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Chinese Wrestling Seminar with Huang Lien-Shun
Wrestling is one of the oldest forms of combat play. However wrestling can be very effective when used in actual combat. Mongolian, Manchurian, and Chinese wrestling share many core attributes while simultaneously exhibiting their own unique applications. Come and learn some of the traditional forms of Chinese Wrestling. Sigh up now!
ONLY $175
Health and Wellness in Traditional Chinese Martial Arts and Medicine
By Leland Stillman, M.D.
Thousands of years ago, the Shaolin monastic order of China was founded to practice and advance the philosophy of Chan (in Japanese, known as Zen) Buddhism. Chan Buddhism is now known throughout the world as a philosophy devoted to peace, and has become very popular in the West. Likewise, traditional Chinese medicine has also become known throughout the world as a powerful style of healing, and now practitioners of Chinese medicine may be found in conventional Western medical schools conducting research and caring for patients. What most people still do not know is that traditional Chinese martial arts and traditional Chinese medicine are part of the same system, and that this system began with the Shaolin monks of China.
What do martial arts have to do with my health and wellness?
Gong fu (kung fu, which in Chinese means martial art) began as a system not only oriented around self defense for monks living in a dangerous world, but as a way of understanding their own bodies to promote longevity and wellness. Many of the concepts behind modern ideas of health and wellness can be found in Chinese doctrines thousands of years old.
Posture is foremost in a martial artist's mind, and many of our most debilitating diseases in the West are the result of poor posture. The careful cultivation of good posture practiced in traditional Chinese martial arts is meant to prevent the degenerative changes associated with spinal stenosis, osteoarthritis, disc degeneration, and slipped vertebral discs.
Flexibility is as important to martial arts as it is to yoga or gymnastics. Flexibility has everything to do with how well we resist injury to our limbs and connective tissues. Stretching has a positive anti-inflammatory on the body and a positive effect on mood. Many people practicing conventional sports do not maintain their flexibility, and when they suffer an injury they can no longer practice. They become sedentary, lose more flexibility, gain weight, and cannot perform to the same level again.
Stress has been well studied as a contributor to disease and ill-health, which has led many people in the West to embrace Eastern arts that seek to calm the mind and balance their emotions. Yoga is often practiced by people in the West for its positive effects on mood. It is not well known that many of the same principles that have made yoga popular for this reason are common to traditional Chinese martial arts. Many of the classes at Monkwise teach this gentle, spiritual approach to the physical.
Health problems tend to compound and accumulate over time. Growing old is a gradual process. Posture, flexibility, stress, and many other factors wear the body down day by day. Maintaining posture, flexibility, and a positive attitude is what traditional Chinese martial arts and medicine have, over thousands of years, been designed to do. Ask at Monkwise about your masters and their most dedicated students, or see them for yourself when they visit, you will see and hear about people living to advanced age in excellent health. They do not need spinal surgeries, joint replacements, or joint surgeries that nearly everyone in the West has at some point in their lives. This has been the norm for thousands of years, over many generations of masters.
Chinese martial arts, particularly Tai Chi, have become the subject of many studies recently, most of which have examined their effects on everything from blood pressure to mobility. These studies have consistently shown the positive effects that traditional martial arts have on one's health. People are increasingly turning to these traditions to find health and balance in their lives.
Come find out how Chinese martial arts can fit into your busy schedule and help you lead a happier, fuller life. Our curriculum provides a variety of classes at two locations, including private instruction with masters who can help find the curriculum that meets your needs, lifestyle, and skill level.
-Leland Stillman, M.D.
Adult Kung Fu Review - 1:00PM
Studio Closed - Memorial Day
The studio will be closed Monday, May 29th
in observance of Memorial Day
Halloween Party
Halloween Party
Zombies, Princesses, Jedis, oh MY! Parents drop off the kiddos and their friends for an evening full of activities and games at the Monk Wise Halloween Party!
Costumes are encouraged!
Games!
Pizza!
Activities!
Movie!
Treats!
Tricks!
Ninjas!
Friday October 28th Drop off at 5:00PM Pick UP 9-9:30PM
Monk Wise, West Jordan. 8576 S. Redwood Road 1st Person $25 Additional $15
Youth Review - 1:00PM
Youth Kung Fu Review. 1:00PM Saturday August 20th. West Jordan Studio
Closed For Pioneer Day
Monk Wise will be closed Monday July 25th in observance of Pioneer Day. Get out there and push a handcart! Don't forget Summer Retreat July 29th - 30th
Summer Retreat
It's time for 2016 Summer Retreat
Call or Text 801-833-2727 if you have any questions. (but do at least read a little bit ;)
Who:
Retreat is open to Students, their friends, and family. Youth students younger than 8 years old require guardian to attend.
What:
Martial Arts Outdoors! Iron Body! Chain Whip! Knife Tactics! Wugulun Dragon Qi Gong! Monk Spade! Traditional Training! Clean Air! Friends and Family Welcome! Sunset Meditation! Possible Animal Sightings! Throwing Weapons! Tai Chi Push Hands! Mallows! and MUCH MUCH MORE!!
When:
Friday July 29th - Saturday July 30th You will have the option of staying through Sunday.
Where:
Rock Canyon Campground in Provo Canyon (see below for tons of information)
*Photos above are from 2015 Summer Retreat
Pricing:
$225.00 -First Participant
$99.00 -Second Participant
$135.00 -Saturday Only
$25.00 -3rd Participant/Guest (non student)
What To Bring:
This will be a camping type experience. There is room for a trailer or RV. If you have one and would like to bring it please notify Shifu Woolsey prior. Tents, Hammocks, Sun Shades will all work. You will need to bring your own food, water, and snacks. There are restroom facilities but there is no running water at this campground. Plan on brining water for cooking, drinking, washing, etc. Bring sun block. Long sleeves. Warm clothes for the evening. Weather does not call for rain but bring rain gear in case. If you have not been camping before or it's been awhile don't worry. Come into the studio and ask any questions you may have. The summer retreat is one of the neatest events at the studio, we look forward to seeing you all there. Please ask any questions in advance. Specific information on the camp site, location, amenities, etc. are listed below. Have a good idea of where you are going before you head out Friday morning. =)
Overview Of Rock Canyon Campground
Rock Canyon Campground is located on scenic Squaw Peak Road, far above Utah Valley at an elevation of 6,500 feet. Visitors enjoy exploring local trails.
Natural Features:
This isolated campground is forested with dense stands of maple, scrub oak and fir trees, which offer plentiful shade. Grassy meadows and wildflowers dot this beautiful area. Stunning views of Rock Canyon and a sliver of Utah Valley are visible from a turnout just before the campground.
Recreation:
Rock Canyon Trail begins in the campground, offering excellent hiking and biking opportunities. The Squaw Peak Trail to the summit of Squaw Peak can be accessed just outside the campground. Squaw Peak Road is open to mountain biking. Rock Canyon is a rock climber's paradise, with hundreds of climbing routes available.
Facilities:
This primitive campground contains four group sites, each named after a notable figure in U.S. Forest Service history. Sites contain picnic tables and campfire circles; some have serving tables. Vault toilets are provided. Roads and parking spurs are gravel. A host is located at nearby Hope Campground.
Activities and Amenities Within Facility
Campfire Circles
Group Camping
Hiking
Mountain Biking
Parking Area
Picnic Area
Vault Toilets
Scenic Overlooks
Know Before You Go
Campground has no water; campers must bring their own supply
Much of Squaw Peak Road is narrow, steep and winding
Gate closes nightly at 10 p.m.
Off-road vehicles and horses are not permitted
Please check-in with the host at Hope Campground on your way to the site
Don't Move Firewood: Help prevent the spread of tree-killing pests in our national forests by obtaining firewood near your destination and burning it on-site.
Getting There:
GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude): 40.26806, -111.58028 40°16'5"N, 111°34'49"W From I-15, take exit 272 toward 800 North/Highway 52. Proceed east on 800 North to the mouth of Provo Canyon. Go left into the canyon on Highway 189 for 2 miles to the Squaw Peak Road turnoff. Turn right onto Squaw Peak Road and continue 9.5 miles to the campground. The first 5 miles of Squaw Peak Road are paved. The last 4.5 miles to the campground are on maintained dirt/gravel.
#StudentShoutOut #MonkWiseLife Sarah has come such a long way. By looking at this photo you'd have no idea how big this girl can grin. She is still mildly mischievous and loves to joke around but now she does this on her own without being reminded and moments before this I caught her helping a younger student. Awesome! This is why we do. Keep up your hard work Sarah. #bow (at Monk Wise Martial Arts Academy)
2016 - Summer Retreat - Rock The Vote
2016 Summer Retreat
This year we are leaving the main form, style, weapon, etc. UP TO YOU!!
That's right we want you to vote on this years main theme.
This years summer retreat is just around the corner.
It will be July 29-30 in Rock Creek Canyon (Provo Canyon)
Get your votes in NOW!
*Votes will ONLY count when posted below on this page.
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Monk Spade Clinic
The Monk Spade is one of the most iconic of the Shaolin weapons.
We will explore this weapon in detail. Learning not only a classic monk spade form but it's common uses and applications. Registration will close Wed. May 18th so register soon!!
Pick one of the three Monk Spades below and register by clicking the image.
Monk Wise at Asian Festival
The Monk Wise Performance Team will be performing at this years Asian Festival. Come and support the team and check out the festival. The Asian Festival is always a great experience. Great food and booths to see!
Hope to see you there!
Monk Wise Academy at the 2016 Nihon Matsuri (Japanese Festival) (at Salt Lake Buddhist Temple)
Monk Wise at Japanese Festival
The Monk Wise Performance Team will be performing at this years Japanese Festival. Come and support the team and check out the festival. The Japanese Festival is always a great experience. Great food and booths to see!
Monk Wise at Japanese Festival
The Monk Wise Performance Team will be performing at this years Japanese Festival. Come and support the team and check out the festival. The Japanese Festival is always a great experience. Great food and booths to see!
Youth Kung Fu Review