Class Info

Xing Yi Quan Kung Fu & Basic Self Defense Skills

Available in Western MA (Northampton & East St. Studios 47 East. St. Hadley) and New York City (Ripley Grier Studios 305 W. 38th St. Manhattan) by appointment, taught by Instructor Dan Reck with seminars by Senior Instructor Dixon Fung.
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Senior Instructor Dixon demonstrating the 8 Posture Jin Gong form

All students start with the basic skills program, students who are interested in XingYi Kung Fu which is more advanced, can start it at the same time. 

Classes are private or semi-private (small group) in the vein of personal training which is traditional in Chinese martial arts and the best way to learn, classes are sometimes held outdoors (weather permitting). Students learn at their own pace according to their goals, strengths & weaknesses. 

Most of our students focus on the self defense aspect, however if you want to just do it for exercise or just do meditation thats fine too.

Contact is optional, however light to medium contact is necessary if you want to be able to defend yourself, hard contact is not required unless the student is training for full contact competition, and we always aim to train safely to preserve & improve the body's condition not damage it. Boxing gloves are used mostly in the basic skills phase or when doing harder contact. 

Instructor Dan helping train Dixon's student for full contact competition

Students practicing a XingYi application drill

Students practicing San Ti

Students practicing a XingYi application drill

Student Ariane learning basic skills striking

Private Training

For the fastest progress and most personalized approach, private 1-on-1 training available in Western Massachusetts, NYC, and surrounding areas, contact us for availability.

Semi-Private Training

 

An affordable option while still getting personalized training in a small group of 1-5 people, available in Northampton/Hadley MA & NYC

*Recommended class time to make fast progress is 2+ hours per week or 8+ hours per month

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Instructor Dan teaching basic skills striking

XingYi Kung Fu Curriculum

-San Ti

-Eagle Catch

-5 Elements Fist (Wu Xing Quan)

-36 Hands

-2 Man Application Drills

-Tearing Hands (sparring)


Forms:

1. Bear Eagle 

2. 5 Elements Continuous Form Mother

3. 5 Elements Continuous Form Son

4. Horse

5. 8 Posture Jin Gong 

6. Monkey 

7. 8 Posture Lo Han 

8. Water Skimmer 

9. 12 Hammers

10. Swallow

11. Rooster 

12. Tiger 

13. Spear

14. Tai Eagle 

15. Sparrow Hawk

16. Miao Dao (2 handed sword)

17. Snake

18. Dragon

19. 9 Province Staff


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Basic Skills Program


-Defensive tactics

-Basic striking, kicking, throwing & joint locks

-Kickboxing

-Breakfalls

-Defense against common attacks

-Practical self defense skills/knowledge

-Striking pads & heavy bag

-2 Man Application Drills

-Sparring (student preference of contact level, usually its light to medium)

-Bodyweight strength training 



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