Adult-Beginner Classes
Introducing adult students to the martial art of kung-fu.
Geared to all adults of varying abilities and ages, the adult-beginner class is specifically designed to introduce the student to the martial art of kung-fu. Each class provides a moderate workout at a pace that the novice student can adjust to their own ability. See the Adult-Beginner Novice I Schedule below.
Students learn the foundational stances, strikes, blocks and their first form. During these orientation classes, you will have time to learn the traditions and etiquette of the Academy. You will enjoy the camaraderie with other adult students as you all begin your kung-fu journey together, often resulting in friendships that last for years to come.
After attending 6 of the Adult Beginner Novice I classes, students are welcome to also attend any of the Adult Mixed daytime classes; for more details, see the Adult-All Classes page.
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For additional information about adult classes, also see the Adult-All Classes page.
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Adult Kung-Fu Sash Ranking System
Belts: for Little Ninjas and Youth; belts knot below the navel.
Sashes: for Juniors and Adults; sashes knot over the right hip.
Beginner Schedule – Ages 15+: Adults
| Day | Level | Time |
| Mon | NOVICE I | 7:30pm – 8:30pm |
| Wed | NOVICE I | 7:15pm – 8:15pm |
| Fri | NOVICE I | 7:30pm – 8:30pm |
(After attending 6 of the Adult Beginner Novice I classes, adult students are welcome to also attend any of the Adult Mixed daytime classes. See all available WKFA classes on the Full Class Schedule.)
Adult Student's Corner
Fu-For-You Articles & Important News
Hygiene 101 for Martial Artists
Being rough and tough martial arts warriors does not give us a license to disregard physical cleanliness. Developing and maintaining good personal hygiene is one of the foundations of self-respect, no matter how you spend your time. It also says a lot about your respect for others at the Academy!
Stretching
My last article identified that different types of flexibility are achieved through different types of stretching. This article provides examples of the different types of stretches and outlines how to use them to increase flexibility and range of motion.
Are you really focused?
We all know that being successful in Kung Fu is about more than just physical strength and agility — your mind plays a key part in your performance.
Flexibility
Flexibility is needed to perform everyday activities with relative ease…things like getting out of bed, lifting children, or sweeping the floor. Better flexibility improves athletic performance and can decrease risk of injuries by helping your joints move through their full range of motion and enabling your muscles to work effectively.
The Value of Self-Reflection
Self-reflection drives your “current” self to grow into your “ideal” self—the martial artist you aspire to be.
Training Through Injury
You need to train smarter, not harder sometimes, until you are physically able to continue. As we advance in physical age, our technique changes again as we can no longer move as fast, dip as low, or move as smooth. Sometimes, we have to train through injury.