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Shaolin Kung Fu Fitness Center guides kids and adults in Springfield to build discipline, focus, and confidence through fitness and martial arts. Book a free assessment class to get started with the best martial arts school in Springfield!
Why Join Kids Martial Art Classes
Why Join Kids Martial Art Classes
Build Focus & Discipline: If your child is having a hard time focusing, or paying attention, our kid's martial art classes will help them develop focus and discipline skills.
Build Self-Confidence: Our kid's martial art classes are designed to help your child to develop self-confidence and decrease anxiety in their day-to-day life.
Develop Listening Skills: Is your child not listening or following instructions? Engaging in martial art classes nurtures children's listening skills as they learn to follow instructions and respond to cues from instructors.
Learn Self Defense: Dealing with bullies in school or online? Our martial art classes are a great way to teach your child to protect themself against bullies physically and emotionally.
Why Join Adult Martial Art Classes
Why Join Adult Martial Art Classes
Shed Extra Pounds: It's hard to stay motivated working out alone. Instead with our MMA programs you can have fun and shed weight at the same time. Never feel like you're working out again.
Build Strength: Our martial art classes are designed to help you improve strength through diverse workouts, enhancing both muscular fitness and overall physical resilience.
Join The Tribe: Become part of a strong tribe and community of people who love MMA. Like-Minded individuals to level up their skills, encourage each other, and win at life.
Learn Self Defense: Nothing makes you feel more confident than knowing that not only can you protect yourself but also your family and the ones you love.
Springfield's Best Martial Arts Classes
Kids Martial Arts
Kids Martial Arts
This martial art class focuses on the fundamentals of exercise, basic martial art techniques, how to handle life issues appropriate for this age group, and, of course, fun!
Teen/Adult Martial Arts
Teen/Adult Martial Arts
This martial art class focuses on exercises designed to take you to the athlete level, martial art techniques that lead you on the path to black belt, and how to set realistic goals appropriate for your age.
My child isn't athletic. Can he/she still participate in martial arts?
Absolutely. Martial Arts teaches kids to be coordinated, flexible and strong. Kids who don't naturally have these qualities develop them. Kids who do have these qualities develop them even more.
Do you have to be in good shape to take Martial Arts?
Not at all! In fact, many people use martial arts as a way to get in good shape. They come to us out of shape, and quickly become athletic and limber.
Are these Martial Arts classes fun?
Yes! After all, these are children we're dealing with here. And kids love their fun. We do a variety of games and activities that have kids laughing and smiling. We work hard here - but we play just as hard.
Is Martial Arts violent?
No! Because self-defense technique is taught in Martial Arts, it's often thought of as violent. However, the philosophies behind Martial Arts revolve around peace and harmony. The moves are more of a way to become connected with your body. We teach diplomacy and friendship. However, if a violent situation ever arises in your life, you'll have powerful tools to defend yourself and your loved ones.
What's a good age for a child to start Martial Arts?
Honestly, practically every age is a good age to start! We have young children, as well as teenagers. We also have specific programs for adults. So no matter what age - we've got you covered.
Can Martial Arts cause injury?
Because we place such a huge focus on safety and injury prevention, we're proud to say that injuries are very few and far between with our program. In fact, because Martial Arts gets you in great shape, and makes you strong and flexible, people often see LESS injuries in their lives.
Eagle claw style
Eagle claw style
Ying Jow Pai (Chinese: 鷹爪派; pinyin: yīng zhǎo pài) is a style of Chinese martial arts known for its gripping techniques, system of joint locks, takedowns, and pressure point strikes, not unlike the Chinese grappling known as Chin Na. The style is attributed to the famous Song Dynasty General Yue Fei. Popular legends states that he learned martial arts and archery from a Shaolin Monk named Zhou Tong after his original spear master and martial arts teacher, Chen Guang died.
To train his soldiers, General Yue Fei created the “108 locking techniques”. The footwork included low kicks, sweeps, and trips to disrupt the opponent’s balance. His soldiers continuously fought and defeated the Jurchens, Siberian tribes people, invading northern China earning a fierce reputation for “Ying Kuen” or Eagle Fist. Years later, during the Ming Dynasty (c. 1368 AD), a Shaolin monk named Lai Chin combined General Ngok Fei’s locking techniques with the kicking and footwork of the northern Fanzi System. Today, both kung fu styles are blended to form one complete system known as “Ying Jow Pai.”
long fist style
long fist style
Chángquán (simplified Chinese: 长拳; traditional Chinese: 長拳; pinyin: Chángqúan; literally “Long Fist“) refers to a family of external (as opposed to internal) martial arts (kung fu) styles from northern China. The forms of the Long Fist style emphasize fully extended kicks and striking techniques, and by appearance would be considered a long-range fighting system. Long Fist uses large, extended, circular movements to improve overall body mobility in the muscles, tendons, and joints.
The Long Fist style is considered to contain a good balance of hand and foot techniques, but in particular it is renowned for its impressive acrobatic kicks. In demonstration events, Long Fist techniques are most popular and memorable for their whirling, running, leaping, and acrobatics. Traditional Shaolin Kung Fu, as mentioned above, is part of the long fist (Chang Quan) family. The movements, like stepping, kicking and punching can be short, simple and versatile. While fighting in the Shaolin style, one advances and retreats in a straight line, making the style simple, fast and effective.
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1700 Riverdale St, West Springfield, MA 01089
Phone: 413-821-4444
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