08/24/2026
Great seminar Saturday. Hard to believe that it's been over 30 years since me, GM Rick Ward, and Sifu Brian Moran were in an apprenticeship class together under GM David Kash. Great times. We're still at it. "The Mountain Brothers Are Here"
08/18/2026
Just a few more days! Grandmaster Rick Ward Poekoelan Tjimande Chuan Fa-Indonesian Pentjak Silat Seminar. Boone, NC Headquarters School. Saturday August 22nd, 10am.
08/02/2026
GM Rick Ward Seminar: Poekoelan Tjimande Chuan Fa-Indonesian Pentjak Silat
August 22nd 10am. Boone NC Headquarters School
07/20/2026
Great time at the United States Martial Artist Association Hall of Fame Banquet.
Honored to be inducted in the Grandmaster of the Year category.
07/16/2026
Blue Ridge Kung Fu Arnis Academy of Abingdon is looking to open up NEW daytime classes—and we want your input!
We’re currently considering:
- Monday and/or Friday
- 1 PM, 2 PM, or 3 PM
- Morning options are possible with enough interest (Wednesday at 9 AM is one idea)
We’ve seen great success with daytime classes for homeschool families at our Mountain City, TN location, and we’d love to offer something similar here. These times can also work well for adults on second-shift schedules.
Not seeing a time that works for you? Let us know anyway—we’re happy to build a class around interest!
Private lessons are also available and can be scheduled to fit your needs.
If you're interested, reach out to us:
- Send a Facebook message
- Email: [email protected] (please put “Daytime Classes” in the subject)
- Text: 423-727-4474
Let’s build something that works for our community—tell us what schedule fits you best!
Our current schedule was recently posted below.
Please share to friends that may be interested.
Thank you.
07/13/2026
Current class schedule.
Abingdon, VA Academy
Emperor's Long Fist Tai Chi
Monday 5pm and/or Wednesday 5:30pm
Sil Lum Kung-fu
Children
Monday and Friday 6pm-7pm
Adults
Monday and Friday 7pm-8pm
Sasamba Arnis (Filipino Martial Arts)
Wednesday 6:30pm-7:30pm
Mountain City, TN Academy schedule:
Sil Lum Kung-fu
Children
Tuesday and Thursday 6pm-7pm
Adults
Tuesday and Thursday 7pm-8pm
Emperor's Long Fist Tai Chi
Tuesday 11:30am
We offer Two free weeks to try out class.
You can also call or text 423-727-4474 if you have anymore questions.