Martial Arts (2-12)

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The Shaolin Do Kung Fu and Tai Chi mission is to foster self-improvement and personal development through focused training in the martial arts. They promote physical fitness and positive social interaction in a courteous and fun atmosphere.

The guiding principles of their mission in the program are Self-Defense, Self-Confidence, Self-Discipline, and Health. Each class is geared toward advancement in their 4 guiding principles through fun and energetic training in martial arts techniques and mental training activities. Classes begin with a warm-up, followed by group class review, then training of new techniques including time for individual practice and questions, and finally ending class by bringing students together with another group activity.

Parents/guardians are encouraged to actively participate in their child’s martial arts experience. Each student will have access to advancement material via the Shaolin Do Training Manual given to each student during their first class. Additionally, students are required to practice outside of class in order to qualify for rank advancement exams. Homework practice sheets will be given to all students. In an effort to challenge students to reach their maximum potential, they will have monthly achievement challenges. Although these challenges are optional, all students are highly encouraged to participate. Students will receive special recognition for successfully completing these challenges.

Meet the Instructor

Master Swain

Master Swain is a 6th Degree Black Belt in Shaolin Do Kung Fu and Tai Chi. He has been training in Shaolin Do for over 22 years and leading the martial arts program at Meridian since the inaugural year in 2011. He has trained over 100 students to black belt and his students have achieved some of the highest honors outside of martial arts including numerous awards for scholastic and athletic excellence.

Alana Woodwell-Williams

Alana started Kung Fu at Meridian in 2011 when she was in first grade. She continued working with Master Swain up until she graduated from Meridian in May of 2023. Alana has been helping teach the Kung Fu classes since the Fall of 2023. After she graduated Meridian, she continued her studies at the University of Texas at Austin where she is majoring in Electrical and Computer Engineering.