Thursdays at 6PM.

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​This program is for kids ages 7 through 12 and runs September to the end of June.

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Kung Fu is lots of fun and great exercise that builds coordination and strength. In our program, developing focus and good manners is as important as strength and fitness.

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Curriculum: we run this program in blocks of 10-12 weeks, depending on the season. 

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Physical skills include cardio & core strength training, flexibility training, balance and coordination training and more. A wide range of Kung Fu essential skills are learned as well, including empty palm, kicking, footwork and movement principles. As learners progress, they're introduced to fun and challenging empty hand patterns, called forms. Weapons training includes staff, broadsword, longsword, nunchuks, tonfa and others.

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Musicality is developed with our Lion Drumming segments and everyone gets to learn some of the basic steps of the Lion Dance! Those who exhibit proficiency may be invited to do additional training with our Lion Team.

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Required:  uniform top and student-supplied comfortable (black, recommended) pants and clean, indoor-only runners. 

Wednesdays at 6PM; Saturdays at 11AM.
Adults, all levels. 

Course material focuses on level 1 foundation training, with additional levels rolling out based on student suitability--essential skills for everyone to master!

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Required: uniform top and student-supplied comfortable (black, recommended) pants and clean, indoor-only runners. 

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​Course Content:
Basic Kung Fu theory, etiquette, counting.
Basic Breathing Skills
Warmup & Joint Strengthening
Fire & Water Chi Kung method
Leg, hip and back flexibility training
Stretch Kick Flexibility
Empty Hand Palm/Block Techniques
5-Wheel Waist Power Training
Punching Training
5-Element Stance Training
5-Element Circular Orbit Training
Form: Eight Steps of Shaolin, pt. 1

Gentle and easy, this is a nice way to chill out and recharge your energy!

 

Tai Chi improves flexibility, releases stress and pain, and promotes longevity. The balancing effect of Tai Chi alleviates many health problems.

 

Our curriculum includes basic skills and movements, a variety of empty hand sets from beginner to advanced, Tai Chi weapons sets from the Yang Tai Chi system, as well as several health Chi Kung (therapeutic breathing & movement) regimens. (read more on program contents.)

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Health benefits of practicing Tai Chi and Chi Kung have well-documented: lower stress, manage/balance blood pressure & cholesterol, blood sugar balancing, weight control, better physical and mental fitness, better balance and flexibility, better circulation and reduced pain, reduction of risk factors associated with disease & promote longevity. 

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​This program is suitable for most adults of any age and fitness level. 

Ages 10 and up. No experience necessary. 

April 22 and 29

This is a 2-session workshop to introduce the Lion Drum to you!

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Everyone will receive instruction and hands-on experience through a few easy exercises to build coordination and strength for drumming.

 

Over two sessions, five essential rhythms of the Lion Dance will be learned: Thunder Drum, Rising Lion, Lofty Lion, Walking Lion and Seven-Stars Drum patterns. With these simple patterns, an entire Lion Dance can be built!

Saturdays at 9AM, starting June 1, 2024, for three weeks or Mondays at 6PM, starting August  12.

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This is a hands-on technique review from materials learned in Lion Dance Basics levels 1, 2 and 3.

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Successful candidates completing our five-part Lion Dance training series may be eligible to become members of our Lion Team and continue to intermediate and advanced levels in the Lion Dance Training Program.

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Required: uniform top and student-supplied comfortable (black, recommended) pants and clean, indoor-only runners. 

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This review course features a special rate and is open only to those who have participated in the aforementioned previous courses.

Saturdays at 9AM, starting April 27, 2024, for five weeks. 

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These sessions will be hands-on, taught by Sifu Mrazek. This is part three of a five-part series and a great introduction to the art of Lion Dance--a time-honoured Kung Fu performance tradition!  

 

To avoid obvious gaps in your skill and knowledge, we encourage you to learn each course in the order they are offered. Join this program if you're an interested new learner or have experience & want to deepen your understanding and ability in Lion Dancing.

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The focus will be on hands-on training but will also include instruction on theory, explanation of technique as well as the ethical & cultural connections of this special art that intersects spheres of life and transcends worlds!

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Successful candidates completing our five-part Lion Dance training series may be eligible to become members of our Lion Team and continue to intermediate and advanced levels in the Lion Dance Training Program.

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Required: uniform top and student-supplied comfortable (black, recommended) pants and clean, indoor-only runners. 

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Part 3 Technique and Theory: 
week 1, April 27: the role of each team position; entering and exiting the tail position; lion breathing techniques, tail positioning & distancing, adapting basic steps to tail position.

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week 2, May 4: continuation of basic steps & sequences.

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week 3, May 11: continuation of basic steps & sequences.

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​week 4, May 18: strength training for intermediate & advanced tail skills, building a basic routine.

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​week 5, May 25: strength training for intermediate & advanced tail skills, building a basic routine cont.

Tuesdays at 6PM, starting April 23, 2024, for five weeks. 

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These sessions will be hands-on, taught by Sifu Mrazek.

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Shaolin, with its history of more than 1500 years, is the birthplace of Zen Buddhism and wellspring of myriad styles and systems of traditional Kung Fu. 

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Shaolin Zhuangshiquan is an exemplary foundation form of the famous northern Shaolin system. There are four sections in approximately 24 movements that are trained in both directions and sides of the body. The form is wide and open with long, powerful movements reflective of the northern Shaolin spirit.

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This will serve as a fine review for previous learners, or sufficient time for new learners to cover the entire form. The form is suitable to experience for even new students however a reasonable grasp of Kung Fu basic footwork and stances are a significant asset.

Saturdays at 10AM, starting April 27, 2024, for five weeks. 

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These sessions will be hands-on, taught by Sifu Mrazek.

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Shaolin, with its history of more than 1500 years, is the birthplace of Zen Buddhism and wellspring of myriad styles and systems of traditional Kung Fu. 

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Shaolin's 18 Luohan Hands form is an exemplary foundation form passed down from ancient times in the Shaolin system. The form contains numerous techniques of blocking, striking, kicking, locking and throwing.

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This will serve as a fine review for previous learners, or sufficient time for new learners with an established foundation to cover the entire form. 

This is an innovative, one of a kind program geared for seniors! And it's FREE!

 

If you're interested, get your name on the VIP list and we'll keep you posted! 

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We have a team of amazing instructors for this exciting holistic wellness program who create a relaxed and comfortable learning vibe.

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Music in the Morning combines easy breathing, gentle Tai Chi and wellness exercises that are great for improving your energy and building your health!

 

We'll also work our lungs and voices, singing well-loved songs from childhood! (we might also throw in a few classic oldies too!). Our student library and lounge is perfect for this portion of the program. If we only had a campfire!

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Contact for scheduling.

Mondays, 5PM. Three sessions, running May 6, 13 and 27. Adults, all levels; youth by permission.

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Tanglangquan is a famous Kung Fu style from northern China with a special connection to the Shaolin Temple.  It is an eclectic system that uses many sophisticated techniques and fast footwork.

This is a three-session introductory course for novice Kung Fu practitioners, however a basic competency in punching, kicking as well as familiarity with the basic five stances of Kung Fu are recommended. 

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In this course we’ll focus on how to do several of the basic stances, steps and hand formations of this dynamic style.

 

Those looking for an additional challenge and fun learning opportunity are encouraged to also participate in the traditional form course to be taught consecutively.

Mondays, 6PM. Runs May 6 through June 24; there are no classes held May 20.
Adults, all levels; youth by special permission.

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Praying Mantis (tanglangquan) is a famous Kung Fu style from northern China.  An eclectic system, mantis Kung Fu has a broad and sophisticated technique repertoire, uses fast footwork and blend of hard and soft power generation methods.

 

This form is challenging and lots of fun! It's highly representative of northern mantis systems, packed with the mantis’ unique take on attack and defense, including hand techniques, footwork, locking, throwing and kicking techniques, covering all ranges of combat.

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Basic competency in Kung Fu foundational skills are highly recommended. The entire form will be learned in this course.

 

On completion, participants will by and large, have memorized the form and be able to demonstrate in its entirety. Through proper practice, the form will evolve into an excellent showpiece for future Kung Fu performances.

Mondays, 6PM. Runs four sessions, June 3 through June 24. Adults, all levels. Youth by special permission.

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Praying Mantis (tanglangquan) is a famous Kung Fu style from northern China.  It is an eclectic system that uses many sophisticated techniques and fast footwork.

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This is the grandmaster Wong Hon Fun version of White Ape Steals the Peach! If this is your first mantis form, you’ll find it challenging and a lot of fun! While this form has only a few rows, it's packed with the mantis’ unique take on attack and defense, including hand techniques, footwork, locking, throwing and a couple specialty kicking techniques!

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A basic competency in Kung Fu foundational skills are highly recommended. The entire form will be learned in this course. 

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On completion, participants will by and large, have memorized the form and be able to demonstrate in its entirety. Through proper practice, the form will evolve into a useful showpiece for future Kung Fu performances.

Mondays, 5PM; Four sessions, July 8 through 29.
Adults, all levels. Youth by permission.

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This is a training set from the Tai Chi Praying Mantis system. There are three sections with eight principal concepts and steps. 

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Note: this is not a forms instructional workshop; only one hour of this course is allotted as an instructional review (1hr), with additional time focusing on application breakdown & training drills (1hr) and partner training (2hrs). 

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This course is well-suited to those who have completed the form in their regular class but would like to refine it further, or those who would like a detailed review.

 

We'll take the time to ensure all the authentic details are accounted for, but with the majority of time spent with a practical focus exploring training drills and partner work unique to this form.

Adults, intermediate level and higher. Having learned this form previously is a pre-requisite.

 

Tuesdays at 7PM. This course runs April 30 through June 4, 2024 for 6 sessions.

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This is a six-week review course for the Jiangmen Cailifo Wulunma form. All sections to be reviewed in detail.

Adults with an established foundation.

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Tuesdays at 7PM. This course runs June 11 through July 9, 2024 for 5 sessions.

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This is an instructional course for the level 1 Kung Fu Longsword form. New learners are welcome however the pace will be sufficient to cover the entire form in four sessions with the final session for additional review.

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Required equipment: Kung Fu Longsword (available at a special rate for participants in this course--inquire).