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The Return of Iron Buddha Kung Fu

PostPosted: Thu Jan 18, 2018 2:25 pm
by kenneth fish
Iron Buddha Kung Fu will return in the Fall of 2018. Foundation Shaolin (Lohan system) and whole body strength training will be the focus. Xingyi and Tongbei instruction will begin in the late Winter/early Spring 2019. We are currently actively looking for a suitable space in Rockville, Maryland.

We will have a novel approach to tuition - the more frequently a student shows up, and the harder they train and practice, the lower the tuition.

Keep watching this space for more details.

Re: The Return of Iron Buddha Kung Fu

PostPosted: Fri Jan 19, 2018 1:25 pm
by David Boxen
I like the tuition structure. Lets prospective students know where you priorities lie.

Re: The Return of Iron Buddha Kung Fu

PostPosted: Fri Jan 19, 2018 8:16 pm
by kenneth fish
Thank you Tom and David

Re: The Return of Iron Buddha Kung Fu

PostPosted: Sun Jan 21, 2018 6:42 am
by edededed
Sounds like a treasure for anyone in the area! (If only I was a leeeetle closer than the other side of Earth...)

Re: The Return of Iron Buddha Kung Fu

PostPosted: Tue Jan 23, 2018 7:43 am
by Peacedog
Good luck.

Re: The Return of Iron Buddha Kung Fu

PostPosted: Tue Jan 23, 2018 7:43 pm
by kenneth fish
Thank you!

Re: The Return of Iron Buddha Kung Fu

PostPosted: Tue May 15, 2018 3:51 pm
by gerard
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Re: The Return of Iron Buddha Kung Fu

PostPosted: Fri May 18, 2018 4:21 pm
by Peacedog
Dr. Fish,

Any updates on when the gym/school will open up?

Re: The Return of Iron Buddha Kung Fu

PostPosted: Mon May 28, 2018 10:03 pm
by kenneth fish
Peacedog: I am still looking at the end of September. I will post an update mid-summer.

Re: The Return of Iron Buddha Kung Fu

PostPosted: Tue May 29, 2018 6:16 am
by taiwandeutscher
Wow, what an opportunity.
All the best!

Re: The Return of Iron Buddha Kung Fu

PostPosted: Tue May 29, 2018 10:12 am
by Ron Panunto
On the tuition structure, how will you account for natural talent? Some students work their tails off and still have difficulty getting it, whereas others don't have to work at all to pick things up?

Re: The Return of Iron Buddha Kung Fu

PostPosted: Fri Jun 01, 2018 12:57 pm
by Skallagrim
Best wishes Ken! Glad to hear and geographically jealous :}.

Re: The Return of Iron Buddha Kung Fu

PostPosted: Fri Jun 01, 2018 3:04 pm
by kenneth fish
Ron: Natural talent is great, but only takes one so far. It's not my first time teaching. Students still need to show up and work (see above - tuition is based on attendance and how hard they work). If they are naturally talented they may well progress faster in some areas - but talent without applying effort does not generally show good results.

Re: The Return of Iron Buddha Kung Fu

PostPosted: Fri Jun 01, 2018 3:25 pm
by Peacedog
Is this both a black iron gym and a martial arts school?

Will you be providing instruction in the Olympic lifts as well?

Re: The Return of Iron Buddha Kung Fu

PostPosted: Tue Jun 05, 2018 11:32 pm
by kenneth fish
I do mostly older, "strong man" lifting . This is similar to Olympic lifting, but without the ballistic movements or dropping of weights (the ability to return the weight to the floor builds control and usually incorporates an eccentric contraction). In this regard I also teach sledge hammer exercises, Indian clubs, Meel, kettlebells (old style, not the Russian style that is currently popular), and stone lifts. So yes, both are a part of the program.