According to the Official CMAA curriculum, students practice Five Stance Form (Wu Bu Quan), Long Fist, Beginner (Yi Duan Chang Quan), Staff, Beginner (San Duan Gun Shu), Broadsword, Beginner (San Duan Dao Shu), Long Fist, Intermediate (San Duan Chang Quan), Staff, Intermediate (Chuji Gun Shu), Broadsword, Intermediate (Chuji Dao shu), Longfist, and Advanced (Guiding Chang Quan).
Chinese Martial Arts are the passion of my life. It has shaped my interests, the course of my education and is now my full-time profession. Let me take you back a little - I began martial arts training when I was 5 years old. Eventually, I gave up martial arts for other more traditional sports like soccer and hockey. One day, digging through a box of old toys, I found my old video collection. I watched the action and the heroes who trained their bodies to avenge their masters and uphold justice with flying kicks. Once again I became completely enthralled. I just needed a Shifu (Master), and then, at age 13, I was ready. That year I found Shifu’s Jiang Jianye and Lu Yuzhi at the Capital District Taiji and Kungfu Association of New York (CDTKA) in Albany. It was at this time that I found my life’s passion- Wushu!
Everyone wants to know how they can improve their Wushu jump kicks. How can you get higher jump fronts, 720 tornado kicks, and an outside jump kick like Yuan Wenqing? Well, the answer is two part:
1. Train your jump kicks! Listen to your coaches suggestions! Having great technique is KEY!
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2. GET EXPLOSIVE! In addition to focusing on performing the kicks technically correct, increasing your explosive power and strength is incredibly important!
20 years ago Shifu Jiang Jianye founded The Capital District Taichi and Kungfu Association of New York. Since the beginning, Shifu has truly dedicated himself to promoting Chinese martial arts. It has always been my wish to follow in his footsteps and one day carry on this tradition. Today, it is with great pleasure and excitement to announce to you all that Shifu will be passing CDTKA, his legacy, on to me.
