Martial Artistry Shaolin Kung Fu & Chinese Wushu

Classes Feb 5th & 6th will be held just west of our usual location due to snow. 😊❄️😎

Due to inclement weather, class will not be held Wednesday, February 2nd. 🥶🌨

Due to an unexpected medical emergency, classes will not be held Sunday, Jan. 2nd. Apologies for the inconvenience.

We're on break for Fifth Week Dec 25th - Jan 1st. Classes resume Sunday, Jan 2nd. Have a fun, safe break! 😁

Martial Artistry Shaolin Kung Fu & Chinese Wushu updated their phone number.

Martial Artistry Shaolin Kung Fu & Chinese Wushu updated their phone number.

Class time change for Saturday, Nov 20th!
Instructors will be moving equipment from the Martial Artistry school building. Students unable to attend the earlier time may make up their class at a future date.

Martial Artistry WILL hold classes on Halloween. Costumes are optional, but must not interfere with movement or vision. Come join us! It'll be a ghoulish good time! 👻😱🎃

It's a beautiful day for kung fu in the park. Come join us!
Schedule posted at martialartistry.com

We are happy to announce that classes will officially resume on Saturday, October 9th!
Classes will be held outdoors at the north side of Montgomery Park located at Ponderosa and San Mateo, just east of the Erna Fergusson Public Library.

As promised, returning students who paid for classes in March 2020 are eligible to take classes the entire month of October for free (includes 2 classes per week + Wednesday Practice). Tuition for returning students will be prorated for the month of November.

New students are always welcome! Take advantage of our $50 New Student Special which includes 8 classes and a free uniform. Please email [email protected] or call 505-280-5916 to schedule.

Here are our current class offerings beginning Saturday, October 9th:

Saturday
Little Dragons (ages 4-8) 12:30pm-1:00pm
Group Wushu (ages 9 to adult) 1:00pm-2:00pm
Group Wushu (ages 9 to adult) 1:45pm-2:45pm

Sunday
Little Dragons (ages 4-8) 12:30pm-1:00pm
Group Wushu (ages 9 to adult) 1:00pm-2:00pm
Group Wushu (ages 9 to adult) 1:45pm-2:45pm

Wednesday
Practice (all ages) 4:00pm-5:00pm
***Instructors will be available to assist students in a structured class environment to refine learned techniques and forms. Attendance is optional and offered as a supplemental practice session to regular classes.

Due to an outdoor class environment, there are several guidelines for students and spectators:

1) All students must sign a new waiver prior to their first class.
2) Parents/guardians are required to remain on-site for the duration of their children’s class time. Bring a chair or a blanket to sit on.
3) To ensure student safety, there will be no specific uniform requirements and we request that sashes not be worn. Sturdy, comfortable shoes which can provide traction on grass are strongly recommended.
4) There are no restrooms or drinking fountain available. Please bring your own water and stay hydrated!
5) Our instructors will be required to wear masks for Little Dragons classes only. Masks for students and spectators are recommended, but not required. We will do our best to ensure social distancing.
6) The weather may be getting cooler, but students are encouraged to wear sunscreen and/or a hat for class.

We look forward to seeing you all again!

Martial Artistry Shaolin Kung Fu & Chinese Wushu updated their phone number.

Martial Artistry Shaolin Kung Fu & Chinese Wushu updated their phone number.

The school will be open today from 6-7pm for students to pick up their items.

The school will be open today at 11am for students to retrieve any items they've left at the school. For other arrangements, please email [email protected]

Message from Sifu Kayne:

“For personal health reasons, the time has come for me to step down as Head Instructor for Martial Artistry. Monique Curley has agreed to carry on the Martial Artistry legacy, and take over the school and the position of Head Instructor. Though it has not yet been formalized, she is my choice as heir to my side of the Wu lineage. Her ability to accurately transmit the theories, techniques, and forms of our curriculum are unequaled, and it is my hope that she will continue the MA philosophy of demanding the very best from each student, while giving compassionate consideration to their physical limits. I will be continuing her training privately.

I ask that you will give her all of the love and filial support which you have always lavished upon me, and which has always brought me such joy and strength. This school has been the best of families: a family of choice, not chance. My life has been enriched by each and every one of you, in ways you probably cannot imagine.

I wish all of you health. I wish you all peace. But, most of all, I wish to see you all again one day.”

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

*** Classes will resume in October. Schedule and location to be announced.

*** All students who paid for classes in March of 2020, when we were forced to close due to COVID, will receive the entire month of October classes at no charge.

*** Students who have items at the school should make arrangements with Ms. Curley to retrieve them by emailing [email protected] as Martial Artistry will be closing at the 2500 Jefferson NE location. We have a number of students who still have not picked up their custom t-shirt orders, as well as some who have items in the cubbies and weapon storage racks. We’ll also be reaching out via email, but some folks never gave us an email, or their email/phone number may have changed.

*** Please direct any other questions you may have to [email protected]

On this day in 2003. Martial Artistry's Team Steel Phoenix performs at Emerson Elementary. Be sure to tag yourself if you recognise you from so long ago!

Now that the mask mandates have been relaxed for indoor activities for vaccinated people, Martial Artistry is preparing to resume classes.

We’ll be taking a few months to refresh our instructors training, then open for classes on a VERY limited basis.

First, everyone who enters the building MUST HAVE PROOF OF VACCINATION – regardless of whether or not they are taking classes. This isn’t my rule, this is state law; we don’t get to pick so please don’t harass the instructors about it or you will make me angry. You won’t like me when I’m angry.

Sadly, this rule means that – by the current guidelines – we will only be able to serve students age 12 and over, and – again – only fully vaccinated people age 12 and over may enter the building.

I’m sure everyone will join us in hoping that by the time we’re ready to open our doors again to the general public, the rules will be even less restrictive.

Things aren’t back to normal yet, but, at least we see normalcy’s approach. Be kind to one another, stay healthy, and stay turned for further updates.

Levitating Monks Fly Above This Wind Chamber in China

This looks fun!

Levitating Monks Fly Above This Wind Chamber in China A truly spiritual experience.

2018 Chinese New Year Albuquerque kung fu highlights

This came up in my memories, so I just had to share. Good times!

2018 Chinese New Year Albuquerque kung fu highlights Albuquerque Chinese New Year Kung Fu Celebration 2018Albuquerque's own Martial Artistry Shaolin Kung Fu and Chinese Wushu presents our 17th Annual Chinese Lu...

kung fu book battle

Tomorrow Chinese Lunar New Year begins. COVID has now had artial Artistry closed for nearly a year, but I can't help but smile to remember all the fun our new year's celebrations brought to students, family, and friends.
https://youtu.be/Nf2QqWX24lg

kung fu book battle Two young readers erupt into a martial arts battle over which book is best: "Harry Potter" or "The Hunger Games" at Martial Artistry Shaolin Kung Fu and Chin...

Ancient Nian Gao | Chinese New Year Cake

A bit of history and a Very Old Lunar New Year recipe.

Ancient Nian Gao | Chinese New Year Cake Follow Ketchup With Max: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7PjudNf-nBM&t=153sHelp Support the Channel with Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tastinghistoryTasti...

The Misguided Monk

The Way involves more than the physical.

The Misguided Monk An old monk finds his daily practice interrupted by an unexpected visitor. He is then led on a journey to discover the meaning of companionship and tolerance.

I'll be even more grateful when we can all be together again!

I often reflect on how very much I have to be thankful for - a loving spouse, a commodious rural abode, adorable critters, and my health. Most of all, though, I’m thankful for my friends. Friends are the family your heart makes, and through this school I have made many wonderful friends, and the Best Family Ever. I am thankful for you all.

(Our "okay, everyone - be serious" pose during school photos. THIS IS WHY IT TAKES OVER AN HOUR TO DO ONE INSTRUCTOR GROUP PHOTO, GUYS!)

'Tis the season, and, for the first time in over two decades, I'm not hard at work on Martial Artistry school photos. My heart hurts. Stay safe, everyone. We're thinking of you.

Martial Arts Costume Contest

Join us for a virtual Martial Arts Costume Contest sponsored by Savannah.

https://padlet.com/mushu_yinyang/CostumeContest

Martial Arts Costume Contest Post your costume here. Happy Halloween!

On this day in 2003. Martial Artistry's Team Steel Phoenix performs at Emerson Elementary. Be sure to tag yourself if you recognise you from so long ago!

Stance

Not a martial arts form, but, a stunning example of strength, balance, grace, and being in tune with a weapon.

@titos_firedancer at @taipeibboycity from our event Taiwan 🇹🇼

The wait is starting to feel like this...

Though the state is now allowing gyms to "open", we are not allowed to hold classes. Oi...

Meanwhile, I hope all our students are continuing to practice and stretch, even if it means doing so in your yard, your home, or the great outdoors. Stay safe everyone. I miss you all!

Guess which one of our junior instructors just won a scholarship at his graduation today? SO proud of you, Otto!

DUE TO THE PANDEMIC WE ARE CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.

We expect to remain closed until at least June 1, 2020, but will reevaluate as the crisis evolves.

Students who paid for March classes will pay only a prorated amount for the month in which we reopen.

We will not take your money and pretend to "teach" you by offering you videos without feedback. If that actually worked, you all could just become masters via Youtube. 😂

Stay home. Stay safe. Love each other, and find joy, peace, and health in the beautiful movements of kung fu.