Private classes are also offered for individuals who are unable to attend regularly scheduled classes. Interested parties can call (248) 688-5473 to get more details and set up a schedule.
* Due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, the instructor requires that all participants be fully vaccinated. Students will need to come to close quarters and contact one another during the course of class. Social distancing will be impossible to maintain. Masks will offer inadequate protection and be a hindrance to breathing during periods of high activity. Students will need to present vaccination cards and ID when attending for the first time. Thank you for your understanding.
Online and in person/phone enrollments for Spring/Summer Sessions begins on April 1, 2022.
Madison Heights Recreation Dept. 801 Ajax Dr. Madison Heights, MI 48071 (248) 589-2294
Guan Dao Form 官道形式 by Boris Layupan
Location of Madison Heights Shaolin & T'ai Chi Classes: Civic Center Park Shelter Building 360 W 13 Mile Rd. Madison Heights, MI 48071
Meditation Night
Next meditation session to be announced
8:00 - 9:00 PM
Please arrive about 10 minutes early.
Shaolin Kung Fu for Kids
Ages: 7 - 13
TBA
Wednesday and Friday Min. 10 - Max. 20
Madison Hts Resident: $75 Non-Res.: $80
Madison Heights Civic Center Park Shelter Building Instructor: Boris Layupan
TBA
The kid's beginner class will provide children with a foundation of basic skills and movements for practicing wushu (Chinese martial arts): hand form, hand techniques, footwork, foot form, and leg techniques. The physical benefits for growing children include greater flexibility, speed, endurance, agility, balance, and coordination. The mental and emotional benefits include greater focus, memory, discipline, self-control, and confidence. Students wear loose-fitting clothes, no jewelry. Uniforms available for purchase. Those advancing in rank require a uniform. Test fees paid to instructor when necessary.
Virtual Yuejiaquan Class
Shaolin Kung Fu for Adults
Ages: 14 - 99
7:55 - 8:55 PM
Wednesday and Friday Min. 10 - Max. 20
Madison Hts Resident: $90 Non-Res.: $95 Madison Heights Civic Center Park Shelter Building Instructor: Boris Layupan
The adult ShaolinYuejiaquan kung fu class will introduce men and women students to basic defensive and offensive techniques which include blocks, sidestepping, chin na (joint locks), throws, kicks, and punches. Students will learn the practical fighting internal (Yin) and external (Yang) fighting techniques of the classical monks and nuns of the Shaolin Temple in China, which was founded over 1500 years ago, and be introduced to meditation. In addition to learning greater self-defense capabilities, students will learn meditation and qigong principles which will lead to benefits like improved health, confidence, discipline, and memory. Students wear loose-fitting clothes and knee pads, no jewelry. Those advancing in rank pay test fees when necessary.
* Due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, the instructor requires that all participants be fully vaccinated. Students will need to come to close quarters and contact one another during the course of class. Social distancing will be impossible to maintain. Masks will offer inadequate protection and be a hindrance to breathing during periods of high activity. Students will need to present vaccination cards and ID when attending for the first time. Thank you for your understanding.
Virtual Shaolin Weapons Class
Shaolin Weapons Class
Ages: 14 - 99
8:35 - 9:35 PM
Wednesday and Friday Min. 10 - Max. 20
Madison Hts Resident: $90 Non-Res.: $95 Madison Heights Civic Center Park Shelter Building Instructor: Boris Layupan
TBA
Students will learn the use of swords, spears, staffs, and other martial arts weapons. Individual and partner drills, weapons forms, and sparring will be used to teach and refine weapons techniques. Students will learn increased awareness, mental focus, better posture, and hone hand-eye coordination and reflexes. Students will purchase practice gear as necessary.
* Due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, the instructor requires that all participants be fully vaccinated. Students will need to come to close quarters and contact one another during the course of class. Social distancing will be impossible to maintain. Masks will offer inadequate protection and be a hindrance to breathing during periods of high activity. Students will need to present vaccination cards and ID when attending for the first time. Thank you for your understanding.
Virtual Yang T'ai Chi Chuan Class
T'ai Chi Chuan
Ages: 14 - 99
8:35 - 9:35 PM
Tuesday and Thursday Min. 10 - Max. 20
Madison Hts Resident: $90 Non-Res.: $95 Madison Heights Civic Center Park Shelter Building Instructor: Boris Layupan
The Yang T'ai chi ch'üan (Tàijíquán) class will allow students to develop their balance, strength, and vitality. In addition to enjoying its many health benefits, students will also practice the martial applications of T'ai Chi Chuan, or "Grand Ultimate Fist." Yang T'ai Chi Chuan is an ancient internal Chinese martial art created by the Shaolin monk and Taoist sageChang San-Feng and further developed in Chen Village, which was founded by Chen Bu. Yang T'ai Chi Chuan specializes in short- and middle-range fighting as well as promoting health and relaxation. Students will learn to use internal Yin energy to absorb and redirect attacks and external Yang power to deflect attacks and deliver blows as well. Students will practice T'ai chi ch'üan forms, martial techniques, pushing hands, ch'in na (joint locks), qigong, and meditation. Students wear loose-fitting athletic clothes and knee pads, no jewelry.
* Due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, the instructor requires that all participants be fully vaccinated. Students will need to come to close quarters and contact one another during the course of class. Social distancing will be impossible to maintain. Masks will offer inadequate protection and be a hindrance to breathing during periods of high activity. Students will need to present vaccination cards and ID when attending for the first time. Thank you for your understanding.
Virtual Yang T'ai Chi Chuan Weapons Class
T'ai Chi Weapons Class
Ages: 14 - 99
TBA
Tuesday and Thursday Min. 10 - Max. 20
Madison Hts Resident: $90 Non-Res.: $95 Madison Heights Civic Center Park Shelter Building Instructor: Boris Layupan
TBA
Students will learn the use of the Chinese saber (dao), staff (gùn), and double-edged straight sword (jian). Students will practice techniques, solo drills, two-person matching practice, and sparring for weapons training. Students will learn increased awareness, mental focus, better posture, and hone hand-eye coordination and reflexes. Students will purchase practice equipment as necessary.
* Due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, the instructor requires that all participants be fully vaccinated. Students will need to come to close quarters and contact one another during the course of class. Social distancing will be impossible to maintain. Masks will offer inadequate protection and be a hindrance to breathing during periods of high activity. Students will need to present vaccination cards and ID when attending for the first time. Thank you for your understanding.