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Style: Northern Shaolin Kung Fu Classes Style: Wing Chun Kung Fu Classes For information or to arrange a visit-------503-762-1522 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Northern Shaolin Kung Fu--Class Information The traditional Northern Shaolin Style made famous by Iron Palm Master Ku-Yu Cheong applied to modern times. A complete style with spectacular kicks, powerful hand techniques, joint locks and counters, throws, and floor work. Time Tested Principles and techniques applied to modern situations. Traditional combat forms to increase skill, power, speed, and self defense awareness. Traditional short range, mid range, and long range weapons forms. Traditional weapons applied to modern situations. Instruction on take downs and their counters. Instruction on common throws and their counters. Designed to improve overall fitness. Improve you muscular and aerobic endurance, strength, flexibility, and kinesthetic awareness. Chi Kung and Meditation instruction. Improve the ability to control your mind and body in a safe learning environment. A great way to achieve a high level of fitness, improve confidence, and learn to defend yourself while learning an art developed in antiquity at the Shaolin Temple . Wing Chun Kung Fu--Class Information Time Tested Combat Principles Applied To Modern Situations. Bruce Lee's Original Style from Southern China. Use of modern training methods and equipment are blended with the traditional ways. Traditional teaching methods are blended with modern educational theory to provide a fun, and effective learning experience. The curriculum consists of: Punching and blocking techniques using economy of motion and maximum leverage. Joint Locks and Counters with advance leverage and positioning. Take downs and Counters for street defense. Kicking techniques and Counters for long range fighting. Knife and Stick Controls for street defense. Wing Chun classes are designed to improve "Whole Body Fitness". You will see improvements in Cardiovascular Fitness, Strength, Flexibility, and Body Control. With training, you will be more confident, more relaxed, and in greater control of yourself. Wing Chun training will improve your ability to deal with difficult situations, both inside, and outside the home. The class has been designed to improve fitness, relaxation, and fighting ability in a safe and controlled environment. Within the first three months of practice the student is exposed to the basic methods of personal defense, as well as, the foundation techniques of the style. All aspects of Wing Chun Theory will be discussed, among these: Dynamic Centerline Theory--The centerline of the body has the most vulnerable targets. If you can control your opponent's centerline, you can destroy him. Immovable Elbow--Controlling the elbow is the key to offense and defense. Elbow control can lead to increased power, and high defensive capability. Combat Facing Theory--Facing theory enhances your ability to attack and defend. It is concerned with the ability to point your weapons at your opponent, and decrease his ability to point his weapons at you. Ying and Yang Force Control Theory--The ability to blend with, and control your opponent's force is the mark of a truly advanced practitioner. This ability is put into use anytime bodies touch and force is generated. It is trained with the Sticky Combat Hands exercise. . Wing Chun is a principle based system. The principles provide the foundation for modern day applications. The principles are few, the applications are limitless! This class is a blend of modern movement science, traditional combat training, and modern applications. It follows the idea of “retaining what is useful, and discarding what is not.” Suitable for all ages! Wing Chun does not rely on brute strength, if you can move; you can apply Wing Chun Yang Style Tai Chi Chuan: The traditional Yang Style Tai Chi with combat applications. Suitable for all ages and fitness levels. Learn self defense while improving health and fitness--You do not have to compromise your health while learning self defense. Practice combat techniques and relaxation drills--The necessity to be relaxed in combat is universally acknowledged. This practice combines both combat techniques and relaxation drills for maximum benefit. Be more relaxed, and confident--With increased training you should be more relaxed and confident whether at work, at home, or in everyday activities. Learn to control mind and body--If you have full control over your mind and body you can accomplish anything! Improve Balance--As we age, our ability to maintain balance can be pivotal in maintaining our health. This training is specifically designed to improve static and dynamic balance. Increase Strength--Strength does not have to decrease as we age. With Tai Chi training, you can increase whole body strength. Increase flexibility--Proper Tai Chi training will improve flexibility in the upper and lower body. Improve Coordination--Our training routines will help improve coordination and movement retention. The new movement patterns will exercise both the body, and the mind. A great way to "gradually" improve fitness and wellness! Whether you are a beginner, an advanced student, or getting back from an injury, you can benefit from Combat Tai Chi. |
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