Adult Classes

Adult classes are two hours long and blend traditional training methods with progressive skill development.

• Wear loose‑fitting clothing suitable for exercise.
• Wear flat‑bottom shoes that won’t scuff the floor.
• Class uniform: dark pants and an official school shirt with our logo — order it here and have it shipped to your home.

Class Structure

Classes are generally divided into two one‑hour segments.

Hour 1: Foundations & Solo Work

• Calisthenic warm‑ups
• Stretching and loosening exercises
• Guided footwork drills (walking the horse)
• One‑person hand techniques such as 10 Hooks, 10 Elbows, various hand drills like Moishu, Honshu, Chokshu, and other combination drills

Water Break

Hour 2: Partner Training

• Rolling punches and active blocking
• Horse shifting with a partner
• Distance control drills
• Striking and combination practice
• Two‑person combination drills
• Two‑person forms
• Two‑person free-style hands

Closing the Class (Final 10–15 minutes)

• Two‑person conditioning drills (hook hands, bang arms, roll bamboo, etc.)
• Free‑style hands play
• Group practice of the Three‑Step Arrow Form

Chi-Kung Breathing Class

The Six Healing Sounds

This class guides you through a meditative set of movements and breathing techniques rooted in the Six Healing Sounds practice, as taught by Master Gin Foon Mark. These sounds resonate with the major organs of the body, helping to stimulate healthy Chi (Qi) flow and restore balance from within.

• No experience required — simply follow the instructor
• Designed to gently boost circulation and digestion
• Supports long-term wellness, relaxation, and inner calm

The class is one hour and fully guided. The drop-in fee is $15 per student, with discounted class packs available through our Student Portal.

Kids Classes

With Instructor Andre Balian

Our Kids Classes are designed for students aged 8–12 and offer a fun, structured introduction to Southern Praying Mantis Kung Fu. The atmosphere is active and encouraging, with a focus on building discipline, coordination, and confidence through practical movement.

• Warm-ups and flexibility training
• Kicking, punching, grabs, and wrist locks
• Focus pad drills and partner exercises
• Fun challenges and games that build situational awareness

New students are welcome to jump in at any time. No special equipment is required to start.

Taiji Chuan & Push‑Hands

With Instructor Erik Stevenson

In this class, we explore the graceful yet powerful movements of Xinyi Hunyuan Taijiquan, following the 24 Movement Form developed by Master Feng Zhiqiang. Students gradually deepen their awareness of body mechanics, breathing, and intention as they refine this form.

• Practice the Hunyuan 24 Form (video)
• Two-person sensitivity drills (Push Hands)
• Exploration of the four primary energies of Taiji: Peng, Liu, Ji, and An

This class encourages deeper understanding of martial energy, softness, and connection — perfect for beginners and advanced students alike.

Watch a Push Hands drill demo