Classes and Seminars

 

Weekly Program

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Forms

Open practice

Usage

TAIJI CLASS & KUNG FU

Taiji Wednesday evening 6pm-630pm.

Longfist Saturday 9am-12pm – Golden Gate Park

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415-503-8106

San Francisco Kung fu Classes

Longfist (Chang Chuan) Longfist is an expansive, open and honest athletic style, suitable for people who favor an active, invigorating and vitalizing workout. All levels of experience are welcome. See Quicktime video.

Saturdays 9:00am to 12:00am at Chain of Lakes West Road in Golden Gate Park. See park map

9:00-10:00 Beginners: Warm-ups, Basics and Tan Tuei

10:00-11:00 Intermediate: Forms Longfist and Chen Taiji

11:00-12:00 Coaches Training

Weapons Weapons can help to develop a solid foundation for kung fu training. Sword, Saber and Staff are excellent weapons for all levels.

Wednesday evening - Panhandle in Golden Gate park. Fell Street crossing Clayton

6:00-7:30 Forms - Longfist and Chen Taiji

6:30 Weapons - Sword

The Ultimate Art, is comprised of hard and soft movements that nourish and strengthen one's health and awareness. This original Chen style utilizes spiraling actions to unify and coordinate the body, mind, and spirit. Unearth the practical usage of traditional martial arts with Chen Taiji. See Quicktime video.

Gold Mountain Kung fu School located in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park is from a lineage of traditional Chinese northern styles of martial arts. Our workouts are great way to gain focus and discipline with passion and positive energy in an atmosphere of mutual respect and support. Students are encouraged to creatively learn from their peers. We use various interactive teaching formats such as one-on-one, small and large groups. Sifu Valerie Lee, head instructor, has practiced kung-fu for 30 years, and has been a licensed acupuncturist since 1987. For info call 415-503-8106, e-mail kungfu@sfsu.edu
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2008 Faces in the Park

Elaine Lew Tima Vaisburd Dan Montgomery Sean Green
Nate Brito Chris Davis Aja Duncan Brad Jacobs
Faye Adelstein Arturo Noriego   Richard Walsh

Weapons

Seminars

Sifu Valerie offers seminars at your onsite work or school location. These can be personalized for your group as suggested in the following:

Introduction is one to two hours
Half day seminar is three hours
Full day seminar is five to six hours
Weekend seminar is ten to twelve hours
Week seminars are available during the summer

See sample clips of styles offered on Youtube. Check it out!

Chen Taiji Short Form
Taiji Usage
Mi Tsung (Lost Track)
Three Linking Forms from the Longfist system
San Ts'ai Chien (Heaven Man and Earth Sword)
Willow Leaf Saber
Five Animals, Five Elements
The In and External Health Exercises of Bagua Palms  

Private Lessons available by appointment.

 


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last update May 13, 2008