Category Archives: Kids

Kick Combination #2

Kick combination #2 is the first kick combination that students learn in kids class.  The reason for this is that younger students seem to have a much easier time with the footwork in this combination that they do with the … Continue reading

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Holiday Cheer

The tough/fun part about the holidays is that it breaks your routine.  The tough part is motivating yourself to get a workout during those days that there are no classes.  The fun part is figuring out what kind of a … Continue reading

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Winter Break Kung Fu Camp For Kids [Ages 7+]

Prior to opening our storefront in SW Hillsdale, we ran enrichment offerings through various Portland Public Schools, and movement arts camps for kids of all ages for many years.  This year Westside Academy of Kung Fu will be running a … Continue reading

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Go With It

It’s rare that you see the punch or push coming.  It just happens.  How you respond to that push or punch depends on what you’ve taught your body to do.  If you’ve taught the body to stiffen and resist then … Continue reading

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High Quality

Not only did we have tons of great helpers running the rings on Saturday, we also had two photographers – who clearly have much higher quality cameras than I do (yes, I’m jealous). Go check out the whole photo album … Continue reading

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