Dear CMAA Family and Friends,
亲爱的朋友们，
Its hard to imagine that we find ourselves in this situation. It is a difficult time for many of us as we struggle to comprehend how got here, and where things are going. We believe that now more than ever its important to maintain our martial arts training regime for optimal mental and physical health! This should not be a time for despair but rather a time to rededicate ourselves to our training and keeping ourselves moving in a positive direction! Check out this months newsletter and get information on all of the following:
在这个特殊的时期，我们非常关注事态的发展，永远把学生们的健康安全放在第一位。武馆现在根据需要已经开放网络授课!师父一直有网络授课的经验，有搬家了学生还想一直跟师父学习武术，一直到现在他们都在网上见面上课。在任何时候，我们都希望武术能提供给孩子们健康快乐！从讲座，比赛，表演以及其他精彩活动，每一项您都不容错过！
CMAA Online Classes
CMAA网上课程
Practice Tai Chi and Qigong at Home: CMAA Online Resources
在家练习太极拳和气功的资料
Watch and Learn Kungfu Documentaries
功夫纪录片
Watch and Learn Tai Chi Documentaries
太极拳纪录片
Kungfu Seminars All Day Online!
一天免费功夫讲座！
Chinese Kungfu and Culture Camps
中国文化和武术春令营夏令营开班啦！
Disney’s Mulan Kungfu Performance
中华武术院受邀迪斯尼电影花木兰 Colonie Center 首映 武术表演
Kungfu Sash Test
武术晋级考试
Tai Chi Social Luncheon
中华武术院太极拳班午餐聚会
CMAA Online Classes
During this the time our classes will be adapted for online practice. That’s right, we want to help you continue your training from the comfort of your own home. Using the app ZOOM (which is FREE – you do not need to purchase any upgraded version) you can join our classes and train with Shifu face to face (or sign in without video and keep the viewing one way). Just click the link and follow the steps to access when its time for your class to start.
When it’s time for class to start just click here: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/9319755831
Meeting #: 931-975-5831
Password: CMAA
Practice Tai Chi and Qigong at Home
Home practice sessions are wonderful because you can focus on exactly what you want, for the amount of time you want. In addition, because you are alone, and independent in your practice, you will be forced to remain conscious. That means you can’t simply follow or otherwise zone out and hope no one noticed. You can practice without being self conscious of onlookers and with increased awareness of your own form. You can make it a ten minute practice or an hour and ten minutes, it’s up to you. Check out some our recommendations and resources here!
https://www.martialartsalbany.com/cmaa-news/home-practice-tai-chi
Watch and Learn Chinese Martial Arts Documentaries
Did you ever wish you could just sit back, relax and learn Chinese Martial Arts from the comfort of your couch? Well, now you can! "But how much does it cost?" NOTHING! Thats right, you can learn more about Kungfu and Tai Chi, for FREE from the comfort of your own home:)
I wanted to share with you the best Kungfu and Tai Chi documentaries which are all available for free on Youtube! So sit back, relax and learn about the history, culture and training of Chinese Kungfu. Better yet, try watching 20 minutes a day of each documentary while stretching out! Learn kungfu and improve your flexibility at the same time.
Enjoy!
Kungfu Documentaries
https://www.martialartsalbany.com/cmaa-news/2020/3/26/watch-and-learn-chinese-martial-arts-documentaries
Tai Chi and Qigong Documentaries
https://www.martialartsalbany.com/cmaa-news/2020/3/27/watch-and-learn-taiji-tai-chi-documentaries
Wushu Live Day
Friday, April 3rd
We are doing a wushu day where teachers around the world will be sharing 45min-1hr live sessions on Friday April 3rd on Facebook and Instagram! Stay tuned for updates!
Schedule is in US Pacific Standard Time
-8:00 (8am)
JianFeng Chen | Beginner Taiji
Live from: Bend, Oregon, USA
Hosting on: Youtube
https://youtu.be/7pwypL_iZ-Q
Local time, PST, April 3, 8:00 (8am)
-9:00 (9am)
Chen Li | Shaolin Gong Fa in Muay Thai
Live from: ‘s-Hertogenbosch, Netherlands
Hosting on: Zoom
https://us04web.zoom.us/j/8155974907
Local time, CEST, April 3, 18:00 (6pm)
-10:00 (10am)
Bart Biermasz | Shaolin Gong Fa
Live from: Arnhem, Netherlands
Hosting on: Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/SeityInstitute/
Local time, CEST, April 3, 19:00 (7pm)
-11:00 (11am)
Alejandra Sacanell Cabrera | Flex-Qigong-Chan neigong workshop
Live from Madrid, Spain
Hosting on: zoom
https://us04web.zoom.us/j/8155974907
Local time, CEST, April 3, 20:00 (8pm)
-12:00 (12pm)
Tian Yuan Li | Cha Quan
Live from Seattle, WA, USA
Hosting on: instagram- @wu.fit
Local time, PST, April 3, 12:00 (12pm)
-13:00 (1pm)
Brandon sugiyama | Ba Gua Zhang
Live from: New York City, NY, USA
Hosting on: instagram- @invibe, Facebook- Brandon Sugiyama
Local time, EST, April 3, 16:00 (4pm)
-14:00 (2pm)
Alexander McLeod | Xin Yi Liu He
Live from: LA, CA, USA
Hosting on: Zoom
https://us04web.zoom.us/j/8155974907
Local time, PST, April 3, 14:00 (2pm)
-15:00 (3pm)
Justin Eggert | Tai Chi Principles: Power Generation
Live from: Santa Rosa, CA, USA
Hosting on: facebook- Justin Eggert
Local time, PST, April 3, 15:00 (3pm)
-16:00 (4pm)
Lucas Geller | San Da
Live from: Albany, NY, USA
Hosting on: zoom
https://us04web.zoom.us/j/9319755831
Local Time, EST, April 3, 19:00 (7pm)
-18:00 (6pm)
Danny Murillo | Shaolin qi xing quan & sanda
Live from: Tampa, Florida, USA
Hosting on: instagram- @dan.rillo
Local time, EST, April 3, 21:00 (9pm)
-19:00 (7pm)
Junhong Chon | Traditional Shaolin Shen Fa
Live from: Seattle, WA, USA
Hosting on: Zoom
https://us04web.zoom.us/j/8155974907
Local time, PST, April 3, 19:00 (7pm)
-20:00 (8pm)
Sam Paterson | Wing Chun
Live from: Hong Kong, CN
Hosting on: facebook- Sam Paterson
Local Time, HK, April 4, 11:00 (11am)
Spring and Summer Camps
The Chinese Marital Arts Academy and UAlbany’s Confucius Institute are proud to announce a collaborative Chinese Language and Culture Camp! These camps are open to CMAA students and Non-CMAA members.
All classes taught by professionals! Activities will include Chinese Language, Calligraphy, Music, Arts and Crafts and of course Kungfu and Kids Kickboxing (and much more!) - all geared to educate while doing what we do best and making it FUN! Look forward to seeing you there! See flyer for details!
Please note camp dates subject to change/cancellation due to the current situation with Coronavirus. We will monitor the situation closely but should we be cleared to resume our regular activities we look forward to having a great time together!
Disney’s Mulan Kungfu Performance
CMAA has been asked to perform at the Colonie Center for the opening of Mulan! I think this would be a FUN event to showcase our school in. All students ranked light brown and higher are qualified to perform, all students are welcome to come watch! Stay tuned for dates as the movie’s release date has yet to be announced.
Kungfu Sash Test
To be rescheduled. Stay tuned for announcements regarding a new date.
Tai Chi Social Luncheon
Stay tuned for updates and new date once we are cleared to resume such activities! Its been wonderful to see you all in class online, and we are really looking forward to catching up more in person!
Summary
Lastly, we thank you in advance for your cooperation! I know you may feel uncertain and I know we all feel afraid but bear with us as we make this unexpected and new leap together and trust that the practice serves us well for such times. Stay tuned for updates as things develop. We will continue to make adjustments as the situation allows and as our students provide feedback. As a small business, we appreciate your support and understanding during this time.
Best-
祝好-
Shifu
师傅
