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Zumba classes Tuesday & Thursday mornings will Open

9:00-10:00a.m. w/Jeanee’ Burns. Classes start January 10th Cost: $40 for 8 classes or $6 per drop in

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New year class will star on 3rd, 2012.

We will be closed on December 24, 25, 26 & 31, 2011 and January 1 & 2, 2012. Only 6 days off !!!
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year !!!

SKZ'S Demo Team performing at the Chinese American Historical Museum 20th Anniversary Celebration
Location: History Park San Jose, 1650 Senter Road (Phelan) San Jose, CA 95112
Time: 1:50-2:10pm
Performers: Master Xing, Sifu Leon, Mike Jiang, Jason Rockhill, Vincent Nguyen and Ramsey Dajani etc.
Free Admission - Free Parking (Phelan Rd) http://www.chcp.org

SKZ featuring Special Seminar from Master Ganhong Men 门敢红

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07-23-11(Saturday)

1 、Entry level “TaiQi 8 Forms” Part 1 ( 1:30-3:00pm)
2 、Entry level TaiQi “Push Hand” ( 3:30-5:00pm)
3 、Welcome Party/Master show & SKZ team performance (6:00-7:30pm)

07-24-11(Sunday)

1、Entry level “TaiQi 8 Forms” Part 2( 1:00-2:00pm)
2、TaiQi “Push Hand” Basics ( 2:00-3:30pm)

07-30-11(Saturday)

1、Entry level “TaiQi 8 Forms” Part 3(3:30-4:30pm)
2、TaiQi “Push Hand” Review (5:00-6:30pm)
3、Recess and Experience exchange (6:30-7:00pm)

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07-23-11(Saturday) 1:30-3:00pm

Entry level “TaiQi 8 Forms”

---Adult, Teenagers and Children 8 year old and up

$60

07-24-11(Sunday)1:00-2:00pm

07-30-11(Saturday) 3:30-4:30pm

07-23-11(Saturday) 3:30-5:00pm

TaiQi “Push Hand”

---Adult and Teenager students wish to further understand and learn ”Push Hand”

$90

07-24-11(Sunday)2:00-3:30pm

07-30-11(Saturday) 5:00-6:30pm

Tiger Claw KungFu championship tournament
June 4 th, 2011 had Shaolin Kung Fu Zen participating in many facets of the Tiger Claw 3 rd Annual National Championships, held at the San Jose Convention Center. Over 30 students took the opportunity to challenge themselves and support their fellow classmates through competition, volunteering, judging and even performing during the Master’s Ceremonies. Congratulations to you all.

Here are some comments from competitors, performers and judges that attended:

Jason – Judge/Performer “For myself, this was my first opportunity to judge form competition and the experience was enriching. I witnessed many classmates supporting others and giving it their best, with dignity and determination.”

Vincent – Competitor/Performer “Other competitors helped me identify what the judges were looking for and helped me recognize positive and negative aspect of other people’s performance so that I can apply that knowledge to my own forms” .

Ramsey – Competitor/Performer “Through competition we don’t compete with others we compete with ourselves and through practice we can make ourselves better.”

Matt – Volunteer/Performer “I wish I did compete; it seemed like a lot of fun, but I was able to help with photography during the competition, and perform at the end”

Mike – Judge/Performer “I have become more confident through judging as it provided for more self esteem, so that I can better apply myself.”

Master Ye - You all did a great job, Shaolin Kungfu Zen dispatched 3 sets of resources to the competition Judges, Competitors, and Volunteers. We not only challenged ourselves, but helped others through our assistance in this event. Practice will promote more self confidence; you can overcome through practice and competition.
2011 Tournaments Schedule
1st CMAT 19th Chinese Martial Arts Tournament
When: May 7th, 2011
Where: Berkeley University
Registration: Deadline on April 25, 2011 Web:http://cmat.ucmap.org/reg
2nd Tiger Claw’s Kungfu Championship
When: June 4th, 2011
Where: San Jose Convention Center
Registration: Beginning Web:http://ezine.kungfumagazine.com/info/tournament/index.php
3rd USAWKF Wushu Team Trials & Golden State Wushu Championships
When: June 25, 2011
Where: San Jose Civic Auditorium (135 West San Carlos Street San Jose, CA 95113
Registration: Beginning Web:http://usawkf.com/news/detail.php?aid=617

Dear everyone, if you would like to join these tournaments please check your schedule and ask Nicole for details.
With the greatest honor and pleasure, Shaolin Kungfu Zen was able to invite Mr. Kansen Chu ( San Jose City Councilmember) to visit our Studio on March 13, Sunday afternoon , to participate Spring 2011, Demonstration and Belt Advancing Test.
Through Lion Dance, Team performance, and featured SKZ Yell” Yi-Ha, Ha-Ha” , all participants including Mr. and Mrs. Chu did experience the passion and enthusiasm of Shaolin Kungfu Zen of which SKZ did bring the best out of ourselves as we always have been while fulfilling ourselves and caring for others.
Mr. Chu then concluded this great event with a Speech and a “Plaque of Recognition” to Shaolin Kungfu Zen acknowledging SKZ’s achievement of passing down this unique Shaolin Kungfu of Chinese Culture and further elaborating SKZ’s important role of future Wushu promotion as well.
Happy Holidays and Warmest Wishes
Greetings SKZ students and Parents,
We would like to host a Pot Luck Thanksgiving Gathering in this Sunday afternoon the 28th from 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM with the following agenda:
Belt Testing: Through belt testing process, SKZ would like students and parents to see and feel the difference of achievement and endeavor in order to plan or strategize SKZ Kungfu learning course.
* 1:00 PM to 1:30 PM: Entry level belt testing
* 1:40 PM to 2:20 PM: Intermediate level belt testing
* 2:30 PM to 3:00 PM: Intermediate belt testing to Advance level
4th World Traditional Wushu Champion "Show and Tell":
As many of you may be aware of ,USAWKF-SKZ team did participate the 4WTWC and we are ready to offer the following:
-USAWKF-SKZ team member's speech and sharing for this rewarding and informative trip
-Award winning forms in 4WTWC
-Q&A between USAWKF-SKZ team members and SKZ students/Parents
* Pot Luck Party and Pictures exhibition
Please RSVP at your soonest convenience with Nicole with the food,drink,fruit etc you would like to bring to the party.
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=156007621109966&num_event_invites=0#!/event.php?eid=156007621109966
Welcome USAWKF-Shaolin Kungfu Zen Team back from 4th WTWC
With great success and outstanding achievement, USAWKF-Shaolin Kungfu Zen Team has safely returned from 4th World Traditional Wushu Championship at Wudang Mountain, Shiyan city in China while taking a "special trip" to Shaolin Temple as well. Consisting of 18 members of which 11 were contestants with others as coach and families, USAWKF SKZ team did win 8 silver medals, 3 bronze medals and many honor/recognition by 4WTWC under the guide line of "Safety first, Friendship always and Medals will follow".

Occurring every other year with recognition of International Olympic Wushu
Association plus sponsored by USAWKF, Chinese Wushu Association and Government
of Hubei Province, 4WTWC is hosting this year’s event in Wudang
Mountain,Shiyan city with the most diversified categories and more than 2300 contestants from 86
countries for this foremost event in China from 10-16 to 10-22..

As the Team leader and Head coach of USAWKF Shaolin Kungfu Zen Team, I would like to express our gratitude on the support of USAWKF and the hospitality of Hubei province, Shiyan city for this meaningful and unforgettable 4WTWC on behalf the following members:

Head Coach and Team Leader:Xinglie YeDeputy Team Leader：Mike Jiang
Special Coach in China:Gang YeCoach: Rafael S. Rivero
Operations officer: Jason Rockhill
Legal Consultant: Tom Stutzman
Observer: Kenneth D.Tobin, Kenn Magnum, Hector Martinez, Monica Gonzalez, Gladys Feliciano, and Cecilia E. Roussellot.
Athlete: Xinglie Ye, Gang Ye, Jason Rockhill, Mike Jiang, Kevan Hom, Anthony Chen, Tony Leng, Tom Stutzman, Andre Magnum, Kyle Loehr, and Maria A. Martinez

More pictures
http://picasaweb.google.com/usaskz/USAWKFSKZTeam2010China#

USA Traditional Wushu Team heading to Wudang Mountain for 4WTWC
Chinese Team Name: 少林功夫禅 - 美国传统武术代表队
English Team Name: USA Wushu Kungfu Federation-Shaolin Kungfu Zen Team
“Shaolin leading the North and Wudang representing the South” has always been mentioned in China traditional martial arts arena! As you may be aware of, this year’s “Fourth World Traditional Wushu Championships” will soon take place in Wudang Mountain located in Shiyan city. And, with great expectation, Master Ye will lead his elite team from USA Shaolin Kungfu Zen Academy together with contestants from other states to participate this event.
Occurring every other year with recognition of International Olympic Wushu Association plus sponsored by USAWKF, Chinese Wushu Association and Government of Hubei Province, 4WTWC is hosting this year’s event in Wudang mountain with the most diversified categories and numerous contestants from all parts of the world up to 60 to 80 countries for this foremost event in China.
This Year, all USA athletes competing in 4WTWC have been selected through National Wushu Championship taking place in San Jose during mid July orchestrated by Li’s Wushu Academy and will be heading their way to 4WTWC under the leadership of Master Ye as Team leader and Head coach.. While meeting other delegates from around the world to share the enthusiasm and passion of Wushu , 2010 USAWKF SKZ team will also be able to experience the Whushu Culture as well as prove to themselves through the 4WTWC platform as well.
2010 USAWKF SKZ team is consisting of the following FYI:
*Team Leader/Head Coach: Master Xinglie Ye
*Special Coach and team member: Shifu Gang Ye
*Coach: Shifu Rafael S. Rivero
*Deputy Team Leader: Mike Jiang
*Operations Officer: Jason Rockhill
*Legal Consultant: Tom Stutzman
*Contestant:：Jason Rockhill, Mike Jiang, Kenneth D.Tobin, Kevan Hom, Anthony Chen, Tony Leng, Tom StutzmanMore Infor
Shaolin Kungfu Chan Las Vegas 5th Anniversary

On September 19, shaolinKUNGFUzen show
What: 1st Moon Festival Silicon Valley
When: 9/18 and 9/19/2010
Where: 6148 Bollinger Road, West San Jose, CA 95129

On September 19, 34 th Annual Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival is coming up on this Sunday at Almaden Lake!!!
Dear SKZ’s Students,
The 34 th Annual Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival will be held on this Sunday, September 19, 2010. Shaolin Kungfu Zen Academy is invited by this event for Kungfu performance. If you would like to attend this performance please register soon!
ASK NICOLE FOR DETAILS!!!

On May 7, William Elementary School invited our students to perform for HICD, we organize 28 students who are from William School to participate. This performance is very successful with our systemic organizing.More Information Click here

On April 18, our students 20numbers have participated InMAT to got excellent score, we are very proud of them:
1、Jenny Tai two of 1st place & one of 2nd place
2、Aaron Wang one of 1st place & one 2nd place
3、David Colman one of 1st place & one 3rd plac
4、Benjinman one of 2nd place & one 3rd place
5、Melissa Hong one of 1st & one 2nd place
6、Mike Jiang one of 1st
7、Jason Rockhill one 1st & 2nd place
8、Kanish one of 3rd place
9、Thomas one of 2nd place & one of 1st place
10、Ariaz one of 2nd place & 3rd of place
11、Willam two of 1st place
12、Kai Allas one of 2nd place Click here Click here
2010 USAWKF NATIONALS & INTERNATIONAL
Wushu-Kungfu Championships-Exclusive Event for Everyone
General Information:
Date: July 16—18, 2010
Location: San Jose Convention Center, San Jose, CA
Registration deadline: Opens May 1, 2010, and closed on June 4, 2010 at 24h (12 midnight) （www.wushutrials.com）
Registration Fee:
* USA National & International Wushu Championships (individual & Team): the fee is $60 for the first category, $20 for each additional category (including Jiti event).
* USA National Junior Wushu Team Trials: Each competitor must register for two categories (no upper limit). The fee for each category is $60.
Requirements:
This is an annual competition at the national level for athletes of all ages and levels. U.S. citizenship or U.S permanent residency is required for participation. Competitions include traditional wushu, modern wushu, taijiquan, health qigong, etc.
The purpose of this biennial event is to select the National Junior Team to represent the US at Junior World Championships. 36 junior athletes will be selected for the USA National Junior Wushu Team and the top 12 junior athletes will compete in the 3 rd World Junior Wushu Championship in Singapore, December 2-9, 2010. U.S citizenship is required for participation. Members selected will serve on the National Team for 2 years.
Contact: Nicole Wu 408-806 0155 Email: usaskz@gmail.com
Shaolin Kungfu Zen Shifus Participate Chinese American Scouting Association (CASA) Event
On March 28, Shaolin Kungfu Zen’s Shifu went to Santa Teresa to participate the special event of archery from CASA No. 606 Boy Scouting. The event was very successful with Shifu Xing and Cooper kindly helping, and also we are so proud of our students’ good respect and discipline in this event
Health Qigong for the World
-----Health Qigong: A Traditional Health-Preserving Regimen from China
“ Yi Jin Jing” & “Wu Qin Xi”
“Yi Jin Jing”, composed of 12 sets of movements, was originally an exercise that monks of Shaolin Temple practiced to strengthen physique and improve martial art skills. “Wu Qin Xi”, by imitating movements and postures of five animals, aims to enhance fitness, good health and longevity. These two types of health Qigong were developed more than two thousand years ago, which are evidenced by the culture relic of “Dao Yin Tu” “Map of Guiding Qi” unearthed in Changsha, Hunan province of China.
“ Liu Zi Jue” & “Ba Duan Jin”
“Liu Zi Jue”, composed of 6 sections, is Qigong practice form focusing on breathing with movements. Originating form Taoist and medical schools, this form emerged in the Southern and Northern Dynasties was developed in the Tang and Song dynasties and grew mature in the Ming and Qing dynasties. “Ba Duan Jin”, consisting of 8 movements, was derived form the concept of Eight Diagrams in “Yi Jing” （ Book of Changes ） and first appeared in the Southern Song Dynasty. The exercise can be practiced either in standing or in sitting. “Ba Duan Jin” here is mainly applied in standing styles.
SKZ’S Demo Team Performance at Evergreen Valley Community College
On March 25 th, Shaolin Kungfu Zen Academy performed at the Evergreen Valley Community College for the second time. Shaolin Kungfu Zen Academy hosted a second event for EVC’s (SACNAS) Club. A club dedicated for Hispanic and Native Americans that are studying in Engineering and Science.
Spring Festival Silicon Valley 2010
On February 20, 2010 Master Xing was invited by Chinese Performing Arts of America to show Shaolin Kungfu Zen for Spring Festival Silicon Valley 2010.
Lion Dance Show at Almaden Library
On February 27, 2010 Shaolin Kungfu Zen Demo Team has participated Chinese New Year Celebration at San Jose Library. Shaolin Kungfu Zen performed very nice show on this event.
Recognition
Last two weeks we have participated 2 great events, the first was on 9th Annual Fundraising Event for Leland High School; the second was a celebration for Chinese New Year at Sunnyvale. With the good performance of our team plus beautiful new lions from the good will of our kind parents and students, these shows were very successful. When New Year of golden tiger is arriving, we really want to express our gratefulness for your enthusiastic contribution! 美国少林功夫禅祝大家虎年快乐，虎虎生威
Sunnyvale 2010 Chinese New Year Celebration
On February 6, 2010, we were invited by Chinese American Scouting Association for Chinese New Year Celebration at Sunnyvale. Thanks to the great participation of Ramsey, Jason, Philip, Mike, Shifu Cooper, Daniel and Ethan in this event.
2010 Leland Bridge Night (9 th Annual Fundraising Event for Leland High School)
On Jan. 31, 2010, With Chinese New Year coming, Shaolin Kungfu Zen was invited by Leland High School for Leland Bridge Night performance, which was an annual fundraising event. Master Xing leaded the Demo Team and Wushu Team students to perform Chinese Traditional Lion Dance and Kungfu Zen for opening ceremony. It was a great show published on the Almaden Valley Time Newspaper. We are proud of following participants: Shifu Xing, Shifu Cooper, Mike Jiang, Jason Rockhill, Erick Suarez, Lee Hsieh.
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