News Details (Posted: July 9, 2007):

Free Martial Arts Classes

Contact Information:

Michael Evans
(631)205-1590

Full Description:

In keeping with a centuries old tradition of community service, the Shaolin Kung Fu Studios of Medford, NY is waiving all registration and tuition for students enrolling in its Martial Arts Foundations classes. Medford, NY July 1, 2007 -- The Medford, NY branch of the Shaolin Kung Fu Studios is offering free martial arts foundation classes to any student who wishes to learn. “We recognize that there are many people who wish to train in the martial arts, but who either cannot afford it, or are turned off by the high pressure sales techniques utilized by many contemporary schools,” says Shihfu Michael Evans, head instructor of the Medford location. “For millennia, the Teachers of our system have provided training to any student who had a sincere desire to learn. While we do have the overhead associated with running a modern business, we also recognize our obligation to provide knowledge to any who wish to acquire it.” In an effort to remain true to their heritage, Michael and his staff have decided to open their doors by waiving all registration and tuition associated with the Foundations class. Students wishing to participate need only schedule a brief enrollment interview with one of the staff members. “The Foundations class is designed to give students a firm basis in the martial arts while preparing them for future success as they continue with more advanced training,” says Michael. Along with this free service, the Shaolin Kung Fu Studios has also implemented a university inspired curriculum, in which each student may choose his or her own learning track based on personal interests. “A lot of thought has gone into this concept, and we have completely restructured our entire curriculum. Not every student wants to learn how to fight, or meditate, or do forms. By dividing the curriculum into separate courses, one may participate in only those subjects one finds most interesting,” says Michael.     Michael, a 5th degree Black Sash, has been a student and disciple of the head of the system, Shih Jiao Moses Arocho, since 1995, and has also studied several other arts. He is a graduate of the NY College of Health Professions in Syosset, NY, where he studied Massage Therapy and Traditional Chinese Medicine. "My goal has always been to re-introduce the tradition of the kwoon (martial arts school) as being a central part of the community. In the old days in China, a kwoon was a place for not only martial training, but an institute of scholarly pursuits, a place of help in time of need, and of healing in times of pain," says Michael. Michael teaches traditional Northern Shaolin kung fu to children and adults at the Shaolin Kung Fu Studios in Medford, NY. Contact Info :     Michael A. Evans Shaolin Kung Fu Studios 3661 Horseblock Rd Suite J         Medford, NY 11763 Tel: (631) 205-1590 Fax: (631) 776-8034 Email: Sifu@NotKarate.com Web: www.NotKarate.com