Traditional Shao-lin Kung Fu & Tai Chi, taught by 6th Degree Master Tanisha Martin, provides countless benefits to us and our body, mind, energy connection:
- Confidence
- Grounded centering
- Self-awareness
- Boost brain synapses
- Emotional management
- Health & longevity
- Self-defense
- Fitness, conditioning, flexibility
- Fun alternative to the gym!
- and so much more!
Our Lower Belt Kung Fu and Tai Chi classes are free all week!
Plus there are a few other free and paid events you will want to check out.
The majority of Kung Fu & Tai Chi events are held at 7-Star Phoenix.
(Events held elsewhere are noted in event details.)
7-Star Phoenix
3011 N. Prospect St. Suite 110
Colorado Springs, CO 80907
(719) 377-2108 (text or call)
SATURDAY, JANUARY 25
Chinese New Year Celebration
2025 Year of the Wood Snake
Presented by CSCCI
9 am – 3 pm (visit us at our booth)
11:30 am & 2 pm (martial arts demos)
Ent Center for the Arts at UCCS
5225 N. Nevada Ave.
Learn more and register at CSCCI.org/CNYF.
(This event is also listed under the Community Partner section.)
SUNDAY, JANUARY 26
Women’s Self-Defense
2 – 4 pm
7-Star Phoenix
Learn practical techniques for self-defense, as well as psychological factors, because…
If we’re not psychologically prepared to defend ourselves, the physical skills won’t help as much as we would hope.
Master Tanisha will share how she knows that from her DVSA survivor experience, and what to do about it!
(P.S. After the workshop, at 4:30, you may also be interested in hearing more about her story when she reads from her 150 Husbands memoir in the works and discusses awareness around abuse from a self-defense aspect. Learn more about this event here.)
moNDAY, JANUARY 27
The Bridge ~ Introduction
& Lower Belt Kung Fu Class
Introducing Our Partnership with The Bridge
~ Satellite Kung Fu Program ~
(TBA – TENTATIVE 5 – 6 pm)
7-Star Phoenix (in-person) & Zoom (virtual)
The Bridge is a non-profit serving those re-acclimating to life after prison.
Dan Hugill, its co-founder, is also a 2nd degree black belt at 7-Star Phoenix and is bringing Shao-lin Kung Fu to the people he serves through The Bridge.
This event will be an introduction to The Bridge and our partnership, as well as a beginner Lower Belt Kung Fu class.
(This event is also listed under the Community Partner section.)
TUESDAY, JANUARY 28
Free Trial ~ Tai Chi Class
5:45 – 6:30 pm, at 7-Star Phoenix
Free Trial ~ Lower Belt Kung Fu Class
6:30 – 7:30 pm, at 7-Star Phoenix
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 29
Free Trial ~ Lower Belt Kung Fu Class
6:30 – 7:30 pm, at 7-Star Phoenix
THURSDAY, JANUARY 30
Free Trial ~ Tai Chi Class
5:45 – 6:30 pm, at 7-Star Phoenix
Free Trial ~ Lower Belt Kung Fu Class
6:30 – 7:30 pm, at 7-Star Phoenix
FRIDAY, JANUARY 31
Tai Chi for The Phoenix
5:30 – 6:30 pm
7-Star Phoenix
The Phoenix is a non-profit serving the sober active community and its allies.
All Phoenix events are free, and you just need to be 48 hours substance-free to attend.
(7-Star Phoenix and The Phoenix are not related, just coincidental names!)
FRIDAY, JANUARY 31
Eagle Claw Training***
6:30 – 8:30 pm, at 7-Star Phoenix
Eagle Claw, also related to Chin Na “to sieze and hold,” is one of the most vicious styles of kung fu! Come learn why it earns its reputation!
(***register for $50 or get 10% off for all three (Eagle Claw, Fan, Dagger))
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 1
Tai Chi Iron Fan***
8 – 9 am (every Sat. in Feb.), at 7-Star Phoenix
Tai Chi is an elegant, meditative internal style. Add a fan, especially with sharpened stays (not allowed in class lol), and you have grace plus devastation!
Bring a right-handed fan, or purchase one at 7-Star Phoenix.
(***register for $50 or get 10% off for all three (Eagle Claw, Fan, Dagger))
Free Trial ~ Lower Belt Kung Fu Class
11 am – 12 pm, at 7-Star Phoenix
Omei Mountain Yin Dagger Training***
12:30 – 2:30 pm, at 7-Star Phoenix
Have you seen a kung fu movie where the “white eyebrowed monk” is evil?
Or maybe Kill Bill?
These characters are based on Pai Mei, a real Shao-lin monk who found himself in a tough situation that ended with him being branded a renegade and a traitor.
In order to defend himself, he had to create a system effective enough to withstand the vast knowledge and skill of the rest of Shao-lin!
This dynamic Yin Dagger form is part of the result of his development.
Bring a dull training dagger or purchase one at 7-Star Phoenix.
You may also borrow a rubber knife.
(***register for $50 or get 10% off for all three (Eagle Claw, Fan, Dagger))
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 2
(Note: This event is now 2/2 instead of its original date (was 1/26), due to lingering ice & snow conditions.)
Hike & Chi Kung at Dog Heaven
Sun. Feb 2, 8:30 – 10:30 am
Dog Heaven
Woodland Park
(address provided upon registration)
Enjoy chi kung (qi gong) on a peaceful morning hike and animal sanctuary tour with Master Tanisha & Nita, founder of Dog Heaven.
This event is free, and a suggested donation of $5+ to Dog Heaven is greatly appreciated by the rescued dogs, cats, and horses who live there. <3
(This event is also listed under the Community Partner section.)
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Traditional Shao-lin Kung Fu
