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Fan Form Seminar – Sat. May 23, 2026, 2:00pm

Blue Orchard — Sat, 02 May 2026 21:51:28 +0000

Fan Form Seminar – Sat. May 23, 2026, 2:00pm

Saturday, May 23, 2026
2:00pm – 4:00pm
At the Academy

Cost: $60.00, includes fan. $50.00, with your own fan.

Deadline to Register: Friday, May 15, 2026

The fan often conjures up images of romance, grace and beauty. Come out and discover more about this beautiful weapon and learn the Phoenix Song!

Watch for the email with sign-up details or see Sigung Dave.

Who May Participate

This seminar is open to:

Adult Students: Red and up.
Junior Students: Yellow and up.

The shorter the weapon, the more dangerous it is.

The more ordinary-looking the weapon, the deadlier it is.

Chinese Saying

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In-House Seminar: Level Up Your Child’s Health and Performance!

Blue Orchard — Tue, 11 Jun 2024 21:49:24 +0000

In-House Seminar: Level Up Your Child’s Health and Performance!

Calling all Parents!
Join us for an insightful and educational event with Sifu Rikin, a board certified Lifestyle Medicine Physician.

When & Where

June 18, 2024
7:45pm–8:45pm
at the Academy

Registration

Please complete the Seminar Sign-up Form below.

We’ll discuss:

Fuel for Success: Optimal nutrition practices for you and your child.
Rest and Recovery: Essential sleep and recovery guidelines.
Screen Time Management: Tips to mitigate the impact of excess screen time.

Empower your family’s journey to long-term health!

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Board Breaking Seminar – For Experienced Breakers – Wed. Jun 21, 2023

Blue Orchard — Sat, 03 Jun 2023 13:58:30 +0000

Board Breaking Seminar – For Experienced Breakers – Wed. Jun 21, 2023

Experienced Breakers, join us for our very popular annual adult board & cement breaking seminar!

Wednesday, June 21, 2023
7:30pm – 9:30pm
At the Academy

Who Can Participate:

This seminar is open to the following ranks of experienced breakers:

Board Breaks: Junior Students – Blue Sash and up
Board Breaks: Adult Students – Red Sash and up
Cement Breaks: Adult Students – Blue Sash and up

Adult Green Sash and up and Juniors may add onto the number boards for the purpose of multiple breaks. Unbroken boards can be taken home.

New Breakers, please see our Board Breaking Seminar for New Breakers on June 13, 2023

Sibok Eric Kraushaar breaking concrete.

Cost:

$50.00 – 10 pine boards
$25.00 – for each additional set of 5 boards
$5.00 – cement brick
Price includes instruction & HST.

Cash Payment Deadline: Tuesday, June 13, 2023 (No exceptions as boards must be ordered in advance.)

Registration: Please see the posters and sign-up sheet in the weight room.

Questions?

We're here to help.

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Board Breaking Seminar – For New Breakers – Tue. Jun 13, 2023

Blue Orchard — Sat, 03 Jun 2023 13:39:20 +0000

Board Breaking Seminar – For New Breakers – Tue. Jun 13, 2023

New Breakers, join us for our very popular board breaking seminar!

Tuesday, June 13, 2023
7:30pm – 9:30pm
At the Academy

Who Can Participate:

This seminar is open to the following ranks who have not yet experienced board breaking:

Junior Students – Blue Sash and up
Adult Students – Red Sash and up

Adult Green Sash and up and Juniors may add onto the number boards for the purpose of multiple breaks. Unbroken boards can be taken home.

Experienced Breakers, please see our Board Breaking Seminar for Experienced Breakers on June 21, 2023

Cost:

$60.00 – 10 pine boards
Price includes instruction & HST.

Cash Payment Deadline: Friday, June 9, 2023 (No exceptions as boards must be ordered in advance.)

Registration: Please see the posters and sign-up sheet in the weight room.

Sibok Eric Kraushaar breaking concrete.

Questions?

We're here to help.

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Shaolin Kung-Fu – 35th Anniversary Seminar – Sat. Nov 5, 2022 – Join Us!

Blue Orchard — Tue, 25 Oct 2022 16:50:24 +0000

Shaolin Kung-Fu – 35th Anniversary Seminar – Sat. Nov 5, 2022 – Join Us!

WKFA 35th Anniversary Shaolin Kung-Fu Seminar
Saturday, November 5, 2022

We are very pleased to host two Shaolin Monks at the Academy, Shifu Yuan Jing and his brother Shifu Wang Bo who is joining us from Los Angeles.

Seminar I:

Junior Students, Yellow Sash and Up
Adult Students, Red to Green Sash
1:00pm – 3:00pm
Featuring foundations in stick hands training and other Shaolin drills, including an introduction to the Monkey Style of Shaolin Kung-Fu.

Seminar II:

Adult Students, Blue Sash and Up
3:30pm – 6:00pm
Featuring foundations in in the Drunken Style of Shaolin Kung-Fu, plus the Monkey Style and other Shaolin drills.

Class Schedule Changes:

Cancelled: Regular Youth, Junior and Adult classes.

Find out more about Sigung David’s experiences with Shifu Yuan Jing and Shifu Wang Bo in Sigung’s article, Study is Learning.

Shifu Yuan Jing

Shifu Wang Bo

Questions?

We're here to help.

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Violence Prevention & De-Escalation Seminar – Fri. Mar 20, 2020

Blue Orchard — Thu, 13 Feb 2020 20:03:30 +0000

Violence Prevention & De-Escalation Seminar – Fri. Mar 20, 2020

We are excited to host Rob Kiernan for this informative seminar.

Rob Kiernan

apexcombatives.ca

March Break:
Friday, March 20, 2020

Students and friends, ages 10 – 18, don’t miss this important life skills seminar!

Drop-offs: 8:30am – 9:00am
Seminar: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Pick-ups: 5:00pm – 5:30pm

Cost: $85.00, with a free T-Shirt

To register: Please complete the sign-up sheet in the lobby.

Practice de-escalation using role play.
CDN self-defense law and use of force continuum.
Learn the acronym L.E.A.P.S. and apply it to any heated situation.
Self-defense techniques against a bully.
And much more…

Please note: Our normal 4:30pm Yellow Belt class will be combined with the Oranges at 5:30pm.

Ready to Register?

Complete the sign-up sheet or call us today!

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Qi Gong Seminar with Shifu Yuan Jing – Sat. Mar 7, 2020

Blue Orchard — Thu, 13 Feb 2020 19:30:21 +0000

Qi Gong Seminar with Shifu Yuan Jing – Sat. Mar 7, 2020

We are honoured to host Shifu Yuan Jing for a special Qi Gong Seminar.

Shifu Yuan Jing

Shaolin Warrior Monk, shifuyuanjing.com

Saturday, March 7, 2020
2:00pm – 5:00pm

Cost: $40.00

To register: Please complete the sign-up sheet in the lobby.

Ready to Register?

Complete the sign-up sheet or call us today!

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Cane Seminar – Sun. Oct 20, 2019

Blue Orchard — Thu, 03 Oct 2019 18:59:36 +0000

Cane Seminar – Sun. Oct 20, 2019

Waterloo Kung-Fu Academy Presents…

Cane – Walking Stick Fighting Techniques & Self-Defense

Sunday, October 20, 2019
1:15pm – 2:45pm
At the Academy

The cane, or walking stick, is one of the most practical weapons available. It can accompany you virtually anywhere and can quickly become a devastating defensive or offensive weapon.

Format: Hands-on individual and partner techniques.

Presenter: Sibok Lloyd Fridenburg

Cost: $50.00

To Register: Sign up early; 26-student limit.

Equipment: Canes / Walking Sticks will be provided for use during the seminar. Or bring your own.

Who Can Participate:

This seminar is open to:

WKFA Adult Students
WKFA Junior Students: 13-years+

You will learn:

Basic cane theory.
Striking surfaces.
Proper blocking technique.
Striking techniques.
Flow techniques.
Poking and hooking.
Joint locks and chokes.
Learn how defend against wrist grabs, cane grabs, and choke holds.
Various unique cane related strategies will be discussed.

The more ordinary-looking the weapon, the deadlier it is.

Chinese Saying

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Fan Form Seminar – Sun. June 23, 2019

Blue Orchard — Sun, 26 May 2019 18:35:49 +0000

Fan Form Seminar – Sun. June 23, 2019

Sunday, June 23, 2019
1:30pm – 3:30pm
At the Academy

The fan often conjures up images of romance, grace and beauty. Come out and discover more about this beautiful weapon and learn the Phoenix Song!

The shorter the weapon, the more dangerous it is.

The more ordinary-looking the weapon, the deadlier it is.

Chinese Saying

Cost: $50.00, includes fan

Deadline to Register: Friday, June 14, 2019

Who Can Participate:

This seminar is open to:

Adult Students: Yellow and up.
Junior Students: Blue and up.

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Fan Form Seminar – Sun. May 26, 2019

Blue Orchard — Thu, 18 Apr 2019 16:20:00 +0000

Fan Form Seminar – Sun. May 26, 2019

Sunday, May 26, 2019
2:00pm – 4:00pm
At the Academy

The fan often conjures up images of romance, grace and beauty. Come out and discover more about this beautiful weapon and learn the Phoenix Song!

The shorter the weapon, the more dangerous it is.

The more ordinary-looking the weapon, the deadlier it is.

Chinese Saying

Cost: $50.00, includes fan

This seminar is now full. But, we have added a second seminar on June 23rd. Please see the sign-up sheet in the front lobby.

Who Can Participate:

This seminar is open to:

Adult Students: Yellow and up.
Junior Students: Blue and up.

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