Classes for Ages 5+
Class Times:
All classes are donation-based so that anyone who wishes to attend may. There is a small fee to use the community center, but if you are unable to pay let us know and we will take care of it. There is a suggested donation of $50/month. These donations help cover time and material costs provided by the program and are very much appreciated!
- Tuesdays and Thursdays 4:00 - 5:00pm, @Main Court
- Saturday Tai Chi 9-10am, @Studio
All classes are donation-based so that anyone who wishes to attend may. There is a small fee to use the community center, but if you are unable to pay let us know and we will take care of it. There is a suggested donation of $50/month. These donations help cover time and material costs provided by the program and are very much appreciated!
Class Format
Each class will begin with a warm up consisting of various calisthenics, stretching, movement, agility, and line drills, as well as breathing techniques.
Each month we rotate the focus for the week:
Week 1: Basics
Week 2: Form
Week 3: Application
Week 4: Sparring
If you are new to class, weeks 1-3 are a great place to start. You must complete a full monthly cycle of the first three weeks before you can engage in our sparring class.
Each month we rotate the focus for the week:
Week 1: Basics
Week 2: Form
Week 3: Application
Week 4: Sparring
If you are new to class, weeks 1-3 are a great place to start. You must complete a full monthly cycle of the first three weeks before you can engage in our sparring class.
What Students Will Learn
There are a variety of basic techniques (基本功 - jibengong) which are fundamental to all martial arts. These include stances, blocks, punches, kicks, throws, and locks as well as line and partner drills. A strong emphasis is placed on the practical application of knowledge learned.
Forms are a catalogue of techniques and ideas arranged in a flowing sequence. Sometimes an entire style can be showcased within a single form, while other times a style may have forms in the double digits to express its breadth of techniques. Ned Kung Fu focuses on Lohan Boxing as its foundation, and moves on to Xing Yi, Bagua, and TaiJiQuan for its advanced curriculum. The study and practice of forms is a physical and intellectual pursuit and allows for a lifetime of practice and refinement.
Traditional weapons training is begun at the second rank, and students will learn the staff, broadsword, spear, and straight sword.
In addition to the martial arts curriculum, students will learn restorative practices including yoga postures, meditation techniques, and breathing exercises for a holistic approach to fitness and self defense.
Everything comes together in our sparring class where we apply our techniques against progressive resistance in a live training environment.
Forms are a catalogue of techniques and ideas arranged in a flowing sequence. Sometimes an entire style can be showcased within a single form, while other times a style may have forms in the double digits to express its breadth of techniques. Ned Kung Fu focuses on Lohan Boxing as its foundation, and moves on to Xing Yi, Bagua, and TaiJiQuan for its advanced curriculum. The study and practice of forms is a physical and intellectual pursuit and allows for a lifetime of practice and refinement.
Traditional weapons training is begun at the second rank, and students will learn the staff, broadsword, spear, and straight sword.
In addition to the martial arts curriculum, students will learn restorative practices including yoga postures, meditation techniques, and breathing exercises for a holistic approach to fitness and self defense.
Everything comes together in our sparring class where we apply our techniques against progressive resistance in a live training environment.
Ranking and Progression
Belts are used to keep track of a student’s time, discipline, and proficiency within the art. Our belt colors follow the five elements system, and each belt has an empty hand and, beyond the first rank, weapons form.
White: Fast and Accurate Fist
Blue: 18 Hands of Lohan, Lohan Staff
Green: Enlightened Fist (Lohan 3), Plum Flower Saber
Red: Mantis Stomping Fist, Lohan Spear
Yellow: Plum Flower Fist, Wu Hao Straight Sword
There is a focus of basic techniques (stances, blocks, punches, kicks, throws, locks) for each rank, but these techniques are often introduced earlier than an associated rank.
Beyond the ability to repeat the requirements, students must be able to demonstrate:
Our upper belt ranking falls under the requirements of the Ching Yi Kung Fu Association.
White: Fast and Accurate Fist
Blue: 18 Hands of Lohan, Lohan Staff
Green: Enlightened Fist (Lohan 3), Plum Flower Saber
Red: Mantis Stomping Fist, Lohan Spear
Yellow: Plum Flower Fist, Wu Hao Straight Sword
There is a focus of basic techniques (stances, blocks, punches, kicks, throws, locks) for each rank, but these techniques are often introduced earlier than an associated rank.
Beyond the ability to repeat the requirements, students must be able to demonstrate:
- An ever increasing command and mastery of the basics
- The ability to perform the empty hand and weapon form associated with each rank with confidence, ease, and technical understanding
- Theoretical and practical knowledge of the element associated with the belt color
- Respect for oneself, ones classmates, and the greater community
- Act as a good example to those that are learning after you
- Humility and compassion in speech and action
Our upper belt ranking falls under the requirements of the Ching Yi Kung Fu Association.
