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The Shaolin Institute offers classes in Kung Fu, Tai Chi, and Sanshou (kickboxing). Our headmaster, Shifu, is a 31st generation Shaolin Grand Master who studied at the Shaolin Temple in China. Shifu now resides in the United States, where he teaches martial arts at the three campuses of the Shaolin Institute--New Orleans, Mobile, and Atlanta-- and continues the 1500 year Shaolin tradition.
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NOLA Capoeira specializes in Brazilian martial art classes for all ages. Kids can begin at age 5 in Mid-City or on the Westbank in Gretna. Kids learn discipline and respect as expected but they also learn music, dance and culture. Adults do the same while getting in a great workout in Mid-City or in Metairie.
Group classes and private training for health, fitness, self-defense, and personal growth. Separate programs for adults and kids starting at age 6. Our adult kung fu program is a great way to get in shape, gain self-confidence, and learn self-defense among a community of peers dedicated to self-improvement. They offer excellent fitness training for strength, flexibility, and endurance as you learn effective self-defense. Traditional forms (complex sequences of movements) train the brain-body connection. Tai Chi classes teach you to release stress from the body and come into the moment through gentle, flowing movement. They also incorporate qi gong (chi kung), breathing techniques, and meditation.
