Classes

If you are a new student interested in checking out classes please fill out the waiver and email Jenny to determine which class is right for you.

Many Roads offer classes for every level and whether this is your first martial arts class, or you have been practicing for decades we have something for you. Try our free week of unlimited classes to try out any classes that interest you!

Class Recommendations

For a great workout with punching, kicking, weapons, and more:

Lower Belt Kung Fu

Thursdays: Park: 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Saturdays: Park: 11:15 am - 12:15 pm

Introduction to Shaolin Kung Fu with a focus on fundamental footwork, stances, and techniques. Beginner and experienced martial artists welcome.
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These adult focused classes are perfect for all students that are looking for an introduction into Shaolin Kung Fu. Material is divided into three belt levels (white, yellow,and blue) with each level building on the previous level and includes elements of Northern and Southern Fist, animal styles, and introduces weapons work with staff and short stick. The main focus of the class is on proper stances, footwork, and other fundamentals that form the foundation for further training. This class is perfect for someone searching for a good workout and who wants to have fun and learn at the same time.

Kali Fundamentals

Saturdays: Park: 2:30 pm – 4:00 pm

Introduction to Filipino martial arts using a range of weapons including sticks, daggers, and swords. Beginner and experienced martial artists welcome.
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The Kali class at Many Roads draws from the Martial Concepts blend of Filipino Martial Arts. This class primarily focuses on the 12 areas of Kali, with emphasis on use of the single stick or sword, double stick/sword, single dagger, stick/sword and dagger, and empty hand applications. Each weapon combination reinforces skills and body mechanics that serve in the other areas, as well. We'll learn attacks, defenses, disarms, throws, joint locks, and grappling techniques from armed and unarmed perspectives. This class is good for beginners and advanced students alike, anyone who's interested in learning with an open mind. Students will need a pair of rattan sticks; some are available to borrow. (For safety purposes, no other woods as they are more prone to splintering and breaking).

For improving balance, coordination, reducing stress, and meditation:

Yang Tai Chi with Myk

Sundays: Park: 3pm – 4pm

This Tai Chi class is focused on the health benefits of Tai Chi practice. This class is for all ages and is perfect for all levels of physical ability.
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Sun Style Internal Arts

Sundays: Park: 10am – 11am

Sun internal style focuses on minimal movements and proper weight distribution and body alignment. This material can be challenging and may not be suitable for all beginners.
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Myk is teaching a Tai Chi class focused on the health benefits of Tai Chi. This class is perfect for all ages and ability levels. When done properly, Tai Chi is an exception aerobic exercise which improves cardiac function, increases core strength, heightens balance, opens joints, and aids in overall mobility. If you have any physical limitations Myk can work with you to make sure you get the most out of this class. For more information contact Myk Olsen directly at mykthing@msn.com

Sun Style is derived from Sun Lu Tang. He developed his Tai Chi form after extensive study of Ba Gua and Xing Yi. A distillation of each styles principles and techniques, Sun focuses on mindful awareness of minimal movements, proper weight distribution and body alignment. The class is led by Jamie Tan and assisted by Jay Twitchell on Tuesdays. On Fridays and Sundays Jay reviews the weeks material focusing on application. Sun is well suited for people concerned with physical and mental balance and does not seek to develop exceptional strength or speed. Previous Tai Chi or martial arts experience is not required, though the pace and complexity of the material may at first seem advanced to beginners.

LIMITED EDITION
Chen Tai Chi Fundamentals with Joel

Tuesdays: Park: 6pm - 7:30pm

This limited-edition class will be a comprehensive overview of Chen Tai Chi principles. Each class will focus on a different posture each week.
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Starting Tuesday July 2nd at 6:00 PM, Joel will be teaching in the park Chen Tai Chi fundamental techniques. This class is open to all levels.This class will be a comprehensive overview of Chen Taiji principles taught through silk reeling exercise, form practice and 2 person exercises including fixed step push hands and partner drills. Each class will focus on a different posture each week.

For more experienced students who are looking for a challenge:

Sun Style Internal Arts

Sundays: Park: 10am – 11am

Sun internal style focuses on minimal movements and proper weight distribution and body alignment. This material can be challenging and may not be suitable for all beginners.
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Advanced Kung Fu

Saturdays: Park: 9am - 11am

This class is for students that have successfully completed all three levels of the Lower Belt Kung Fu class.
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Advanced Kung Fu is for students that have successfully tested through the three lower belt levels. In these classes we focus on continuing to develop the skills from the lower belt material while introducing new material and focusing more on individual styles. Each month focuses on a different form and the annual rotation includes tiger, bird, and crane animal styles, northern and southern fist, and training with double and single ended staffs, broadswords, kwan dao and sai. This annual rotation is used to help each student improve their skills and provide a supportive training environment to help every student learn to recognize and adapt their own strengths and weaknesses.

Wu Style Taijiquan (Tai Chi Chuan) with Myk

Saturdays: Park: 2pm - 3:30pm

This class is an intro to Wu Style Taijiquan (Tai Chi Chuan) using the 45 step Wu Style Competition Routine. No experience with Wu Style is needed and no familiarity with Taijiquan is needed. Class will cover elements which are the foundation of all of Taijiquan styles and what makes Wu Style different from the other main Taijiquan styles; this includes the applications, the inner flow, and the intention of the particular movements.
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Interested in Taijiquan but are uninspired by Yang Style? Intimidated by Chen Style? No fondness for Sun Style? Maybe Wu Style is just your thing. Starting on October 12, 2024, my Saturday class will be an intro to Wu Style Taijiquan (Tai Chi Chuan). No experience with Wu Style is needed and no familiarity with Taijiquan is needed. No experience of any sort is needed as we’ll be covering the basics regularly and working at the speed of the attending students. We will be learning the 45 step Wu Style Competition Routine. (search: Competition Wu-Style Tai Chi 45 Form on YouTube for examples.) Like my other classes, this one will cover elements which are the foundation of all of Taijiquan styles. This class will also cover what makes Wu Style different from the other main Taijiquan styles; this includes the applications, the inner flow, and the intention of the particular movements and how they differ from the other styles. My style of teaching uses the forms as the methodology for teaching so the 45 step competition routing will be on continuous cycle for the duration of the class. Don’t worry about attending if you wish to start six months after the rest of the students have begun and don’t worry about returning if you’ve taken a few months off; all are welcome at any time and at any level. At the worst, you’ll have to endure a few disorienting and overwhelming classes then you’ll fit right into the flow. After all, that is what Taiji is all about. Classes are on Saturday at 2:00. I understand that mid-day on the weekend can be an unappealing time, but since these classes are outdoors and run through winter months, mid-day classes make the colder days of the year much more tolerable. Come and find out if Wu Style Taijiquan is just the thing for you.