Blog: Martial Arts Philosophy, Kung Fu and Zen
Martial Arts Philosophy The legendary founder of Kung Fu is also the man credited with the invent of Zen (Ch’an) Buddhism. Bodhidharma was said to have traveled to China from India and began teaching the monks at Shaolin temple in the
Weapons Defense Class
Students learned different techniques to use against common attacks in our weapons defense class. Techniques for attacks from a stick, a gun and a knife were learned. Here are some pictures from the knife defense - a standing arm bar, taking our partner to
Blog: Aikido Part 2
The instructor demonstrated an Aikido technique with very little explanation (none of which I understood), and we went to work. My first partner was also my favorite partner that I practiced with all week. He was an older man who
Mindfulness Class
Photos from our Community Mindfulness Class Postures for mindful moving meditation Commencement Post Stance Twist Steps Cloud Hands
Blog: Aikido Part 1
When I left Michigan to come to open a martial arts school in Los Angeles five years ago, I knew I’d be busy. It might be a long time until I could travel for an extended period. So, I decided to
Martial Arts for Self-Defense
There are many wonderful reasons to practice martial arts. Learning self-defense, getting a great workout, learning mental and physical discipline, even doing something engaging and fun are all common things people tell me they are looking for when starting in
Women’s Self Defense Class May 2016
Sifu Scott taught a class focusing on general concepts for staying safe. Students practiced simple strikes and kicks, joint locks and techniques to use if somebody takes you to the ground. Students practicing the standing arm bar Sifu teaching a student the details for
Kung Fu Retreat 2016
Kung Fu Demonstration Demonstration event at Kung Fu Retreat is an opportunity for students to show mastery of strikes, chin na, grappling and forms. Here are a few snippets of the event. Demonstration breaks: Kenny: wood break - oopa Heidi and Tom: concrete break
Kids and Parents Martial Arts Classes
All the parents, caregivers and kids had a great time in the kids and parents' martial arts classes. Shin to calf sweep above. Chudon block - a hard block with the meaty part of the arm High block front hand, side step back
Blog: The Power of Choice Part 2
Choosing our Emotions Another one of my favorite sayings of Sifu Brown’s is Happiness is a choice. When some people hear this, they think to themselves, wait a minute—happiness is an emotion. So? We choose our emotions. In fact, we choose every
