Group and Private Lessons for Adults and Children. We teach Shyun Style Tai Chi and Eight Step Preying Mantis Kung Fu. Below are more in-depth descriptions of the martial arts programs we offer: ||||| Adult Kung Fu ||||| Tai Chi ||||| Children's Kung Fu |||||
	Adult Kung Fu	[top]
Your training begins with a short meditation to clear your mind of the thoughts and worries of the day. We then focus on warming up the body. Many traditional stretching exercises are used to gain increased flexibility and tendon strength. Strength and Endurance training comes next. We focus on drills to increase your speed, power and technique. Typically, during each class you get a half hour of application training. This is where we take the techniques you are learning and develop them towards real world defense and fight situations. We finish up class with intense form training. This is where you learn to move and think like a kung fu fighter! Your stances get lower. Your body faster, stronger and more flexible. Your mind clear and quick to react. Eight Step Mantis is a complete martial arts system. Contained within are strikes, joint locks, throws, ground fighting, weapons training. There is no limit to what you can learn! Contact us at: 415.642.0264 or info@8stepmantis.com to schedule a time to try out some classes! Ask about our special introductory offers.
	Tai Chi	[top]
Through Tai Chi you learn to build and control your internal energy. We start class with any number of cleansing Chi Gung meditations. We warm up the body with traditional stretches. You learn to focus, coordinating your movements to your breathing. Gain an incredible ability to sense the weight shifts in your body as you transition from one stance to the next. Learn the single movements that eventually make up the entire Health Set. We practice Push Hands and other applications of Tai Chi Chuan. Students get a lot of one-on-one instruction with the Sifus, who pride themselves on their patience and caring as much as their own Tai Chi abilities. Contact us at: 415.642.0264 or info@8stepmantis.com to schedule a time to try out some classes! Ask about our special introductory offers.
	Children's Kung Fu	[top]
Our Children's Class program is designed to give kids the cardiovascular and strength workout they need. In a fun, safe environment, our kids learn the mental and physical discipline that gives them a head start in life! And they learn KUNG FU! What kid doesn't want that! The emphasis in the class is on teaching forms and techniques gradually, with belt(actually sash) levels signifying their achievement! We are very proud of our Children's Class, they are the future of our school. Contact us at: 415.642.0264 or info@8stepmantis.com to schedule a time for your child to try out some classes! Ask about our special introductory offers and Family discounts!
Grandmaster Shyun and Eight Step Mantis Kung Fu have headlined in many Martial Arts publications!