ive learned so much about myself as a person and you will too. The internal training is more important than anything and I understand people want to just punch and kick, but this isnt Tuesdays and Thursdays at the YMCA, its a life decision. Its amazing to learn about a culture and where it all began when you study and look through our schools lineage. I guarantee the skills you learn at our school will benefit you ten fold if youre willing to put in the effort.

Mengs has what Ive always wanted in a martial arts school.Mengs instructors are very serious and knowledgeable about their art. Master Lambert is an encyclopedia of methods and concepts. Sifu Paul Mason is an expert at honing the technique of his students. They have both impressed me with their personal qualities: Integrity, understanding, humility, compassion, generosity, persistence, consistency-- and humor. After meeting so many would-be teachers with huge ego issues, it was easy to choose the instructors at Mengs; their greatest asset is that they have been trained in the Shaolin art Self-Cultivation.Before I joined Mengs, I had painful energy-flow problems. Mengs Qi-gong exercises almost completely eliminated them. I feel like a new man.Ive spent a lot of time with martial artists from diverse backgrounds since I was a child. Its clear that Shaolin Wing-Chun accounts for all the possibilities and provides the most practical way to put anyone down in three to five seconds. Mengs anatomical knowledge, knowledge of physical laws, and the personal attention of the instructors is sure to mold you into a great fighter; the values are sure to make you into a greater peacekeeper.

Come for the training, stay because you found a new family.