MARTIAL ARTS FOR ADULTS & CHILDREN, NEW YORK
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July 8, 2026
We held a Kung Fu retreat in Pennsylvania last weekend, and it was just terrific in every way. We worked on Kung Fu including material for upcoming tests and tournaments, we started learning a new form (whip chain), worked on Eagle Claw's famous "108 locks" and practiced qigong and Tai Chi. We also got deeper into some aspects of Kung fu that require more time and space. And we did it all in nature, which adds to the experience, as you can see. Here are some pictures below.
June 2 , 2026
We invite you to join us online Sunday morning for a unique Qigong set designed specifically for healing. Zhineng Qigong works on visualization, circulation and simple movements to promote the body's own healing system. If you're working on your health, give it a try. We charge $25 per class, and class is 35-40 minutes. Reach out to us via email or phone, and we'll send you zoom information to join us. You can do this sitting or standing. It's a way to be in the moment, and focus on your health
March 7 , 2026
Our Demo last Sunday featured students of all ages, with all the traditional elements you expect from a Kung Fu demo, including a real lion dance. We had forms, locking and fighting techniques, a group performance or two and even a tai chi form. We'll be posting pictures soon, meanwhile thanks to participants and their families.
Feb 23 , 2026
We had an amazing day at the NY Tournaments Winter Classic on Sunday, Feb. 22. We went home with so many trophies, and had a great time competing. Sifu Dario and Sifu Julie are so proud of everyone who went out there before the blizzard to compete and show Eagle Claw Kung Fu skills! It was a real treat to watch the kids compete for the first time. We were worried about the weather, but we all made it home in time.
You can see our photo album here: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/18Ex27jrAi/
It's on Facebook but you don't need an account to see the photo album/
Feb 1 , 2026
We've adding a new Sunday morning online Qigong class. If you want to join us, please text or email us. This class is $25 or $20 for members. We'll practice for a little over a half hour. We are teaching a qigong set designed to develop one's own healing systems and promote health; it's often referred to as "Medical Qigong". It's easy, with movements you can do it standing or sitting in a chair. The class is taught by Sifu Dario Acosta, online. We will provide zoom link if you're interested in attending. Reach out to us! We're also teaching a Qigong set called "13 Luohan." It's pure energy! That's Wednesdays at 3pm.
More generally (and luckily for us), we're happy to say our studio is cozy and warm. Looking ahead, we're getting ready for another tournament at the end of February - that will be Feb. 22, 2026. So as always, there's plenty to do at North Sky Kung Fu.
October 23, 2025
We're teaching a new Qigong Form in a 3pm Wednesday online class! We'll be working on the famous 13 Luohan Qigong set. It's a form that incorporates Tai Chi style movements into a dynamic, energy-generating format. It's easy to learn and we'll take it one move at a time. We'll also work on the Yang 24 Tai Chi form – the International form you see practiced around the world. Please email or call if you'd like to join this program. This program is $15 per class. By the way, Qigong works really well in a Zoom setting so give it a try.
July 25, 2025
We had a great experience at the US Kuo Shu championship in Maryland, this past July. We went down there for the weekend with our team and yes, we came home with some medals. Here's a photo of our team. It was a great tournament and we met a lot of old Kung Fu friends. Our group competed in "empty hand" forms and weapons, including saber, spear, fan, and whip chain. We look forward to the tournament next year....join us!
April 15, 2025 - Spring Energy
Are you ready to try something new this Spring? Join us at North SKy Kung Fu for the traditional Kung Fu experience. We help your body and mind work together for better fitness, awareness, and balance - on every level. In this challenging time, it's important to stay centered. Kung Fu can help.
March 30, 2025 - Tai Chi Push Hands Seminar!
Sifu Julie invited a guest to join us on March 30th for a very special look at Tai Chi push hands. North Sky Kung Fu's guest, Inoshi, brought his over 20 years of experience to our group. After some interesting warm-ups we worked out way up to a real "playing push hands" experience. It was a terrific hour and half and we enjoyed it so much we planned to do it again next month! If you're interested, join us (send a message or give us a call.)
July 2024 -Kung Fu Tournament News
We went to Maryland on July 12 to July 14th to participate in the "International Kuo Shu Tournament." We had a terrific time, won some medals, and saw many old friends and acquaintances. What a great tournament -- super judges, good competitors, and a real variety of kung fu styles. There was also Tai Chi, and other internal styles, and lots of fighting including "Lei Tai". We'll definitely be back next year, and we thank the students who took a chance and joined us.
June 2024 - Students take black sash test!
Our students Sam (shown here) and Max took their black sash test, capping years of dedication and practice. It was a difficult exam that included everything from partner weapons forms to 108 locks to "Lin Kuen", a classic Ying Jow Pai form. They were excellent, and they showed us their absolute best. We congratulate them, along with the other students (like Christophe, shown here) who challenged themselves, and took their sash tests this June. It isn't easy but there's nothing more rewarding.
ICMAC Championship in Orlando - July 2023
We had an exciting and challenging weekend at the ICMAC tournament in Orlando last weekend. We'll add more photos soon but here's a picture of our group as we get ready to enter the hall. Our students competed in the empty-hand form and weapons categories, as well as in Tai Chi, with two students doing continuous sparring. We came home with several medals, after a long day of waiting and watching. What a great experience! It was genuinely a rich snapshot of the world of Chinese martial arts, with so many unique and unusual styles. From "Lost Track" (Mizong) To "White Ape" (Tongbei).
Sifu Dario and Julie with our students in Orlando.
May 30th special visits, tournament prep and more
We are in full swing now getting ready for the ICMAC Championship in Orlando Florida. We have 7 competitors heading to Florida so far, and we're ramping up our practice now. The tournament will be from June 30th -July 2nd, 2023. One of the highlights of May 2023 was a visit from Eagle Claw Grandmaster Leung Shum, seen here posing with students.
Note, we're planning for the summer now, so if you've been thinking about trying Kung Fu, now is a great time to start. We'll be updating our schedule as people leave for vacation with more opportunity to private and semi-private classes.
Grandmaster Shum visiting our school.
April 1st - A Birthday Banquet
We had a wonderful evening with our Sifu, Grandmaster Leung Shum, last Saturday down at the Golden Unicorn in Chinatown. Over a hundred of his students, family, and friends gathered for the event. It was a great evening and Sifu Dario and Sifu Julie were glad to to see our extended Ying Jow Pai family.
UPDATE: We had a great visit last weekend, from our teacher's teacher – Grandmaster Leung Shum. What a great experience for our students who got to have the father of Eagle Claw in the US watch them practice.
Happy Year of the Rabbit.