Shaolin Kung Fu
Geno from the Shaolin Kung Fu Institute explained about the discipline after their performance at a Lunar New Year event in Cleveland’s Asia Plaza. He told how the Shaolin Temple was built in China in 495 AD. This version of Chinese Martial Arts is weapons based and he features the Monkey Style. The battles are choreographed after ancient battles. He showed some of the weapons such as Tiger Hooks, Monkey Daggers, Deer Horn Knives, Butterfly Swords and even a cane.
How martial arts can be used to bolster self-esteem and self-confidence
Sam Nieves runs the Yes I CAN! Karate program for inner-city and at risk children. Sam says it lets them know they can be successful in whatever they wish to do. Through the Martial Arts instill in individuals the knowledge that negative activities and situations can be avoided and overcome.