NEW KUNG FU SELF-DEFENSE / AUTODEFENSE CLASSES IN MONTREAL
Dear Friends and Former Students,
Recently, I entered into a discussion with an authorized representative from local high school in an effort to secure the use of their gym for our training sessions. I am elated to report that we will have the use of the gym and as such, training can begin.
My reason for wanting to use a gym is primarily centered around its utility insofar as space is concerned; also that it is a steady location that will always be available and I can offer segregated sessions for beginner and advanced beginner students.
LOCATION
Ecole JMC
5919 Henri Bourassa ouest
Ville Saint Laurent, Qc
H4R 1B7, Canada
Metro: Cote Vertu, then take the 215 bus for about 10 mins. The bus stops right at the school.
Driving: 15 North to Marcel-Lauren; Marcel-Lauren to Henri-Bourassa (turn left);
continue for 1 minute and the school will be on the right - parking available in the lot or on the side street just after the school.
It is not as central as downtown, but it is well worth the extra 20 minutes travel time.
The new course schedule will be as follows:
STARTING THIS SATURDAY 11 OCTOBER 2008
Saturday
9:30 to 10:30 - advanced beginners
10:30 to 12:00 - beginners
Sunday
9:30 to 11:00 - beginners
11:15 to 12:15 - advanced beginners
Beginners may attend beginners’ classes;
Advanced beginners may attend any classes.
COURSE FEES:
FOR OCTOBER ONLY
The course fee will be $40.
We missed one weekend in October and there will be no classes on the 19th.
REGULAR COURSE FEES
Course fees remain $60.
However, advanced beginner who only want to attend the advanced beginners session may pay $40 (For October $25).
** NEW **
In the past, I required students to pre-register and I limited the number of
spots available. I did this because of the limited space and the difficulty of
integrating new students into an ongoing course.
EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY
There is no pre-registration required.
New students may join the class at any time.
- PLEASE SPREAD THE WORD -
Forward this information to anyone who might be interested.
Announce the commencement of the 2008-2009 season at any gatherings.
Tell your friends.
All are welcome.
I look forward to training with you again.
Best Regards,
Troy Marquis, BA, A Sc.
Sifu
Tai-Mar Kung Fu Self-Defense/ Autodefense
Montreal, Quebec
Travel Links:
215 Bus:
MapQuest
Summer Kung Fu Self-Defense Intensive: 31 August 2008
Montreal, Canada
Final Summary Class
The final summary class was held at Parc Angrignon. Those who attended did not have any questions relevant to the training received but rather they preferred to take a peek into up and coming techniques. Hence, I introduced the side kick and we discussed its application and worked through it in pairs. As with the front kick, the theory and opponentless execution differ from the practical application; only insofar as proxemics (distance factors) and targeting are concerned. The technique for executing the side kick remains the same.
After working with the side kick and discussing various scenarios like: single and multiple attacker, jamming, follow-up and missing the target, we concluded the class and thereby the Summer Kung Fu Intensive for 2008.
September will be a rest month and depending on a few factors, I might begin another session in October. In the meantime, I will take this opportunity to post on other topics so if you want to discuss anything special, please let me know.
Thank you for your participation.
Best Regards
Troy Marquis, BA, Sifu
Tai-Mar Kung Fu Self-Defense - Autodefense
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Summer Kung Fu Self-Defense Intensive: 23 and 24 August 2008
Montreal, Canada
Days 21 and 22
For these training days I have asked students to summarize the techniques and comment about what they learned.
On Day 22, we continued to look at self-defense techniques using the Circle Punch in much the same manner as we have done in the past. However, on this day I taught how to angle the attack by shifting the angle of the shoulders and what that means in terms of target selection and acquisition.
Day 23’s summary was written by Chimera II, and is as follows:
Training Summary:
Today we focused our training efforts on practicing the front kick and incorporating it into a series of defense movements. We started the class with a series of repeating leg raises, followed by front kicks, carried out while advancing forward. We then worked on leaning sideways with our knees raised, a positioning movement necessary for aiming and launching effective side kicks.
Having practiced the above, we spent a good deal of time training with a partner on aiming and proper execution of the front kick along with dodging and avoiding its impact. The feasibility of blocking a sidekick with the arms was contemplated but, upon demonstration, deemed futile. The key to this exercise was rapidly adjusting to where your opponent repositioned themselves and being prepared to launch another kick right after. This helps to acknowledge the realities of an actual confrontation and helps prepare for them.
It is only when the techniques we learn are applied in practice that we are able to explore their capacities and adjust them to our own.
Chimera II
The status of the Summary Class is in question so I will assume that Days 21 and 22 were our last classes. Overall, I feel that the students have come a long way from the first days of this session. Even those students who trained with me for the 2007/2008 Self-Defense Survey Course have improved their foundation and are, for the most part, ready to focus on Flying Fist - dissection and application, and other forms/skill sets. I am pleased with your dedication and progress; also, I am confident that you have taken physical and intellectual possession of the moves you learned and should you so desire, you can grow with what you already know. I am honoured that you shared this summer with me and it was a pleasure to teach you. I had a good time and I hope you all did as well.
I am looking into when/where and if we will have continuing classes for 2008/2009 and what structure those classes will take. Please let anyone who is interested in training that a new session is in the works so they should indicate their interest as soon as possible.
Finally, I am looking at having a one hour session for Pre-Beginner/Introductory Classes
This class is held once a week, on Sundays, and lasts for 1 hours. Thus far I have only one person who is interested. I do not plan for the class to be physical and any of my previous students who would like to focus on a particular training point are welcome to attend.
Here is the link: Pre-Beginner/Introductory Classes.
Thank you for a successful session and I look forward to training with you all in the future.
Congratulations and Best Regards,
Troy Marquis, BA, Sifu
Tai-Mar Kung Fu Self-Defense - Autodefense
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Saturday Summary Class - 30 Aug 2008
Dear Students,
Only two students have indicated an interest in having a Saturday Summary Class thus far.
Therefore, I will not be holding the class - unless there is a desire by the majority of the
class to have the summary lesson.
To be fair, if I receive confirmation emails from other students that bring the total
interested to at least two thirds of the class I will hold the session.
Those interested should communicate their interest to me by email - directly - before
5 p.m. today (I need to plan my weekend).
Thanks for your understanding.
Sifu Troy Marquis, BA, Sifu
Tai-Mar Kung Fu Self-Defense - Autodefesne
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Self Defense - Autodefense Montreal Training Location: 24 August 2008
Title: Self Defense - Autodefense Montreal Training Location: 24 August 2008
Location: Angrignon Park, Montreal
Description: Self-defense training will be held at our usual location. Please do not be late.
Start Time: 09:00
Date: 2008-08-24
End Time: 10:30