Barbara Feldman has been training in the martial arts for thirty years- in Ai Mute Shotokan karate and internal martial arts, predominantly Yang style T'ai Chi Ch'uan, Ba Gua, and Qigong. In December, 2005, she received her fourth degree black belt in Ai Mute Shotokan. She also holds a first degree black belt in Tozan-Ryu Shindokan Karate, an Okinawan style. For the last 25 years, she has studied T'ai Chi Ch'uan and other internal martial arts and Qigong primarily with Master Wei Lun Huang. She has certification in Five Element Medical QiGong, and 3rd level certification in Daoyin Yangsheng Gong in China. She also has certifications in Tai Chi Chuan, Ba Gua, Sword, Fast Form, and Push Hands. She is a practitioner in American Whole Health Network. She is the owner of Blue Heron Martial Arts and Healing Arts in Charles Town, WV.

Early morning workout: Awaken the Spine and Joints (all adults)
Are you stiff or sluggish in the mornings?  Does your day begin before you are ready?  Using body opening and silk reeling qigong, we will awaken our spine and joints so that the qi (energy) can more easily flow through them.  We will end with gathering energy and sending it throughout the body—a great way to begin any day.

Meditation, Liangong, and Mindful Walking (all adults)
Creating an early space for the mind and body to communicate with each other.  We will start with no movement—just mind and breath.  Then we will add the body to mind and breath—physically engaging the body with gentle movements of Liangong (a qigong set).  Finally, we will add an awareness of our surroundings and our place in the universe with mindful walking.

What you can do with elbows and feet! (children)
When opponent is standing: Foot—Weapons (heel, ball, blade, instep, toes)
Targets (feet, knees, back of knees, side of knees, inside thighs, groin,
Fancy footwork—tripping, trapping, takedowns
Elbows—Weapons (back, side, front, bottom)
Targets (abdomen, ribs, head)
Fancy elbows: (joint locks (also using forearm), breaking holds
(If time): Takedowns using feet

 Spirals and Relaxation in the Body (all adults)
Chan Si Jin, or Silk Reeling Force, is an important aspect of both martial and healing arts. After looking at the crucial component of deep relaxation, we will explore health and martial aspects of Silk Reeling Force. Beginning with the feet, we will consider how silk reeling from the feet improves health (leg strength, balance, bone density) and martial ability (agility, speed of small movements, increased options in response to a grab). We will do the same for other silk reeling exercises that strongly engage the torso and those that are most strongly expressed in the arms. These particular Silk Reeling exercises were developed by Grandmaster Feng Zhiqiang, an 18th generation master of the Chen Family style of Tai Chi.

Glenn Genovas is a 2nd degree black belt in Japanese Jiu Jitsu. He in trained in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Petiki -Tersia Kali, and kick boxing. He is an instructor at New York Jiu Jitsu Center in Manhattan, NY. Sensei Glenn holds a BS in Athletic Training/Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Rehabilitation and is a Licensed Massage Therapist.

Defense and Use of a Stick/Defense and Use of a Knife (adult martial artists)
Understanding the phychological aspect of a weapon for the person wielding it. How to use a weapon without danger to yourself. Both classes wil be based on Petiki Tersia Kali, which is a Filipino fighting system.

Top control after taking down you attacker (children)
Have the ability to control your opponent on the ground.

Amelia Jones, L.Ac. has practiced the martial arts for twenty five years. She holds the rank of Nidan in Tomiki Ryu Aikido. She is a graduate of Pacific College of Oriental Medicine. She is nationally board certified in Acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine.

Introduction to Chinese Medicine (all adults)

a 4,000-year old system that is also one of the most effective forms of alternative medicine available today.

Awakening Your Inner Healer (all adults)

Step onto the path of self-healing through movement, acupressure and deep relaxation.

Additional: community-style acupuncture. (Additional charge applies).

Rik Kellerman has been involved in the Martial Arts for over 30 years. Although he has attained Black belts in numerous systems, his main area of focus for almost the past 20 years has been Siu-Lurn Hung-Kuen, or Hung-Ga Kung-Fu. Having been involved in tournaments for over two decades, both as a Nationally ranked competitor, and as an official, Sifu Kellerman has been highly sought after as both a Judge and Chief Referee at many competitions. His school, Ten Tigers Kung-Fu Academy has produced numerous National Champions, and maintains a high standard of excellence. A staunch traditionalist, Sifu Kellerman refuses to compromise his integrity, or dilute his art for the sake of commercialization, which he considers destroying a legacy.

Kung-Fu - Power Concealed in Elegance (adult martial artists): In this class we shall examine some of the more "Flowery" movements in Siu Lum (Southern Shaolin Temple) Kung-Fu which on the surface may seem showy and ineffective, but when the applications are revealed, are found to be brutally effective.

Power Games (children) In this class we will "play," Martial Arts "Games" that develop skill, confidence, and focus. Some of the "Games," are "The Wall" also known in our school as "The Matrix", "Sidestep and Ducking," which is a Fillippino Kali drill done with a blocker, "Concentration", and "Sifu Sez" .

Lion Dancing (children and adults)
Learn the traditional steps of the Hung Gar Lion Dance. You will also learn to play the music and maybe have an opportunity to become the head or tail of the Lion!

Dara Masi is the Head Instructor of Suigetsu Dojo. She began her study of the martial arts in 1986 and is a direct student of Dennis Palumbo, Menkyo Kaiden Shihan San Dai Kichu in Hakkoryu Jujutsu. She is currently ranked at Menkyo Kaiden Shihan San Dai Kichu in Hakkoryu Jujutsu (equivalent to 8th degree black belt). Shihan Masi is proud to be an instructor of Hakkoryu Jujutsu, learning and passing on the true techniques of this art. Shihan Masi is also a student and instructor of Iaido. She is ranked at Nidan in Soshoryu Heihodo Iaido, founded by Masakazu Tazaki, Sensei and in Aiki Toho Iaido founded by Shoji Nishio, Shihan. She is currently a student of Joji Yoshida, Shihan and Michele Benzamin-Miki, Sensei in Aiki Toho Iaido. Shihan Masi teaches classes in Iaido for adults and children at Suigetsu Dojo and is one of very few martial arts instructors training and ranking children in the martial art of Iaido.

Hakkoryu Jujutsu Intensive (adult martial artists)

Creative Empty Kata (children)

While this class will be fun, new and exciting it will also teach you to think out of the box and be creative in putting together a kata/form.  Each student will pick 5-10 techniques the she/he really love  and create a Kata/form.  The kata will be designed in a way as you learn new techniques in your dojo "If you forget your techniques then do the kata/form, if you forget the kata/form then do the techniques."

Sparring with an ATTITUDE!!! (children)

This sparring class will be fun but more importantly safe. Sparring equipment is required.  For some people sparring can be a little scary which causes them to freeze up because of the fear of getting hit.  In this class you will move pass your fears of getting kicked or punched too hard and learn to spar with an attitude of shear confidence, commitment and conviction. 

Bo/Staff Kata (adult martial artists)

In this class participants will learn proper hand position of in order to make the Bo/Staff more flexible while twirling and then move into learning a Bo/Staff kata.  If time permits we will learn Bo Jitsu Sparring.

Sparring with an ATTITUDE!!! (adult martial artists)

Pick on Me? Think Again! (children)
Practical Skills to Help Kids Feel Present, Confident and Capable of Standing Up for Themselves Everyday

Let's practice many fun ways to stand up to bullies or even the negative voices in our own heads. We can Agree, Disagree, Ignore, Act Crazy, Walk Away, Say Something Random, Ask Questions, Etc. We will do lots of play acting, using our bodies, breath, mind, voices and spirits to transform negative interactions into positive action!

Animal Play (children)

We will leap like tigers, strike fast like snakes, play like monkeys and fly like cranes. The animal movements of Indonesian Kung-fu help us to be strong and flexible, fast and creative, agile and intuitive. Come discover the animals that live in you!

Power Animals: An Exploration of the Animals of Indonesian Kung-fu (adult martial artists)

Each of the four animals of Indonesian Kung-Fu carries an elemental energy. The tiger, associated with the earth is attuned with the pulse of the earth and its own rhythms, knowing when to move and when to wait. The monkey, firey and erratic, sparks creativity and joyful connection. The snake associated with water, effortlessly sheds its skin to inspire transformation. The crane soars through the air as a symbol of peace, embodying grace, balance and clear sight. Through visualizations and working with the four elements associated with each animal, you will "drop into" the magical power of the dragon and feel your power, grace, fluidity and spontaneity deep and meaningful ways.

The Chinese Whip Chain (adult martial artists)

Come play with and learn a Chinese whip chain form. The chain whip is heavy but flexible, allowing it to be literally used as a whip to hit, hook and bind an opponent, restrict his/her movement, and to deflect blows from other weapons. The dart is used for slashing or piercing an opponent. In some cases, the dart might be coated with a poison. Because the whip is flexible, it can be used to strike around obstacles, including an opponent's block. The whip chain can be folded and hidden from view, making it an easy weapon to carry and conceal. It is very difficult to master, but lots of fun to learn. Plastic chains will be used in learning, to keep everyone safe.

Liangong (all adults)

Greet the day with Liangong, a fairly all-around, systematic set of exercises for keeping the body fit while healing pains in the neck, shoulders, waist and legs. These easy-to-learn exercises suit both the old and the young and, when adequately applied, produce remarkable results. Liangong is a modern synthesis of several traditional methods of Chinese health exercises.

Shiatsu 101 (all adults)

An introduction to the use of gentle manipulation and hand pressure to facilitate wellness and healing in yourself and others. Literally translated as "finger pressure," shiatsu is a Japanese form of bodywork designed to promote health and heal by influencing and improving the state of Ki, or Qi, in the body.