AFC 716

How do you stop a Shifu? You can't, but the floor certainly can... #Kungfu #kungfuhumor #afc716

We spoke last week about "High Pat". Every day you walk in our door, you build on what you previously learned... making it better each class. It’s an opportunity for success! #taichi #kungfu #martialartstraining

Thougths from the Weekend: We’re starting a series of weekly posts, detailing what it means to us to live what we talk so much about... living a mind/body/spirit approach to health, Tai Chi & Kung Fu. These will be short thoughts showing up Mondays. We're looking forward to hearing what you think of next week's post because this is only a teaser! #taichi #kungfu #afc716

To any of our former students, that have taken a break from classes, you’re always welcome back. We look forward to hearing from you! #Kungfu #taichi #afc716

Some of these techniques are difficult. We teach and train them, but not to the point of creating pain for ourselves. Rule #1 always applies... If it hurts don't do it! We are not going to perfect these difficult moves in one day. That's impossible. We move on for a while, but we always circle back. #Taichi #martialartstraining #kungfu

Needing More Horse Stance. A new blog post by Shifu Daniel Cimino https://afc716.com/2021/02/15/needing-more-horse-stance/

We can know all the martial arts in the world, but we also need strength to use it. #Kungfu #martialarts #kungfublitz

When your body is strong, your mind is strong. When your mind is strong your will is strong. When your will is strong your spirit is strong. When your spirit is strong anything you set out to do gets accomplished.

We at AFC716 teach Kung Fu, Tai Chi & More! Shifu Daniel currently hold a rank of 4th Duan, and has been teaching since 2006. The approach here to martial arts instruction, and training is one of mind, body and spirit, where we need all of ourselves to be as successful as we possibly can. Teaching is a passion, something that we look forward to and love to do. We are able to be adaptable, therefore we can teach each student where they are. #Kungfu #afc716 #martialarts

Our latest blog post. "Try Something New... Learn Kung Fu" https://afc716.com/20//02/try-something-new-learn-kung-fu/ Here Kate talks of a couple great reasons to learn Kung Fu!

What was the best thing that you've ever learned?

This is our most recent blog post. The Benefits of Teaching. This is Daniel's thoughts on on how the gift of teaching has improved his own learning. "I think that knowing this, we can then direct it in a fashion that helps our students, and ourselves grow as human beings and as martial artists."

When you put one foot in front of the other day after day. When you work hard day after day. It's nice to take a minute to see how far you've come. Celebrate it! Turn around and get back to work.

"If you always do what you've always done, then you always get what you always got." - Henry Ford. Try something new, and learn Kung Fu!

The first workout is always the toughest after all the Christmas cookies!! #Kungfublitz #HIIT #afc716

I had a great thought that I wanted to share with you today: A lot of little steps equal something big... The good news here is that each little step is a lot easier than doing one big step. I want to encourage you to take one little step towards something that you’ve been dreaming of today, and tomorrow take another. That’s how big things are made!

A little bit of support can change everything... Lunges have always been a huge struggle for Kate. Last night she was suffering through some again, and by chance put her finger on the edge of our pool table. Just that little bit of stability completely changed how she executed those lunges. She was able to level up, and perform each one perfectly. So, whether it's the edge of a pool table helping to execute a lunge, or joining us for a class with other like minded people, a little bit of support goes a long way!

Want to try the Kung Fu Blitz class? Send us a message, and I'll send you a free trial to the class! Kung Fu Blitz is a is a 30 minute strengthening exercise program based off of long standing, and proven, kung fu endurances. It's done in a HIIT class format. With:... *No contracts *Small class sizes *Warm, friendly & clean environment *It's easy to learn *And can be done in person (with social distancing), or online! https://afc716.com/more/ [email protected] (716) 261-4969

Kate wanted to write this blog post for a while now, and I'm glad she did! If you've heard of our Kung Fu Blitz class, this post talks about how it helped us in 30 days. What could you gain, or lose really, from doing this workout three times a week? https://afc716.com/2020/10/30/our-blitz-challenge/

Our latest blog post about losing the word "should" when it comes to our outlook on the world... "I hear and read many people in my life using the word should when talking about what they are doing or accomplishing. The should’s have no place in AFC716 I am focused on where you are now and how I can help you move forward."... Have you ever realized that when we use this word, it's really limiting ourselves? How you have been successful in changing things like using a word like this? For us it starts with being mindful. https://afc716.com/2020/12/05/losing-should/

Congratulations to Eric Reczek in receiving your silver one sash in Eight step Preying Mantis Kung Fu. The dedication to training shows in how you’ve improved over time... keep up to good work! @ AFC 716

Want to try the Kung Fu Blitz class? Like this post, and comment "Kung Fu Blitz", and I'll send you a free trial to the class! Kung Fu Blitz is a is a 30 minute strengthening exercise program based off of long standing, and proven, kung fu endurances. It's done in a HIIT class format. With:... *No contracts *Small class sizes *Warm, friendly & clean environment *It's easy to learn *And can be done in person (with social distancing), or online! https://afc716.com/more/ [email protected] (716) 261-4969

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Congratulations to Wolfgang Pierce for receiving his green sash, Brady & Brielle Hart for receiving their blue sash and to Bill Hart for receiving his silver Mantis One sash. You’re all great students to have and I’m looking forward to the future training all of you! @ AFC 716

This is our most recent news letter about our blog post: Stacked-ness - https://mailchi.mp/b00fdd8a6594/stacked-ness We also talk about an interesting topic we both practice, but just recently heard more about on a podcast we listen to. If you're interested in receiving our newsletter once a month, please follow the link below.... https://afc716.us18.list-manage.com/subscribe

Kung Fu Blitz is a is a 30 minute strengthening exercise program based off of long standing, and proven, kung fu endurances. It's done in a HIIT class format. With: *No contracts *Small class sizes... *Warm, friendly & clean environment *It's easy to learn *And can be done in person (with social distancing), or online! https://afc716.com/more/ [email protected] (716) 261-4969

A new blog post is available on our website. It’s about our balance and how Tai Chi helps bring it into our lives outside of classes. What’s one thing of value that you have taken from some class into the rest of your life? Whether it’s from a Tai Chi class, Kung Fu class, or anything else. It doesn’t matter to us whether the class was taken at AFC716, or not. We’re looking for what valuable things people have learned in their lives.... https://afc716.com/2020/10/16/stacked-ness/

The hardest part is walking through the door. Once you do that, anything is possible. Take ACTION and come try a class

What happens when we mess up when training? Do we stop? Never! We keep going. We fix what went wrong. Just like the rocks in the ocean do not stop the water fro...m flowing. A mistake does not stop us from continuing moving forward. This is true whether practicing Tai Chi, Kung Fu, or really anything we want to learn. This is fluid discipline. #kungfu #taichi #martialartstraining See more

A new blog post is available... This one get's kind of personal. https://afc716.com/2020/09/15/afc716-has-always-been-about/

Here is a new blog post by Kate this time. We hope that you enjoy it. If I don't have a cup of coffee each morning I'm a zombie, and I usually drink my coffee black. I like it that way. How do you take your coffee? https://afc716.com/2020/09/01/black-coffee-initiative/

I hope that you become a master at whatever it is you’re trying to learn!

AFC716’s new class Kung Fu Blitz: A group fitness class designed to build strength and stamina using proven Kung Fu methods, with zero experience necessary. *With No Contracts Required... *Small class sizes *Warm, friendly & clean environment *Easy to learn *In person (with social distancing), and online options available! We are offering your first class free Reach out via phone or email today to get your free pass!! https://afc716.com/more/ [email protected] (716) 261-4969