Mandarin Martial Arts

I train primarily at a sister dojo in Cuong Nhu, but I train at Mandarin Martial Arts periodically. I have been training in this style for a few years and am a green belt now. During the early ranks of Cuong Nhu, there is a foundation very reminiscent of Shotokan Karate which blossoms out into a variety of different techniques from a variety of backgrounds, some soft and fluid, others hard and strong. Since Cuong Nhu is diverse in its techniques, it is perfect for finding what styles work best for you. I am a larger person of strong build, so I find techniques from Judo and Karate suite me well. However, Cuong Nhu also opened me up to T'ai Chi, a much more relaxed and graceful style, which I now cross-train in as well as learn similar techniques in through Cuong Nhu. At Mandarin Martial Arts, you certainly get a workout, but the Senseis are all very adamant about building character and being friendly. I must also add that the prices here are very affordable. Many of the Senseis are volunteers, so they don't have the need to charge a great deal of money like many other martial arts classes around here do.