Tuesdays and Thursdays, 11:00 a.m. (50 minutes)
Tapestry Dance Center
3748 Minnehaha Avenue, Minneapolis
Our Tuesday and Thursday classes offers community space for LGBTQA+ individuals, and focuses on stress reduction through classic martial arts training that promotes strength and agility. This class covers classic Shaolin Kenpo, and also introduces elements Ting Sing Qigong (Jook Lum Ting Sing Tong Long Pai) to develop internal power.
Shaolin Kenpo reflects both hard style karate techniques along with elements of kung fu. Replete with long- and short-range hand strikes, distinctively Chinese stances and circular strikes, Shaolin Kenpo emphasizes speed and power, coupled with multiple combination strikes directed at more than one attacker. Students train through a series of sets and forms that are practiced alone, with partners, and in small groups.
The class includes high intensity movements from Shaolin Kenpo karate which are traditionally referred to as dances. The attention state training associated with karate is particularly beneficial for mind-body connection, and elements of self-defense will be studied. The full belt study track is available for those interested in pursuing their Black Belt.
Ting Sing Qigong promotes clear thinking and concentration. The movements are very concentrated and minimal, activating a great deal of internal energy using muscles of the core and legs. In this class, you will learn the art of working with your body and breath to promote internal vitality and wellness, focusing on the rise and fall of energy in the body guided by breath.
New students are welcome join this ongoing class at any time. We work to bring new students up to speed quickly by pairing them with students who are more advanced. Please wear loose, comfortable clothing that allows you to move freely. Please bring clean dry shoes for class. No street shoes are allowed on the studio floors so we can keep them clean and safe!
COVID-19 precautions:
Tapestry Dance Center has installed state-of-the-art HVAC which circulates all of the air in the studio 5 times per hour. However, Shaolin Kenpo and Qigong is an exercise of deep breath work, high intensity training and meditation. The deeper your breath, the more you benefit. Additionally, students work closely with partners, and social distancing is generally not possible. That's why we require all participants to be vaccinated. These parameters may change along with the impact of COVID variants. Learn more about COVID policies.
Sliding Fees
In accordance with our mission, Dragon Crane opens doors to movement arts regardless of ability to pay. To that end, simply place what you can into the red envelope at the beginning of class.
