Tien Shan Pai Kung Fu
Adult Program
Tien Shan Pai Founder Wang, Jyue Jen
A sample of how the adult Tien Shan Pai Kung Fu classes are typically structured:
- Warm-ups
- Basics & Conditioning
- Forms Practice
- Basics & Conditioning
- Sparring or Self-Defense Training
As a system of physical and mental conditioning, Tien Shan Pai can be divided into four areas of study:
- Basic
- Technique
- Form
- Sparring
Basic training can include, but is not limited to, stance training, empty-hand strikes, and kicking techniques. Various conditioning exercises and drills are employed to develop strength, speed, stamina, flexibility, and overall fitness.
Kicking Drills Tien Shan Pai's 24 Beat 2-person Set
Some of the techniques practiced in Tien Shan Pai are from a Chinese system of leverage and joint manipulation known as Chin Na (Seize/Control). Chin Na techniques usually involve subduing an opponent by locking joints, separating muscles and tendons, or attacking pressure points. Chin Na requires little force to be effective, which makes it ideal for dealing with a larger or stronger opponent. Chin Na training is well-suited to close range scenarios where it is more likely one could be grabbed by an attacker.
Tien Shan Pai's "Coiling Dragon Whip" Short-staff
The forms we practice are the empty-hand, weapon, and 2-person sets established by the late Grandmaster Wang, Jyue Jen as curriculum for his school in Taiwan. Some of our forms share a common source and heritage with other systems, while others were created by Grandmaster Wang. Most martial arts systems practice some type of form training. Kung Fu forms can be thought of as training patterns designed to teach one differing types of movement, condition the mind and body, and introduce self-defense options through a series of motions.
Tien Shan Pai's "40 Beat" Intermediate Form
The sparring skills we teach are based on the Shaolin method of combining hand techniques and kicks with sweeps, throws, and take-downs. Techniques and application of movements from Tien Shan Pai forms are also included to further one's understanding of Kung Fu theory and principles. For the safety of all concerned, we do not engage in full-contact sparring, nor do we practice sport-oriented point-sparring. What we do offer is controlled, continuous sparring with an emphasis on safety and the development of skill and technique.
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