Closed Labor Day

We are closed this Saturday thru Monday for Labor Day Weekend.  Classes resume Tuesday, September 6th.

Graduation September 10th

Graduation is right around the corner. Saturday September 10th. Get with your instructors on how you can help out with Demos and Lion Dance. Exciting day - Special Guest Master Puyot. School photo at the end. Full uniforms. Look Sharp. Family/Friends invited. CrossPit/Fit-Kick members come in and join the fun. - Sifu

Kids Getting Weaker

Study showing what we've seen over the years of teaching martial arts and fitness. 

http://conditioningresearch.blogspot.com/2011/05/kids-are-getting-weaker.html


What tickled us was hearing Jared (one of our kids) was at school and he was busting out push-ups like nobody's business. Apparently none of the other kids could do one. Go KUNG FU!!!

Kung Fu for Kids Holds the Secrets!

Did you know:

• Childhood Obesity is on the rise, tripling since 1980.  Kids have more than a 33% chance of being obese as adults by today’s statistics (this does not include overweight).

• Kids today are averaging 8 hours/day connected to some form of media (TV, Video Games, Computers, MP3’s, Phones).  Studies show this leads to decreased ability to pay attention.

• Kids are spending far less time exercising, playing with friends, or socializing outside of school. 

• 17% of Kids in grades 3 - 12 report being bullied 2 to 3 times/month.

As adults, parents, and members of our community, it is our job to protect children from harm brought on by others, or from themselves; to prevent kids from falling into one of the above categories.

For centuries, Kung Fu has been used by warriors to hone the body, as well as the mind.  Kung Fu builds your child’s self-esteem and self-confidence, which prevents them from  being a bully target in school.  Kung Fu helps focus the mind through dedicated practice and meditation; this helps children to pay better attention in school and at home.  Kung Fu also instills self-discipline through commitment to mastery.

Kung Fu is a life long exercise, and when ingrained in children from early on, it helps them understand the values of a regular exercise routine to care for their mind and body throughout their lifetime.  Not every child is cut out for ‘team sports’, and Kung Fu gives them an opportunity to shine as an individual, while building valuable friendships with other children.  

Our Kids Kung Fu program uses qualified and well trained Adult Instructors with thorough background checks.  Our fully equipped Wu Guan (martial hall), is kept clean and safe to limit/prevent the spread of disease or infection. Our classes are for boys and girls ages 7 to 12, and class sizes are limited, to keep an environment of higher quality learning.

"The curriculum of Plum Blossom Kung Fu has significantly boosted my son's self-esteem, while raising his awareness of his responsibilities as a good citizen. The emphasis placed on becoming a role model for behavior has gone a long way to assist in Anthony's social development." - J. Rosenthal

Pre-Fall Registrations (August 17th - September 7th):
Enroll your child into our program during our Pre-Fall Registration dates and receive:

• 25% off Kids Uniform
• 25% off Kids Sweatshirt
• 25% off Duffel Bag
• Free Kung Fu Patch 
• That's a $40.00 value!

Slots Available:
Kids Kung Fu : 10 spaces/session

Open House for Parents/Kids:
We are holding an Open House for Parents and Children on August 27th from 10am to 12pm so you can meet the instructors and take a tour of the Wu Guan.

Contact Us today to setup a time to register, or RSVP for the Open House.

Master Puyot Workshop Series - September 10th

We are hosting Master Puyot in September for workshops you won't want to miss:

Intro to 8 Step Mantis (Form and Function)
“7 Star Praying Mantis is to a machine gun, as 8 Step Mantis is to a Bazooka.” - Master Puyot
This rare and deadly style of Praying Mantis Kung Fu is not only hard to find, but highly effective in it’s application. Created by Wei Xiaotang, 8 Step Mantis uses a hit/throw...hit/throw...hi​t/throw approach to it’s function. Master Wei humbly shared his knowledge with worthy students after using his martial arts in combat to escape Korea, and later Mao’s wrath in Communist China, to Taiwan.

In this workshop, you will learn the ‘7 Hands Form’ (Qi Shou) from 8 Step Mantis Boxing, as well as the application, and proper execution of each move.

Gun Disarms
Have you ever had a gun to your head? If you did, would you know what to do? With one chance to save yourself or your family, will YOU make the right move? Will you remember what you’re supposed to do, or will you forget? This workshop will teach you how to effectively and confidently disarm a gun from an assailant. The techniques in this workshop are simple, easy to apply, and the best part - you’ll remember them if you ever need them.

All material taught in this workshop has been live fire tested with airsoft guns by the San Diego Police Department to ensure success and survivability under duress. Sign up today and don’t put your family’s lives in the hands of second rate techniques.

Chinese Saber - Form and Function (Yan Qing Dao)

The Saber is considered the Tiger of Kung Fu weapons. It’s ferocious and vicious attack methods are why it became one of the more popular weapons in China. Yan Qing Dan Dao, Dan Dao is Single Saber (versus using two at a time) is named after the famous hero in Chinese lore - Yan Qing.

Master Puyot will be teaching both form and function of this fearsome weapon. You will learn to be a whirling dervish with this blade in your hand.

There are 12 slots available in each workshop. Sign up for all 3 and get your saber free. Open to Public (students of Plum Blossom first then family members). Workshops is also open for Adults (all levels) and Kids (Purple & Up). Priority will be given to those doing all three, and Grand Dragons. From there, other students then family members. If any slots remain, we will open it to the public.

“Master Puyot is a highly skilled martial artist, warrior, and instructor. Having vast experience in the classroom and on the streets, he deftly applies unique and effective teaching methods in the martial hall. I have studied with many instructors over the years, and he is hands down one of the best.” - Sifu Brown

Workshops are $75 each.

3rd and Final Week of Kids Kung Fu Camp

Kids Kung Fu Camp week 3 'kicked' off today!!! This ain't no Hong Kong Phooey!!! They're in for a ton of fun with old school Mantis Kung Fu training for Self-Defense, Staff & Sword, Lion Dance, and making their very own Kung Fu Movie that they perform at the end of the week for the rest of camp.

We're Back!

We just returned from our retreat in the White Mountains.  Awesome time and lots of good training!  What did everyone do?  Intense focused training, full immersion into daily training, they brought themselves to a higher level of skill and ability, pushed their boundaries, explored new material and topics, and went home physically, mentally & spiritually hardier.  Job well done everyone!  Thanks for all those who attended and made it such a great experience.  We look forward to next year.

Congratulations!!!

Congratulations to our students who competed in the New England Chinese Martial Arts Tournament this weekend. Great work everyone and nice to see you represent!

Increasing muscle mass may lower risk of developing diabetes

Good stuff.  Go CrossPit! 

http://yourlife.usatoday.com/health/medical/diabetes/story/2011/07/Increasing-muscle-mass-may-lower-risk-of-developing-diabetes/49706550/1