Instructor Blog - Advanced Forms

I thought I'd let some of the folks who make our school so special start telling you about what we're doing. I'll be posting blogs from our instructor's as they come in. Here is our first installment of the Advanced Forms Blog:

April 27, 2010

Hello Fellow Students,

First, I want to extend a heartfelt “Thank you!!” to all students in the Advanced Forms Class. Your positive feedback is humbling and sincerely appreciated. It is a special treat to explore the deeper levels of our art with like minded individuals. It is also an honor to contribute to RKMSF web site and communications. I can ensure that each post will be written from my heart. As always, I am ever open to questions and/or discussion on any subject I pen.

The success that I feel from the Advanced Forms Class is not based on attendance, even though that has been good (especially the last class on 4/23!!). Rather, I measure this success by the focus and determination of you, the students. Be proud of yourselves! The class could not succeed without your engagement. It is your excitement, focus, and determination that foster the interesting questions. No teacher acting alone could sustain the excellent discussions that we have enjoyed.

For those who have not attended the Advanced Forms Class, you are most welcome. There is only one prerequisite to this class: you must know the current class form. The class will be much more fulfilling with your curiosity and determination, so bring these too. I want to point out that the first student from the kids’ class joined us this past Friday. I was very impressed and hope for more participation from our younger brothers and sisters.

To pique your interest, here are some of the things we are studying in the Advanced Forms Class. Most of these principles and techniques I will only teach this class. Not everything is born from the ancient art of Tsoi Li Ho, but all will contribute to your personal development in Kung Fu San Soo as it has for me.

We have been looking at:

1. Deeper details in the class forms.
2. Class form using weapons (we are applying the broad sword now!)
3. Linking class forms together (we will start this soon)
4. A new form type: XingYi (or Hsing I).
5. The 8 Section Brocade as taught to me.
6. Various Hatha Yoga postures including some of the Sunrises.
7. The mental and emotional aspects of fighting.
8. Philosophy of Kung Fu San Soo and martial arts in general.
   

I look forward to writing more, and seeing you again on the training floor.

Sincerely,
Jason

Student Reviews

I recieved an email from one of our students about our Advanced Forms class:

I went to the Friday night Forms class for the first time last Friday. WOW!
What a new and interesting look into KFSS.
I recommend to anyone who is falling into ruts with their workouts or is starting to feel bored or feel like they are not progressing with their art attend Jason’s from class on Friday.
This class definitely gives you new ideas and help with improving your footwork and thinking about the art.

~ DocPeter

Advanced Forms this Friday!

Our Advanced Forms class is this Friday at 7pm! It's a great class! The only prerequisite is that you know the current class form. We're going to be looking at adding a weapon to that form soon!

Graduation this quarter will be on June the 26th for KFSS and June the 23rd for SNAP so get your classes in now!

See you in class!
Ms. Kris

Updates for Week Ending 4/10/10

I hope everyone had a happy Easter!

This week we have our Basic Self Defense Class which will begin on Wednesday April 7th from 6-7pm. This class will run 4 weeks and will cover things you know (but may not know just how important they are) and some things you don't! We'll have a great time so tell everyone you know. Men, women and kids 12 and up are welcome. Space is still available so email kris@rkmartialsciences.com or call 817.590.8585 to register!

This week is also the start of the Spring SNAP session.

Friday April 9th is the Advanced Forms class at 7pm-8ish. =) This is a fantastic class and the only prerequisite is that you know the current class form.

That's all for this week!

See you in class!
Ms. Kris