"GGBC has always been a great place for us badminton enthusiasts, thanks to its awesome courts, great location/hours and the always friendly staff. Training in Chandra's elite team has been quite rewarding too - the well-planned training sessions, game strategies and high intensity workouts are bound to rapidly improve your game. And besides these, you get an accomplished coach who always gives 110% on the court, and who gets you to push yourself hard every-time. " |
"Training with chandra is fun and you learn a lot." Wilson Ku 19 / Non-member |
"GG should form an elite team w/ more hardcore training." Regan Chan 21 / Non- Member |
"I love training at GGBC because there you not only have great coaches but you will also feel the sense of family with your team mates. Every Monday and Thursday nights, Coach Chandra pushes us to our limits with his curriculum, to the limit where we would not normally push ourselves. I have learned so much on technique,the mindset of the game and most importantly it increased my confidence on my level of play in badminton tournaments. When we are off the courts we often have dinners and trips together. Last year we had the chance to go river rafting and snowboarding together. It was a great experience of team building and relationship building with one another. This is a couple of reasons why I love training and playing at GGBC. It doesn't matter if I am on or off the courts there, GGBC gave me a second family through badminton." Edric Kwong 28 /GG Member: #EK0366 |
"I think that GGBC training is really good because Coach Chandra, unlike a lot of coaches focuses on doubles, and knows how to do doubles drills." Tiffany Chua 13 / GG Member: #TC0777 |
"Training with GGBC coach (Chandra) has been a great experience for me. I have learned a lot from taking lessons at GGBC in terms of skills and strategies. And also Chandra is a great coach. Although his training class is intensive, everybody still has a lot of fun. I think GGBC is a great place to take lessons at regardless of how well you play. The only think I know is my game has definitely improved after I have taken lessons at GGBC. If you are struggling to find a good place to train, then GGBC is the best way to go. I recommend it!" Kenric Li 19 / Non-member |
"I really love our coach Chandra. I have learned a lot of strategies, technique and skills for the training and i met a lot of friends during the training team. I really love it, enjoy it and unforgettable the way he coaching. Also I got improve a lot. So GGBC is a great place to play, to meet friends and training!" Bonnie 29 / Our beloved GG Staff who's a Badminton-holic! |
"Badminton is a major part of my life. But there was a stage when I reached a bottleneck in my skills without further improvement. After constant searching and comparing, I am lucky to find GGBC where it provides me with the best badminton doctors (coaching team), the clinic (GGBC facility), and the services (private/group lessons). Through my determination and the well-designed training programs from the GGBC's professional coach team, I am glad that I have overcome the problem that is very common to the players at all levels. Now I have not only improved my skills, but also the strategy and the mentality, which all add more spices to my games. Furthermore, I have also expanded my social network after meeting so many fascinating members who share the same passion with me about the sport at the club. As a matter of fact, I am so attached to GGBC that it has become my second home due to the friendly atmosphere, the club's commitment for excellence." Li Feng Tan / GG Member ID: LT0389 |
"I am a huge fan of badminton and with the recent addition of GGBC2 in Emeryville, it was a godsend. I used to drive to UBC every weekend to play there, only to find that I am wasting alot of gas and time, because there weren't many competitive players around, and I found myself just sitting around waiting for people to play with. However, at G2 , there is a constant number of competitive players to play against and to challenge myself on. In addition, I tend to go alone because my schedule is very different from all my friends, so there are times where I don't have a partner to play with. Luckily, the G2 queuing system solved that problems of mines by pairing me with people to play with. Its a great way for a shy person like myself, to meet new people. After having played at G2 for a while, I decided to join the training team there. It was fun, I was doing a training team with the CAL badminton team, and was learning alot from the coaches. Soon, I decided to join their camps and private trainings, and have discovered that I was steadily improving my skills. It felt slow at first, but after some time, and actually playing games, I noticed my improvements. I really feel right at home. I literally go to G2 everyday now. I keep meeting new friends, as well as tons of old friends. The staff there is great. They are always very welcoming and happy. The lighting is great, therefore, the gym itself generates and overall lively feeling." Nghia Tran 19 / GG Member #NT0891 |
"I started learning badminton from Jinsong in June of last year and it was really my luck to have such a great coach. Not only does he teach me all the basic techniques in badminton with great patience, but also he shows me the beauty of badminton and helps me enjoy the games. Jinsong always encourages me when I feel down after losing games and makes plans to help me improve. Badminton has become my favorite sport and will be the sport I enjoy forever! Thanks, Jinsong." Maoxia / GG Member #MZ0427 |
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July, 2007 I thank you all for week I was able to spend at GGBC. It was an extremely enjoyable experience in every aspect, and I say that with utmost sincerity. The training was the best that I've ever had, and has left quite an imprint on my perception of my play. I thank the coaches for their effort and input towards the training. I will continue to remember their lessons and practice accordingly. I also thank the GGBC staff for being so friendly and accommodating, enhancing my GGBC experience. I am proud to be affiliated with GGBC. I will continue to remain in touch and hopefully visit again. Thank you all again for making my experience the best. I wish you best of luck in the future.
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“Golden Gate Badminton Club, located in the heart of San Francisco. Bay Area is inarguably the best of such facility in Northern California, if not the whole U.S.
From it’s
state of the art flooring, and world class coaches, to a wonderful
group of members and players. Playing at GGBC is a must have
experience for any badminton fans. A FIVE STAR FACILITY OF BADMINTON
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“Having been a member for almost a year I have found the staff and management to be very professional, and very friendly in all of the services they offer, from coaching to the pro shop to the cafe that is upstairs, and the food is very good! The players are of all levels, from beginners to very experienced players. A very friendly atmosphere.” Robert Graham, member of GGBC |
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“GGBC is a fun and enjoyable place for any ages.” Dawn Chun, member of GGBC |
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I enjoy playing badminton at GGBC, because I like the atmosphere there. When you’re inside the club, the courts are bright, clean, and open. It’s also a very friendly environment. Most members there are very nice and friendly. I made many good friends there.
Thanks GGBC
for making me a happy and healthy person.” |
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“Having had severe chronic neck and lower back pain for years, badminton has totally changed my life! Instead of having to go through tedious exercises and physical therapy, playing badminton has strengthened and toned my overall muscles, increased my stamina and provided all the other benefits that come with regular physical exercise. But most of all, it is so much fun! GGBC has great facilities, excellent coaches and friendly players at all levels. It’s a healthy place to meet people and have a good time!” Lena Fong, member of GGBC |
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“I have been a member of GGBC ever since they have opened up two years ago. I could say this if I were to open a badminton gym, GGBC would be a style of club I would open. I am glad we have such a club here in the bay area for badminton enthusiast.” Kamal Massoudi, member of GGBC |