White Tiger Kung Fu is one of the few martial arts that can provide complete traditional Kung Fu training that can be traced back over 600 years with no outside influence from other systems or styles. Our martial arts classes are tailored to the students level and ability. Our weekly curriculum is as follows:
- Beginning, intermediate, advanced and all rank Kung Fu classes
- Kids Kung Fu classes
- Cardio and Conditioning classes
- Pro Fight classes
- Grappling and sparring classes
- Qigong classes and qigong training seminars
- Private sessions
- Self Defense classes
The gwoon and all the training equipment are available for use to all students during non-class business hours. Class Schedule
Beginner’s Kung Fu classes
The beginner’s class acquaints the student with the basic motions. There is absolutely no experience or level of fitness necessary for this class. Basic cardio, calisthenics and general fitsness are a par of this Kung Fu class as well as stances, footwork, strikes, blocks, and kicks. Students with no previous experience typically train for 3 to 6 months before progressing to the intermediate Kung Fu classes. This class also builds the foundation and muscle memory for fighting. This class is open only to unranked, white sash, yellow sash, and orange sash students.
Intermediate Kung Fu class
This class is where the student will spend the next few years. Here is where you develop techniques, speed, mechanics, combinations, and balance amongst other things. There will be a lot of bag work, partner drills, sparring, grappling, and conditioning to build the foundation of a proper practitioner. The intensity and discipline is a set up from the beginner’s class. You will begin to learn the proper fighting and self defense techniques, exercise forms, the mok jong (wooden dummy) and grappling. This Kung Fu class is for purple sash, blue sash, green sash, and brown sash students.
Advanced Kung Fu class
The advanced class is another step forward in intensity and discipline. You will continue to work drills, spar, grapple, hit bags and pads, build speed and power, as well as study more advanced principles. Technique and control are emphasized here. This Kung Fu class is for brown and black sash students unless written otherwise on the schedule.
All-Ranks class
All-ranks class is exactly what it sounds like; every rank from white to black sash is welcome to attend. Intensity will vary depending on the instructor. The benefit of this class is for students of different ranks to train together. Every student, regardless of rank, can teach other students through interaction. Everyone has something to offer and this class is a great cauldron of experience from the entire student body. This class tends to have different drills than the regular Kung Fu classes and tend to be more fun and interactive. Often times, junior students will get an opportunity to work more advanced material.
Kids Kung Fu Classes
The White Tiger Youth Program incorporates authentic Southern Chinese Kung Fu into a junior-level learning curriculum. This class helps to develop well-rounded character while increasing mental concentration, presence and focus. The philosophy is to teach the child to be goal oriented, self motivated and disciplined within a supportive and fun atmosphere. The 1 1/2 hour blocks are divided into two Kung Fu classes: the first 45 minutes is for children ages 5-8 and the second 45 minutes is for children ages 9-16.
Cardio and Conditioning
The conditioning class, taught to beginning, intermediate, and advanced students, develops strength, speed, coordination, and cardiovascular health. It also allows students to execute the motions and techniques to their greatest abilities.
Pro Fighter/MMA Class
This Kung Fu class is for the student who wants a little more from their training. All techniques are taught regardless of rank. All five phases of fighting (outside, inside, clinch, ground, and transition) are taught in an effort to be sport fight ready. There are no weapons or forms taught in this class. All ranks are welcome for this high intensity class. Protective gear is required.
Grappling Class
This class teaches the fundamentals of ground fighting. Body positioning, leverage, guards, submissions, and mounts are all explained and practiced in this class. The same information that is available in the curriculum is practiced and is the focus of this intermediate Kung Fu class. Protective gear is required.
Sparring Class
A hands-on class for intermediate and advanced students only. In sparring, students test their techniques at true speed against opponents. Full protective gear is required to attend this class.
Qi-Gong
Also known as chi kung, qigong teaches a series of still postures and moving forms that focus on developing internal energy for martial application and health. Qigong, taught alongside kung fu, builds an overall strong foundation of internal energy.
At the beginning level, students learn still meditations over six months. At the intermediate level, students learn advanced meditations, including moving meditations. One-on-one qigong training is available for advanced students only.
Qi-gong Training Program
This program is for students looking to study qigong and Chinese herbs only. The emphasis is on the six pillars of health using White tiger’s unique system. The Doo Family is legendary and has been passed down for many generations. It become widely known in China after the Doo Family served the empress of the Tang Dynasty circa 680 A.D. This program includes qigong, herbal, and health knowledge from the Doo family, the Shaolin Temple, and the Kwong Kwai Temple in the sacred O’mei Mountains.
Iron Body Conditioning
This Kung Fu Class is for intermediate and advanced students. Iron body conditioning hardens and prepares the entire body, allowing students to execute or receive an otherwise devastating blow with little or no effect or injury to the body.
Private Sessions
Private sessions are available to any student who has a desire for deeper understanding and one-on-one work with an instructor. Students can choose whcih material they would like to work on in this environment.
Self-defense class
This is a great class for beginners and women. The idea is to extract all the basic techniques out of the curriculum so a student can learn to defend themselves immediately. All the techniques taught in this self defense class will be learned by students in the beginner and intermediate classes, but instead of learning them over years it will take several classes. You will learn to use balance, leverage and your opponent’s vulnerabilities to your advantage! Every student should take these self defense classes to understand the basics and application of simple and effective techniques! There are no prerequisite classes needed to attend and there are no rank requirements.
