Upcoming events.
Adults Sparring & Push Hands
Students should bring their own sparring gear if they have it. There is also equipment to borrow from the school. Tai Chi students will be practicing push hands.
Qigong with Shitaigong Gregg
Qigong with Shitaigong Gregg
Saturday May 2nd, 10am-2pm
Metrowest Kung Fu
69 Main Street
Maynard, MA 01754
Shitaigong Gregg will be returning to teach the first two parts of the Eighteen Luohan Qigong Form, as well as the Eight Elixirs Qigong Form.
These exercises are excellent compliments to Tai Chi and Kung Fu practice. The workshop is beginner-friendly.
Cost: $200
Kung Fu Test
Kung Fu Test
Saturday May 9th 2026, 11:15am-12:30pm
Metrowest Kung Fu
69 Main Street
Maynard, MA 01754
Lion Dance Workshop with Shitaigong Gregg
Lion dancers from Authentic Shaolin Kung Fu perform a “stack”, in which the lion “head” stand’s on the “tail’s” thighs, chest, shoulders, or head.
Team Hóngshī 红狮 will be learning traditional lion dancing techniques from Shitaigong Gregg.
Paraphrased from Shitaigong’s website:
“The lion dance, also called the 'lion lantern', is a form of traditional dance performed on joyous festivals and important occasions, such as business grand openings, weddings, and the Spring Festival (Chinese New Year). It is a dance which imitates a lion's various movements and actions, performed by a pair of dancers in a lion costume, accompanied by the music of beating drums, gongs, and cymbals.
It is believed that the lion is an auspicious animal that brings good luck. Therefore, a lion dance is performed to pray for good luck during the Spring Festival or during other celebrations.
The lion dance is an excellent Chinese folk art that has spread across the world. The parading lions run along the streets to bring good will and luck to everyone they meet. They visit stores, restaurants and businesses.
The Lion Dance Troupes are usually accompanied by their "laughing Buddha" buddy. The Buddha wears a mask and robe, and tantalizes the lion with a fan to make him jump, roll around, lie down, etc.
As they wind down the streets and locales, people along the way will “feed” the lions red envelopes with money inside by handing the money through the lion’s mouth. This is supposed to bring good luck and fortune and is considered a donation for the martial arts school setting up the performance.
The Chinese lion dance has close relations to Kung Fu and the dancers are usually martial art members of the school. They practice in the school and train hard to master the skill as one of the disciplines of the martial art. In general, it is seen that if a school has a capable troupe with many 'lions', it demonstrates the success of the school.”
Cost: $50/student
Kids Sparring
We will be sparring. Students should bring their own sparring equipment if they have it:
Gloves
Helmets
Boots
Mouthguards
Cups (for male body students)
Shin guards (optional)
Chest protectors (optional)
Wraps (optional)
There are extra helmets, gloves, boots, and shin guards to borrow from the school.
Our sparring is safe and consensual. The best sparring gear is communication with your partner!
Black Sash Class with Shitaigong Gregg
Black sash students will be training with Shitaigong Gregg viz Zoom.
Cost: $20/student
Please pay Shifu Eliot via cash, check, or Venmo.
World Tai Chi & Qigong Day 2026
Participants of World Tai Chi & Qigong Day 2025 in Elm Park, Worcester
Saturday April 25th 2026, 10am-12pm
New England Kung Fu
4 Jackson Court, Unit C
Oxford, MA 01540
Be a healing part of history! Our parent school New England Kung Fu will be hosting this year’s World Tai Chi & Qigong Day at their location in Oxford Massachusetts.
World Tai Chi & Qigong Day is an event that has participating groups of people all over the world. At 10am local time, communities in over eighty countries come together to breathe together, move together, and provide a healing vision for our world.
The event is free and open to the public. Beginners are welcome; no Tai Chi experience is necessary. The first hour will be group qigong exercises which will include light stretching and breathing. The second hour will consist of group Tai Chi forms (beginners may follow along) followed by a brief demonstration of higher level internal Chinese martial arts.
There will be no classes at the Maynard location.
Adults Staff & Tai Chi Sword
Kung Fu students will be working on staff. Students should bring their own staffs to class if they own them. They may also borrow a staff from the school.
Tai Chi students will be working on sword. Students should bring their own swords to class if they own them. Wooden or metal swords are acceptable. They may also borrow a sword from the school.
Kids Staff & Tai Chi Sword
Kung Fu students will be working on staff. Students should bring their own staffs to class if they own them. They may also borrow a staff from the school.
Tai Chi students will be working on sword. Students should bring their own swords to class if they own them. Wooden or metal swords are acceptable. They may also borrow a sword from the school.
Maynard Drum Circle
ello fellow drummers, dancers, and friends!
November may bring colder weather, drab vegetation, and sunsets before 5pm, but it also brings my birthday - and this year it's a big one, ending in 0! It would mean so much to me to celebrate this milestone with you all. There will be drumming, dancing, and cake! NO gifts please, but feel free to bring something yummy to share.
Date: Sunday, 11/23
Time: 2-4:30pm
Location: Metrowest Kung Fu - 69 Main Street, Maynard, MA
Cost: $5/adult (cash or Venmo), free for kids 12 and under
Now for the nitty gritty!
● The MDC is a freestyle drum & dance event. No hand-drum or dance experience is required, and all skill levels are welcome!
● There is ample street parking, as well as the "basin" parking lot flanked by Summer, Nason and Main Streets. Since it's a Sunday, parking is free.
● Kids are absolutely welcome to attend (and participate!) but require adult supervision.
● There will be a wide selection of percussive instruments for anyone who needs to borrow, but you're encouraged to bring your own if you have them. Didgeridoos, Native American flutes, rhythm bones, etc. are also welcome.
● Several folding chairs and stools will be available, but you may want to bring your own for maximum comfort.
● You can arrive at any time (doors will open at 1:45pm) and leave when you must.
● There will be a short social/snack break in the middle. Water and snacks will be provided, though you are welcome to bring something to share if you'd like.
● I will be raffling off something drum-related, TBD - you'll just have to come to the drum circle to find out!
● As always, please remember to remove your street shoes upon entering, in respect to the guan which Eliot has so graciously been letting us use for the MDC.
Feel free to forward this email to anyone who you think would be interested in participating! You can also find this event on Facebook (even if you don't have a FB account) at this link: https://www.facebook.com/share/1BQv4tjwcs/ - please share widely! RSVPs are encouraged so that I have a rough idea of how many people are coming and how much food to bring.
Please don't hesitate to reach out to me (MaynardDrumCircle at gmail dot com) with any questions.
I hope to see lots of familiar faces and some new ones too!
Thanks!
~Betsey
Combined Sparring Class
Shifu Cheyenne and T.J. practice push hands.
New England Kung Fu
4 Jackson Court, Unit C
Oxford, MA 01540
The Oxford and Maynard schools will be training reaction skills (push hands and sparring) together.
The first hour (11am-12pm) will be dedicated to push hands. The second hour (12-1pm) will be dedicated to sparring. Tai Chi students may leave at 12pm if they do not wish to spar. Tai Chi and Kung Fu students are both encouraged to cross-train, however.
Gear is required for sparring; if you do not have your own, you may borrow it from the school. The class is free, but cash donations to Shifu Gary are welcome.
Our sparring is safe and friendly; beginners are welcome.
Adults Sparring & Push Hands
Students should bring their own sparring gear if they have it. There is also equipment to borrow from the school. Tai Chi students will be practicing push hands.
Kids Sparring & Push Hands
Kids Kung Fu classes will be sparring. Students who own their own sparring equipment should bring it with them to class. Tai Chi class will be working on push hands.
Kung Fu Lab with Shigong Gary
Shigong Gary will be joining us for our fourth iteration of the Kung Fu Lab, where we will be doing a deep dive into the Shandong Shaolin form, Northern Style Fist 北派拳 (Běi Pài Quán). (Frequently referred to in our school by its Cantonese pronunciation, Bāk Pài Quán.)
Shigong Gary will be teaching not just the form’s movements, but also applications, line drills, target drills, conditioning, and more. This form is open to any student 10 years and older who has begun learning the form.
Cost: $20 per student, cash preferred, red envelopes available.
Tai Chi Test & Ranking
The next Tai Chi test will take place Saturday April 11th, 10-11am at the Maynard school.
If you wish to test for your next sash, you should have your charting completed by Saturday March 28th. You will not be permitted to test if your charting is not complete or you have any outstanding invoices, including the $35 sash fee. Sash fee may be paid online.
This is a formal occasion - you should arrive in full uniform; school t-shirt (tucked in), training pants, Tai Chi/Kung Fu shoes, and sash (if applicable.) You should have clean hygiene and a sharp appearance.
If you have finished your charting but cannot attend April 11th, contact Shifu Eliot to make alternate arrangements.
Students who are not testing are encouraged to participate in the test in support of their classmates. Spectators are welcome, photos and videos are encouraged!
Tai Chi Sword
We will be practicing Tai Chi sword. Students who have their own swords should bring them to class. Wooden or metal swords are acceptable.
Adults Staff & Tai Chi Sword
Kung Fu students will be working on staff. Students should bring their own staffs to class if they own them. They may also borrow a staff from the school.
Tai Chi students will be working on sword. Students should bring their own swords to class if they own them. Wooden or metal swords are acceptable. They may also borrow a sword from the school.
Kids Staff
Kung Fu students will be working on staff. Students should bring their own staffs to class if they own them. They may also borrow a staff from the school.
Maynard Drum Circle
ello fellow drummers, dancers, and friends!
November may bring colder weather, drab vegetation, and sunsets before 5pm, but it also brings my birthday - and this year it's a big one, ending in 0! It would mean so much to me to celebrate this milestone with you all. There will be drumming, dancing, and cake! NO gifts please, but feel free to bring something yummy to share.
Date: Sunday, 11/23
Time: 2-4:30pm
Location: Metrowest Kung Fu - 69 Main Street, Maynard, MA
Cost: $5/adult (cash or Venmo), free for kids 12 and under
Now for the nitty gritty!
● The MDC is a freestyle drum & dance event. No hand-drum or dance experience is required, and all skill levels are welcome!
● There is ample street parking, as well as the "basin" parking lot flanked by Summer, Nason and Main Streets. Since it's a Sunday, parking is free.
● Kids are absolutely welcome to attend (and participate!) but require adult supervision.
● There will be a wide selection of percussive instruments for anyone who needs to borrow, but you're encouraged to bring your own if you have them. Didgeridoos, Native American flutes, rhythm bones, etc. are also welcome.
● Several folding chairs and stools will be available, but you may want to bring your own for maximum comfort.
● You can arrive at any time (doors will open at 1:45pm) and leave when you must.
● There will be a short social/snack break in the middle. Water and snacks will be provided, though you are welcome to bring something to share if you'd like.
● I will be raffling off something drum-related, TBD - you'll just have to come to the drum circle to find out!
● As always, please remember to remove your street shoes upon entering, in respect to the guan which Eliot has so graciously been letting us use for the MDC.
Feel free to forward this email to anyone who you think would be interested in participating! You can also find this event on Facebook (even if you don't have a FB account) at this link: https://www.facebook.com/share/1BQv4tjwcs/ - please share widely! RSVPs are encouraged so that I have a rough idea of how many people are coming and how much food to bring.
Please don't hesitate to reach out to me (MaynardDrumCircle at gmail dot com) with any questions.
I hope to see lots of familiar faces and some new ones too!
Thanks!
~Betsey
Sanda Seminar with Shitaigong Gregg
Saturday March 21st 2026, 10am-2pm
Authentic Shaolin Kung Fu
194 Morris Avenue, Building 2, Suite 17
Holtsville, NY 11742
Join us for a special hands-on Sanda (Chinese free fighting) seminar this March! Learn the fighting concepts, applications, and training methods that make sanda one of the most effective martial arts for real combat. This seminar will include practical drills, live applications, and road work to help you build strength, timing, and fighting confidence.
Cost: $200/student. Cash preferred.
To reserve a spot, contact Shitaigong Gregg:
School: 631-447-7738
Cell: 631-872-1185
Email: shaolin22@hotmail.com
Train hard, train smart, and take your fighting skills to the next level with authentic Shaolin Sanda!
Push Hands
Tai Chi students will be practicing Push Hands.
Push Hands 推手 (Tuī Shǒu) is a reactive skill, involving two people trying to off-balance each other using Taiji principles.
We primarily practice Yang Style Fixed Step.
Using size or strength to overpower an opponent with muscular force is not in alignment with Taiji principles; as such, our Push Hands is slow, gentle, and beginner-friendly.
We build up with cooperative drills and eventually progress to more competitive matches. The goal of our Push Hands is to make sure we understand how are Taiji postures work in a practical way, helping us to strengthen our structure, body awareness, and sensitivity to our partner.
It is beginner-friendly and open to all Tai Chi and Kung Fu students.
Adults Sparring & Push Hands
Students should bring their own sparring gear if they have it. There is also equipment to borrow from the school. Tai Chi students will be practicing push hands.
Kids Sparring
We will be sparring. Students should bring their own sparring equipment if they have it:
Gloves
Helmets
Boots
Mouthguards
Cups (for male body students)
Shin guards (optional)
Chest protectors (optional)
Wraps (optional)
There are extra helmets, gloves, boots, and shin guards to borrow from the school.
Our sparring is safe and consensual. The best sparring gear is communication with your partner!
Cervizzi's Spring Tournament
Sunday March 15th 2026
Malden Catholic High School
50 Crystal Street
Malden, MA 02418
Adults Staff & Tai Chi Sword
Kung Fu students will be working on staff. Students should bring their own staffs to class if they own them. They may also borrow a staff from the school.
Tai Chi students will be working on sword. Students should bring their own swords to class if they own them. Wooden or metal swords are acceptable. They may also borrow a sword from the school.
Kids Staff & Tai Chi Sword
Kung Fu students will be working on staff. Students should bring their own staffs to class if they own them. They may also borrow a staff from the school.
Tai Chi students will be working on sword. Students should bring their own swords to class if they own them. Wooden or metal swords are acceptable. They may also borrow a sword from the school.
Adults Sparring & Push Hands
Students should bring their own sparring gear if they have it. There is also equipment to borrow from the school. Tai Chi students will be practicing push hands.
Kids Sparring & Push Hands
Kids Kung Fu classes will be sparring. Students who own their own sparring equipment should bring it with them to class. Tai Chi class will be working on push hands.
Chinatown Lion Dance Parade
We’ll be heading into Boston to observe the Lion Dance Parade. We’ll likely grab food in Chinatown afterwards! Carpooling is available - contact Shifu Eliot if interested in attending. Check out the Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association of New England website for more info.
Kung Fu Lab 1.3 & Combined Sparring
Kung Fu Lab & Combined Sparring
Metrowest Kung Fu
69 Main Street
Maynard, MA 01754
Kung Fu Lab 1.3
9-10:30am
Shigong Gary will be joining us for our third iteration of the Kung Fu Lab, where we will be doing a deep dive into the Shandong Shaolin form, Northern Style Fist 北派拳 (Běi Pài Quán). (Frequently referred to in our school by its Cantonese pronunciation, Bāk Pài Quán.
Shigong Gary will be teaching not just the form’s movements, but also applications, line drills, target drills, conditioning, and more. This form is open to any student who has begun learning the form. Open to students ten years old and older.
Cost: $20 per student, cash preferred
Combined Sparring
10:30am-12:30pm
The Oxford and Maynard schools will be training reaction skills (push hands and sparring) together.
Gear is required for sparring; if you do not have your own, you may borrow it from the school.
Our sparring is safe and friendly; beginners are welcome.
Cost: FREE, but donations to Shigong Gary are encouraged
No Class
Shifu will be on vacation. Students are encouraged to train at our parent school, New England Kung Fu.
Lunar New Year Seminars
Saturday February 21st, 10am-5pm
Sea Crest Beach Resort
350 Quaker Road
North Falmouth, MA 02556
We’ll be celebrating Year of the Fire Horse on Cape Cod with multiple Kung Fu seminars! Details are still being solidified but we’ll be offering multiple Kung Fu seminars in the spacious ballroom of the hotel.
Students will be permitted to travel to the hotel for the day, or stay over night, either Friday, Saturday, or both. We have a block of rooms reserved at a discounted rate. The hotel is pet-friendly! Only students 18 and older may stay at the hotel. Younger students may attend if they are accompanied by a parent/guardian. Seminars are for students 13 and older only, as well as members of the Tiger Team.
Tai Chi Sword
We will be practicing Tai Chi sword. Students who have their own swords should bring them to class. Wooden or metal swords are acceptable.