Spirit Warriors Martial Arts - Santa Fe, New mexicoReal martial arts for the real world.You walk with great courage, power and strength. You exhibit compassion and kindness. Your mind is clear and serene, your emotions are open and blissful. Your body is strong, supple, relaxed and vibrant. You are soft spoken, gentle and refined. Well trained in the Martial Arts, you protect life and serve those in need. You are a Warrior! In the Art of War, Lao Tzu states; “To fight and conquer in all your battles is not supreme excellence; supreme excellence consists in breaking the enemy’s resistance without fighting.” Steeped in the traditions from around the world, embracing the warrior spirit of the Samurai and Shaolin Monks, Spirit Warriors Martial Arts of Santa Fe, New Mexico brings forth the old ways and blends them with the new to create a contemporary Martial Art that meets the needs of people in our modern world. Holistic and integrated in approach Spirit Warriors trains the body, mind and soul, developing the whole person and bringing to life the Spiritual Warrior that lives within.Spirit Warriors offers three main areas of study.The first area of concentration involves a traditional and contemporary approach to the warrior arts through the study of Black Tiger Kung Fu. Kung Fu has come to mean Chinese Martial Arts, however it’s real meaning is time and energy spent on developing skill and expertise. In Black Tiger Kung Fu the student develops personal discipline, confidence and integrity. They increase strength, flexibility and endurance and achieve mental clarity, emotional maturity and spiritual awareness. Black Tiger focuses on developing the inner warrior. As a warrior, a person has acquired the skills to defend themselves and others however they have also developed a high level of self confidence and find physical confrontation usually unnecessary.
When asked what style he practiced, Bruce Lee responded, “You can call it the art of fighting without fighting” at which time he proceeded to humiliate and dispatch his opponent without striking a blow. At Spirit Warriors the student learns the arts of the warrior but more importantly they learn how to win without having to resort to physical violence. The Spiritual Warrior has no need to prove himself superior, but always comes out a winner. The second area of study offered at Spirit Warriors is Chi Tao Kung Fu. The main focus is on developing, purifying, strengthening, and perfecting internal energy. Chi Tao teaches students exercises, meditations and personal practices to balance and harmonize their personal energy. The result is enhanced organ function, mental clarity, and cultivation of internal power, health and vitality. Chi Tao utilizes several Chi Kung sets, Yang Style Tai Chi Chuan as well as breathing exercises, stationary and moving meditation and other body/mind exercises to create a complete internal art.The third area of concentration is Personal Defense Systems. This is a practical, proven system of personal protection and self defense. The program includes: Management of Aggressive Behavior, Conflict Management, Crisis Resolution Legalities of Use of Force, Communication Skills, Property Protection, Personal Risk Management and of course the physical skills needed to successfully defend oneself when everything else goes wrong. Participants will learn the 4 A’s of Self Defense, Awareness, Assessment, Avoidance and Action. They will learn how to de-escalate and control potentially violent situations. Students learn how to use their environment to their advantage and to escape harm when threatened. Self defense is not about being able to fight, it is about making choices and being aware of your surroundings so that you never place yourself in harms way. Programs are offered several times per year. Contact Spirit Warriors to register for the next session. The InstructorAll classes are taught by Raven Hicks at The Center in Tesuque, just north of Santa Fe, New Mexico. Mr. Hicks has over 20 years experience in the Martial Arts. He has served as a Police Officer and Defensive Tactics Instructor for the Law Enforcement community and brings years of practical experience to all classes offered through Spirit Warriors Martial Arts. Tuition Rates and Program Information:
Black Tiger Kung Fu
Personal Defense Systems Private lessons are available by appointment. Workshops and seminars on a variety of topics related to personal protection and self defense are available. Please call for further information.
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