A Program That is Right for you
Beyond Kung Fu offers many membership options/pricing structures to meet your needs.
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Monthly
A month to month plan for a maximum of 2-classes per week.
3-Month
Same membership as monthly with cost savings of 10%*
6-Month
Same membership as monthly with a further cost savings of 15%*
1-Year
Same membership as monthly with cost savings of 20% and includes uniform and shoes.*
*Due to COVID-19 restrictions students must be assigned two class times/week.
BEGINNER LEVELS
Represents the beginning, like a new canvas, awaiting the artist’s creativity to unfold the beauty of a painting. The first step in your journey with us, and how you earn your white sash, is to memorize the Student Creed. – a mantra to provide intention and purpose for your training.
Yellow & Orange Sash
The next stage in your Kung Fu journey is to learn keys – movements that are designed to give you a physical advantage in a combative situation and form the foundation for all levels of your Kung Fu training. There are 36 keys (18 in yellow and 18 in orange) that you will be learning within these levels all while learning the first two principles – Form and Timing. This is also where you will be introduced to traditional Shaolin Taolu (forms) that, like a meditation in motion, will assist in bring the connection between the mind and body.
Testing
Yellow and Orange Slash testing is scheduled throughout the year and will be posted in advance. Testing is an example of developing your finest character where the quality of each key, the levels’ Taolu and your ability to use appropriate timing will be graded.
SELF DEFENCE LEVELS
Learning and practicing self-defence techniques are the physical aspects at purple and red sash levels. Non-physical strategies are also studied. Methods are learned which are meant to avoid and/or thwart physical altercations. The actual physical techniques are only to be used when the situation has elevated to the point where it becomes necessary.
You will learn to heighten your awareness and to use this to enhance or elevate your state of consciousness. In self-defence training the increased awareness of surroundings through sight, hearing and intuition is taught. When you develop a profound calmness of mind, you have the advantage over your adversary. You are able to read the signs of danger, understand your a gut feeling about a situation and therefore use avoidance to defend yourself.
Methods of behaviour to avoid an attack are practiced as a preventative strategy. Assertiveness when used to mentally, verbally and physically conduct yourself can defuse dangerous encounters. Proper breathing increases your energy, brings clarity of thought and decreases the appearance of fear. Using the voice confidently shows an unwillingness to be a ‘victim’ in a situation. You will become aware that you may be a potential target where and when danger exists and therefore practice safekeeping, a continuous process of risk assessment. Practical knowledge of how to do this is part of learning self-defence.
Purple & Red Sash
The next stage where you use the keys to practice self-defence drills and scenarios that challenge our students’ skill and resolve when facing danger. You will test your inner character, strengthen your emotions, learn movement precision and gain unbreakable confidence, as this is what makes the true difference when defending oneself. Classical forms will also increase in difficulty throughout these levels.
Testing
To pass this level, students must show working knowledge and complete practical tests using combative mind focusing and combative application. You will be tested on your form, timing, mental clarity and emotional composure. These must be present during each self-defence technique. The elements of combative application must follow a specific sequence, require different velocities and must be performed accurately. The ability to show intent and the willingness to handle adverse/ challenging situations is to be maintained.
ADVANCED LEVELS
Green, Blue, Brown & Black Sash
Through sparing drills and matches, students will solidify all of the previously learned combative techniques and will raise the combative application to a whole new level. Partners will teach the importance of distance, offensive and defensive attacks/counter attacks, endurance and the maintenance of composure during high adrenaline matches. Note: Students are required to have sparring equipment at this level, which is available for purchase. Increased difficulty and length of classical forms will be included in these levels. Traditional weapons such as: Staff, Broadsword and Straight Sword will also be introduced.
Black Sash Test Preparation
The black sash test a mufti-faceted experience. It will aid you in exploring your mental, physical and emotional boundaries. In order to pass this test you must demonstrate your Keys, Forms, Self-Defence and Sparring, all at a Black Sash level.
In addition to the physical testing, there is a written portion which is intended to help you reflect on your journey of self-discovery on the path to Black Sash. There is assigned reading material which is intended to aid you in carrying what you have learned from your training into the rest of your life.