Age: 17 years and older
Wu Dao’s Adult Kung Fu program is designed to help students improve their overall health and to learn the martial concepts and movements of Kung Fu. In the Adult Kung Fu program, as well as all of our other programs, we focus on helping students develop their strength, endurance, flexibility and coordination so they are able to perform the techniques important to the Wu Dao system. With necessary strength and flexibility, student can then focus on perfecting each technique and its practical applications.
Modern lifestyle condition most people into adopting many bad habits that result in physical weaknesses that cause pain and discomfort in their every day lives. Most people spend a significant amount of time with poor posture, hunching over computers and slouching on couches. During the state of physical inactivity, muscles become weak, lose flexibility, and lead to structural imbalances. Wu Dao’s martial arts programs work to reverse these effects and help students return their bodies to a more natural, healthy state.
Students that participate in the Kung Fu program can expect a rigorous workout that will safely push their physical limits. Each class provides a balance of exercises and drills that focus on developing strength, flexibility, endurance, speed, and control.
Wu Dao’s adult classes are generally 1.5 hours long and are broken into four primary sections: Warm Up and Stretching, Martial Techniques, Individual Training, and Cool Down.
Warm Up and Stretching - Students will perform a range of exercises and drills to increase the heart rate and oxygenate the body. Students will then be led through comprehensive stretching and strengthening routine. During each class, Instructor selects a subset of exercises to focus on. This approach allows students to consistently work on the critical areas of the body but still experience new challenges.
Martial Techniques - The Instructor will work with students on techniques ranging from punching and kicking with focus mitts and shields, floor drills, and stationary exercises. Students will have the opportunity to work with partners and gain experience striking targets such as hand targets and body shields.
Individual Training - The Instructor will work with each of the students individually on the forms and techniques that they are learning. Material can range from hand and weapons forms, Chin Na (wrist locking) techniques, and advanced movements.
Cool Down - The Instructor leads the class through a series of core strengthening, stretching, and breathing exercises. This section of the class helps students gain core strength, retain flexibility, and develop control of their breathing.
