Find answers to common questions about training at Wuyi Chinese Martial Arts Center, including our programs, what to expect, class enrollment, and private instruction.
Getting Started
Not at all. Beginners are welcome at Wuyi. Instruction emphasizes strong fundamentals and sound technique, allowing students to develop their skills progressively at a pace appropriate to their experience and abilities.
Students with previous martial arts experience are welcome. Many skills, such as balance, coordination, timing, and body mechanics, transfer between martial arts. We will build on your existing experience while introducing the principles, techniques, and training methods of the Chinese martial arts taught at Wuyi.
Not at all. Chinese martial arts can be practiced throughout life. Training can be adapted to individual abilities, interests, and physical condition. Whether your goals are to improve strength, balance, coordination, mobility, or simply enjoy learning something new, there are opportunities to benefit from martial arts practice at many ages.
Our current Kung Fu & Contemporary Wushu classes are open to students ages 11 and older.
Tai Chi for Arthritis & Fall Prevention is designed for people interested in improving balance, mobility, strength, and overall well-being. The program is particularly suitable for adults seeking a gentle, accessible form of exercise.
Please contact us if you have questions about which program would be most appropriate for you.
Your first class will introduce you to the fundamentals of the program you’re attending. For Kung Fu & Contemporary Wushu, this may include warm-ups, stretching, basic stances, movements, and introductory techniques.
For Tai Chi for Arthritis & Fall Prevention, you’ll be introduced to gentle movements and exercises emphasizing balance, coordination, and controlled movement.
Don’t worry if you don’t catch on the first, second, or twenty-fourth time. We’ve all been there. Learning takes time, and everyone progresses at their own pace.
Wear comfortable clothing that allows you to move freely and bring water. No previous experience is necessary.
Not at all. You don’t need to be flexible or in excellent physical condition to begin training. Developing strength, flexibility, balance, coordination, and endurance is part of the learning process.
Training can be adapted to your current abilities, and you’ll be encouraged to progress gradually. The important thing is to begin at a level that’s appropriate for you and build from there.
No special uniform or equipment is required to begin training. For your first classes, simply wear comfortable clothing that allows you to move freely and suitable athletic shoes.
As students continue in our Kung Fu & Contemporary Wushu program, we encourage them to transition to our standard training attire: black kung fu pants, kung fu shoes, and a Wuyi school T-shirt. There is no need to purchase everything before beginning, and we’ll help you make the transition as you progress.
For Tai Chi for Arthritis & Fall Prevention, comfortable clothing and appropriate footwear are all that’s needed.
Kung Fu & Contemporary Wushu
Students develop a strong foundation in traditional Chinese martial arts through training in stances, basic techniques, coordination, flexibility, strength, and conditioning.
Instruction includes Traditional Northern Shaolin Kung Fu and Contemporary Wushu, with an emphasis on sound technique, forms, weapons, and practical self-defense.
As students progress, they develop greater control, balance, coordination, and understanding of the martial arts, building skills they can continue to refine throughout their lives.
Traditional Northern Shaolin Kung Fu and Contemporary Wushu complement each other through their shared emphasis on strong fundamentals, stances, kicking techniques, and dynamic movement. Training in both helps students develop a broader range of skills and a deeper understanding of Chinese martial arts.
Traditional Kung Fu and Contemporary Wushu share many fundamental techniques, but they differ in their emphasis and approach to training.
At Wuyi, Traditional Northern Shaolin Kung Fu emphasizes strong fundamentals, conditioning, forms, weapons, and practical self-defense. Training includes Tan Tui (Spring Leg), a foundational series of exercises that develops strength, coordination, balance, and sound technique through the practice of stances, footwork, kicks, and hand strikes. Students also learn practical applications of the techniques they practice.
Contemporary Wushu is a competitive sport and performance art developed in China. It emphasizes athleticism, flexibility, speed, balance, coordination, and dynamic movement. Its routines can include powerful kicks, jumps, and acrobatic techniques, making it exciting both to practice and to watch.
At Wuyi, students benefit from training in both, developing strong fundamentals, sound technique, and a broad understanding of Chinese martial arts.
No. Although Kung Fu includes practical self-defense and martial techniques, training involves much more than learning to fight.
At Wuyi, we emphasize strong fundamentals, sound technique, physical conditioning, coordination, and the development of practical skills. Training also encourages patience, concentration, self-discipline, perseverance, and confidence.
Traditional Chinese martial arts also emphasize Wude (武德), or martial virtue, which includes qualities such as respect, humility, integrity, and responsible use of martial skills. These values are an important part of our approach to training.
Our goal is to provide students with a solid foundation in Chinese martial arts that they can develop according to their own interests, whether those include self-defense, physical fitness, technical mastery, personal development, or simply the lifelong enjoyment of training.
Tai Chi
Tai Chi for Arthritis & Fall Prevention is an evidence-based program developed by Dr. Paul Lam and the Tai Chi for Health Institute. Based on Sun Style Tai Chi, it uses gentle, controlled movements to help improve balance, strength, mobility, and coordination.
The program is designed to be accessible to people with varying levels of physical ability, including those with little or no previous Tai Chi experience. Movements can be adapted to individual needs and abilities.
At Wuyi, the program is taught by Sifu David Scott, Jr., a certified Tai Chi for Arthritis & Fall Prevention instructor.
No. Although the program was originally developed for people with arthritis, it is suitable for a much broader range of participants.
Tai Chi for Arthritis & Fall Prevention emphasizes gentle movement, balance, coordination, strength, and mobility. It can benefit people interested in maintaining or improving their physical function, whether or not they have arthritis.
No previous Tai Chi experience is necessary, and movements can be adapted to individual abilities.
Classes & Enrollment
Our Kung Fu & Contemporary Wushu and Tai Chi for Arthritis & Fall Prevention classes are currently forming. Classes will begin once sufficient enrollment has been reached.
If you’re interested, we encourage you to pre-register. There is no cost or obligation, and we’ll contact you with updates as classes prepare to begin.
Yes, pre-registration is completely free, and there is no obligation to enroll.
Pre-registration simply lets us know you’re interested in a class and helps us determine when there is sufficient enrollment to begin. We’ll contact you with updates about the class schedule and start date.
You can decide whether to enroll once classes are ready to begin.
Yes. Your first class at Wuyi is free, with no obligation to enroll.
This gives you an opportunity to meet the instructor, experience our approach to training, and decide whether the program is right for you.
Classes are currently forming. You can pre-register at no cost, and we’ll contact you when classes are ready to begin.
Yes. Students are welcome to participate in more than one program at Wuyi.
Discounted tuition may be available for students enrolling in multiple programs. Please contact us for details.
Discounted tuition may be available when two or more members of the same family enroll at Wuyi.
Please contact us to discuss your family’s interests and available tuition options.
Yes. Private instruction in Traditional Northern Shaolin Kung Fu, Contemporary Wushu, Yang Style Tai Chi, and Tai Chi for Arthritis & Fall Prevention may be available by appointment.
Private lessons offer individualized instruction tailored to your experience, abilities, interests, and training goals. Whether you’re a beginner developing a strong foundation or an experienced practitioner looking to refine your technique, private instruction provides an opportunity for focused learning and personal attention.
Please contact us for availability, scheduling, and rates.
We believe that financial circumstances shouldn’t automatically prevent someone from studying martial arts.
Reduced tuition may be available for students experiencing genuine financial hardship. Please contact us privately to discuss your circumstances and possible arrangements.
The one you enjoy!
Different martial arts offer different approaches to training, and no single style is necessarily the best choice for everyone. The right martial art is one that interests you, suits your goals, and inspires you to continue learning and practicing.
At Wuyi, we encourage students to develop strong fundamentals, explore their interests, and enjoy the lifelong practice of Chinese martial arts.