We offer seminars throughout the year. Please check back often for updates.

Coiling Silk

DATE: Saturday, December 10, 2011

TIME: 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

LOCATION: 1626 W. Colorado Ave. Colorado Springs, CO 80904

REGISTRATION: (719) 573-8801

Chan Si Jin - coiling silk exercises are to be performed as if pulling silk from a silk worm cocoon. The action is a soft spiraling motion that is smooth and controlled using a light touch so as not to break the silk. The exercises will reduce tension, increase flexibility and stimulate the flow of energy.


$35 for advance registration; $40 for at the door registration

Bear Qigong

DATE: Saturday, December 31, 2011

TIME: 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

LOCATION: 1626 W. Colorado Ave. Colorado Springs, CO 80904

REGISTRATION: (719) 573-8801

Bear Qigong is an ancient Chinese form of stretching, exercise and energy work. The movements often suggest the movements of a bear. This is a winter form of gigong.


$35 for advance registration; $40 for at the door registration

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Massage Basics

DATE: Saturday, January 7, 2012

TIME: 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

LOCATION: 1626 W. Colorado Ave. Colorado Springs, CO 80904

REGISTRATION: (719) 573-8801

This is an introductory class for Swedish whole body massage. Learn how to relax and stretch muscles.


$35 for advance registration; $40 for at the door registration

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Thai Yoga Massage

DATE: Saturday, January 14, 2012

TIME: 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

LOCATION: 1626 W. Colorado Ave. Colorado Springs, CO 80904

REGISTRATION: (719) 573-8801

Thai Yoga Massage is a system that involves yoga-like stretching and massage following Sen lines (some similarity to meridians) of the body. Bring a partner and learn how to apply and receive these health giving techniques. Wear comfortable clothes and enjoy this relaxing introduction.


$35 for advance registration; $40 for at the door registration

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Baguazhang Circle Walking

DATE: Saturday, January 21, 2012

TIME: 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

LOCATION: 1626 W. Colorado Ave. Colorado Springs, CO 80904

REGISTRATION: (719) 573-8801

Learn the basic Inner palms of Baguazhang for health and self defense. Baguazhang is an internal martial art based on constant movement and constant change. It will develop agility of mind and body, balance, and the ability to move, twist turn and coil like a dragon to develop whole body power.Come and enjoy the challenging workout for mind and body fitness. The official martial method of the Chinese Imperial Guards into the early 1900's. The seminar will be taught by Master Kelly.


$35 for advance registration; $40 for at the door registration

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Baguazhang Animal Sets

DATE: Saturday, January 28, 2012

TIME: 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

LOCATION: 1626 W. Colorado Ave. Colorado Springs, CO 80904

REGISTRATION: (719) 573-8801

Learn the Animal sets (forms) of Baguazhang for health and self defense. Baguazhang is an internal martial art based on constant movement and constant change. It will develop agility of mind and body, balance, and the ability to move, twist turn and coil like a dragon to develop whole body power.Come and enjoy the challenging workout for mind and body fitness. The official martial method of the Chinese Imperial Guards into the early 1900's. The seminar will be taught by Master Kelly.


$35 for advance registration; $40 for at the door registration

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XingYi Quan 5 Elements

DATE: Saturday, February 4, 2012

TIME: 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

LOCATION: 1626 W. Colorado Ave. Colorado Springs, CO 80904

REGISTRATION: (719) 573-8801

Learn the basics of Xingyiquan five elements. Xingyiquan began nearly 1,000 years ago as an army martial training system to enable soldiers to reach a defensive and offensive capability within a short period of time. The style is more active than passive. The five elements are water, wood, fire, earth and metal. Xingyi is an internal martial art assisting the flow of Qi throughout the body.


$35 for advance registration; $40 for at the door registration

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Mixed Martial Arts

DATE: Saturday, February 18, 2012

TIME: 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

LOCATION: 1626 W. Colorado Ave. Colorado Springs, CO 80904

REGISTRATION: (719) 573-8801

Learn the basics of all ranges of combat.


$35 for advance registration; $40 for at the door registration

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Wing Chun

DATE: Saturday, February 25, 2012

TIME: 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

LOCATION: 1626 W. Colorado Ave. Colorado Springs, CO 80904

REGISTRATION: (719) 573-8801

This seminar will focus on the Mook Jong (wooden dummy) and Chum Kil form. These are complementary sets empasizing "bridging the gap" to close the distance between you and your opponent and establishing a point of contact on you opponent.


$35 for advance registration; $40 for at the door registration

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Primordial Qigong

DATE: Saturday, March 3, 2012

TIME: 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

LOCATION: 1626 W. Colorado Ave. Colorado Springs, CO 80904

REGISTRATION: (719) 573-8801

Master Kelly teaches Primordial Qigong (Hunyuan Gong). An exceptionally rare and powerful qigong from the ancient Taoist tradition and transmitted today by renowned Taiji Quan Master Feng Zhiqiang. Master Kelly learned this system from Professor Cohen, who originally learned it from one of Master Feng's senior students, Madame Gao Fu (1916-2005) and also from Master Feng himself. Blend the primordial energy of Heaven and Earth with the energy of life within the body.


$35 for advance registration; $40 for at the door registration

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Wing Chun with Sifu Shannon Moore

DATE: Saturday, March 17, 2012

TIME: 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

LOCATION: 1626 W. Colorado Ave. Colorado Springs, CO 80904

REGISTRATION: (719) 573-8801

Sifu Shanon Moore is a Senior Instructor with the World Wing Chun Kung Fu Association. Sifu Kelly is proud to announce this seminar on Wing Chun principles. Beginners and experienced martial artists will benefit greatly from this training experience with a modern master of this self-defense based art.

Deer Qigong

DATE: Saturday, March 24, 2012

TIME: 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

LOCATION: 1626 W. Colorado Ave. Colorado Springs, CO 80904

REGISTRATION: (719) 573-8801

Deer Qigong is an ancient Chinese form of stretching, exercise and energy work. The movements often suggest the movements of a deer. This is a spring form of gigong.


$35 for advance registration; $40 for at the door registration

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LOCATION: 1626 W. Colorado Ave. Colorado Springs, CO 80904

REGISTRATION: (719) 573-8801

Chin Na

DATE: Saturday, November 26, 2011

Chinese martial art techniques that control or lock an opponent's joints or muscles so he or she cannot move which effectively neutralizes their fighting ability.

Kali Single and Double Stick for Self Defense

DATE: Saturday, November 19, 2011

We will continue learning strikes, disarms, single and two person exercises to develop proficiency with single and double stick methods for self defense. This seminar does not require any previous Kali training. Sticks are available for purchase at the seminar. Master Kelly has studied this art since 1980 and will engage both your body and mind with this traditional with modern applications.

Wing Chun Boot Camp

DATE: Saturday, October 29, 2011

Class offers the individual a choice of instruction in one of the following: footwork, Mook Jong, Chi Sao, Dragon Pole, or Butterfly swords. Master Kelly has been teaching Wing Chun since 1994.

Shuaijiao - Chinese MMA

DATE: Saturday, October 15, 2011

Takedown skills for close quarter combat. Learn practical skill set of sanshou - contact free fighting (Chinese MMA). Shuaijiao means to "throw on the gound through westling with legs." The goal is throw or trip one's opponent on to the ground, not wrestle with them on the ground. It is one of the first martial art types invented in China.

Southern Praying Mantis Chi Sao

DATE: Saturday, October 8, 2011

Southern Praying Mantis Kung Fu - learn two person exercises to develop point of contact tactile sensitivity. Learning Chi Sao will develop skills for standing, grappling, speed and trapping for all close quarter combat and martial arts practitioners. Chi Sao is also great conditioning for mind-body coordination. This class will be hands-on experiential learning.

Sifu Kelly was a student of Master Gin Foon Mark Southern Praying Mantis Kung Fu during the 1990's. This fighting system - Kwong Sai Jook Lum - is a sister art to Wing Chun King Fu. They share multiple principles and techniques.

Wing Chun Broad Sword (Twin Knives)

DATE: Saturday, September 17, 2011

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.

Bil Jee

DATE: Saturday, August 13, 2011

Bil Jee - pressure point attacks. Learn movements and applications from thrusting finger form of Wing Chun Kung Fu system of Grand Master Ip Man.

Wing Chun Sampler

DATE: Saturday, August 20, 2011

Part I - Dragon Pole, the Wing Chun Kung Fu System's Dragon Pole has the advantage of its length (six feet) and linear movements in attack, with a minimal circular movement in defense. This technique combined with the most efficient footwork in both attack and defense, allows the opponent to move in and out of range like lightning. In fact, it is said that once you hear the first impact of the pole, the victor has already been decided. The main points of dragon pole training are to develop internal power, confidence, and a "fighting mind." The goal is to develop the ability to finish your opponent before he/she finishes you, or as the Wing Chun axiom goes to "be quick to end the fight."

The Dragon Pole itself has its humble beginnings in Wing Chun history as a red opera boat pole. Used to guide the boat in the desired direction, as well as to avoid rocks and other river hazards, the pole was of necessity both very long and very sturdy. The inhabitants of the boats early on had developed a sort of play fighting with the poles. There are two legends explaining how a mysterious wandering kung-fu master made a dramatic entrance into the Ming resistance with incredible feats of strength with the Dragon Pole.

Part II - Mook Jong, the wooden dummy is a technique and training tool of the Wing Chun Kung Fu system.

Ip Man Wooden Dummy

DATE: Saturday, August 27, 2011

Mook Jong, the wooden dummy is a technique and training tool of the Wing Chun Kung Fu system.

An Mo Gong

DATE: Saturday, August 27, 2011

Chinese self-massage and meridian streching.

Wing Chun / Chi Sao

DATE: Saturday, May 14, 2011

Learn two person exercises to develop point of contact tactile sensitivity. You will learn single arm, two arm, cross and parallel Chi Sao. Learning Chi Sao will develop skills for standing, grappling, speed and trapping for all close quarter combat and martial arts practitioners. Chi Sao is also great conditioning for mind-body coordination. This class will be hands-on experiential learning.

I-Chuan For Health & Martial Arts

DATE: Saturday, August 14, 2010

Kali

DATE: Saturday, August 21, 2010

Kali is an ancient form of martial art from Indonesia and the Philippines. Ancient Kali includes fighting techniques of hands, feet, bladed weapons, hard wooden and rattan sticks, wooden blades/lances/staffs, bow and arrow, and explosive projectile weapons from guns to cannons. Today, Kali, Escrima, and Arnis refer to a class of Filipino martial arts that emphasize weapon-based fighting with sticks, blades and improvised weapons. Although training starts with weapons, empty hand techniques, trapping and limb destruction are also a core part of these arts as the weapon is merely an extension of the body.

Jeet Kune Do (JKD) Joint Lock Flow

DATE: Saturday, August 28, 2010

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