Bringing internal and external traditional Chinese Martial Arts to Jackson, Michigan.
The Mindful Dragon currently offers Tai Chi classes, and will be debuting its full Tai Chi and Kung Fu programs along with a Kung Fu Kids Club in November 2025.
The biggest difference between this beginner and a more advanced student when practicing a self-defense drill such as this, is speed. So the more repetitions practiced on a regular basis leads to quicker reaction time and ex*****on of an application, which in turn ups the chances of truly defending yourself if a real life situation arises. 🙏
08/02/2026
Picture taken mid-way of an application that can be applied when pushed or pinned to a wall or vehicle.
08/02/2026
Working a simple chin na (joint lock) to get out of a grab.
08/02/2026
The favored application of the evening.
08/02/2026
Putting self-defense techniques into action.
08/02/2026
Thanks to my attacker, Sensei Derek, and to those who came out for the beginner’s self-defense seminar. Everyone walked away sweaty, smiling, and situationally more aware!
07/27/2026
07/24/2026
Practicing pre-punching skills for little ones by tossing colorful light-weight balls helps them with focus, accuracy, and is just lots of fun!
07/24/2026
Frog jumps for fun and to build explosive lower-body power, balance, and core stability.