04/15/2026
Amituofo đđž. Stephan here and I am writing to share my personal journey as a student here . After training as a teenager, life demandsâincluding a heavy academic load, full-time work, and a moveâforced me to step away for many years.
In 2013, following a difficult personal period, I realized I needed to return to what was good for me. Shifu Hengxin and Shimu Arlene graciously welcomed me back into the family. Despite life changes like marriage, parenthood, and new career demands, returning to Kung Fu has taught me the importance of self-care regardless of age or timing. While I face some chronic issues and am not as young as I once was, I have learned there is never a âperfectâ time to return. The time is now.
I hope to see you at âThe Journey Back,â a workshop designed to help you find your way back to the arts of Shaolin Kung Fu.
đŁ The Journey Back: Reawaken Your Passion for Shaolin Kung Fu:
Shifu Hengxin, a 35th generation Shaolin Disciple, and Shimu Arlene, co-founder of SKFTC, are hosting a specialized workshop to help former Martial Arts students resume their practice physically and mentally.
With nearly 60 years of combined teaching experience, we understand that life can force a pause in training. This workshop will help you re-acquaint yourself with the fundamentals through:
đś Body Re-conditioning: Exercise, stretching, and calisthenics.
đś Fundamental Techniques: A review of the five basic stances and three basic kicks.
đś Skill Reinforcement: Learning the five-stances pattern to improve transitions.
đś Discussion & Guidance: Q&A sessions and individualized advice for your future training.
đś Practical Application: Two regular adult Kung Fu lessons at SKFTC.
Schedule:
3-Session Workshop
Fridays: May 1, 8, and 15
7:00 PM â 8:30 PM
KMC, 129 West 67th Street, Studio 309, NYC 10023
Regular Classes:
Sundays: May 17 and 31
12:00 PM â 1:30 PM
Playwright Downtown, 440 Lafayette Street, Studio 4F, NYC 10003
Tuition: $150.00
To register: email us at: [email protected]
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