Train Kung Fu...
... and begin a journey that could change your life.
Whether you are looking to get in shape, learn self defense, build confidence, gain discipline, improve balance and coordination, or develop a peaceful heart through the skills of a warrior, training in Kung fu, we can help you achieve your goals. Anyone can train in Kung Fu and benefit from what it has to offer.
Our three programs are divided by age. Class activities and curriculum are customized for each age and level. Many of our Teen/Adult students started as Little Dragons, and some of them now have leadership roles in our school.
Teens and Adults
Ages 13 and up
In the teen and adult program students learn a broad range of skills, including Kicks, Hand Strikes, Blocks, Stances, Jumps, Hand Forms, Weapon Forms, Basic Self Defense, Takedowns, Breakfalls and Tumbling, Joint locking (Chin-na), Sparring*, Stretching and QiGong. Activities are scaled for age and ability--teenagers and young adults might focus on higher impact skills. More mature adults might focus more on the internal aspect of kung fu, with less impactful exercises. Our lead Instructors have over a decade of experience scaling exercises for different ages and abilities.
*Freestyle sparring is only for intermediate and advanced students. Beginners do sparring partner drills to build technique and coordination.
Most classes include a limbering warmup, cardio and strengthening exercises, stretching, basic skills, then we break up by level to work on rank-specific skills. Class ends with qigong/breathing, or a stretch.
Junior Kung Fu
Ages 7 to 12
Learn confidence, self control, agility, teamwork and respect for others. The Junior program balances hard work and fun. Class content includes stances, strikes, blocks, movements inspired by animal kung fu, hand forms (choreographed sequences), self defense and traditional weapons of Kung Fu, such as staff and broadsword (weapons work starts at intermediate level). Students learn to about self control, and not using their Kung Fu inappropriately or abusively.
Our lead instructors each have 15-20 years of experience teaching children.
As Junior kids get older or higher level, leadership opportunities become available to those who are ready.
Most children graduate to the teen/adult program around the age of 13.
Little Dragons
Ages 5 to 6
Fun and games help Little Dragons build coordination and agility, confidence, learn cooperation and teamwork and respect for others. At the end of each class, students may earn a star, depending on the content area: Strikes and Blocks, Balance and Focus, Tumbling and breakfalls, Fitness and Flexibility, Safety and Self Defense and Traditional Shaolin Skills. Little Dragons also learn about the importance of listening, cooperation, and calming skills for when you’re feeling upset or frustrated. Students also learn to about self control, and not using their Kung Fu inappropriately or abusively.
Our lead instructors each have 15-20 years of experience teaching children.
Classes are 1x/week.
Most students transition to Juniors at or around the age of 7.
COVID Protocol:
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Masks are required indoors for all students and instructors. Masks optional for outdoor training. Parents and other visitors must wear a mask indoors.
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Our indoor training area has ample cross ventilation year round.
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Restrooms and surfaces re: sanitized daily.
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Effective January 1, we do not require COVID vaccination for Juniors and Little Dragons, although we strongly encourage it. We do currently require up to date COVID vaccination for our Teen and Adult program.
Fall through Spring 2023 Schedule:
(Scroll down for Summer Schedule starting June 24)
SCHEDULE BY DAY:
Junior Beginner is novice, white sash, gold sash, orange sash, orange stripe
Junior Intermediate and Advanced is purple sash/stripe, blue sash/stripe, green sash/stripe, red sash/stripe, brown sash/stripe
Tuesdays:
4:00-4:45pm Little Dragons
5:00-5:45pm Junior Intermediate/Advanced
5:45-7:00pm Teens and Adults (Ages 13+)
Wednesdays:
4:00-4:45pm Junior Beginners
5:00-6:05pm Junior Intermediate/Advanced
6:10-7:15pm DEMO Team (invitation only)
Thursdays:
4:00-4:45pm Junior Beginners
5:00-7:00pm Teens and Adults
Saturday:
10:00-10:45am Junior Beginners
10:00am-10:55am Junior Intermediate/Advanced
11:00am-12:15pm Teens and Adults Beginner
12:20-1:45pm Teens and Adults Int/Adv
2:00-3:30pm Shifu Li Training for Instructors/Advanced
SCHEDULE BY PROGRAM:
Junior Beginner is novice, white sash, gold sash, orange sash, orange stripe
Junior Intermediate and Advanced is purple sash/stripe, blue sash/stripe, green sash/stripe, red sash/stripe, brown sash/stripe
Little Dragons (ages 5-6):
Tuesdays: 4:00-4:45pm
Juniors Beginners (ages 7-12):
Wednesday: 4:00-4:45pm
Thursday: 4:00 4:45pm
Saturday: 10:00-10:45am
Juniors Intermediate and Advanced (ages 7-12)
Tuesdays: 5:00-5:45pm
Wednesday: 5:00-6:05pm
Saturday: 10:00am-10:55am
Teens and Adults (ages 13+)
Tuesdays 5:45-7:00pm All Levels
Thursday 5:00-7:00pm All Levels
Satirday 11:00am-12:15pm Beginners
Saturday 12:20-1:45pm Blue Sash and Up
2023 Summer Kung Fu Schedule—Effective June 24-September 4
Summer is a great time to train— it can be a chance to delve deeper into your training. Maintaining consistent practice in kung fu is the key to growing your martial art. We’re open most of the summer, so your momentum going!
Tuesday
4:00-4:45pm Little Dragons
4:00-4:45pm Beginner Juniors
5:00-6:00pm I/A Juniors
6:00-7:15pm Teens and Adults
Wednesday:
4:00-4:45pm Beginner Juniors
4:00-4:55pm I/A Juniors
5:00-7:00 Teens and Adults*
*EXCEPTION: On 7/12, 8/23 and 8/30, we’ll hold a shorter teen/adult class, with demo team afterwards, as follows:
5:00-6:15 Teens and Adults
6:20-7:15 Demo Team
Thursdays:
4:00- 4:45pm Beginner Juniors
5:00-6:00pm I/A Juniors
6:00-7:15pm Teens and Adults
NOTES:
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There will be no Saturday classes on May 20 (Shaolin Spring Spectacular), June 17 (Black Sash Test), and June 24.
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We will be closed for vacation August 1-10. As usual, we’ll extend every student’s enrollment by 2 weeks for those times.
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We will be open during Adventure Week (June 26-30) for regular classes.