Workshops

While most seminars can be condensed to one hour, 3-hour sessions are recommended.

Introduction to Korean Sword · Kum Do · 검도 · 劍道

Basic terminology, footwork, mechanics, drawing/cutting, partner drills, and the first form.

Introduction to Chinese Staff · Gun · 棍

Basic movements, spins, stances, and the introduction of a form:

  • Yin Shou Gun · 阴手棍 (standard version or modified for Tang Soo Do)
  • 32-Step · San Shi Er Bu Gun · 三十二步棍
  • Fire Cudgel · Shao Huo Gun · 燒火棍

Introduction to Chinese Broadsword · Dao · 刀

Basic movements and a form:

  • 3rd level wushu sword form
  • Northern Tiger Tail form

Introduction to Chinese Spear · Qiang · 槍

Basic techniques and movements and introduction of the Shaolin Yang Jia form (楊家槍).

Introduction to Chinese Straight Sword· Jian · 剑

Basic movements and techniques and introduction of the 32-step wushu straight sword form.

Introduction to Tai Chi Fan · 太极扇

Basic techniques and introduction of the 52-step Tai Chi fan form.

Introduction to Yang 24-Step Tai Chi Form · 太极拳

Also called the “short form,” 24-step is a widely practiced form that packs a variety of beautiful movements into a form that can be performed in about 5 minutes.

Introduction to Kung Fu Tan Tui Forms · 彈腿 (精武)

This covers many of the 12 forms from the Chin Woo curriculum.

Introduction to Kung Fu and Wushu Techniques and Forms · Taolu · 套路

In this workshop, I cover basic stances, kicking drills, jumping exercises, and the following forms:

  • 3-Step · San Bu Quan · 三步拳
  • 5-Step · Wu Bu Quan · 五步拳
  • Lian Huan Quan · 连环拳

Duration: 3 hours


Advanced weapon forms

If you have previous experience, any of the following forms are options:

Staff · Gun · 棍

  • 32-Step · San Shi Er Bu Gun · 三十二步棍
  • Yin Shou Gun · 阴手棍
  • Yin Shou Gun (Modified for Tang Soo Do)
  • Fire Cudgel · Shao Huo Gun · 燒火棍

Broadsword · Dao · 刀

  • 3rd Level/Junior Broadsword · San Duan/Chu Ji Dao · 三段/初级刀
  • Tiger Tail · Hu Wei Dao · 虎尾刀
  • Double broadsword · Shuang Dao · 雙刀/双刀

Straight sword · Jian · 剑

  • 32-Step · San Shi Er Bu Jian · 三十二步剑
  • Wu Dang Seven Star Sword · 武當七星剑
  • Qing Feng sword and scabbard · 清風劍

Other weapons

  • Single dagger · Bi Shou · 匕首
  • Double dagger · Shuang Bi Shou · 雙匕首
  • Yang Family Spear · Yang Jia Qiang · 楊家槍
  • Wu Dang Spear · Wu Dang Zi Wu Qiang · 武當子午枪
  • Spring and Autumn Big Blade (Kwan Dao/Guan Dao/Yan Yue Dao) · 春秋大刀 (關刀/关刀/偃月刀)
  • Pu Dao · 撲刀
  • *Spring and Autumn Pu Dao · Chung Qiu Da Dao/Pu Dao (from Wu Dang San Feng Pai) · 春秋大刀/撲刀 (武当三丰派)
  • Convenience Spade, Monk Spade/Crescent Moon Blade · Yue Ya Chan · 方便鏟 (月牙鏟)
  • Miao Dao (Old 2nd Form) · 苗刀
  • Flail/2-Section Staff · Shao Zi Gun · 稍子棍
  • Three-section · San Jie Gun · 三節棍
  • Wu Dang Fan · 武當扇
  • Umbrella · Yusan · 雨傘