Dear CMAA Family and Friends,
亲爱的朋友们，
I hope this letter finds you in good health and in good spirits. We believe that now more than ever it’s 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 month’s 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！
Read more below and get all the information on the following!
CMAA Re-opening!
复工计划
CMAA Online Classes
CMAA网上课程
Private Lessons!
私教课
CMAA Shaolin Kungfu 5 Animals
少林五形拳
Practice Tai Chi and Qigong at Home: CMAA Online Resources
在家练习太极拳和气功的资料
5 Animals Qigong
五禽戏
Watch and Learn Kungfu Documentaries
功夫纪录片
Watch and Learn Tai Chi Documentaries
太极拳纪录片
Chinese Kungfu and Culture Camp
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
Class Cancellations
Please note the following classes are cancelled for Memorial Day Weekend!
Friday 9am Tai Chi 5/22
ALL classes Saturday 5/23
Sunday 9 am Tai Chi 5/24
Note: All classes will be held as regularly scheduled Friday 4:30-8pm 5/22 and Monday 4:30-8:30 5/25
CMAA Re-opening!
Though I am hearing things about reopening the economy and martial arts schools in general I have chose to remain quiet about our plans to do so. This is not because we have no plan. In fact it is because I have so many different thoughts about how to provide opportunities to our students and the precautions we can take to ensure the health and wellness of our members. Because of that I am waiting to hear more concrete information from our government so we can determine which ways forwards will be the most appropriate.
Depending on how it is decided that martial arts schools reopen we may see phases of a reintroduction to regular classes. For example this may include continuing online classes, or offering a mix of online classes and onsite classes. For onsite classes we may be looking at limiting group size and limiting frequency of attendance in order to limit exposure. We may require soft masks be worn (personal, or provided by CMAA). We might shorten the length of certain classes, but increase frequency of those classes in order to make sure everyone has more opportunities to join. It is possible that we may provide open mat opportunities for senior practitioners or develop private or small group private sessions as well.
All the potential ways forward would be coordinated with a strict protocol of sanitizing the space, and ensuring that there be plenty of handwashing, sanitizers, and wipes. We would avoid sharing equipment and contact in general.
While taking such precautions class structure would need to be modified. However, I can guarantee we will still conduct highly productive, meaningful classes. I have found this to be case with online classes in general. In the online classes we have had to sacrifice some of the social element of our practice such kids game time and socializing during Taiji. However, the result has been classes which are entirely focused on the practice itself without any distractions or deviations. I have missed the presence of quite a few of our students in the online classes. However, I have been equally excited to have former students and new students joining in and even seeing a number of students actually training online more than I ever got to see them in class!
So, please know that CMAA is listening to all sound advice and waiting for directions from the state. When issued we will proceed with offering safest, most productive classes available! So please stay tuned for updates!
Private Lessons- Kids and Adults (Kungfu and Tai Chi)
If you’re interested in setting up private lessons please let me know. This can be for Kungfu, Tai Chi- Qigong, or even strength and conditioning. If you have a particular interest just let me know and we can tailor the class structure to best suit you. These lessons may be offered via ZOOM or in person (several possibilities here including indoor or outdoor classes). Email or call for information if you (or your children) are looking for a highly productive, and focused martial arts lesson! Private lessons are $50/hr for 1 lesson, or $40/hr for 5 lessons.
CMAA Shaolin 5 Animals
Our world has changed. The arrival of a pandemic required the world to shelter in place. For the sake of our community CMAA closed it doors. For the sake of our martial arts family CMAA needed to evolve. Challenge accepted. Tough times don’t last, tough people do. This is not the time to throw the towel in. This is the time to double down on our efforts and grow even more. I cant even begin to describe just how proud I am this group. GREAT WORK CMAA FAM!
Stay tuned for next month’s routine! Shaolin Louhan 18 Hands!
5 Animals Qigong
Please enjoy a few of the best demonstrations of the 5 Animals Qigong. Each video has different feel but all are suitable to follow. See which you like the most.
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
Summer Camp
The Chinese Marital Arts Academy and UAlbany’s Confucius Institute are proud to announce a collaborative Chinese Language and Culture Camp! The camp is 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
