Classes are now held at the spacious and very cozy Boulder Integral center, located centrally in Boulder, CO. Classes currently run from 5:45-7 pm, Tuesdays and Thursdays. Drop in anytime to check out a class.

CLASS MATERIAL

Kung Fu
Includes traditional Northern Shaolin Kung Fu:

• Empty Hands Training – stances, strikes, kicks, blocks, and over 12 long forms between theBeginner and the Advanced Level.
• Weapons Training – traditional weapons: broad sword, straight sword, staff, and more.
• Fight Sets – fight other students in choreographed movements that teach how Kung Fu is adapted to the street.

Breathing
Proper breathing techniques, control, ‘spot’ hitting, and the development of the right mindset are all integrated into your training, along with the four major fields of study below.

Qi Gong
Chi Gong is the development of carefully controlled breathing and postures to maximize the flow of energyin the body, and to allow you to get the most energy from your muscles when you use them.  You will learn to recognize, cultivate, and employ Yin and Yang energies in your own body, and through your Kung Fu forms.

Self Defense
Adapting your Kung Fu techniques to the real world is an important part of training.  You will be trained to fight against other students, against street fighters, against senior students, against Kogen Sensei, and against other martial artists.  The goal is to be able to control your opponent in any situation by learning to control yourself.

Psychological Strength
Beating someone in combat is seldom about the physical skill level of the fighters.  Your mental mindset is by far themost powerful tool you can develop and cultivate to create boundaries that other people will not dream of crossing — in the ring, in the office, on the streets, with your family and loved ones.  While you will be trained to physically defend yourself, real mastery comes when you can back down another person without ever lifting a finger or needing to get physical. You will be trained to fight with an open heart and an open mind.

Rinzai Zen Meditation and Mindfulness
Meditation was always an integral part of Shaolin training, and in China the temples focused on Chan Buddhism, which later became better known in Japan as Zen.  Chan Buddhism has all but died out in China, but the Japanese have kept the warrior tradition within mediation alive. Taking your seat fearlessly, in utter stillness, and with an open heart will be part of your training.