Adult Kung Fu
Class Structure:

• Short meditation (2mins)
• Warm-up excercises (10mins)
  • light jogging
  • jumping
  • cardio
• Stretching (10mins)
  • stances
  • bridge
  • splits
• Basics or Ji Ben Gong (20mins)
  • kicks/punches
  • combo drills
  • jump kicks
• Taolu or Form Boxing (20mins) *
  • New students: wubu quan (5 stance), chuji chang quan
  • Beginners: tongbei quan, xiaohong quan
  • Intermediate: dahong quan, luohanquan
  Intermediate and advanced students will be introduced to weapons starting with the
  staff (gunshu), broadsword (daoshu), others.
  * students are spilt-up for this portion of the class according to level
  Conditioning (pushups, squats, situps/legups) (5mins)

Levels:
We do not use a "belt" system like many other schools use because
we believe that all students learn and progress at different rates
or have had prior training/experience. However, there is a loose
requirement that students must know the necessary forms before
learning the next level of forms which is outlined above. This is
to keep the class moving at a steady pace and to allow students to
be recieve the proper instruction and attention. For example, if
you are completely new to martial arts, you should participate in
all of the portions of the class and practice the forms in the
newcomers level (wubu quan or chuji chang quan). Once you have
become familiar with both of these (you can perform the entire
set without help) you can then practice the forms at the beginners
level. It is estimated that a student spend about 3 months learning
at the newcomer level and 3-6 months at the beginner level. This
time may vary depending on the the student's commitment level and
individual ability.

Testing:
We do not have formal testing procedures for advancing up in levels.
Our class teaches Shaolin Kungfu as way to strenthen your body,
improve your health, and enrich your life. Therefore, you do not need
to be "tested" or given a belt to prove your ability or rank.
We do however, encourage you to participate in competitions (there is
an annual Martial Arts competition held at UC Berkeley) and also
class performances as a way to focus your training and set goals
for yourself.

Classroom Etiquette:
Please be mindful of your classmates and some rules during class:

• Wear proper class uniform and shoes
• Pay attention to instructors at all times
• Never do anything that risks injury to yourself or others
• No distractions (excessive talking or cell phones, etc)
• Arrive on time (preferrably early to stretch or warmup)
  
• Leave on time
• Salute while entering the class
• Have fun!