New Wave Martial Arts & Fitness

Hello everyone.

Here is the SPRING/SUMMER 2026 schedule

Highlights of the minor changes:
- No Monday Kenpo classes at 530pm
- Kenpo-focused classes on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.

- Capoeira kids move to Wed and Fridays at 6pm start time instead of 530pm
- Capoeira monthly Rodas 6-8 instead of 630-830
- Monthly Capoeira assistant instructors and Instructors meeting last Friday of the month

- Judo expanded to Mondays 6-8pm

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Schedule runs from MAY 4th to Labor Day Weekend (Sept 5)
REMINDER: Classes that only have a start time are 1 hr long.
* Classes that are longer are specified in the schedule.
* note the days NMWAF we are closed.

Take care
NWMAF Staff

Congrats to our recent Kenpo graduates

Join Us At Our Free Social Security Workshop In Warwick 👉 *Neither the host nor the Warwick Public Library: Central Library are affiliated with government agencies.
*Seats are limited to first-time attendees only

Hello everyone.

Hope this finds you well.

We are happy to inform you that New Wave will be open for classes today.

Kudos to sensei Dave for his tireless work plowing and keeping our streets (and lot) safe. We did lose a few parking spaces due to the snow, but we have enough to hold classes.

Please exercise caution if you have to park across the street.

We will see you soon
New wave staff.

Dear students/families,

We want you to know that we are thinking of each of you during this storm and hoping you and your families are staying safe. Severe weather can be unpredictable, and your well-being is always our top priority.

If you experience outages or any other emergencies, please don’t hesitate to seek support. You can call 211 to reach United Way of Rhode Island for help finding local resources, or 311 for assistance and information from the City of Providence. These services are great starting points if you need guidance or support.

Be sure to check your municipal resources.

Please take care of yourselves, check in on one another (particularly our aging members and those disabled or with limited mobility), and know that our martial arts community stands with you. We look forward to seeing you again once conditions are safe.

Stay safe and be well,
New Wave Staff

FOR ALL PROGRAM

Friends, Relatives and Family are welcome

NEW DATE
1/31/26
Please RSVP

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Going back to basics: paint-a-wall

See you all in the new year?

Classes resume Monday, January 5th

Wishing you all a happy new Gregorian New Year!!!!!

May 2026 bring peace, health, and community!!!!!!

Flawless guidance

Five Animals of traditional Chinese martial arts, especially associated with Shaolin Kung Fu. Each animal style represents a unique fighting philosophy, physical method, and mental approach. Here’s a detailed explanation:

1. Dragon 🐉
-Nature: Both internal (mind, breathing, energy flow) and external (physical strength).

-Movements: Circular and flowing, often combining hard and soft strikes.

-Techniques: Heavy use of dragon claw grips, twisting, and coiling body motions.

-Focus: Balances power and fluidity. Builds flexibility, body unity, and spirit.

-Strategy: Control the opponent through redirection, locking, and sudden bursts of force.

2. Tiger 🐅
-Nature: External (raw physical strength and endurance).

-Movements: Hard, direct, aggressive — overwhelming opponents with force.

-Techniques: Powerful tiger claw strikes, grabs, and rips.

-Focus: Develops bone strength and muscular power.

-Strategy: Attack relentlessly, breaking through defenses with brute force.

3. Leopard 🐆
-Nature: External, but focused on speed and precision over brute strength.

-Movements: Fast, explosive, whip-like strikes.

-Techniques: Leopard fist (half-clenched fist) for quick, penetrating blows.

-Focus: Builds agility, coordination, and reaction time.

-Strategy: Hit fast, hit often, then retreat before counterattacks.

4. Snake 🐍
-Nature: Internal (precision, timing, energy control).

-Movements: Smooth, fluid, weaving motions; no wasted effort.

-Techniques: Strikes to vital points, sliding deflections, pressure-point attacks.

-Focus: Develops chi (internal energy) and mental focus.

-Strategy: Wait for the right moment, then strike with pinpoint accuracy.

5. Crane 🕊
-Nature: Internal (balance, control, precision).

-Movements: Graceful yet sudden, often performed standing on one leg.

-Techniques: Crane beak hand strikes, deflections, high kicks.

-Focus: Builds stability, focus, and refined striking.

-Strategy: Maintain distance, avoid direct force-on-force, and counter with precision.