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Street Self-Defense

DATE: Saturday, September 26, 2009

TIME: 12:15 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.

LOCATION: 4851 Barnes Rd., Colorado Springs, CO 80917

REGISTRATION: (719) 573-8801

Empty hand defenses against grabs, strikes, knife, gun, bat, and "carjack" (seated) scenarios will be taught and practiced. Master Instructor Martin Kelly has taught self-defense/personal protection for the Department of Prisons, U.S. D.E.A., and for corporate Real Estate clients. This is a hands-on seminar for fast and effective learning. M. Kelly has over 28 years of martial arts teaching experience and has additionally served as professional Security and Bouncer for crowd control, for businesses in high-crime cities. Take this opportunity to learn from an expert in personal protection now, so you will be prepared if assaulted in the future.


$45 for advance registration; $50 for at the door registration

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Wing Chun Chi Sao

DATE: Friday, October 2, 2009

TIME: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

LOCATION: 4851 Barnes Rd., Colorado Springs, CO 80917

REGISTRATION: (719) 573-8801

In addition to the many benefits of practicing the empty hand solo forms, training with a partner has additional advantages. Chi Sao (sticky hands exercises), increase your ability to maintain calm, relaxed contact while trying to cope with your partner's changing actions. Partners attempt to control one another's actions in a relaxed manner, while attempting to apply the lessons learned in solo exercises. With consistent practice, mind and body harmony will be developed and an increased awareness of both you and your partner's energy will be developed. It is a skill that can help all martial artists improve their clinch fighting in close range. This is one of the training methods that Bruce Lee used to develop his superstar skill.


$45 for advance registration; $50 for at the door registration

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Wing Chun Broad Sword

DATE: Friday, October 2, 2009

TIME: 8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

LOCATION: 4851 Barnes Rd., Colorado Springs, CO 80917

REGISTRATION: (719) 573-8801

The Wing Chun Broad (Butterfly) Sword, as taught by Grandmaster William Cheung, was chosen as the only weapon in the Wing Chun Kung Fu system, because the length of the Bart Chum Dao made it easy to conceal. It can be used as an extension of the arms, and they are the most deadly and effective weapons of all. This system emphasizes training the coordination of the two swords, and the training of the eyes, wrist and footwork. The principle is based on the fact that every defense is accompanied by a counterattack, and every attack is accompanied by trapping, parrying, or an immobilizing move by the other sword. In addition, it was designed to use the ingenuity of the Wing Chun footwork to its fullest extent.


$45 for advance registration; $50 for at the door registration

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Monkey Qigong Yoga

DATE: Saturday, October 10, 2009

TIME: 12:15 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.

LOCATION: 4851 Barnes Rd., Colorado Springs, CO 80917

REGISTRATION: (719) 573-8801

China's earliest Qigong healing exercise still practiced today for its health and longevity benefits. This complete Qigong/Yoga system inspired by movements of a monkey, develops strength, flexibility, balance and an abundance of healing energy (Qi). The Monkey is seasonal Yoga/Qigong for Autumn. Monkey emphasizes speed, agility, and change of direction (deceptive movement). Learn martial applications from Xing Yi Quan, Baguazhang, and Shaolin Kung Fu.


$45 for advance registration; $50 for at the door registration

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Katana / Japanese Sword

DATE: Saturday October 10, 2009

TIME: 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

LOCATION: 4851 Barnes Rd., Colorado Springs, CO 80917

REGISTRATION: (719) 573-8801

Bokkens (wooden swords) will be utilized to learn attack, defense and disarming skills of this traditional Japanese art of the edged weapon. Learn sword against sword (Kumi-Tachi) techniques including deflecting and entry techniques, to attack with a variety of cuts. You will also practice defense against sword (Katana-Ni-Taisuru-Waza), in situations of frontal and side body strikes.


$45 for advance registration; $50 for at the door registration

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Xing Yi Quan / 5 Element Fists

DATE: Saturday, October 24, 2009

TIME: 12:15 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.

LOCATION: 4851 Barnes Rd., Colorado Springs, CO 80917

REGISTRATION: (719) 573-8801

Chinese Martial Boxing methods and health art designed to utilize 5 elements (metal, water, fire, earth, and wood) of Chinese medicine. Xing Yi Quan is an internal martial art like Tai Chi, yet the basics are elemental, and therefore can be learned quickly. In stage one, the mind teaches the body. This is the stage of learning new movements (Xing). In stage two, you will learn to completely relax the mind and body and develop your sensitivity. In this way, you will begin to slowly realize subtleties that your mind missed during stage one. The body is now teaching the mind. Patient, persevering and sensitive effort in stage two will eventually lead to stage three, a true harmony of Mind and Body. This class is a great opportunity to initiate a deep connection of healing energy between the mind and body, and also apply this energy in a powerful Martial Art form that utilizes the balance cycle, moving life forward in a mindful way.


$45 for advance registration; $50 for at the door registration

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Baguazhang

DATE: Saturday, October 24, 2009

TIME: 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

LOCATION: 4851 Barnes Rd., Colorado Springs, CO 80917

REGISTRATION: (719) 573-8801

The basic training of Baguazhang includes martial and health applications, using strength promotion exercises, Qigong exercises, and mind-intention meditation, along with the physical training. From coiling to uncoiling, from left to right, from up to down, and down to up, the rapid change ability of the Baguazhang practitioner creates unpredictable movements. Circle walking allows the student to build up endurance in: strength of the legs; the length of the breath; and the direction and steadfastness of the mind's intention. Baguazhang is an incredibly close range fighting system. Although it uses the long and middle ranges in it's attacks and defenses, the closest ranges offer the greatest availability for a quick defeat of the enemy. The turning and spiraling movements are designed to deflect and parry incoming forces, while maximizing your own attacking ability.


$45 for advance registration; $50 for at the door registration

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Jeet Kune Do

DATE: Saturday, November 7, 2009

TIME: 12:15 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.

LOCATION: 4851 Barnes Rd., Colorado Springs, CO 80917

REGISTRATION: (719) 573-8801

Learn from Master Martin Kelly, student of Jeet Kun Do instructor Larry Hartsel, a military police instructor and senior Jeet Kun Do instructor under B. Lee. As well as, the founder of Jeet Kun Do Boxing and Grappling Academy. Sifu Kelly trained and earned his certification under this teacher in the 1990's. Come learn lock flows, entering for grappling, submission and principle techniques from this late, great guru of Jeet Kun Do. All levels welcome!


$45 for advance registration; $50 for at the door registration

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Flexible Weapons

DATE: Saturday, November 21, 2009

TIME: 12:15 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.

LOCATION: 4851 Barnes Rd., Colorado Springs, CO 80917

REGISTRATION: (719) 573-8801

Learn basic techniques of rope, belt, chain, dog leash, scarf, etc., for self-defense purposes. These improvised weapons of opportunity can provide you with advantage and the element of surprise in an assault situation.


$45 for advance registration; $50 for at the door registration

Register in advance! Call (719) 573-8801, Self-Care Arts