Golden Talon Kung Fu

( Ages 13 & Up)

Grandmaster Sifu Vardeman - Over 35 Years Experience

Yang Tai Chi Chuan

Yang Tai Chi Chuan (yahng tie chee chwahn) is the most widely practiced style of tai chi in the world.  Evolving from ancient qigong (chee-gung) routines, Yang Tai Chi Chuan provides a non-impact form of exercise that promotes energy flow and optimizes the functioning of all bodily organs and systems. 
 
The benefits of regular tai chi practice include relief from stress and the discomforts of arthritis, a stronger immune system and enhanced functioning of the sympathetic nervous system and circulatory system.  Although health optimization is the primary reason people practice tai chi, Yang Style also provides excellent self-defense techniques cleverly disguised within its movements.  The complete training in this program will include a short form, a long form, a tai chi saber form, a double-edged sword form, drills for improving balance and the sense of touch, self-defense applications, and a variety of qigong exercises.

Wing Chun - Golden Talon

Golden Talon Kung Fu offers a balanced blend of fundamentals, techniques, philosophies and training methods from both Northern and Southern styles of Chinese martial arts.  Developed for practicality, Golden Talon primarily focuses on Wing Chun, a style studied by Bruce Lee and used as the basis for his famous fighting systems, Jun Fan and Jeet Kune Do. 
 
Wing Chun is an ideal style for women’s self-defense since its techniques were designed for close range application, and because it is the only formal martial arts system developed by a woman.  Students of Golden Talon will experience a challenging workout, gain practical self-defense skills and receive a well-rounded education in traditional martial arts practices.  The complete training program includes strength and flexibility exercises, an extensive arsenal of offensive and defensive techniques and skill enhancement drills along with a variety of empty hand and ancient weapons forms.

Baguazhang (Private Instruction Only)

Baguazhang (bah-gwah-zh-ahng), or Eight Trigram Palm, is an internal style of Chinese martial arts similar to Tai Chi.  However, unlike the linear forms of Tai Chi, Baguazhang forms are practiced in circular or figure-eight patterns.  The practice of baguazhang builds internal energy for optimization of health and powerful self-defense techniques.  As its translated name implies, the hand techniques of Baguazhang incorporate the palms rather than the fists. 
 
This unique form of martial arts, used by the ancient Chinese Imperial Guards, teaches a spiraling delivery of self-defense techniques instead of the more common straight line approach.  There are many styles of Baguazhang, however, this program will focus on the Jiang Roung Jiao (jong roe-ng jee-ao) and Jui Leung (joo-ee loe-ng) styles.  The training will include the Jiang Roung Jiao “Original Form” pattern, along with applications from both styles and a variety of training drills from Jui Leung (Nine Dragon), a style taught to the Texas Rangers.

After School Care Alternative - Registration - $110.00 Weekly

After School Care Alternative - Registration - $110.00 Weekly

Dear Future ASP Parents,

GMA Gallatin parents and children love our program. The tuition value can't be beat for all of the benefits a child gains in our program.  

Once you register and pay the $175.00 registration/ start up fee, we will enroll you in our system. The registration fee includes the first week plus registration. (Once the form is completed you will be redirected to PayPal to complete your payment.)

* Due to limited space - There are No Refunds

Our ASP GMS director will call you to schedule a private meeting. It is important to make your scheduled appointment by calling 731-324-3850, as there is limited space. The director will give you all the needed paperwork at the meeting so you can complete the ASP registration. You are not registered until the packet is completed at the school.  

Appointment times  5:30pm to 6:30pm

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Thank You

GMA Office - 731-324-3850

 

GMA-ASP Policy:

Weekly Tuition $110 per week: (Extended Care Available) To hold your position on weeks off from school, summer breaks, fall breaks and holidays, there is a weekly $40 maintenance fee to hold your position. The maintenance fee keeps the tuition rates down and saves your spot.  As an added benefit, the maintenance fee also includes weekly martial arts training classes during the off seasons and seasonal breaks. Please note: We do not prorate short school weeks, inclement weather-closed days or sick personal days. You must call the school before 1pm if your child is not attending or does not need to be picked up on a specific day.  If a driver has to wait or have a teacher search for a child, there is a $10 no-call fee. GMA also offers Summer camps and  Fall / Spring camps if there is enough interest.  

Items to bring to the registration meeting:

Bring Your Insurance Card
Drivers License  or Government ID Card
School Information ( Teachers Name)

Thank you for submitting your application. Our director will call you within 2 business days to schedule an in-house meeting, Please make sure your mail box is not full.