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FAQs
General
Questions Do I need to be in good shape
to start classes? No! Do not let your current state of being overweight
or “out of shape” stop you from joining!
If you start today, you will reach your fitness or weight goal much
more quickly than if you put off joining for those reasons. If you are not in good physical shape to
start, you will be soon enough. The
better shape you are in, the easier learning the forms tends to be (although
coordination and balance are a large part of this, too). We
encourage you to come try our classes for free for 1-2 weeks to see if they
are for you before signing up. What makes Ironman Martial Arts
different from other martial arts school in this area? We
not only subscribe to Christianity, but we incorporate Christian and biblical
principals as part of our curriculum.
For example, scripture memorization and applying biblical principals
are requirements for belt advancement for all age groups.
Pre-Tyro and Tyro Kung Fu (ages 7-12) Questions What would my child gain from
taking your courses? Besides
the pure enjoyment of learning Kung Fu in our classes, your child will gain
confidence, strength, and coordination.
Your child will be physically active in class, and will likely step
away from t.v. and video games more often to practice their kung fu at home! Your child will also learn the Bible in
our classes. He or she will become
more comfortable with praying, memorizing scripture, and applying the Bible
to their everyday lives. Your child
will begin learning the Mandarin Chinese language as well. What if my child changes
his/her mind and wants to quit? When
you sign up with Ironman Martial Arts, you sign an agreement, not a
contract. While the agreement says
you plan to be a student for one year, we realize plans change and people are
busy. So, if you decide to cancel
your agreement, you simply need to let us know in writing 30 days before you
plan to drop out. You or your child
is free to re-enroll at any time, and he or she will not lose their belt
status or rank when they return – they can pick up where they left off! Isn’t this dangerous for
children? We
allow children to help one another train while wearing protective equipment,
so that they may better their skills and abilities. All classes are supervised by Shifu Daniel Andersen, a trained
martial artist. He has a heart for teaching
the art to young children and is experienced in doing so. Our goal is that your children get
physical exercise and have fun while learning something new.
Shaolin (14 & up) Questions How is Shaolin Kung Fu
different from other styles of martial arts? Shaolin Kung Fu is the original style of martial
arts training developed by the Shaolin Monks in the Honan province of
Northern China. It
was first developed as a way to discipline the mind and body, encompassing a
wide range of styles and techniques. Shaolin Kung Fu is the largest and most
diverse collection of empty hand and weapon fighting systems in the
world. It includes the animal styles,
such as tiger, crane, bird, monkey, mantis, etc., as well as the 18 traditional
weapons. Other common styles such as
Tae Kwon Do, Karate, Judo, Jujitsu, and others, do not offer this much
variety in training, nor do they offer the 1500 years of tradition that
Shaolin brings with it. Tai Chi Questions What is Tai Chi? Tai Chi, as it is practiced in the west today, can
best be thought of as a moving form of meditation or yoga. There are a number of so-called forms,
which consist of a sequence of movements.
Many of these movements are originally derived from the martial arts (and
even more ancestrally than that, from the natural movements of animals and
birds), although the way they are performed in Tai Chi is slowly, softly, and
gracefully with smooth and even transitions between them. Tai Chi is now practiced more for its therapeutic
benefits, which include reducing stress, promoting balance and flexibility,
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