Sequoia Kung Fu and Yoga

Hi community! We have exciting news and you're a part of it!

We are hard at work creating an online training space for Tai Ji and Qi Gong. We want this community to be for you, the student, so help us choose the name. Check out the choices below and comment your favorite.

1. Daily Qi
2 Rooted Alchemy
3. Qi & Flow
4. Integrated Tai Ji & Qi Gong

Our philosophy is 'student always, teacher sometimes' and view these practices as an opportunity to build a positive lifelong relationship with mind and body. We look forward to sharing the practice with you!

Sonny & Maya and the rest of the Sequoia Kung Fu Family.

Bagua flows like water and strikes like the wind. It teaches the body to move with precision and the mind to remain calm in motion. Rooted in Taoist philosophy, Bagua embraces change, adaptability, and the art of becoming formless — never meeting force head-on, but transforming it with grace and intention. Practicing Bagua is like walking a moving meditation: every step, every turn, and every spiral opens a deeper connection between body, breath, and awareness. It’s beautiful to feel.

Weapon forms in Kung Fu are an extension of traditional martial training, blending discipline, precision, and expression. Each form teaches the practitioner how to move with power, timing, and fluid grace. These routines are more than choreography. They sharpen coordination, deepen focus, and strengthen both body and mind.

In traditional Kung Fu, four classical weapons form the core of martial training:

the staff, saber, sword, and spear.

Each weapon offers a different lesson, not just in technique, but in how to move, think, and respond.

The staff is known as the “father of all weapons,” teaching grounding, reach, and strong foundational movement. The saber (or broadsword) is bold and dynamic, emphasizing fluid power and aggressive angles, often reflecting the energy of fire in its sweeping strikes. The sword (jian) is revered as the “gentleman of weapons,” requiring precision, grace, and inner control. It embodies refinement and discipline, demanding both sensitivity and sharp intention. The spear is considered the “king of weapons,” focusing on accuracy, agility, and explosive linear power.

Whether you are a teacher, athlete, student, or a busy professional Tai Ji & Qi Gong might just be the missing link in your mind-body health routine.

These timeless practices are accessible and challenging for everyone and work to help the body recharge and recover using its own energy and intention. Come try a class and see why people around the world view Tai Ji & Qi Gong as the back bone of their health and wellness regime.

Sequoia Kung Fu teaches Traditional Chinese Martial Arts in Visalia, Ca. Our unique program teaches the real meaning of kung fu and creates an authentic training experience for our students so that they can immerse themselves in the study of the art.

Learn real kung fu skills that will make an immediate difference in how you feel and move your body. Our curriculum draws from deep sources with our styles of martial arts rarely being taught outside of mainland China.

Our mission is to give students a lifelong tool to study themselves through the lens of ancient practice. Kung Fu is more than self-defense. It’s a disciplined system that teaches us how to show up with focus, effort, and awareness. Through consistent practice, we learn to ground ourselves, listen to our bodies, and stay aware of our surroundings.

At Sequoia Kung Fu, we’re not just learning techniques. We’re immersing ourselves in the rich tradition behind them. Every class is an invitation to explore the ancient culture, language, and history that give Kung Fu its depth and meaning. From the origins of each movement to the stories behind the styles, students gain a deeper understanding of the art as a living expression of Chinese heritage.

Summer session begins tomorrow! Start your Tai Ji or Kung Fu journey with Sequoia Kung Fu where we teach traditional Chinese Martial Arts, Tai Ji Quan, Qi Gong and Yoga.

These timeless practices are accessible and challenging for everyone and work to help the body recharge and recover using its own energy and intention.

Ready to try a class! Give us a call or shoot us a message to schedule your first class.

Sequoia Kung Fu teaches Traditional Chinese Martial Arts in Visalia, Ca. Our unique program teaches the real meaning of kung fu and creates an authentic training experience for our students so that they can immerse themselves in the study of the art.

When we study arts like tai ji and qi gong we learn that something can be more than one thing depending on your perspective and intention upon observation. We inherit a rich and vibrant tradition that carries cultural, social and historical significance. Join our ongoing classes and begin your study of Tai Ji & Qi Gong.

“Don’t seek to copy the masters of old, learn to seek what they sought.”-class quote from my teacher Andy Dale.