Lots pf great training at the school last week. Here are a few snap shots of what folks were up to. Notice, the notebook! Taking notes is a really good idea.
Also note the long pole, which is very advanced practice.
Self Defense
October Ving Tsun Challenge
We are launching a new series of intensive training programming for our students in 2019; a series of seasonal, intensive weekend long training camps to take your ving tsun to a whole new deeper place.
Each camp will be unique and will have a specific focus including not only the physical aspects of Ving Tsun but also the ethics and morals, the Mo Duk as well as the place of meditation in your kung fu practice and much more. The first full weekend camp will be in February 2019.
As a lead up to all this, we are offering our students a mini-version in December which includes the following challenge.
The idea is to take the challenge for the months of October and November, then come to the training camp with your discoveries and questions. And I guarantee you will make discoveries AND have questions.
At the camp we can all discuss and learn and take our knowledge to the next level.
So, here is the challenge for October:
Train your Siu Nim Tau each and every day.
Only once, but EVERY DAY.
Each hand in the first section for one minute.
That’s it! Do it every day and see where it takes you.
Like I said, I guarantee you will be amazed at what you learn.
Take notes, write things down In your notebooks and bring it in December to the training camp.
Want to get to the next level in your Ving Tsun practice? Here is the way.
Take the challenge!
At the first of the month in November I will let you know what the challenge will be for next month.
Keep the fire burning.
Why to Start Your Kung Fu Training Now
A Few Questions for you.
Did you make New Years resolutions that included fitness this year?
Would you like to be in better physical condition than you are right now?
Do you think that it would be good to be able to defend yourself or your loved ones, just in case, you ever had to?
Benefits of Ving Tsun Kung Fu Training
- Improves cardio vascular fitness and over all health
- Improves whole body physical condition
- Teaches you to effectively use Ving Tsun for self defense purposes
- Helps calm your heart and mind to reduce stress
Picture this…
Getting started is just as easy as getting started. If you can just begin, you are already on your way to a healthier, more fit and confident you.
Which means you are already on your way to making big changes, step by step, because in a gradual healthy way, when you attend your first class, you are making those resolutions real.
It’s that simple!
Call Sifu Matt and schedule your trial class. Start feeling great right now.
Because you have strength and beauty inside you.
Call 773-301-6257.
Chi Sau Seminar Success and Events!
We really want to thank all of you who came from near and far for our January Chi Sau Seminar. It was a great way to kick off 2016. A lot of Aaron Heath’s students came from our Champaign school which was super cool.
We had a lot of fun and everyone learned a lot. So stay tuned because there’s much more to come!
We’re thinking the next seminar may be a combination of Wooden Dummy material, Mo Duk (proper code of conduct for martial arts practitioners) and kung fu culture.
And as always, we appreciate you sharing our news, events, Intro classes and so on. Don’t forget to tell your friends that they can come in and visit us anytime. Just call Sifu Matt Johnson at 773-301-6257 and we’ll get you set up.
You can follow us on Facebook too! This is a great way to hear about our monthly events like pot luck suppers, movie outings, (we went to see Ip Man 3)
or this Saturday’s celebration of Chinese New Year. (Year of the monkey!)
Or our Jan. 29th Haiku Writing Workshop led by William Seiyo Sheehan and reading by Gerry Stribling author of Buddhism for Dudes. (and please note, you don’t actually have to be a dude to totally love this book.)
The school is located in the heart of the Chicago Arts District at:
1839 S Halsted St. Chicago, IL 60608
Phone us at: 773/301-6257
Please note the CTA bus Route 8 stops right in front of the building.
There’s also plenty of free street parking all within short walking distance.
Matt Johnson Ving Tsun Kung Fu is Growing!
Just had to share how psyched we are to welcome two more brand new folks to our Intro class on Saturdays and two new sign ups for our regular open classes!
We love to see new people coming through the door and see the look on the faces when they get started learning and getting to know their fellow students and feeling how different this place really is.
So thank you for joining us and please help spread the word! Don’t forget our Intro classes on Saturday! There’s still plenty of time to sign up for a whole month of kung fu for just $50!
The school is located in the heart of the Chicago Arts District at:
1839 S Halsted St. Chicago, IL 60608
Phone us at: 773/301-6257
Please note the CTA bus Route 8 stops right in front of the building.
There’s also plenty of free street parking all within short walking distance.
Teaching Women Self-Defense Reduces Rape 50%
Check out this article from the Globe and Mail about studies which shows that when women learn self defense it reduces successful sexual assaults.
And please God, let’s keep in mind that this in no way places the onus on women alone for preventing rape. But it just makes sense to be prepared to prevail if need be.
Interested in learning? Check it out.
Thanks for stopping by. We hope to see you in the school soon.
Introduction to Ving Tsun Kung Fu
We are super excited to announce a new class at the Academy.
Introduction to kung fu!
This is a four-class series beginning on the FIRST Tuesday or FIRST Saturday of each month. You will be introduced to basic elements of ving tsun kung fu (stance, hand techniques), theory (principles of ving tsun), meditation, and kung fu philosophy (Mo Duk). Elements of the kung fu are explained in easy to understand pieces — with emphasis on developing correct fundamentals, posture, and mindful execution of techniques. If you have any physical limitations, special conditions, or injuries, please advise us, so that we can help you learn to practice effectively and safely. This series is appropriate for those who have never been to a martial arts or kung fu class before, those who have completed the series and would like to continue their education, or those who desire a refresher on the fundamentals.
The tuition cost for the Intro class is $50 per month. Select either a Tuesday series 6pm-7pm, or a Saturday series 12pm-1pm
Sign up for the Tuesday series
Sign up for the Saturday series
Stuff Sifu Says
“You must practice more!”
(Truth be told, Sifu Matt first heard this in Hong Kong from his good friend and older Ving Tsun brother, his “Sihing,” Sifu Albert Chan.)
And it’s true. The solution to nearly any problem in kung fu is more practice. When you come visit the school, you’re sure to hear that a lot!
Stuff Sifu Says
“Don’t worry about perfection. Just train everyday, and try to be just a bit better that you were yesterday and perfection will take care of itself.”
Sifu Matt Johnson
Stuff Sifu Says
“Have fun when you train but train seriously. Never forget what we train here. One day you may need it to save your own life.”
Sifu Matt Johnson
Matt Johnson Ving Tsun/Chicago 