
Upcoming events.

Lion Dance Class
We are proud to offer our school’s first lion dance classes.
These classes are open to all Kung Fu students ten-years-old and older, as well as Tiger Team students.
The class will meet every other Wednesday.
There is no fee but students will be expected to commit to the practice consistently in advance of an event.

Kung Fu Ranking
Kung Fu Ranking
Saturday August 2nd
11am-1pm
Kung Fu & Tai Chi Academy of New England
4 Jackson Court, Unit C
Oxford, MA 01540
Students who pass the Kung Fu Test July 26th will receive their new sashes during this formal ceremony. All students are encouraged to attend. Participation is mandatory for black sashes.
This is a joyous occasion to celebrate our students’ accomplishments in Kung Fu. As such, family and friends are welcome, photos and videos are encouraged.

Yolanda Pi Stafford Black Sash Test
Yolanda will be testing for her black sash. This is a once-in-a-lifetime event, and as such, all of Yolanda’s classmates should attend the event to support her.
Attendance is required for black sashes. It is very strongly encouraged for all other students.
We will have several guests of honor on Cassie’s Black Sash Test Panel, including:
We thank these talented instructors for presiding over the event, and for their support of Yolanda’s development as a martial artist over the years.

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!

Beginner Kung Fu with Jo Gao Yaron
Wednesdays, 6:30-7:30pmStarting May 7th.
For students thirteen years old and older.
This class is designed specifically for beginner students, and will cover basic stances, blocks, punches, and kicks. It will also include strength-building, cardio training, and stretching. Jo Gao Yaron will cover basic Kung Fu forms including Genesis Set, Shaolin Stance Form, Luohan Stance Form, and Connecting Fist.
There is no extra cost!
Read more about Jo Gao Yaron here.

Adult Staff
We will be working on staff. Students should bring their own staff if they have one. If not, we have extras to borrow from the school. The class is beginner friendly and open to all teen and adult students.

Kids Staff
We will be working on staff. Students should bring their own staff if they have one. If not, we have extras to borrow from the school. The class is beginner friendly and open to all students regardless of experience level.
Weapons are not toys. Even practice weapons can be dangerous, and need to be handled with respect and appreciation for the fact that they can cause serious injury. Students who cannot display sufficient self-control for weapon work will not be permitted to train during these classes.

Adult 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!

Lion Dance Class
We are proud to offer our school’s first lion dance classes.
These classes are open to all Kung Fu students ten-years-old and older, as well as Tiger Team students.
The class will meet every other Wednesday.
There is no fee but students will be expected to commit to the practice consistently in advance of an event.

Pi Stafford Black Sash Ranking & Combined Sparring
Saturday August 16th
10am-1pm
Metrowest Kung Fu
69 Main Street
Maynard, MA 01754
Pi will receive her black sash during this formal ceremony. This will also be a “make-up” ranking for under sashes who cannot attend August 2nd.
All students are encouraged to attend. Participation is mandatory for black sashes.
This is a joyous occasion to celebrate Pi’s accomplishments in Kung Fu. As such, family and friends are welcome, photos and videos are encouraged.
Immediately following the ranking ceremony, we will have a Combined Sparring class with our Kung Fu family from Oxford. As usual push hands will take place 11am-12pm, and sparring 12-1pm.

Chen 38 Movement Tai Chi Form with Shifu Kwong
We’ll be joining Shifu Kwong Ho Cheuk to learn the Chen 38 Movement Form 陈氏太极拳 三十八式 (Chén Shì Tàijíquán Sānshíbā Shì.) This is a great opportunity for our students to be introduced to Old Frame Chen Tai Chi.
Shifu Kwong is Shifu Eliot’s martial great grandfather 師太公 (Shītàigōng). Shifu Kwong’s extensive traditional Chinese Martial Arts experience began when he was 6 years old in Burma. Three years later, he moved with his family to China where he continued learning Kung Fu from a retired member of the Special Forces for the next nine years. At the age of 19, Sifu Kwong while living in Hong Kong, studied Yang Tai Chi and Southern Praying Mantis.
In 1994 Sifu Kwong expanded his practice in New York City when he began learning Shaolin Kung Fu and Qi Gong from Shifu Shi Guolin. One year later, he began training Chen style Tai Chi under Master Ren Guangyi, one of the foremost practitioners of traditional Chen Tai Chi Chuan.
Sifu Kwong has been teaching Qigong since 1997, and is dedicated to the practice of the internal Kung Fu arts of Qi Kung and Tai Chi. Shifu Kwong is the Co-Founder and Chief Instructor and The Grandmaster of The Traditional Chinese Martial Arts Cultural Center.
This seminar is open to all Tai Chi students. It is beginner-friendly, but experience in any style of Tai Chi or martial arts will be helpful.
Cost: $199

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!

Beginner Kung Fu with Jo Gao Yaron
Wednesdays, 6:30-7:30pmStarting May 7th.
For students thirteen years old and older.
This class is designed specifically for beginner students, and will cover basic stances, blocks, punches, and kicks. It will also include strength-building, cardio training, and stretching. Jo Gao Yaron will cover basic Kung Fu forms including Genesis Set, Shaolin Stance Form, Luohan Stance Form, and Connecting Fist.
There is no extra cost!
Read more about Jo Gao Yaron here.

3 Section Staff with Shigong Gregg
The three section staff 三節棍 (sān jié gùn) is a flail weapon made of three wooden sticks connected by a metal chain. It is a relatively recent addition to the historical arsenal of Kung Fu weapons.
It is an advanced weapon. This workshop is not for children or beginners. Students should be familiar with staff at a minimum, and ideally with double sticks as well.
Cost is $200 per student.

Kids Staff
We will be working on staff. Students should bring their own staff if they have one. If not, we have extras to borrow from the school. The class is beginner friendly and open to all students regardless of experience level.
Weapons are not toys. Even practice weapons can be dangerous, and need to be handled with respect and appreciation for the fact that they can cause serious injury. Students who cannot display sufficient self-control for weapon work will not be permitted to train during these classes.

Lion Dance Class
We are proud to offer our school’s first lion dance classes.
These classes are open to all Kung Fu students ten-years-old and older, as well as Tiger Team students.
The class will meet every other Wednesday.
There is no fee but students will be expected to commit to the practice consistently in advance of an event.

Adult 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!

Adult Staff
We will be working on staff. Students should bring their own staff if they have one. If not, we have extras to borrow from the school. The class is beginner friendly and open to all teen and adult students.

Beginner Kung Fu with Jo Gao Yaron
Wednesdays, 6:30-7:30pmStarting May 7th.
For students thirteen years old and older.
This class is designed specifically for beginner students, and will cover basic stances, blocks, punches, and kicks. It will also include strength-building, cardio training, and stretching. Jo Gao Yaron will cover basic Kung Fu forms including Genesis Set, Shaolin Stance Form, Luohan Stance Form, and Connecting Fist.
There is no extra cost!
Read more about Jo Gao Yaron here.

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!

Lion Dance Class
We are proud to offer our school’s first lion dance classes.
These classes are open to all Kung Fu students ten-years-old and older, as well as Tiger Team students.
The class will meet every other Wednesday.
There is no fee but students will be expected to commit to the practice consistently in advance of an event.

Kids Staff
We will be working on staff. Students should bring their own staff if they have one. If not, we have extras to borrow from the school. The class is beginner friendly and open to all students regardless of experience level.
Weapons are not toys. Even practice weapons can be dangerous, and need to be handled with respect and appreciation for the fact that they can cause serious injury. Students who cannot display sufficient self-control for weapon work will not be permitted to train during these classes.

Adult 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!

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!

Beginner Kung Fu with Jo Gao Yaron
Wednesdays, 6:30-7:30pmStarting May 7th.
For students thirteen years old and older.
This class is designed specifically for beginner students, and will cover basic stances, blocks, punches, and kicks. It will also include strength-building, cardio training, and stretching. Jo Gao Yaron will cover basic Kung Fu forms including Genesis Set, Shaolin Stance Form, Luohan Stance Form, and Connecting Fist.
There is no extra cost!
Read more about Jo Gao Yaron here.

Adult Staff
We will be working on staff. Students should bring their own staff if they have one. If not, we have extras to borrow from the school. The class is beginner friendly and open to all teen and adult students.

Kids Staff
We will be working on staff. Students should bring their own staff if they have one. If not, we have extras to borrow from the school. The class is beginner friendly and open to all students regardless of experience level.
Weapons are not toys. Even practice weapons can be dangerous, and need to be handled with respect and appreciation for the fact that they can cause serious injury. Students who cannot display sufficient self-control for weapon work will not be permitted to train during these classes.

Adult 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!

Lion Dance Class
We are proud to offer our school’s first lion dance classes.
These classes are open to all Kung Fu students ten-years-old and older, as well as Tiger Team students.
The class will meet every other Wednesday.
There is no fee but students will be expected to commit to the practice consistently in advance of an event.

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!

Beginner Kung Fu with Jo Gao Yaron
Wednesdays, 6:30-7:30pmStarting May 7th.
For students thirteen years old and older.
This class is designed specifically for beginner students, and will cover basic stances, blocks, punches, and kicks. It will also include strength-building, cardio training, and stretching. Jo Gao Yaron will cover basic Kung Fu forms including Genesis Set, Shaolin Stance Form, Luohan Stance Form, and Connecting Fist.
There is no extra cost!
Read more about Jo Gao Yaron here.

Adult Staff
We will be working on staff. Students should bring their own staff if they have one. If not, we have extras to borrow from the school. The class is beginner friendly and open to all teen and adult students.

Lion Dance Class
We are proud to offer our school’s first lion dance classes.
These classes are open to all Kung Fu students ten-years-old and older, as well as Tiger Team students.
The class will meet every other Wednesday.
There is no fee but students will be expected to commit to the practice consistently in advance of an event.

Adult 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!

Adult Staff
We will be working on staff. Students should bring their own staff if they have one. If not, we have extras to borrow from the school. The class is beginner friendly and open to all teen and adult students.

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!

Beginner Kung Fu with Jo Gao Yaron
Wednesdays, 6:30-7:30pmStarting May 7th.
For students thirteen years old and older.
This class is designed specifically for beginner students, and will cover basic stances, blocks, punches, and kicks. It will also include strength-building, cardio training, and stretching. Jo Gao Yaron will cover basic Kung Fu forms including Genesis Set, Shaolin Stance Form, Luohan Stance Form, and Connecting Fist.
There is no extra cost!
Read more about Jo Gao Yaron here.

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 Martial Arts Fall Invitational Karate Tournament
Cervizzi’s Martial Arts Boston Fall Invitational Karate Tournament
Malden Catholic High School
99 Crystal Street
Malden, MA 02148
Schedule is TBD. This is the best-organized tournament we attend, be even so, plan accordingly; tournaments are an all-day event.
We’ll be joining our friends from Cervizzi’s Martial Arts for their biannual tournament.
Competing is not a mandatory part of the Metrowest Kung Fu curriculum, but it’s an important part of a student’s development in the arts of Kung Fu and Tai Chi. Competition holds a mirror up to the student and the reflection shows where the student’s strengths and weaknesses are in their training.
As with other competitive sports, it’s also a good opportunity for students to test themselves by performing in front of a crowd, to win humbly and lose gracefully.
Importantly, it’s also an opportunity to meet other martial arts practitioners and witness other styles of martial arts.
We hope our school will have a strong representation at this event, both in terms of the number of competitors, as well as the quality of our Kung Fu and Tai Chi!

Lion Dance Class
We are proud to offer our school’s first lion dance classes.
These classes are open to all Kung Fu students ten-years-old and older, as well as Tiger Team students.
The class will meet every other Wednesday.
There is no fee but students will be expected to commit to the practice consistently in advance of an event.

Kids Staff
We will be working on staff. Students should bring their own staff if they have one. If not, we have extras to borrow from the school. The class is beginner friendly and open to all students regardless of experience level.
Weapons are not toys. Even practice weapons can be dangerous, and need to be handled with respect and appreciation for the fact that they can cause serious injury. Students who cannot display sufficient self-control for weapon work will not be permitted to train during these classes.

Adult 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!

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!

Beginner Kung Fu with Jo Gao Yaron
Wednesdays, 6:30-7:30pmStarting May 7th.
For students thirteen years old and older.
This class is designed specifically for beginner students, and will cover basic stances, blocks, punches, and kicks. It will also include strength-building, cardio training, and stretching. Jo Gao Yaron will cover basic Kung Fu forms including Genesis Set, Shaolin Stance Form, Luohan Stance Form, and Connecting Fist.
There is no extra cost!
Read more about Jo Gao Yaron here.

Adult Staff
We will be working on staff. Students should bring their own staff if they have one. If not, we have extras to borrow from the school. The class is beginner friendly and open to all teen and adult students.

3rd Chinese Martial Arts Autumn Invitational
3rd Annual Chinese Martial Arts Autumn Invitational
SUNDAY NOVEMBER 2NDFore Kicks II Indoor & Outdoor Sports Complex
219 Forest Street
Marlborough, MA 01752
Doors at 8am, competition starts at 9am sharp.
Pre-registration only! Registration will be online soon. Check tournament site for details.

Kids Staff
We will be working on staff. Students should bring their own staff if they have one. If not, we have extras to borrow from the school. The class is beginner friendly and open to all students regardless of experience level.
Weapons are not toys. Even practice weapons can be dangerous, and need to be handled with respect and appreciation for the fact that they can cause serious injury. Students who cannot display sufficient self-control for weapon work will not be permitted to train during these classes.

Adult 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!

Lion Dance Class
We are proud to offer our school’s first lion dance classes.
These classes are open to all Kung Fu students ten-years-old and older, as well as Tiger Team students.
The class will meet every other Wednesday.
There is no fee but students will be expected to commit to the practice consistently in advance of an event.

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!

Beginner Kung Fu with Jo Gao Yaron
Wednesdays, 6:30-7:30pmStarting May 7th.
For students thirteen years old and older.
This class is designed specifically for beginner students, and will cover basic stances, blocks, punches, and kicks. It will also include strength-building, cardio training, and stretching. Jo Gao Yaron will cover basic Kung Fu forms including Genesis Set, Shaolin Stance Form, Luohan Stance Form, and Connecting Fist.
There is no extra cost!
Read more about Jo Gao Yaron here.

Adult Staff
We will be working on staff. Students should bring their own staff if they have one. If not, we have extras to borrow from the school. The class is beginner friendly and open to all teen and adult students.

Kids Staff
We will be working on staff. Students should bring their own staff if they have one. If not, we have extras to borrow from the school. The class is beginner friendly and open to all students regardless of experience level.
Weapons are not toys. Even practice weapons can be dangerous, and need to be handled with respect and appreciation for the fact that they can cause serious injury. Students who cannot display sufficient self-control for weapon work will not be permitted to train during these classes.

Lion Dance Class
We are proud to offer our school’s first lion dance classes.
These classes are open to all Kung Fu students ten-years-old and older, as well as Tiger Team students.
The class will meet every other Wednesday.
There is no fee but students will be expected to commit to the practice consistently in advance of an event.

Adult 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!

Adult Staff
We will be working on staff. Students should bring their own staff if they have one. If not, we have extras to borrow from the school. The class is beginner friendly and open to all teen and adult students.

Beginner Kung Fu with Jo Gao Yaron
Wednesdays, 6:30-7:30pmStarting May 7th.
For students thirteen years old and older.
This class is designed specifically for beginner students, and will cover basic stances, blocks, punches, and kicks. It will also include strength-building, cardio training, and stretching. Jo Gao Yaron will cover basic Kung Fu forms including Genesis Set, Shaolin Stance Form, Luohan Stance Form, and Connecting Fist.
There is no extra cost!
Read more about Jo Gao Yaron here.


F.A.M.A. Tournament & Celebration
17th Annual F.A.M.A. Tournament & Celebration
Dana Barros Basketball Club
1776 Washington Street
Stoughton, MA 02072
We’ll be joining our friends from Bridgewater Martial Arts who are hosting this fun, friendly, and well-organized tournament.
This is an open tournament, meaning there are other martial arts styles besides Kung Fu, including a full contact fighting division.
This is a very beginner-friendly tournament. Contact us with any questions!

Lion Dance Class
We are proud to offer our school’s first lion dance classes.
These classes are open to all Kung Fu students ten-years-old and older, as well as Tiger Team students.
The class will meet every other Wednesday.
There is no fee but students will be expected to commit to the practice consistently in advance of an event.

Kids Staff
We will be working on staff. Students should bring their own staff if they have one. If not, we have extras to borrow from the school. The class is beginner friendly and open to all students regardless of experience level.
Weapons are not toys. Even practice weapons can be dangerous, and need to be handled with respect and appreciation for the fact that they can cause serious injury. Students who cannot display sufficient self-control for weapon work will not be permitted to train during these classes.

Adult 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!

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!

Beginner Kung Fu with Jo Gao Yaron
Wednesdays, 6:30-7:30pmStarting May 7th.
For students thirteen years old and older.
This class is designed specifically for beginner students, and will cover basic stances, blocks, punches, and kicks. It will also include strength-building, cardio training, and stretching. Jo Gao Yaron will cover basic Kung Fu forms including Genesis Set, Shaolin Stance Form, Luohan Stance Form, and Connecting Fist.
There is no extra cost!
Read more about Jo Gao Yaron here.

Adult Staff
We will be working on staff. Students should bring their own staff if they have one. If not, we have extras to borrow from the school. The class is beginner friendly and open to all teen and adult students.

Kids Staff
We will be working on staff. Students should bring their own staff if they have one. If not, we have extras to borrow from the school. The class is beginner friendly and open to all students regardless of experience level.
Weapons are not toys. Even practice weapons can be dangerous, and need to be handled with respect and appreciation for the fact that they can cause serious injury. Students who cannot display sufficient self-control for weapon work will not be permitted to train during these classes.

Adult 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!

Lion Dance Class
We are proud to offer our school’s first lion dance classes.
These classes are open to all Kung Fu students ten-years-old and older, as well as Tiger Team students.
The class will meet every other Wednesday.
There is no fee but students will be expected to commit to the practice consistently in advance of an event.


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.

Adult Kung Fu Test
Kung Fu Test
Saturday July 26th 2025
11am-1pm
Metrowest Kung Fu
69 Main Street
Maynard, MA 01754
Ranking candidates will test for their sashes. In order to qualify, students must complete all charting and/or sign-offs by Saturday July 5th. This includes the $35 sash fee.
All students are encouraged to attend and support their classmates. Attendance is mandatory for black sashes. Photos and videos are welcome.

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!

Kick Like a Girl with Shifu Cheyenne
Monday June 23rd 2025
6:30-7:30pm
Metrowest Kung Fu
69 Main Street
Maynard, MA 01754
Join us for a femmes-only self-defense class lead by Shifu Eliot’s elder martial sister 師姐 (Shījiě), Shifu Cheyenne.
Shifu Cheyenne trains and teaches at the Kung Fu & Tai Chi Academy of New England. She is an avid competitor who is a many-time Grand Champion of both forms and sparring at a wide variety of tournaments, large and small. She is a member of the Association of Women Martial Arts Instructors.
The class is beginner-friendly and open to the public. Ages twelve and older. The class is free but donations are accepted. Minimum of five students required.

Beginner Kung Fu with Jo Gao Yaron
Wednesdays, 6:30-7:30pmStarting May 7th.
For students thirteen years old and older.
This class is designed specifically for beginner students, and will cover basic stances, blocks, punches, and kicks. It will also include strength-building, cardio training, and stretching. Jo Gao Yaron will cover basic Kung Fu forms including Genesis Set, Shaolin Stance Form, Luohan Stance Form, and Connecting Fist.
There is no extra cost!
Read more about Jo Gao Yaron here.

Adult Staff
We will be working on staff. Students should bring their own staff if they have one. If not, we have extras to borrow from the school. The class is beginner friendly and open to all teen and adult students.

Make Up Kung Fu Test
Liam Quirk, Abby Merriam, Mike Quirk, and Treven Force demonstrate Northern Style Fist
Make Up Kung Fu Test
Tuesday July 22nd
4-5:30pm
Metrowest Kung Fu
69 Main Street
Maynard, MA 01754
Students who cannot make the July 26th test should attend this make-up test instead. The July 26th test with Shigong Gary should be prioritized.
Contact Shifu Eliot with any questions.

Maynard Drum Circle
Hello fellow drummers, dancers, and friends!
Thank you to everyone who participated in past MDC events.
● The MDC is a freestyle drum & dance event. No hand-drum or dance experience is required, and all skill levels are welcome!
● The cost is $5 per adult. Kids 12 and under are free, but require adult supervision. Accepted forms of payment are cash or Venmo.
● 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.
● There will be some extra djembes and other percussive instruments for anyone who needs to borrow, but you're encouraged to bring your own if you have them. Didgeridoos and Native American flutes are also welcome.
● Several folding chairs and stools will be available, but you may want to bring your own for maximum comfort.
● Drumming will start by 2:15pm and go til 4:30pm. There will be a short social/snack break in the middle. You can arrive at any time (once doors open at 2pm) and leave when you must.
● Water, summery non-alcoholic beverages, 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!
Feel free to forward this email to anyone who you think would be interested in participating! You can also find this event on Facebook. Please share widely! RSVPs are encouraged so that I have a rough idea of how many people are coming.
Please don't hesitate to reach out to me (MaynardDrumCircle@gmail.com) with any questions.
Thanks!
~Betsey

5th Annual Mid Summer Classic Tournament
Maine Sports Arena
15 Lund Road
Saco, ME 04072
Doors open at 7:30am. Competition starts at 8:30am. Tournaments are an all-day event.
For our second tournament of 2025, we’ll be joining our friends from Nine Tigers Kung Fu & Zodiac Combat Sports for their fifth annual Mid Summer Classic Tournament.
Competing is not a mandatory part of the Metrowest Kung Fu curriculum, but it’s an important part of a student’s development in the arts of Kung Fu and Tai Chi. Competition holds a mirror up to the student and the reflection shows where the student’s strengths and weaknesses are in their training.
As with other competitive sports, it’s also a good opportunity for students to test themselves by performing in front of a crowd, to win humbly and lose gracefully.
Importantly, it’s also an opportunity to meet other martial arts practitioners and witness other styles of martial arts.
We hope our school will have a strong representation at this event, both in terms of the number of competitors, as well as the quality of our Kung Fu and Tai Chi!

Community Yoga with Sam Shipman
Elevate your week with our 75-minute traditional Vinyasa Flow class, guided by local yoga teacher Sam Shipman
Vinyasa is a style of yoga that pairs breath with movement and features a solar phase, bringing more exciting and vigorous flow, and a lunar phase, focused on deep stretches and quieting the mind.
This class is considered approachable for all levels, encouraging you to honor your body’s unique needs and abilities. You will leave class with a sense of balance and serenity!
Bringing a mat, any props, and water bottle are encouraged. If you do not have your own props, there are plenty at the school you may borrow.
Sam has been a dedicated yogi for nearly a decade, exploring diverse styles like Vinyasa, Iyengar, and Yin, and drawing inspiration from instructors in Detroit, California Bay Area, and Boston. Her influences include modern Yogis like Andrew Sealy, the mind-body connection of chanting, and spiritual development inspired by Ram Dass.
By day, Sam is an engineer and prior to dealing with chronic illness after the COVID-19 pandemic, she was an amateur cyclist. Sam has been teaching aerial yoga since 2023 and completed her YTT with Metrowest Yoga in 2025.
Sam is passionate about deepening her own practice and sharing its benefits with her students. In her classes, she emphasizes the profound connection between body and spirit and fosters resilience through a range of practices, from restorative to challenging.
Cost: Free (suggested $10 donation)

Adult 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!

Lion Dance Class
We are proud to offer our school’s first lion dance classes.
These classes are open to all Kung Fu students ten-years-old and older, as well as Tiger Team students.
The class will meet every other Wednesday.
There is no fee but students will be expected to commit to the practice consistently in advance of an event.

Kids Staff
We will be working on staff. Students should bring their own staff if they have one. If not, we have extras to borrow from the school. The class is beginner friendly and open to all students regardless of experience level.
Weapons are not toys. Even practice weapons can be dangerous, and need to be handled with respect and appreciation for the fact that they can cause serious injury. Students who cannot display sufficient self-control for weapon work will not be permitted to train during these classes.

Combined Sparring Class
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.
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.

Beginner Kung Fu with Jo Gao Yaron
Wednesdays, 6:30-7:30pmStarting May 7th.
For students thirteen years old and older.
This class is designed specifically for beginner students, and will cover basic stances, blocks, punches, and kicks. It will also include strength-building, cardio training, and stretching. Jo Gao Yaron will cover basic Kung Fu forms including Genesis Set, Shaolin Stance Form, Luohan Stance Form, and Connecting Fist.
There is no extra cost!
Read more about Jo Gao Yaron here.

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!


Lion Dance Class
We are proud to offer our school’s first lion dance classes.
These classes are open to all Kung Fu students ten-years-old and older, as well as Tiger Team students.
The class will meet every other Wednesday.
There is no fee but students will be expected to commit to the practice consistently in advance of an event.

Adult 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!

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!

Tai Chi Ranking & Elizabeth Webb Black Sash Test
Tai Chi Ranking
Saturday June 28th
10-11am
Metrowest Kung Fu
69 Main Street
Maynard, MA 01754
All students are encouraged to come support their classmates, who will be receiving their next sashes during this formal ceremony with Shifu Gary. This is also an excellent opportunity for students to work with a skilled Tai Chi master.
Friends and family are welcome, pictures and videos are encouraged!
Charting must be completed, and $35 sash fee must be paid by Saturday June 14th. Students may pay online, or in-person at the school via cash, check, or card.

Adult Staff
We will be working on staff. Students should bring their own staff if they have one. If not, we have extras to borrow from the school. The class is beginner friendly and open to all teen and adult students.

2nd Annual Turbo Tigers
Join us for our second annual Turbo Tigers Summer Session, back by popular demand!
The goal for new kids is to give them a "sampler" of what Kung Fu has to offer, including mindfulness, stretching, balance, martial arts basics, forms, self-defense, sparring, and weapons.
The goal for established students is to help them sharpen up their forms as well as offer them some new material that is not usually available to kids until they reach the adult classes.
The classes will run 9am-1pm:
Tuesday June 24th
Wednesday June 25th
Thursday June 26th
Students may sign up for any combination of days. All participants will receive a free t-shirt, as well as a special sash (Kung Fu belt.)
Students must bring:
Water bottle
Snack (no nuts)
Lunch (no nuts)
Clean shoes
A good attitude!
Cut off date for reservations is May 17th 2025.
Cost:
Member, 1 Day: $80
Member, 2 Days: $150
Member, 3 Days: $220
Non-Member, 1 Day: $90
Non-Member, 2 Days: $170
Non-Member, 3 Days: $250

2nd Annual Turbo Tigers
Join us for our second annual Turbo Tigers Summer Session, back by popular demand!
The goal for new kids is to give them a "sampler" of what Kung Fu has to offer, including mindfulness, stretching, balance, martial arts basics, forms, self-defense, sparring, and weapons.
The goal for established students is to help them sharpen up their forms as well as offer them some new material that is not usually available to kids until they reach the adult classes.
The classes will run 9am-1pm:
Tuesday June 24th
Wednesday June 25th
Thursday June 26th
Students may sign up for any combination of days. All participants will receive a free t-shirt, as well as a special sash (Kung Fu belt.)
Students must bring:
Water bottle
Snack (no nuts)
Lunch (no nuts)
Clean shoes
A good attitude!
Cut off date for reservations is May 17th 2025.
Cost:
Member, 1 Day: $80
Member, 2 Days: $150
Member, 3 Days: $220
Non-Member, 1 Day: $90
Non-Member, 2 Days: $170
Non-Member, 3 Days: $250

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.

2nd Annual Turbo Tigers
Join us for our second annual Turbo Tigers Summer Session, back by popular demand!
The goal for new kids is to give them a "sampler" of what Kung Fu has to offer, including mindfulness, stretching, balance, martial arts basics, forms, self-defense, sparring, and weapons.
The goal for established students is to help them sharpen up their forms as well as offer them some new material that is not usually available to kids until they reach the adult classes.
The classes will run 9am-1pm:
Tuesday June 24th
Wednesday June 25th
Thursday June 26th
Students may sign up for any combination of days. All participants will receive a free t-shirt, as well as a special sash (Kung Fu belt.)
Students must bring:
Water bottle
Snack (no nuts)
Lunch (no nuts)
Clean shoes
A good attitude!
Cut off date for reservations is May 17th 2025.
Cost:
Member, 1 Day: $80
Member, 2 Days: $150
Member, 3 Days: $220
Non-Member, 1 Day: $90
Non-Member, 2 Days: $170
Non-Member, 3 Days: $250

Kick Like a Girl with Shifu Cheyenne
Monday June 23rd 2025
6:30-7:30pm
Metrowest Kung Fu
69 Main Street
Maynard, MA 01754
Join us for a femmes-only self-defense class lead by Shifu Eliot’s elder martial sister 師姐 (Shījiě), Shifu Cheyenne.
Shifu Cheyenne trains and teaches at the Kung Fu & Tai Chi Academy of New England. She is an avid competitor who is a many-time Grand Champion of both forms and sparring at a wide variety of tournaments, large and small. She is a member of the Association of Women Martial Arts Instructors.
The class is beginner-friendly and open to the public. Ages twelve and older. The class is free but donations are accepted. Minimum of five students required.

Kids Staff
We will be working on staff. Students should bring their own staff if they have one. If not, we have extras to borrow from the school. The class is beginner friendly and open to all students regardless of experience level.
Weapons are not toys. Even practice weapons can be dangerous, and need to be handled with respect and appreciation for the fact that they can cause serious injury. Students who cannot display sufficient self-control for weapon work will not be permitted to train during these classes.

Maynard Drum Circle
Join Dave Curry of Drums for One and All for Maynard’s inaugural drum circle.
The MDC is a freestyle drum & dance event. No hand-drum or dance experience is required, and all skill levels are welcome!
Adults: $5.00
Kids 12 and younger (adult supervision required)
Dave will provide extra djembes, frame drums, and other percussive and wind instruments. Students may bring their own intstruments.
Drumming will occur from 2:15-3:45pm, with a short social/snack break in the middle. Arrive and leave anytime.
Water and snacks will be provided, though students may bring snacks to share.
Contact Betsey Gardstein for more information.

Combined Sparring Class
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.
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.