Q&A
Why should I start Kung Fu?
The benefits of Kung Fu practice are HUGE! Kung Fu can enhance your physical strength, coordination, balance, flexibility, and stamina. Everything that you do in your life becomes a bit easier because of Kung Fu. Kung Fu not only trains your body it trains your mind too! This results in improved self-awareness, discipline, confidence and will power. Not only will you become more confident that you can defend yourself, but your confidence to tackle all of life’s trials will grow.
WILL MY CHILD BECOME AGGRESSIVE?
No. Teaching Kung Fu correctly shows students that aggression and violence is not only unacceptable, but unnecessary. Your child is taught that Kung Fu is a fun and entertaining activity that contains self-defense elements which should not be practiced or used outside the kung fu school, except under special circumstances. Our quality programs not only include classical kung fu physical development, but also include activities that fortify emotional resilience and adaptability to change. These are aimed at helping our students make the right decisions when experiencing challenging feelings or situations
How long does it take to get my next belt?
For beginner students, it could take from 3 to 5 months to get their next belt. For Intermediate level students, it could take 4 to 6 months. For Advanced students, it could take anywhere from 6 to 8 months. This is based on attending classes twice per week or more. Attendance plays a significant role in determining when you are eligible to test. If you only attend once per week, it could double the time required. Practicing at home also greatly influences your readiness for testing. Private lessons or a Monthly Class Upgrade before the test are strongly recommended to expedite the belt test process for all levels. If you feel that you are ready to test, please ask one of the instructors to evaluate you.”
What if I am unable to make it to my belt test?
In the event that you are unable to attend your scheduled belt test, a make-up test will be held the following Thursday at 8:15 pm for teens/adults and Friday at 6:45 pm for children. Please note that space for the make-up test is limited. Therefore, it is essential to notify us in advance if you decide to participate in the make-up test.
How Long Will It Take to Become Proficient and Get a Black Belt?
Surprisingly, this is a frequently asked question, even for beginners. Although we encourage enthusiasm to achieve great things in martial arts, programs take time to master. Students are encouraged to set short-term and long-term goals; as they achieve them, they can set new ones. Many factors come into play when determining how long it will take to become proficient at martial arts. The time and effort you commit in the studio and outside practice, as well as your abilities, can take up to six months of consistent training to feel like you could defend yourself. Black belts can take several years to accomplish, and there are some rules around age, but anyone motivated to do so will be encouraged on this ambitious journey!
How is the curriculum arranged?
Kung Fu is a complex system, perhaps more so than other arts. We strive to organize and simplify the curriculum without compromising its integrity. We want to expose our students to as much material as possible in the least amount of time. Here is the overall structure of the curriculum:
During the first week of the month, we concentrate on mastering the fundamental aspects of the form and engage in sparring sessions. In the second week, we delve into the practical applications of techniques derived directly from the section. The third week is dedicated to comprehensive practice of the entire section. Finally, during the fourth week, we focus on refining the form as a whole, emphasizing continuity and fluidity.
What if I have to miss classes or I go on vacation for a long period of time?
For any missed classes , you have the opportunity to make them up before your membership expires or carry them over to your next membership period. We offer an open class schedule with many classes available for students to attend at their convenience, provided their program allows it. Please note that missed classes do not warrant membership extensions.
Students have the option to extend/freeze their membership ONLY in those two cases:
A: Notification of any planned vacation lasting more than 2 months at the time of registration
B: Disabilities/Injuries
What if I get sick or injured for an extended period?
If you experience an extended period of illness or injury, we request that you provide an official doctor’s note. You then have several options: you can make up missed classes, freeze your membership, extend your original membership at no additional cost for a period equivalent to the duration of your disability or illness, or cancel your membership with a 30% balance for the remaining unused term.
Is the membership transferable?
Yes, all memberships are transferable to any person.
Can You Get Injured in Kung Fu Training?
In any sport, there is a risk of injury. However, martial arts is one of the most effective exercises people use in rehabilitation. Since martial arts training is individual, the techniques and moves are closely supervised to ensure they are done correctly, minimizing the risk of an injury. Students usually use their techniques in the air or against a padded object. As students grow in their skills, they may participate in sparring, which is contact with another student or an instructor to practice the real-life adrenaline surges that come when struck. However, not just anyone can spar, and the studio must use discretion when inviting students to participate. Sparring is closely supervised, and protective gear is required to participate.
Will I have to compete in tournaments?
While we encourage participation in the tournaments, our answer is only if you want to! We participate in a number of regular competitions as a supplemental form of training and a means to test skills. Competition is stressed as an important, but optional, training opportunity. Tournaments are not usually forced in traditional kung fu . More important is development of body, mind and a non-violent philosophy.