New Location Coming Soon!!!

Athletes, Parents, Friends,

It's been 6 years since I built out 222 Great Rd. in Littleton, with a huge investment of time and money, and many setbacks along the way. Shoestring budgets, economic turmoil, and massive stress have been staples ever since. We've survived thick and thin thanks to you. The initial plan was for 10 to 15 years in this spot, but it's time to move on to better things.

When I look around, I see that I have an amazing group of athletes of all ages that we've amassed in our current spot, making it all worth it in my mind!!! Everyone that visits my school compliments you guys/gals on how great you are - I nod my head in agreement and grin.

Life brings change however, and things must change for us to breath easier and for all to be happier. This move will be cutting our overhead drastically in the new location, allowing us to run simpler rate structures and drop prices (see announcement below).

Our new location is only a few minutes from here in Acton, right over the Westford/Acton line on Route 27. It's a short distance from the 225 & 27 intersection and allows easy access from Acton, Littleton, Westford, Carlisle, Chelmsford, making it easier to get to in the busy hours even for those of you coming from Groton, Harvard, Ayer. It's a great spot and I know everyone will enjoy it.

We'll be doing a work party or two to prep the place if anyone would like to help. If anyone would also like to volunteer a pick-up truck or van here and there, we can start moving some non-essential items over in the coming weeks. The tentative move-in date is mid October after Master Puyot's weekend visit. Thank you all for your cooperation and support. I greatly appreciate your commitment and loyalty, and look forward to sharing the bright years ahead with you.

Here's a link on google maps so you can check out the location right from your home.

930 Main St. 
Acton, MA 01720

Spread the word and thank you again for your support.

Randy Brown
Master Instructor/Owner

Blue Crane Tai Chi - Littleton, MA

And now...representing our Tai Chi, Qi Gong, Meditation members/followers...here is your new website.

http://bluecranetaichi.us/

Monster Mayhem Race!!!

We are excited to announce that we'll be hosting our very first Monster Mayhem Obstacle Race on Sunday, July 14th right here in Littleton.. There will be a Kids Race for age 13 and under and an Adult Race for 13 and up. This is going to be as fun as a truck full of sledgehammers and tractor tires!!!  

Monster Mayhem Kids Race - starts at 12:00 pm sharp.

Kids are $20 with ½ off additional family members.

Monster Mayhem Adult Race - starts at 1:00 pm sharp.    

Adults are $40 with ½ off additional family members.

Please arrive 30 minutes early.  Please pre-register so we know how many are attending.

Open to everyone. All proceeds will be used for new equipment for the school's Monster-Fit program: Medicine Balls, Tire and Sledge, Throwing Dummies, Rower, etc.

We are thrilled to be able to do this, and are looking forward to a great turn out.

If you have any questions, please speak with Laoshi Cyr, or email holly@plumblossomacademy.com

Join Us - Tai Chi on the Common - World Tai Chi/Qi Gong Day

We'll be hosting FREE Tai Chi on the Littleton Common this Saturday from 12:15 to 1:30PM. Feel free to stop by and join us to celebrate World Tai Chi/Qi Gong Day. A great opportunity to try Tai Chi, or meet other practitioners if you already do Tai Chi.


Class will be led by Randy Brown - Master Instructor/Owner of Plum Blossom Fitness Martial Arts in Littleton, MA, and one of his top instructors Helena Svobodova.  

Kids Sparring and Gear

Sparring

If you've watched the kids class lately, or perhaps your child has come home excited about something different, you've seen or heard that we've re-introduced sparring into the kids classes.  The kids are loving it and it is an excellent tool to improve their martial arts skills, and try to make their moves work.  The value of sparring in martial arts is priceless.

By now you've seen the schedule change and noticed we have tacked on an extra 15 minutes to the kids classes (except for Saturdays).  This is to allow time to incorporate this into the class structure without losing valuable time for their other training.  We think this will be a great addition to the program and look forward to the results.

Fun. Safe. Effective.

Gear Requirements

Kids Kung Fu

There will be two types of sparring in Kids Kung Fu.

1. Striking Defense - Punch, Block, Kick.  This requires padded gear for protection.  If you already have gear, please make sure your child brings it to class with them on Monday and Wednesday.  If you do not have gear, please see us right away and we'll get you on the list when we order our approved gear.  Gear includes: helmet, gloves, shin and foot pads.  Groin and Mouth Guards.
2. Stand-Up Grappling - Praying Mantis Kung Fu is all about grappling.  The kids currently learn throws/trips/takedowns, but this will help them know how to use them.  This requires mouthguard and groin protector, as well as their Gi with Jacket.  Please ensure your child has their Gi Jacket with them for class.  If they do not have a jacket, please see us and we will help you to get one asap.

Kids BJJ

Kids BJJ involves rolling with a partner to make the moves work.  Nothing has changed in this class except allowing us more time for rolling as class was too short before to spend ample time doing it.  Gi is required for this class.  Please ensure your child has a Gi for BJJ class.

Thank you for your support.  We look forward to not only the fun, but the confidence, and skill that your children will gain from this.

Gear Return Program

Kids outgrow stuff all the time.  Do you have old gear that no longer fits and just sits in your closets?  You can do one of the following:

1. Either donate it back to the program so we can give it to another child.
2. Or we'll even buy it back from you to resell.  Just bring it in to be appraised.

2012 Fall Schedule Changes

Schedule Changes (effective Sept. 4th)

We're updating the schedule for this fall to help accommodate some improvements in our programs.  The Kids Kung Fu and BJJ are now going to be 1 hour in length instead of 45 minutes during the weekdays.  Saturdays will remain the same time.

This will allow more time for instruction as well as sparring (see upcoming post on sparring and gear).  It does however require a shift in some of our evening class time slots in order to make room.  See the new schedule below to see how it affects your Fit-Kick, Adult Kung Fu, and BJJ classes.

Private Training with Master Brown

Upon recent requests and inquiries, Master Brown has opened up slots in his schedule for Private Lessons. Take advantage of this great opportunity to train one on one with the Master.

Focus on:
-Personal Self-Defense
-Health and Fitness, Kickboxing, Nutrition
-Kung Fu Applications, Chin Na (Joint Locks),     Throwing/Takedowns, Striking, Blocking, Kicking
-Kung Fu Forms
-Weapons Training, Gun Defense/Disarms
-Tai Chi Forms, Tai Chi Sword, or Push Hands
-MMA, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
-Iron Palm, Iron Body
-Qigong, Meditation, and more.

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