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Skewer the Sun Sword, 10/21/25

Skewer the Sun Sword is tomorrow, October 21, 7:15-9:15 pm in place of regular classes. This elegant straight sword form uses the signature “Skewer the Sun” and Dragon-like movements. Open to: All CSC-Raleigh Students Required for: 2nd to 3rd Degree Black Belt

Down and Ground, 9/23/25

Down and Ground is tomorrow, September 23, 7:15 – 9:15 pm. There will be no regular Tai Chi/Kung Fu classes tomorrow. Down and Ground Open To: All CSC-Raleigh Students Required for: Advancement to 1st Degree Black Belt Learn to drop, roll, sweep, and other takedown techniques as we go through this class!

The Health Benefits of Martial Arts

The benefits of martial arts are being reported again! Articles have been circulating about the health benefits of martial arts, especially for those over 60. These articles mention the Top 3 activities are Tai Chi, Wing Chun, and Aikido. We provide all of this training at our center! Tai Chi – Taught 3 times a […]

He Hsiang Ku Sword and Fly Whisk, August 26

He Hsiang Ku Sword and Fly Whisk is tomorrow, 8/26, 7:15 to 9:15 pm in place of regular classes. Open to: All CSC-Raleigh Students Required for: 4th to 5th Degree Black Belt This form represents He Hsiang Ku’s grace and elegance. It will be the first time this form has been taught at our school!

Weapons Defense, 7/29/25

Weapons Defense is tomorrow in place of regular classes, 7:15 to 9:15 pm. Open to: All CSC-Raleigh Students Required for: Advancement to 1st Degree Black Belt Learn to defend yourself against gun, knife, or sticks! Livestreams will be available for this class.

Pretest July 9

Tomorrow, July 9, we’ll be holding a pretest! Whether you’re getting ready for the test in Denver, or wanting to prepare for a future test, you’re welcome to join! The pretest will run 7:30 pm-9:30 pm. Wooden Man class will still be held. Open to: All CSC-Raleigh Students

7 Star Sword, 6/17/25

7 Star Sword is tomorrow, June 17, 7:15 to 9:15 pm (in lieu of regular classes). Open to: All CSC-Raleigh Students Required for: 2nd to 3rd Degree Black Belt Advancement The straight sword is one of the more elegant Kung Fu weapons. Learn a variety of offensive and defensive skills using this weapon!

Meteor Spear, 5/31/25

Tomorrow, Saturday, May 31st, is our big Sr. Elder Master Visit! The schedule is as follows: 11am – 2pm: Pretests/Test 2pm – 6pm: Meteor Spear Seminar The Meteor Spear seminar is open to all Chinese Shao-Lin Center students! You don’t want to miss this amazing event!

Broadsword vs Spear, April 22nd

Broadsword vs. Spear will be held tomorrow, April 22nd, 7:15 to 9:15 pm (in place of regular classes) Open to: All CSC-Raleigh Students Required for: 3rd to 4th Degree Black Belt This 2 person set is a great opportunity to learn the offensive and defensive skills of both weapons!

Yin/Yang Stretching and Conditioning, March 18

☯️ Yin/Yang Stretching and Conditioning is tomorrow, March, 7:15 to 9:15 pm (no Tai Chi or Beginners Kung Fu will be held). Open to: All CSC-Raleigh Students Required for: Advancement to 1st Degree Black Belt This class focuses on exercises to improve both strength and flexibility!