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Statue of Chen Wanting in the temple - Chen Village, China
Fall 2011
Welcome New and Returning Students to Fall Semester
Group Photo from Fall Seminar 2010
First class - August 25 - 6:30 - mat room of the recreation center
The Vanderbilt University Kung Fu Club meets on Monday and Thursday nights in the mat room of the VU Recreation Center. We welcome new students to our club and can assure you that we have a great group that trains in a positive environment. We train in the arts of Chen Tai Chi, Chuan, Pa Kua, Chang, Walu, and other great Chinese Boxing arts that emphasize realistic self - defense. Of course these arts are also excellent for maintaining and improving one's overall health. We welcome students at all levels including beginners and those from other martial arts backgrounds. We will teach our first few classes in a way that will give new students a good sample of how we train.Sifu Joe Rea Phillips serves as the instructor and faculty adviser of the club. However, he has been very fortunate to have had assistance from Max Lucas for many years. Max is a Senior Student of Sifu Phillips and is highly qualified in Pa Kua Chang, Tai Chi Chuan, and Chinese Boxing. His assistance through the years has made a significantly positive impact on the club. The club has also been enriched by the leadership of Patrick Taylor, who is another Senior Student of Sifu Phillips. Aaron Coffey is the President of the club and does a fantastic job in service to the club.
Dues: $75 a semester - 2 free evaluation classes
Where: Mat Room, Vanderbilt Recreation Center
Class Schedule
Monday - 8:00pm - 10:00pm - beginner
Thursday - 6:30pm - 8:00pm - beginner
Thursday 8:00pm - 9:30pm - intermediate
In addition the club generally hosts a seminar at least once per semester with Sifu Phillips' teacher, James Cravens
