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SKZ 16th Generation Black Belt Advancement
On Sunday June 1st, 2025, we held the 16th generation Black Belt advancement test. This group was a moderately small group with all...


Neil Krishnan 1st Degree Black Belt
The most visual parts of Kungfu are the forms and physical movements, and it is easy to only focus on those parts. But Kungfu extends...


Torsten Maxwell 蘇子龍 1st Degree Black Belt
Today I will be speaking about my personal application of Kung Fu in my everyday life and how I will continue to apply this knowledge to...


Frank Hofer 1st Degree Black Belt
Eight years ago, almost to the day I sat on my couch and decided that I needed to do something about my general health. I like hiking,...


Nathan Stark Black Belt
I chose this topic because Kung-Fu taught me important skills I have applied in my life. Some examples are perseverance, persistence, and...


Justin Jiang 江伟进 Black Belt
I like to practice all my forms during the weekend, so I can improve my memory of my forms. I chose to design and explain my training...


Gurvir Singh Black Belt
This topic is about the certain motivations that have motivated me to do Kung Fu, how has it changed, and what are my future dreams and...


Sydney Youn 2nd Degree Black Belt
Hello, my name is Sydney Youn. My topic is on the most positive changes Kung Fu has had on me and why it is such a pivotal part of my...


Alessandro Dela Cruz 1st Degree Black Belt
I will be talking about the mental changes Kung-Fu has allowed me to achieve. I chose this topic as Kung-Fu has allowed me to change my...


Odin Maxwell 1st Degree Black Belt
My name is Odin Maxwell. Kungfu has not always been easy, but its challenges have always pushed me to my limits. To do what I never could...


Gabriel Khouri 1st Degree Black Belt
I am Gabriel. I have been practicing Kung Fu with Shaolin Kung Fu Zen for about 8 years. I began practicing Kung Fu in my mid-50s,...


Lucas Youn 1st Degree Black Belt
My name is Lucas Youn. I am 13 years old and in 7th grade at Holy Spirit School. I have been in Kung Fu since I was three years old and...


Isabelle Khouri Black Belt
Hello! My name is Isabelle, and I’ve been on a transformative journey through Kung Fu since I was five. My dad, who has practiced...


Felix Liu 1st Degree Black Belt
Today, I want to share my journey in Kung Fu and reflect on the physical challenges I've faced, the transformations my body has...


Gabriela Steinhoff 1st Degree Black Belt
My name is Gabriela Steinhoff and I am a 7th grader at Holy Spirit School. I am 13 and I have been doing Kungfu since kindergarten. I...


Yash Sethuraman 1st Degree Black Belt
I chose to discuss about Kungfu's effects on physical body because it is a major reason many join martial arts, to be more fit and...


Luohe Zha Black Belt
Hello! My name is Luohe, but you can just call me Loch. I’ve been practicing Kung Fu for nearly 10 years, and over time, it has become a...


Eddie Fu Black Belt
Kung Fu is about hard work and persistence, which I use whenever I'm trying to do my homework. When I feel like giving up on something, I...


Colin Jin Ye Black Belt
Hello everyone, my name is Colin Ye, and my is speech about the link between Kungfu and Chinese culture. Kungfu has been a major part of...


Allen Li Black Belt
My speech topic is about acrobatics, self-defense and endurance, because I think they are one of the most important things about kung fu,...


Nathan Carr Black Belt
Kungfu has been challenging. Some of this is pushing through past injury and doing the best that I can do. My senior year in college I...


SKZ 15th Generation Black Belt Advancement Test
In the world of martial arts in China, the Shaolin Temple is hailed as the holy land of Kung Fu. The USA Shaolin Kung Fu Zen Academy, as...


Frank Hofer Black Belt
My name is Frank Hofer, and I am a retired software engineer. I spent the first dozen years of my career operating scientific satellites...


Torsten Maxwell蘇子龍 Black Belt
Hello, My name is Torsten. Training Kungfu has never been easy for me. My experience in Kungfu has taught me to do my best and never give...


Neil Krishnan Black Belt
My name is Neil Krishnan. I have been practicing Kung Fu for around 10 years now. Kung Fu has taught me a few important skills:...


Vanessa Sutijono Black Belt
My name is Vanessa Sutijono. I have always been a very shy person. However, as I joined Kung fu I have become much more confident....


SKZ 15th Generation Black Belt Advancement Test
May 19, 2024 Sunday 3:00-6:00pm In the world of martial arts in China, the Shaolin Temple is hailed as the holy land of Kung Fu. The USA...


Gabriela Steinhoff Black Belt
I just want to start by saying Kungfu has been a huge part of my life. Since I started in kindergarten, I have been more confident with...


Dristi Roy IWSD 1st Degree Black Belt
My speech is on kung-fu's effect on my social skills, and how it's changed how I interact with people inside and outside of the...


Justin Lai IWSD 3rd Degree Black Belt
18 years old/3rd Degree Black Belt “The only place where success comes before work is in the dictionary” - Vidal Sassoon Justin Lai...


Kaylee Wibowo IWSD 3rd Degree Black Belt
17 years old/3rd Degree Black Belt It always seems impossible until it's done. Discuss Kung Fu’s affect on your social skills and the...


Noah Liu IWSD 2nd Degree Black Belt
16 years old2nd Degree Black Belt Focus on what you can control with all your strength. Moderation I want to be active. I joined Kungfu...
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