Extraordinary Students

linda-wardropper — Linda Wardropper from West Mifflin doing a perfect “Stork Spreads its Wings” Tai Chi pose.

Auja first promotion — Auja achieved her first promotion! She is hard working and gives it he all!

Masters Family — Mr. Sayrak and his daughter are both on the Masters Training course. He is actually doing both Kung Fu & Tai Chi while his daughter is loving being a Little Dragon. And don’t tell her, but she’ll be moving up to the Big Dragons class soon!

Justina and Jahsiya return — Justina was a Little Dragon when she was six, back in 1997. She’s back with her 6 year old to learn the same awesome life-building skills!

Kasey Caleb WM — Kasey and Caleb from West Mifflin celebrating their purple level 2 belts together! I’m grateful every day for the community and lasting friendships forged in our school. Way to go guys!

LD Blossoms — One of our newest and youngest Little Dragons has truly blossomed after several weeks of taking a very slow road to self confidence. Kudos to her parents who have consistently brought her to class and encouraged her during the initial period of understandably being scared in a new and exciting environment. Great job for their persistence!

Our Masters Classes continue to grow and May was an exciting month for our “Staff Meetings”! We did a lot of application work so students learn how to use the staff and also why we do the moves the way we do! And what a shoulder workout!! We are now looking forward to all the fun that June will bring with not only Short Staff, but all the other Masters Classes as well!

Big Dragons Focus Eyes — An awesome display of how the Dragons learn to focus their eyes while accomplishing their goal. The importance of eye focus is where success starts, but is often overlooked.

Dragon Power — Kung Fu develops the Mind, Body & Spirit. Pippa demonstrates that when all three are focused together,fitness and respect you can do amazing things.

Gold Dragons Have Fun — The Gold Dragons class (12 to 17 yrs old) is a great class for these young adults to find out just what they’re capable of while developing discipline, respect, and getting fit!

Kicks of Discipline — Truly awesome what concentration can do for 7 to 10 year olds!

Student — Making Friends! These two students are buddies now and came up with an awesome sign that they both collaborated on.

Codori — Ms. Codori demonstrating the heel thrust kick. She was unable to finish the entire set of kicks and after Class asked if she could go back in and complete them. That is awesome! Kudos to that determination. It’s an inspiration!

Photo Oct 06, 17 12 56 — Ms. Bennett and her son, Fin, love their time together here at the academy!

Photo Oct 22, 18 02 57 — Xavier’s first promotion and his dad’s first Parent’s Fit class (note the sweat!) allow them to share a moment of individual progress!

Photo Oct 29, 17 39 04 — Little Dragon Peyton demonstrates the Five Star Guard. The Focus and strong technique are now natural, and her dad says that she now exhibits these skills everywhere, even at Blue Sash.

2014-10-30 19.32.29 — Jr. Black Belt, Justin, shows amazing leadership as he single-handedly manages a beanbag toss game, taking names, keeping score, and organizing turns for younger children during our recent Halloween Party. Truly a great step for Justin!

South Promo Oct Pics — Elias and his mom happily show the result of many previous successes. This young Dragon now has strong experience in setting and achieving small goals and the perseverance working for something and not always getting it easy. And look at that smile!

Wiezorek — Matthias Wiezorek – Brown 3, slated to test June 2015. Started with 15 min. private classes 4 years ago in 2010 and eventually enrolled in the Master’s Club. Inspiring example of perseverance & parental support!

Conelly — Welcome back to classes Mr. Conley! After a hiatus, he has returned with specific and measurable goals for his fitness and training level. He will be in the Eagle Claw class by January 2nd 2015!

St Judes 2 — Students and their friends and family members working to raise money for St. Jude Children’s Hospital. They were generous with their time and donations, and reaped many rewards themselves during the 2 hour long Kung Fu marathon! So far, over $2000 has been counted!

St Judes 1 — Students and their friends and family members working to raise money for St. Jude Children’s Hospital. They were generous with their time and donations, and reaped many rewards themselves during the 2 hour long Kung Fu marathon! So far, over $2000 has been counted!

Mantis Workshop — Thanks to all the students that participated in the Mantis Workshop. It was a lot of fun for me and I hope you all learned a lot and had a ton of Fun. Master Rothrock

Cameron New Student — Check out Cameron with his Mom taking his very first Kids Fit class. Cute

Vivek, one of our newer Tai Chi students smiles contentedly as he performs "Parting the Horses Mane". He mostly enjoys the relaxing and fit workout after a long day at work. — Vivek, one of our newer Tai Chi students smiles contentedly as he performs “Parting the Horses Mane”. He mostly enjoys the relaxing and fit workout after a long day at work.

Woodside — Congratulations!! Miss Woodside has worked diligently and has shown that she’s had a lot of fun, too!

Ahmed's first promotion is a first and significant success. As his mother stated, his confidence is increasing as he sees for himself all that he is capable of! — Ahmed’s first promotion is a first and significant success. As his mother stated, his confidence is increasing as he sees for himself all that he is capable of!

Our most recent Tai Chi student, Katherine demonstrates how adaptable and important Tai Chi really is. "For now!" as we both say, she needs a chair nearby to aid her during class. Mr. Holtz helps her perfect the "Hold the Ball" posture which strengthens the biceps and triceps as well as the deltoid muscle group in the shoulder. — Our most recent Tai Chi student, Catherine demonstrates how adaptable and important Tai Chi really is. “For now!” as we both say, she needs a chair nearby to aid her during class. Mr. Holtz helps her perfect the “Hold the Ball” posture which strengthens the biceps and triceps as well as the deltoid muscle group in the shoulder.

Violette — Here is a pic of Violette Davenport. Congratulations on working your way through the Little Dragons classes, now in adult classes on her Master’s training course, getting ready to test in December and now helping in class assisting the Little Dragons, giving back to the classes that helped her to become a young leader.

Our New Jr. Black Belts from Wexford – Congratulations to Liam Nichols Elliot McMahon Wyatt Skopov Soham Purushan

Master Rothrock and Grandmaster Shum at a Recent Dim Sum Lunch in Flushing.

Jon & Becky — “Jon & Becky”: Mr. Lynch shares the Power of being ‘Kung Fu Fit’ with his sister!”

Mrs Burnelis — Mrs Burnelis”: Mrs. Burnelis is an example of so many parents and grandparents that support their children and grandchildren by bringing them to training! Thank you and we all appreciate it. It truly matters!”

"Colin Tiboni is one of our youngest students at just 4 years old, but he's off to a great start. He just got his first promotion and his mother says that his ability to focus is already improving at home!" — “Colin Tiboni is one of our youngest students at just 4 years old, but he’s off to a great start. He just got his first promotion and his mother says that his ability to focus is already improving at home!”

Lady From South Side 2 — Here is a picture that is truly worth a thousand words, 15 pounds, and an extra belt hole. This is one of our South Side students who, by the time she achieved her orange level 1 sash, had lost 15 pounds. That crazy thing she’s holding is a tool for adding extra holes to your belt.

See Some Little Dragon’s Displaying some Great Leadership Skills

Little Dragons from Duryea

Duryea's Little Dragons are Ready — Duryea’s Little Dragons are Ready

Ethan McLuckie and his mom, & Peyton Lynch and her dad

Joseph Anderson poses with his mom following his very first promotion. Great start Joseph!

Danica Avent-Pryor demonstrates a confident 5-Star guard after donning her kickboxing gear!