PATHS Atlanta Kung Fu

I practice Northern Shaolin with this organization, so it’s only that one class that I’m specifically referring to in this review.
I’ve practiced other martial arts in the past, and I’ve found my home here. The class structure is usually some warm-​ups, followed by some conditioning and some drill work, concluded with a bit of forms work. There is a great breadth to the types of movements that a student learns, but they are all martially applicable. A good deal of time is spent on learning the applications to the techniques and practicing with classmates in order to become effective in their use.
The one note of warning is that there is quite a bit of physical conditioning that is taught in this class, as this style can be physically demanding. Accommodations are made to suit the various fitness levels of the individual student, but you will definitely be encouraged to work hard and try your best. Chances are that you will «feel it» the next day. If are open to engaging in that level of exercise, then you’ll probably have a lot of fun. If you take issue with the thought that your muscles have actually been made to do some work, then you probably won’t attend more than one class.