Fall Seminar with James Cravens

Our seminar with Professor Cravens on October 31st and November 1st was a great success. We worked on the Chen Xiaowang 19 movement form, self defense, and Pa Kua Chang Hawk. We had great participation from our club members and Professor Cravens did a fantastic job of teaching as usual.

The Vanderbilt University Kung Fu Club meeets on Monday and Thursday nights in the mat room of the VU Recreation Center. Our first class will be held on Thursday, August 28th. We welcome new students to our club and can assure you that we have a great group that trains in a positive environment. We train in the arts of Chen Tai Chi, Chuan, Pa Kua, Chang, Walu, and other great Chinese Boxing arts that emphasize realistic self - defense. Of course these arts are also excellent for maintaining and improving one's overall health. We welcome students at all levels including beginners and those from other martial arts backgrounds. We will teach our first few classes in a way that will give new students a good sample of how we train.

Sifu Joe Rea Phillips serves as the instructor and faculty adviser of the club. However, he has been very fortunate to have had assistance from Max Lucas for many years. Max is a Senior Student of Sifu Phillips and is highly qualified in Pa Kua Chang, Tai Chi Chuan, and Chinese Boxing. His assistance through the years has made a significantly positive impact on the club. The club has also been enriched by the leadership of Patrick Taylor, who is another Senior Student of Sifu Phillips.

Rownea Ong is the President of the club and does a fantastic job in many areas. She also has trained in Chinese Boxing for two years and currently holds the rank of Green Sash.

Dues: $75 a semester - 2 free evaluation classes

Where: Mat Room, Vanderbilt Recreation Center

In addition the club generally hosts a seminar at least once per semester with Sifu Phillips' teacher, James Cravens