There are few places in this world where you can find practical exercise for both the body and the mind, along with sage wisdom that just leads to a better life. I have been going to Sifu Johann Sasynuik for over 10 years; recently receiving my black sash. Although we have a book of skills to learn over time, the real secret is what Sifu has created in the Tiger Mountain Training Hall next to the Raging River. Beautiful garden mazes and bamboo that facilitates collaborative«one room school house» learning, where you explore«your» kung fu with various levels of students, in a way that makes sense to you. All of the skills are broken down into steps that are first practiced slowly, and then with more speed and power as you improve your skill. Basic primary skills are coupled together into advanced skills that are effective and powerful. After 10 years, I’m still learning, still applying my lessons here toward practical self defense and life in general. You won’t learn the skills immediately, but you will always have some knowledge to take home at the end of class. Is Xiong Jiang Wing Chun practical? Yes. This is a fighting method, created by teachers who were fighters. Form and function, eliminating the unnecessary. Is this method good for kids? Absolutely! They probably have the most fun, while also learning to be life long learners and more mindful. Am I too old for Kung Fu? It’s never too late to learn. The skills you learn can be adapted to fit you and your unique body needs. Pair it with the Dao Dan Pai Qi Gong on Mondays and Wednesdays and you have longevity. Come out and explore a class for yourself. You’ll find Sifu and the other students are probably some of the most welcoming you’ll find anywhere.