Upcoming events.
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.
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.
Tai Chi Sword
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 & Adults Sparring, Push Hands
Both kid and adult Kung Fu classes will be sparring. Students who own their own sparring gear should bring it with them to class. Tai Chi class will be practicing push hands.
Kids Staff, Tai Chi Sword, Adults Staff
Both kid and adult Kung Fu classes will be working on staff. Students who own their own staff should bring it with them to class. Tai Chi class will be working on sword. Students who own their own sword should bring it with them to class. Wooden or metal swords are acceptable.
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.
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.
3 Section Staff & Double Daggers with Shitaigong Gregg
SATURDAY AUGUST 22ND
10am-2pm
New England Kung Fu
4 Jackson Court, Unit C
Oxford, MA 01540
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 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 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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
Tai Chi Sword
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.
Restorative Yoga & Sound Bath with Jean
Step away from the demands of daily life and enter a space of deep rest and renewal.
This gentle, all-levels practice begins with restorative yoga, where the body is fully supported by props such as bolsters, blankets, and blocks. Through long-held, comfortable poses, you'll release tension, calm the nervous system, and invite profound relaxation.
As you settle into stillness, you'll be immersed in the soothing vibrations of crystal singing bowls. The sound bath creates a meditative atmosphere that encourages deep rest, mental clarity, and a sense of inner balance.
Whether you're seeking stress relief, better sleep, or simply a peaceful pause, this experience offers an opportunity to reconnect with yourself and restore body, mind, and spirit.
Students must be 13 and older.
Cost: $35/student
4th Annual South Shore Junior Classic Martial Arts Tournament
4th Annual Junior Classic Martial Arts Tournament
September 19th 2026
Rockland High School
52 MacKinlay Way
Rockland, MA 02370
Kids Staff, Tai Chi Sword, Adults Staff
Both kid and adult Kung Fu classes will be working on staff. Students who own their own staff should bring it with them to class. Tai Chi class will be working on sword. Students who own their own sword should bring it with them to class. Wooden or metal swords are acceptable.
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.
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 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 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 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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
Tai Chi Sword
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.
Cervizzi's Martial Arts Academy Boston Karate Tournament
Cervizzi’s Martial Arts Academy Boston Karate Tournament
Sunday October 25th, 2026
8am-2pm
Malden Catholic High School Field House
50 Crystal Street
Malden, MA 02148
Kids Staff, Tai Chi Sword, Adults Staff
Both kid and adult Kung Fu classes will be working on staff. Students who own their own staff should bring it with them to class. Tai Chi class will be working on sword. Students who own their own sword should bring it with them to class. Wooden or metal swords are acceptable.
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.
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 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 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 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 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.
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.
Tai Chi Sword
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 & Adults Sparring, Push Hands
Both kid and adult Kung Fu classes will be sparring. Students who own their own sparring gear should bring it with them to class. Tai Chi class will be practicing push hands.
Kids Staff, Tai Chi Sword, Adults Staff
Both kid and adult Kung Fu classes will be working on staff. Students who own their own staff should bring it with them to class. Tai Chi class will be working on sword. Students who own their own sword should bring it with them to class. Wooden or metal swords are acceptable.
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.
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 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 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.
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!
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.
Kick Like a Girl with Shifu Cheyenne
Kick Like a Girl with Shifu Cheyenne
Monday July 13th 2026
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 & 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.
Kung Fu Lab with Shigong Gary
KUNG FU LAB WITH SHIGONG GARY
Saturday May 30th, 12-1pm
Metrowest Kung Fu
69 Main Street
Maynard, MA 01754
$20 per student
Combined Sparring Class
The Oxford and Maynard schools will be training reaction skills (push hands and sparring) together.
The first hour (10-11am) 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, but are welcome to join sparring.
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.
No Class
The school will be closed due to a family commitment. We will reopen Friday July 10th. Apologies for the inconvenience.
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.
Sudbury 4th of July Parade
The Sudbury 4th of July Parade is tomorrow, Saturday July 4th. Please read the below section carefully.
I’ve had several people reach out concerned about the heat. The safety and health of our students are, as always, the number one priority. We have been training for this event for about two months and the majority of the training has been devoted to a system of rotation for staying cool and hydrated. I’ll explain this more below, as a reminder for the lion dancing team as well as any volunteers who want to walk in the parade.
STAYING COOL & HYDRATED
First, if you or your child are worried that the heat and humidity will be too intense for you to walk 2.5 miles, please do not participate. I am counting on all students (including lion dancers) to advocate for yourselves.
We will have water, but please bring your own.
Please wear sunscreen.
Sunglasses/hats are encouraged.
For Lion Dancers:
No one will stay in the lions for more than 10 minutes. When I play the drumbeat we have practiced, that will be the cue for the current lions to take a break. I don’t want lion dancers to rotate through the line; I want the lion dancers to take a break for a minimum of ten minutes. When you hear the drumbeat, just step out of the costume and hand it off to the second team. We only have a team of 7; therefore, one team member will need to do two rotations. This person should switch from head to tail (or vice versa) when the drumbeat hits. Please communicate with your teammates if you are willing to do two rotations in a row, and don’t forget to step out of the lion (after communicating to your tail or head) if you need a break. Heads, remember to keep the lion heads UP for as much time as possible. We focusing just on walking, not tricks or even audience interaction. The only tricks we’ll be doing are the poses with the dragon dance team. As soon as you step out of the lion, immediately get water, spray yourself with water (bottles will be available), and simply walk in the parade as you drink. Our “water benders” will be available to help you with this.
For Water Benders:
These are our parade participants who are NOT in the lions.
All participants should keep an eye on the lions and the standard bearers to make sure they are holding up in the heat and give them a chance to rotate out if necessary. If the lions need a break, the dancers will take the costumes off to signify that they’re tapping out.
FOUR people will be carrying our two banners. (One of the school, one for the national lion dance event we are part of.) Standard bearers may also switch out as needed; just communicate with each other.
Everyone else should be doing 1 of 3 things:
Guiding the lions to make sure that they don’t get ahead of the truck, fall too far behind, or drift too far from the parade path.
Using the provided spray bottles to spray lion dancers.
Giving the provided cold washcloths to lion dancers to keep them cool.
Watching the lion dancers and standard bearers to make sure they are not showing signs of exhaustion or heat stroke; including (but not limited to) nausea, flushed skin, either dry skin or excessive sweating, rapid breathing, headache, or altered behavior such as slurred speech or stumbling.
Water bottles, spray bottles, and cold washcloths will be in coolers in the bed of Brian’s pickup, where I will be drumming. The truck will drive in front of our portion of the parade. The standard bearers will walk in front of the the truck. The CAAS truck will bring up the rear. (Metrowest Kung Fu & CAAS are operating as one unified “team” for the parade.)
PARADE LOGISTICS
The parade starts at:
Chiswick Park
490 Boston Post Road
Sudbury, MA 01776
The parade ends at:
The Noyes School
280 Old Sudbury Road (behind Town Hall)
Sudbury, MA 01776
There will be shuttles running between Town Hall and Chiswick Park from 11am-3pm. My suggestion is that participants park at Sudbury Town Hall, and then take the shuttle over to Chiswick Park.
WE ARE IN DIVISION 2. This means we will be lining up by the corner of the Gridwealth and Field House buildings. I’ve attached a map below. EVERYONE SHOULD USE THE BATHROOM BEFORE THE PARADE STARTS. There will be water stations, but only at the beginning and end of the parade.
Lion Dance Team should arrive at Chiswick Park at 11am to practice with the Dragon Dance team.
All other participants should arrive at Chiswick Park at 12pm. The parade starts at 1pm.
Lion Dancers should wear their lion dance uniforms. (These are cooler than our regular uniforms, both temperature-wise and also stylistically!) All other participants should wear school uniforms; pants, sashes, black or gold school t-shirt. Training shoes aren’t necessary.
I think that covers everything. I know it’s a lot of information and the heat is worrisome to folks, but also, we did the Maynard Sesquicentennial Parade a few years ago; the weather was absolutely oppressive, and we put in ZERO preparation in terms of hydration, and everyone did fine, so I think we will be okay. Just like sparring though, keep the lines of communication open.
If anyone else would like to volunteer to help keep our lion dancers hydrated, hold signs, or just walk in the parade, email me at sihing.eliot@metrowestkungfu.com. See you there! (Parade map below).
~ Shifu
Turbo Tigers Summer Session
TURBO TIGERS SUMMER SESSION
Tuesday June 30th, 9am-1pm
Wednesday July 1st, 9am-1pm
Thursday July 2nd, 9am-1pm
Metrowest Kung Fu
69 Main Street
Maynard, MA 01754
Cost:
Member, 1 Day: $80
Member, 2 Days: $160
Member, 3 Days: $220
Non-member, 1 Day: $100
Non-member, 2 Days: $175
Non-member, 3 Days: $250
Turbo Tigers Summer Session
TURBO TIGERS SUMMER SESSION
Tuesday June 30th, 9am-1pm
Wednesday July 1st, 9am-1pm
Thursday July 2nd, 9am-1pm
Metrowest Kung Fu
69 Main Street
Maynard, MA 01754
Cost:
Member, 1 Day: $80
Member, 2 Days: $160
Member, 3 Days: $220
Non-member, 1 Day: $100
Non-member, 2 Days: $175
Non-member, 3 Days: $250
Turbo Tigers Summer Session
TURBO TIGERS SUMMER SESSION
Tuesday June 30th, 9am-1pm
Wednesday July 1st, 9am-1pm
Thursday July 2nd, 9am-1pm
Metrowest Kung Fu
69 Main Street
Maynard, MA 01754
Cost:
Member, 1 Day: $80
Member, 2 Days: $160
Member, 3 Days: $220
Non-member, 1 Day: $100
Non-member, 2 Days: $175
Non-member, 3 Days: $250
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
Kids & Adults Sparring, Push Hands
Both kid and adult Kung Fu classes will be sparring. Students who own their own sparring gear should bring it with them to class. Tai Chi class will be practicing push hands.
Tai Chi Sword
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 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.
Boston International Asian Music Festival
Boston International Asian Music Festival
Saturday June 13th 2026
N.A.R.A. Park
25 Ledge Rock Way
Acton, MA 01720
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!
2026 Maynard Pride
MAYNARD PRIDE
Sunday June 7th, 12-4pm
Veterans Memorial Park
Summer Street
Maynard, MA 01754
Tai Chi Lab with Shitaigong Gregg
Tai Chi Lab with Shitaigong Gregg
Zoom
Cost: $60/student
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
Kung Fu Lab with Shigong Gary
KUNG FU LAB WITH SHIGONG GARY
Saturday May 30th, 12-1pm
Metrowest Kung Fu
69 Main Street
Maynard, MA 01754
$20 per student
Combined Sparring Class
COMBINED SPARRING WITH SHIGONG GARY
Saturday May 30th, 10am-12pm
Metrowest Kung Fu
69 Main Street
Maynard, MA 01754
Cost: $20 per student