Upcoming events.

Adult Sparring
Oct
9

Adult Sparring

We will be sparring. Students should bring their own sparring equipment if they have it:

  • Gloves

  • Helmets

  • Boots

  • Mouthguards

  • Cups (for male body students)

  • Shin guards (optional)

  • Chest protectors (optional)

  • Wraps (optional)

There are extra helmets, gloves, boots, and shin guards to borrow from the school.

Our sparring is safe and consensual. The best sparring gear is communication with your partner!

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Adult Staff
Oct
14

Adult Staff

We will be working on staff. Students should bring their own staff if they have one. If not, we have extras to borrow from the school. The class is beginner friendly and open to all teen and adult students.

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Kids Sparring
Oct
15

Kids Sparring

We will be sparring. Students should bring their own sparring equipment if they have it:

  • Gloves

  • Helmets

  • Boots

  • Mouthguards

  • Cups (for male body students)

  • Shin guards (optional)

  • Chest protectors (optional)

  • Wraps (optional)

There are extra helmets, gloves, boots, and shin guards to borrow from the school.

Our sparring is safe and consensual. The best sparring gear is communication with your partner!

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Beginner Kung Fu with Jo Gao Yaron
Oct
15

Beginner Kung Fu with Jo Gao Yaron

Wednesdays, 6:30-7:30pmStarting May 7th.

For students thirteen years old and older.

This class is designed specifically for beginner students, and will cover basic stances, blocks, punches, and kicks. It will also include strength-building, cardio training, and stretching. Jo Gao Yaron will cover basic Kung Fu forms including Genesis Set, Shaolin Stance Form, Luohan Stance Form, and Connecting Fist.

There is no extra cost!

Read more about Jo Gao Yaron here.

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Beginner Yoga Series with Sam Shipman
Oct
17

Beginner Yoga Series with Sam Shipman

Curious about yoga? Want to feel more confident and connected in your practice? Come join Sam Shipman for a welcoming series of four classes. We'll explore the foundational poses of yoga, focusing on proper alignment and providing modifications so you can move safely and mindfully. Whether you're a beginner or a regular on the mat, this series offers the perfect opportunity to deepen your understanding and build strength. Each 60-minute session includes a targeted warm-up and an optional 15-minute cool-down.

The class will run for 4 weeks on Fridays 6:30-7:30pm:

- Friday September 26th
- Friday October 3rd
- Friday October 17th
- Friday October 24th

Cost
$20/class
Students may pay the full price up front ($80) or per class
Members may use their punch cards or monthly memberships

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Kids Sparring
Oct
18

Kids Sparring

We will be sparring. Students should bring their own sparring equipment if they have it:

  • Gloves

  • Helmets

  • Boots

  • Mouthguards

  • Cups (for male body students)

  • Shin guards (optional)

  • Chest protectors (optional)

  • Wraps (optional)

There are extra helmets, gloves, boots, and shin guards to borrow from the school.

Our sparring is safe and consensual. The best sparring gear is communication with your partner!

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Cervizzi's Martial Arts Fall Invitational Karate Tournament
Oct
19

Cervizzi's Martial Arts Fall Invitational Karate Tournament

Cervizzi’s Martial Arts Boston Fall Invitational Karate Tournament

Malden Catholic High School
99 Crystal Street
M
alden, MA 02148

Schedule is TBD. This is the best-organized tournament we attend, be even so, plan accordingly; tournaments are an all-day event.

We’ll be joining our friends from Cervizzi’s Martial Arts for their biannual tournament.

Competing is not a mandatory part of the Metrowest Kung Fu curriculum, but it’s an important part of a student’s development in the arts of Kung Fu and Tai Chi. Competition holds a mirror up to the student and the reflection shows where the student’s strengths and weaknesses are in their training.

As with other competitive sports, it’s also a good opportunity for students to test themselves by performing in front of a crowd, to win humbly and lose gracefully.

Importantly, it’s also an opportunity to meet other martial arts practitioners and witness other styles of martial arts.

We hope our school will have a strong representation at this event, both in terms of the number of competitors, as well as the quality of our Kung Fu and Tai Chi!

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Lion Dance Class
Oct
22

Lion Dance Class

We are proud to offer our school’s first lion dance classes.

These classes are open to all Kung Fu students ten-years-old and older, as well as Tiger Team students.

The class will meet every other Wednesday.

There is no fee but students will be expected to commit to the practice consistently in advance of an event.

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Beginner Yoga Series with Sam Shipman
Oct
24

Beginner Yoga Series with Sam Shipman

Curious about yoga? Want to feel more confident and connected in your practice? Come join Sam Shipman for a welcoming series of four classes. We'll explore the foundational poses of yoga, focusing on proper alignment and providing modifications so you can move safely and mindfully. Whether you're a beginner or a regular on the mat, this series offers the perfect opportunity to deepen your understanding and build strength. Each 60-minute session includes a targeted warm-up and an optional 15-minute cool-down.

The class will run for 4 weeks on Fridays 6:30-7:30pm:

- Friday September 26th
- Friday October 3rd
- Friday October 17th
- Friday October 24th

Cost
$20/class
Students may pay the full price up front ($80) or per class
Members may use their punch cards or monthly memberships

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Kids Staff
Oct
25

Kids Staff

We will be working on staff. Students should bring their own staff if they have one. If not, we have extras to borrow from the school. The class is beginner friendly and open to all students regardless of experience level.

Weapons are not toys. Even practice weapons can be dangerous, and need to be handled with respect and appreciation for the fact that they can cause serious injury. Students who cannot display sufficient self-control for weapon work will not be permitted to train during these classes.

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Adult Sparring
Oct
25

Adult Sparring

We will be sparring. Students should bring their own sparring equipment if they have it:

  • Gloves

  • Helmets

  • Boots

  • Mouthguards

  • Cups (for male body students)

  • Shin guards (optional)

  • Chest protectors (optional)

  • Wraps (optional)

There are extra helmets, gloves, boots, and shin guards to borrow from the school.

Our sparring is safe and consensual. The best sparring gear is communication with your partner!

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Kids Sparring
Oct
27

Kids Sparring

We will be sparring. Students should bring their own sparring equipment if they have it:

  • Gloves

  • Helmets

  • Boots

  • Mouthguards

  • Cups (for male body students)

  • Shin guards (optional)

  • Chest protectors (optional)

  • Wraps (optional)

There are extra helmets, gloves, boots, and shin guards to borrow from the school.

Our sparring is safe and consensual. The best sparring gear is communication with your partner!

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Beginner Kung Fu with Jo Gao Yaron
Oct
29

Beginner Kung Fu with Jo Gao Yaron

Wednesdays, 6:30-7:30pmStarting May 7th.

For students thirteen years old and older.

This class is designed specifically for beginner students, and will cover basic stances, blocks, punches, and kicks. It will also include strength-building, cardio training, and stretching. Jo Gao Yaron will cover basic Kung Fu forms including Genesis Set, Shaolin Stance Form, Luohan Stance Form, and Connecting Fist.

There is no extra cost!

Read more about Jo Gao Yaron here.

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Kids Staff
Nov
3

Kids Staff

We will be working on staff. Students should bring their own staff if they have one. If not, we have extras to borrow from the school. The class is beginner friendly and open to all students regardless of experience level.

Weapons are not toys. Even practice weapons can be dangerous, and need to be handled with respect and appreciation for the fact that they can cause serious injury. Students who cannot display sufficient self-control for weapon work will not be permitted to train during these classes.

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Adult Sparring
Nov
4

Adult Sparring

We will be sparring. Students should bring their own sparring equipment if they have it:

  • Gloves

  • Helmets

  • Boots

  • Mouthguards

  • Cups (for male body students)

  • Shin guards (optional)

  • Chest protectors (optional)

  • Wraps (optional)

There are extra helmets, gloves, boots, and shin guards to borrow from the school.

Our sparring is safe and consensual. The best sparring gear is communication with your partner!

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Lion Dance Class
Nov
5

Lion Dance Class

We are proud to offer our school’s first lion dance classes.

These classes are open to all Kung Fu students ten-years-old and older, as well as Tiger Team students.

The class will meet every other Wednesday.

There is no fee but students will be expected to commit to the practice consistently in advance of an event.

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Kids Sparring
Nov
12

Kids Sparring

We will be sparring. Students should bring their own sparring equipment if they have it:

  • Gloves

  • Helmets

  • Boots

  • Mouthguards

  • Cups (for male body students)

  • Shin guards (optional)

  • Chest protectors (optional)

  • Wraps (optional)

There are extra helmets, gloves, boots, and shin guards to borrow from the school.

Our sparring is safe and consensual. The best sparring gear is communication with your partner!

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Beginner Kung Fu with Jo Gao Yaron
Nov
12

Beginner Kung Fu with Jo Gao Yaron

Wednesdays, 6:30-7:30pmStarting May 7th.

For students thirteen years old and older.

This class is designed specifically for beginner students, and will cover basic stances, blocks, punches, and kicks. It will also include strength-building, cardio training, and stretching. Jo Gao Yaron will cover basic Kung Fu forms including Genesis Set, Shaolin Stance Form, Luohan Stance Form, and Connecting Fist.

There is no extra cost!

Read more about Jo Gao Yaron here.

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Adult Staff
Nov
15

Adult Staff

We will be working on staff. Students should bring their own staff if they have one. If not, we have extras to borrow from the school. The class is beginner friendly and open to all teen and adult students.

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Kids Staff
Nov
19

Kids Staff

We will be working on staff. Students should bring their own staff if they have one. If not, we have extras to borrow from the school. The class is beginner friendly and open to all students regardless of experience level.

Weapons are not toys. Even practice weapons can be dangerous, and need to be handled with respect and appreciation for the fact that they can cause serious injury. Students who cannot display sufficient self-control for weapon work will not be permitted to train during these classes.

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Lion Dance Class
Nov
19

Lion Dance Class

We are proud to offer our school’s first lion dance classes.

These classes are open to all Kung Fu students ten-years-old and older, as well as Tiger Team students.

The class will meet every other Wednesday.

There is no fee but students will be expected to commit to the practice consistently in advance of an event.

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Adult Sparring
Nov
20

Adult Sparring

We will be sparring. Students should bring their own sparring equipment if they have it:

  • Gloves

  • Helmets

  • Boots

  • Mouthguards

  • Cups (for male body students)

  • Shin guards (optional)

  • Chest protectors (optional)

  • Wraps (optional)

There are extra helmets, gloves, boots, and shin guards to borrow from the school.

Our sparring is safe and consensual. The best sparring gear is communication with your partner!

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Adult Staff
Nov
25

Adult Staff

We will be working on staff. Students should bring their own staff if they have one. If not, we have extras to borrow from the school. The class is beginner friendly and open to all teen and adult students.

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Beginner Kung Fu with Jo Gao Yaron
Nov
26

Beginner Kung Fu with Jo Gao Yaron

Wednesdays, 6:30-7:30pmStarting May 7th.

For students thirteen years old and older.

This class is designed specifically for beginner students, and will cover basic stances, blocks, punches, and kicks. It will also include strength-building, cardio training, and stretching. Jo Gao Yaron will cover basic Kung Fu forms including Genesis Set, Shaolin Stance Form, Luohan Stance Form, and Connecting Fist.

There is no extra cost!

Read more about Jo Gao Yaron here.

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F.A.M.A. Tournament & Celebration
Nov
30

F.A.M.A. Tournament & Celebration

17th Annual F.A.M.A. Tournament & Celebration

Dana Barros Basketball Club
1776 Washington Street
Stoughton, MA 02072

We’ll be joining our friends from Bridgewater Martial Arts who are hosting this fun, friendly, and well-organized tournament.

This is an open tournament, meaning there are other martial arts styles besides Kung Fu, including a full contact fighting division.

This is a very beginner-friendly tournament. Contact us with any questions!

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Lion Dance Class
Dec
3

Lion Dance Class

We are proud to offer our school’s first lion dance classes.

These classes are open to all Kung Fu students ten-years-old and older, as well as Tiger Team students.

The class will meet every other Wednesday.

There is no fee but students will be expected to commit to the practice consistently in advance of an event.

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Kids Staff
Dec
6

Kids Staff

We will be working on staff. Students should bring their own staff if they have one. If not, we have extras to borrow from the school. The class is beginner friendly and open to all students regardless of experience level.

Weapons are not toys. Even practice weapons can be dangerous, and need to be handled with respect and appreciation for the fact that they can cause serious injury. Students who cannot display sufficient self-control for weapon work will not be permitted to train during these classes.

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Adult Sparring
Dec
6

Adult Sparring

We will be sparring. Students should bring their own sparring equipment if they have it:

  • Gloves

  • Helmets

  • Boots

  • Mouthguards

  • Cups (for male body students)

  • Shin guards (optional)

  • Chest protectors (optional)

  • Wraps (optional)

There are extra helmets, gloves, boots, and shin guards to borrow from the school.

Our sparring is safe and consensual. The best sparring gear is communication with your partner!

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Kids Sparring
Dec
8

Kids Sparring

We will be sparring. Students should bring their own sparring equipment if they have it:

  • Gloves

  • Helmets

  • Boots

  • Mouthguards

  • Cups (for male body students)

  • Shin guards (optional)

  • Chest protectors (optional)

  • Wraps (optional)

There are extra helmets, gloves, boots, and shin guards to borrow from the school.

Our sparring is safe and consensual. The best sparring gear is communication with your partner!

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Beginner Kung Fu with Jo Gao Yaron
Dec
10

Beginner Kung Fu with Jo Gao Yaron

Wednesdays, 6:30-7:30pmStarting May 7th.

For students thirteen years old and older.

This class is designed specifically for beginner students, and will cover basic stances, blocks, punches, and kicks. It will also include strength-building, cardio training, and stretching. Jo Gao Yaron will cover basic Kung Fu forms including Genesis Set, Shaolin Stance Form, Luohan Stance Form, and Connecting Fist.

There is no extra cost!

Read more about Jo Gao Yaron here.

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Adult Staff
Dec
11

Adult Staff

We will be working on staff. Students should bring their own staff if they have one. If not, we have extras to borrow from the school. The class is beginner friendly and open to all teen and adult students.

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Kids Staff
Dec
15

Kids Staff

We will be working on staff. Students should bring their own staff if they have one. If not, we have extras to borrow from the school. The class is beginner friendly and open to all students regardless of experience level.

Weapons are not toys. Even practice weapons can be dangerous, and need to be handled with respect and appreciation for the fact that they can cause serious injury. Students who cannot display sufficient self-control for weapon work will not be permitted to train during these classes.

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Adult Sparring
Dec
16

Adult Sparring

We will be sparring. Students should bring their own sparring equipment if they have it:

  • Gloves

  • Helmets

  • Boots

  • Mouthguards

  • Cups (for male body students)

  • Shin guards (optional)

  • Chest protectors (optional)

  • Wraps (optional)

There are extra helmets, gloves, boots, and shin guards to borrow from the school.

Our sparring is safe and consensual. The best sparring gear is communication with your partner!

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Lion Dance Class
Dec
17

Lion Dance Class

We are proud to offer our school’s first lion dance classes.

These classes are open to all Kung Fu students ten-years-old and older, as well as Tiger Team students.

The class will meet every other Wednesday.

There is no fee but students will be expected to commit to the practice consistently in advance of an event.

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Lion Dance Class
Oct
8

Lion Dance Class

We are proud to offer our school’s first lion dance classes.

These classes are open to all Kung Fu students ten-years-old and older, as well as Tiger Team students.

The class will meet every other Wednesday.

There is no fee but students will be expected to commit to the practice consistently in advance of an event.

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Beginner Yoga Series with Sam Shipman
Oct
3

Beginner Yoga Series with Sam Shipman

Curious about yoga? Want to feel more confident and connected in your practice? Come join Sam Shipman for a welcoming series of four classes. We'll explore the foundational poses of yoga, focusing on proper alignment and providing modifications so you can move safely and mindfully. Whether you're a beginner or a regular on the mat, this series offers the perfect opportunity to deepen your understanding and build strength. Each 60-minute session includes a targeted warm-up and an optional 15-minute cool-down.

The class will run for 4 weeks on Fridays 6:30-7:30pm:

- Friday September 26th
- Friday October 3rd
- Friday October 17th
- Friday October 24th

Cost
$20/class
Students may pay the full price up front ($80) or per class
Members may use their punch cards or monthly memberships

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Beginner Kung Fu with Jo Gao Yaron
Oct
1

Beginner Kung Fu with Jo Gao Yaron

Wednesdays, 6:30-7:30pmStarting May 7th.

For students thirteen years old and older.

This class is designed specifically for beginner students, and will cover basic stances, blocks, punches, and kicks. It will also include strength-building, cardio training, and stretching. Jo Gao Yaron will cover basic Kung Fu forms including Genesis Set, Shaolin Stance Form, Luohan Stance Form, and Connecting Fist.

There is no extra cost!

Read more about Jo Gao Yaron here.

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Kids Sparring
Oct
1

Kids Sparring

We will be sparring. Students should bring their own sparring equipment if they have it:

  • Gloves

  • Helmets

  • Boots

  • Mouthguards

  • Cups (for male body students)

  • Shin guards (optional)

  • Chest protectors (optional)

  • Wraps (optional)

There are extra helmets, gloves, boots, and shin guards to borrow from the school.

Our sparring is safe and consensual. The best sparring gear is communication with your partner!

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Maynard Drum Circle
Sep
28

Maynard Drum Circle

Hello fellow drummers, dancers, and friends!

Thank you to everyone who participated in past MDC events.

● The MDC is a freestyle drum & dance event. No hand-drum or dance experience is required, and all skill levels are welcome!

● The cost is $5 per adult. Kids 12 and under are free, but require adult supervision. Accepted forms of payment are cash or Venmo.

● There is ample street parking, as well as the "basin" parking lot flanked by Summer, Nason and Main Streets. Since it's a Sunday, parking is free.

● There will be some extra djembes and other percussive instruments for anyone who needs to borrow, but you're encouraged to bring your own if you have them. Didgeridoos and Native American flutes are also welcome.

● Several folding chairs and stools will be available, but you may want to bring your own for maximum comfort.

● Drumming will start by 2:15pm and go til 4:30pm. There will be a short social/snack break in the middle. You can arrive at any time (once doors open at 2pm) and leave when you must. 

● Water, summery non-alcoholic beverages, and snacks will be provided, though you are welcome to bring something to share if you'd like.

● I will be raffling off something drum-related, TBD - you'll just have to come to the drum circle to find out! 

Feel free to forward this email to anyone who you think would be interested in participating!  You can also find this event on Facebook. Please share widely!  RSVPs are encouraged so that I have a rough idea of how many people are coming.

Please don't hesitate to reach out to me (MaynardDrumCircle@gmail.com) with any questions.  

Thanks!

~Betsey

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Combined Sparring Class
Sep
27

Combined Sparring Class

New England Kung Fu
4 Jackson Court, Unit C
Oxford, MA 01540

The Oxford and Maynard schools will be training reaction skills (push hands and sparring) together.

Gear is required for sparring; if you do not have your own, you may borrow it from the school. The class is free, but cash donations to Shifu Gary are welcome.

Our sparring is safe and friendly; beginners are welcome.

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Beginner Yoga Series with Sam Shipman
Sep
26

Beginner Yoga Series with Sam Shipman

Curious about yoga? Want to feel more confident and connected in your practice? Come join Sam Shipman for a welcoming series of four classes. We'll explore the foundational poses of yoga, focusing on proper alignment and providing modifications so you can move safely and mindfully. Whether you're a beginner or a regular on the mat, this series offers the perfect opportunity to deepen your understanding and build strength. Each 60-minute session includes a targeted warm-up and an optional 15-minute cool-down.

The class will run for 4 weeks on Fridays 6:30-7:30pm:

- Friday September 26th
- Friday October 3rd
- Friday October 17th
- Friday October 24th

Cost
$20/class
Students may pay the full price up front ($80) or per class
Members may use their punch cards or monthly memberships

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Kung Fu Lab with Shigong Gary
Sep
25

Kung Fu Lab with Shigong Gary

Shigong Gary will be running a Kung Fu Lab.

This is an opportunity for teen and adult students (as well as Tiger Team) to attend a class in which Shigong Gary will do a deep dive on a specific form or technique.

Shigong Gary will run labs each month both in Maynard and Oxford. Students are welcome to attend both.

The first lab will be on Northern Style Fist 北派拳 (Běi Pài Quán).

Often referred to as Bāk Pài Quán (the Cantonese pronunciation) in our school, this form is a Zhǎngquán 長拳 (Northern Long Fist) form with Northern Shaolin 北少林拳 (Běi Shàolínquán) modifications. It was introduced to our curriculum by Sifu Joe Maury, and for many years, was the first form that students learned.

Date
Thursday September 25th
6:45-8pm

Location
Metrowest Kung Fu
69 Main Street
Maynard, MA 01754

Cost
$20/student. Cash preferred.

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Lion Dance Class
Sep
24

Lion Dance Class

We are proud to offer our school’s first lion dance classes.

These classes are open to all Kung Fu students ten-years-old and older, as well as Tiger Team students.

The class will meet every other Wednesday.

There is no fee but students will be expected to commit to the practice consistently in advance of an event.

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Adult Sparring
Sep
23

Adult Sparring

We will be sparring. Students should bring their own sparring equipment if they have it:

  • Gloves

  • Helmets

  • Boots

  • Mouthguards

  • Cups (for male body students)

  • Shin guards (optional)

  • Chest protectors (optional)

  • Wraps (optional)

There are extra helmets, gloves, boots, and shin guards to borrow from the school.

Our sparring is safe and consensual. The best sparring gear is communication with your partner!

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Kids Staff
Sep
22

Kids Staff

We will be working on staff. Students should bring their own staff if they have one. If not, we have extras to borrow from the school. The class is beginner friendly and open to all students regardless of experience level.

Weapons are not toys. Even practice weapons can be dangerous, and need to be handled with respect and appreciation for the fact that they can cause serious injury. Students who cannot display sufficient self-control for weapon work will not be permitted to train during these classes.

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Adult Staff
Sep
18

Adult Staff

We will be working on staff. Students should bring their own staff if they have one. If not, we have extras to borrow from the school. The class is beginner friendly and open to all teen and adult students.

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Beginner Kung Fu with Jo Gao Yaron
Sep
17

Beginner Kung Fu with Jo Gao Yaron

Wednesdays, 6:30-7:30pmStarting May 7th.

For students thirteen years old and older.

This class is designed specifically for beginner students, and will cover basic stances, blocks, punches, and kicks. It will also include strength-building, cardio training, and stretching. Jo Gao Yaron will cover basic Kung Fu forms including Genesis Set, Shaolin Stance Form, Luohan Stance Form, and Connecting Fist.

There is no extra cost!

Read more about Jo Gao Yaron here.

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Kids Sparring
Sep
15

Kids Sparring

We will be sparring. Students should bring their own sparring equipment if they have it:

  • Gloves

  • Helmets

  • Boots

  • Mouthguards

  • Cups (for male body students)

  • Shin guards (optional)

  • Chest protectors (optional)

  • Wraps (optional)

There are extra helmets, gloves, boots, and shin guards to borrow from the school.

Our sparring is safe and consensual. The best sparring gear is communication with your partner!

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Adult Sparring
Sep
13

Adult Sparring

We will be sparring. Students should bring their own sparring equipment if they have it:

  • Gloves

  • Helmets

  • Boots

  • Mouthguards

  • Cups (for male body students)

  • Shin guards (optional)

  • Chest protectors (optional)

  • Wraps (optional)

There are extra helmets, gloves, boots, and shin guards to borrow from the school.

Our sparring is safe and consensual. The best sparring gear is communication with your partner!

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Kids Staff
Sep
13

Kids Staff

We will be working on staff. Students should bring their own staff if they have one. If not, we have extras to borrow from the school. The class is beginner friendly and open to all students regardless of experience level.

Weapons are not toys. Even practice weapons can be dangerous, and need to be handled with respect and appreciation for the fact that they can cause serious injury. Students who cannot display sufficient self-control for weapon work will not be permitted to train during these classes.

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Lion Dance Class
Sep
10

Lion Dance Class

We are proud to offer our school’s first lion dance classes.

These classes are open to all Kung Fu students ten-years-old and older, as well as Tiger Team students.

The class will meet every other Wednesday.

There is no fee but students will be expected to commit to the practice consistently in advance of an event.

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2025 National Traditional Lion Dance Championship
Sep
6

2025 National Traditional Lion Dance Championship

2025 National Traditional Lion Dance Championship

Randolph Intergenerational Community Center
128 Pleasant Street
Randolph, MA 02368

This year, the National Traditional Lion Dance Championship will take place in Massachusetts!

We are not competing, but this is a really great opportunity for students to see the best of the best in traditional lion dancing.

Our Metrowest Kung Fu Lion Dancing Team is especially encouraged to attend in preparation for upcoming performances!

Tickets are only $25, but must be purchased in advance online.

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Beginner Kung Fu with Jo Gao Yaron
Sep
3

Beginner Kung Fu with Jo Gao Yaron

Wednesdays, 6:30-7:30pmStarting May 7th.

For students thirteen years old and older.

This class is designed specifically for beginner students, and will cover basic stances, blocks, punches, and kicks. It will also include strength-building, cardio training, and stretching. Jo Gao Yaron will cover basic Kung Fu forms including Genesis Set, Shaolin Stance Form, Luohan Stance Form, and Connecting Fist.

There is no extra cost!

Read more about Jo Gao Yaron here.

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Adult Staff
Sep
2

Adult Staff

We will be working on staff. Students should bring their own staff if they have one. If not, we have extras to borrow from the school. The class is beginner friendly and open to all teen and adult students.

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Adult Sparring
Aug
28

Adult Sparring

We will be sparring. Students should bring their own sparring equipment if they have it:

  • Gloves

  • Helmets

  • Boots

  • Mouthguards

  • Cups (for male body students)

  • Shin guards (optional)

  • Chest protectors (optional)

  • Wraps (optional)

There are extra helmets, gloves, boots, and shin guards to borrow from the school.

Our sparring is safe and consensual. The best sparring gear is communication with your partner!

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Lion Dance Class
Aug
27

Lion Dance Class

We are proud to offer our school’s first lion dance classes.

These classes are open to all Kung Fu students ten-years-old and older, as well as Tiger Team students.

The class will meet every other Wednesday.

There is no fee but students will be expected to commit to the practice consistently in advance of an event.

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Kids Staff
Aug
27

Kids Staff

We will be working on staff. Students should bring their own staff if they have one. If not, we have extras to borrow from the school. The class is beginner friendly and open to all students regardless of experience level.

Weapons are not toys. Even practice weapons can be dangerous, and need to be handled with respect and appreciation for the fact that they can cause serious injury. Students who cannot display sufficient self-control for weapon work will not be permitted to train during these classes.

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Maynard Drum Circle
Aug
24

Maynard Drum Circle

Hello fellow drummers, dancers, and friends!

Thank you to everyone who participated in past MDC events.

● The MDC is a freestyle drum & dance event. No hand-drum or dance experience is required, and all skill levels are welcome!

● The cost is $5 per adult. Kids 12 and under are free, but require adult supervision. Accepted forms of payment are cash or Venmo.

● There is ample street parking, as well as the "basin" parking lot flanked by Summer, Nason and Main Streets. Since it's a Sunday, parking is free.

● There will be some extra djembes and other percussive instruments for anyone who needs to borrow, but you're encouraged to bring your own if you have them. Didgeridoos and Native American flutes are also welcome.

● Several folding chairs and stools will be available, but you may want to bring your own for maximum comfort.

● Drumming will start by 2:15pm and go til 4:30pm. There will be a short social/snack break in the middle. You can arrive at any time (once doors open at 2pm) and leave when you must. 

● Water, summery non-alcoholic beverages, and snacks will be provided, though you are welcome to bring something to share if you'd like.

● I will be raffling off something drum-related, TBD - you'll just have to come to the drum circle to find out! 

Feel free to forward this email to anyone who you think would be interested in participating!  You can also find this event on Facebook. Please share widely!  RSVPs are encouraged so that I have a rough idea of how many people are coming.

Please don't hesitate to reach out to me (MaynardDrumCircle@gmail.com) with any questions.  

Thanks!

~Betsey

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3 Section Staff with Shigong Gregg
Aug
23

3 Section Staff with Shigong Gregg

The three section staff 三節棍 (sān jié gùn) is a flail weapon made of three wooden sticks connected by a metal chain. It is a relatively recent addition to the historical arsenal of Kung Fu weapons.

It is an advanced weapon. This workshop is not for children or beginners. Students should be familiar with staff at a minimum, and ideally with double sticks as well.

Cost is $200 per student.

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Beginner Kung Fu with Jo Gao Yaron
Aug
20

Beginner Kung Fu with Jo Gao Yaron

Wednesdays, 6:30-7:30pmStarting May 7th.

For students thirteen years old and older.

This class is designed specifically for beginner students, and will cover basic stances, blocks, punches, and kicks. It will also include strength-building, cardio training, and stretching. Jo Gao Yaron will cover basic Kung Fu forms including Genesis Set, Shaolin Stance Form, Luohan Stance Form, and Connecting Fist.

There is no extra cost!

Read more about Jo Gao Yaron here.

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Kids Sparring
Aug
20

Kids Sparring

We will be sparring. Students should bring their own sparring equipment if they have it:

  • Gloves

  • Helmets

  • Boots

  • Mouthguards

  • Cups (for male body students)

  • Shin guards (optional)

  • Chest protectors (optional)

  • Wraps (optional)

There are extra helmets, gloves, boots, and shin guards to borrow from the school.

Our sparring is safe and consensual. The best sparring gear is communication with your partner!

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