Sun 2 (Class 8)

• Fun with Grappling - (MATS)
  Children » Sensei Mark Staples

• Noi Cong - Inner Strength Form
  All ranks » Sensei Andy Gannon

  This original internal strength form of O’Sensei’s is a cornerstone in the development of Cuong Nhu’s Soft Style. It is designed to increase Ki flow and balance. We will also work on applications of the form and other Ki-building exercises.

• Perfect your Pinan and Awesome Applications
  All ranks » Sensei Kevin Cardoni

  Learn to Perfect your Pinan kata's (focusing on Pinan 2 - 5) with tips and tricks for better kata Precision, Power, & Performance. Second half of this class will teach you how to take your Kata applications to the next level (above Green belt and beyond) with application examples and tips for creating your own effective applications quickly. This class is intended for students who already know at least one of the Pinan kata's (2 - 5) and also instructors who need some new idea's for helping their students improve kata and applications.

• Massage For Martial Artists - (MATS)
  All ranks » Sensei Parnee Poet

  Learn which muscles we use for punching and kicking and learn to work on your knots and tissue. We will work with partners and ourselves.

• Wing Chung Drills
  All ranks » Senseis Keith Ford & Angel Albanese

  Close range partner drills focused on closing distance, forcing a responce and working off the energy of that responce.

• Mastering Public Speaking
  All ranks » Sensei Marc Gowan

  Learn from a professional actor some secrets and techniques to make your public speaking the best it can be - whether inside or outside the dojo.

• Working Double Weapons Katas
  All ranks » Mstrs. First, Roman, Sens. Kraus, Kaknevicius

  This class works a process to break down double weapons katas by working the weapon with the left hand only, right hand only and stances only and then brings it all together to add more power and more precision and to bring in a strong synchronization of both hands and feet. Participants must know a double weapon kata and bring their weapons.

• Applications to Pinan 2 and 3
  All ranks » Master Allen Hoss

  Applications only. Focus on 3-D applications to the katas

• Even Monkeys Fall from Trees: Training Balance in Martial Arts - (MATS)
  All ranks » Sensei Tim DeMarte

  Monkeys may be natural-born climbers, but even they take a tumble now and then—just like us. The Japanese saying 'Saru mo ki kara ochiru' (Even monkeys fall from trees) reminds us that even for those with the best natural balance, falling is just part of the process. What matters is getting back up, and finding ways to improve. Whether you’re landing a kick, performing a throw, or just trying not to trip over your own feet, balance is a key to longevity, injury prevention, and martial arts mastery. This class will explore balance in all its forms—physical, mental, social, and even spiritual—through drills, tools, games, and sparring exercises. So come ready to wobble, stumble, get back up, and, most importantly, improve!

• Iaijutsu: Japanese Sword
  Green and up » Master D. Williams and Sensei Matt Bahr

  Masaoka-Ha lineage of Seito Musō Jikiden Eishin-ryū Iai Heiho (MJERI). Founded in the late 16th century by Hayashizaki Jinsuke Minamoto no Shigenobu, (1546-1621). It is a Japanese sword art school and one of the most widely practiced schools of Iai in the world. Often referred to simply as “Eishin-ryū,” it claims an unbroken lineage dating back from the sixteenth century to early 20th century. Iaido or Iaijutsu is the art of drawing and cutting with one fluid motion from the saya (scabbard) using the Japanese katana. Practice of traditional Muso Jikiden Eshin Ryu waza using the IAI (Practice metal sword), katachi using Bokuto (Wooden Sword) and Sumonogiri using Shinken (sharp cutting sword). This class will utilize only the Wooden sword to learn the basic movements of Iaijutsu. Bring Bokken.

• Stronger Elbow Strikes
  Green and up » Senseis Victoria Johnson & Russ Egglestion

  Learn proper form for better, stronger elbow strikes

• Double Tambo 1 and Applications
  Brown and up » Master Denise Guerin

  Double Tambo I kata and applications/ Bring 2 tambos

• Teaching Self Defense Seminars - (MATS) **
  Brown and up » Master Terri Giamartino

  Learn key elements for teaching a successful self defense workshop. Explore ice breakers, warm ups to create a safe space, non-judgmental language and self assessment tools. Learn to structure a class that integrates the psychological and emotional with the physical escape and block, strike options for a variety of age groups.

• Teaching Cuong Nhu Application Principles
  Black and up » Senseis MJ White and Deanna Bonnell

  Immerse yourself in application principles broken down by rank. Gain insight on best practices for introducing them all into your and your students’ training.

• Super Summer Camps **
  All ranks » Sensei Tanner Critz

  Are you interested in holding summer camps? Are you interested in ideas for making your summer camps more exciting? I'm going to break down the Unity camp model for you, and if you like, supply you with camp ideas and materials year after year!

• ** continuing education leadership points for black belt and dan ranks

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