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Dancing the Wu Shin
Learn how to develop Zen's 'No-Mind'
The Dragon's Gaze
Why You Should Not Focus in Combat - A Scientific Explanation.

The Power to Destroy

The Three Types of Destructive Energy used in Martial Arts

 
The Hidden Meanings Behind The Flash

The King, the Fool, and the Fox Reading and controlling non-verbal communication in the sparring ring

Do you know what you're really learning?
 
Balance and the Martial Arts
 
Learn the deadly combination of strategy and attitude
 
 
 
Strategy for the Streets What would Sun Tzu do in a Street fight?
 
Two Man Staff Drills from China
 
Spinning Staff Techniques
 
How to Do a Pole Vaulting Side Kick
 
Stefan Traces The Origins of Kung Fu to Thailand's Mountain Tribes
 
No nonsense advice on what works in real life.
 
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A Family Safety and Self Defense Manual

Little Warriors
 
A Case Study of Sensory Enhancement for the Blind and Vision Impaired
 
 
 
 
 
 
Workshops & Seminars
An exciting 3 hour Seminar you can book for your club

Rugged and durable, with multiple uses and applications, the simple wooden staff is the trademark tool and weapon of wandering monks in China and throughout Asia.

Stefan Verstappen is one of the few westerners to have lived and studied KungFu in China and has published three articles on the many uses and tricks of the Chinese fighting staff in Black Belt and Inside Kung Fu magazines.

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Double Dragon Pole Set

Wind Devil Staff

Flying Phoenix Kick



Secrets of Shaolin’s 18 Lohan Staff is a fun, informative, and practical seminar suitable for martial arts students of all levels.

Participants will learn:

  • The Shaolin "Sliding Grip" technique.
  • How to perform spinning staff techniques
  • How to perform the Two-Man, 'Attack and Defend' Training Form
  • How to use the staff for Practical Self Defense

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Free Book Bonus!

Attendees will receive a free autographed copy of Stefan's book,
The Thirty Six Strategies of Ancient China.


This companion to The Art of War lists 36 ancient tactics every warrior should know.


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Fee Schedule


For information on how you can book this workshop for your students e-mail
sverstappen@yahoo.com

Or Call in Toronto area 647-234-3987



Stefan practicing staff form on beach, 2004






 


 



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