Studying small circle ju jitsu and tae kwon do among other styles, Adam Johnson and Anna McBride have an insatiable love for martial arts.
They both teach and study Black Dragon Martial Arts in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. They are long-time affiliates of Watertown Martial Arts.
More info about Black Dragon at www.blackdragonma.com
Martial Arts
Self Defense
Taichi
Taiji Quan is an ancient Chinese martial art deeply rooted in Chinese culture and tradition. The major goal of Taiji Quan is to achieve the maximum result with a minimum of force. With Taiji, this efficiency results from relaxing, listening, and following. In addition to improving our effectiveness in martial situations, learning how to respond efficiently has many immediate and long-term benefits for our psychological and physical health and well being. In this workshop we'll learn Wu Style Taiji Quan (T'ai-chi Ch'uan) forms, push hands, and the ideas underlying Taiji Quan as they apply to form and push hands practice and to everyday living.
Peter Kindfield has been studying Taiji Quan since 1992, began practicing in the YCGF system in 1994, and has been teaching Taiji since 1998. Peter is a lineage disciple of Master Zhang Yun. As a Ph.D. in Education, Peter takes great joy in sharing what he has learned of this wonderful and deep tradition with anyone who is willing to practice.
Taekwondo
Taekwondo is a Korean martial art that is practiced for personal fitness, self-discipline and self defense. A great work out for all ages, it is a foundation for a healthy lifestyle, confidence and respect. Tae Kwon Do, or The Way of the Foot and Hand, is great for children and adults and is known for its emphasis on kicking techniques.
Our school is Watertown Martial Arts in middle Tennessee. John Cisco is the instructor. We are a very small school with a great community of martial artists.
This year at the Crazy Owl Retreat, in addition to John Cisco's teaching, we are excited to welcome several special guests.
IF YOU WANT TO SPAR AT THE CRAZY OWL, YOU MUST BRING YOUR OWN GEAR! NONE WILL BE PROVIDED!
Find out more at www.watertownmartialarts.com
Challenge your limits, change your life!
A workshop by Master Katherine Wiecerza, who always cuts straight to the heart of the matter and shines a light right on! Expect to be illuminated!
Master Wieczerza is a 7th Degree black belt in both AAU Taekwondo and the World Taekwondo Federation. She is also the AAU Southeastern District Sports chair. Master Wieczerza currently holds a 4th Dan in Goju Shorei Weapons and in July 2010 was named the Director of this world-wide system. She has been a martial artist for over 32 years and instructing her own classes since 1986. One of the highest ranking women in the US, Master Wieczerza has achieved many "firsts" including becoming the first woman in the world to earn black belt ranking in the Goju Shorei Weapons System. Master Wieczerza is also the technology director for University School of Nashville.