Shaolin - ALL LEVELS
These classes are focused on the more advanced concepts and applications of our art. This class expands on the fundamentals and explores the more complex and demanding techniques of our system. Age range: 13 and over.
These classes are focused on the more advanced concepts and applications of our art. This class expands on the fundamentals and explores the more complex and demanding techniques of our system. Age range: 13 and over.
Classes are also similar to the regular Shaolin class in format, but shorter in duration and organized with younger students in mind. Ages range: 7 to 12.
Students work on basic footwork, basic strikes and combinations using punches, kicks, knees and elbows. Rulesets taught are both for Sanda and Kuoshu Lei Tai.
This is where our students that wish to compete in the forms events work on some of the more demanding sets of our style. Class space is limited to those on the team and are committed to competing regularly, but all are welcome to observe. Age range: 13 and over.
Physical fitness is one of the most important aspects of martial arts practice. In Chinese martial arts, physical conditioning forms the base upon which your skill is expressed. This program improves your strength, power, speed, agility, and endurance so you can perform to the full extent of your abilities. Currently, due to Covid, this workout is done as an individual workout (no partners), students must not share equipement and fully clean them after use. They are thirty minutes long and suitable for all ability levels.
Lion Dance, Dragon Dance (舞獅, 舞龍) and Drumming classes are for the practice of traditional Chinese lion dancing and performance drumming (Sar Ping Style), for youth and adults. The lion dance team has many performances throughout the year. This class is to expand the current students understanding of the martial art and cultural practices they already learn in our school. New ZYKFA students are encouraged to attend and this class. Classes are held weekly on Saturdays.
The Duanbing (short weapon) and Changbing (long weapon) class is designed for students to explore the weapon techniques they learn through the forms of our system in a contact environment. Students wear protective gear and specially designed padded weapons for safety. Students are restricted to using techniques that they learn in their sets during sparring. Students must have white sash or above to attend these classes. Age range: 13 and over.
Private Lessons available upon request for members looking for more in-depth knowledge of a specific skill. Private lesson are only available to current ZYKFA members. Duration is 20 mins per lesson.
The Zhong Yi Kung Fu Association is a membership only martial arts school. We are now, as of 6/12/2023, accepting a limited amount of new members.