Shaolin Program
Phoenix Academy has designed a program that builds a foundation for all students in the many facets of the Chinese Shaolin Martial Arts.  The curriculum is designed to introduce students to basic and advanced skills as well as principles and theories for better understanding.  Our method of instruction includes physical development using age-old Shaolin conditioning drills, detailed instruction for technique development and philosophy sessions to encourage character development and understanding.  Our classes are set-up in a semi-private format and space is limited.  We also offer private instruction in the Internal Arts of Taiji Quan and QiGong.

Semi-Private Class:
Wednesday 6:30pm to 8:30pm

Children's Class

  • Children are considered for admission in our semi-private training as early as age 7. This is contingent upon an enrollment application and an interview to assess readiness to our program.
  • Children train with adults where increased focus and concentration is expected.  This is particularly beneficial since it encourages a higher level of maturity.
  • Children are taught the same skills and technique as adults. 
Teen & Adult Classes

  • Admission into our Semi-Private Class requires an enrollment application and a personal interview to assess readiness to our program.
  • Our undergraduate program develops a student from Beginner Ranks through Intermediate and Advanced Ranks, ultimately leading to a 1st Degree Black Sash.
  • Children, Teens and Adults all work in community as they train at Phoenix Academy helping one another develop and achieve a high level of skill and character.
Semi-Private Lesson Programs

  • Junior Southern Shaolin: Children’s Program - This program is intended to give children an opportunity to learn basic martial arts through the development of his/her focus, concentration, self-control, courtesy & respect. The expectation for this student is to develop good learning habits. These learning habits are nurtured through the practice of martial arts, because the level of expectation has a specific goal; “That each student will progress at their own pace, based on their individual ability". The emphasis of this class is not on gaining rank, but instead on developing the child’s ability to learn, cooperate and attain goals. The by-product of this emphasis becomes rank attainment. 
  • Southern Shaolin: Teen and Adult Program - There are many styles included in the broad terminology known as Southern Shaolin.  Our curriculum includes not only Empty-Hand techniques and Forms, but Weapons training and Two-Man Fighting Sets.  The predominant styles utilized in our curriculum are from the Five Animal / Five Family Styles, Wing Chun movements and Qin Na are also blended in to allow for a well balanced experience.  Chinese Martial Arts are excellent for strength building, muscle toning, flexibility, aerobic conditioning and very pragmatic self-defense. The joints are not pushed to unnatural extremes, therefore allowing the art to be healthful rather than damaging. Our program will improve conditioning, athleticism and give a solid foundation for Self-Defense skills. All students will learn in an organized and safe environment. Our curriculum has been developed and finely-tuned over years of experience to give the students the tools needed to become a well-rounded Shaolin practitioner.  
Benefits

Because our program is a semi-private format...there is a limit to the number of students admitted.  This allows for very detailed and personal attention for our student population.

The most basic of benefits that can be expected are improved physical & mental fitness.  
  • Physical attributes of a Phoenix Academy student include:  strength, balance, flexibility, speed, endurance, coordination, precision and the ability to defend oneself, to name a few.  
  • Mental attributes include:  calmness, attentiveness, improved focus, concentration & memory, better performance at both the job and in school.

Our program provides an environment where students are challenged and encouraged to perform to their level of excellence.  There are no rewards for anything less than personal excellence.  Every achievement is earned by every student, in their own time.  Patient instruction, along with a clear understanding of what is expected from each student will produce well-rounded martial artists who are also considered good citizens within their community.  

While the Martial aspect of this discipline focuses on fighting techniques and self-defense, it is important to note that it is equally considered an Art. The style is vast and complex, yet simple to learn when under the tutelage of our seasoned and dedicated instructors. Our curriculum is designed to teach out the style with an equal focus on perfecting skill & technique (art) and gaining proficiency in fighting application (martial).