FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
(Please note that all martial art training drills are strictly adherent to current COVID safety guidelines, and partner work is restricted accordingly. Our practical approach to self-defense is built on a core of traditional values in a fun & engaging training environment.)
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What is Kung Fu Strength (KFS)?
This class uses slow, flowing movements to build flexibility, balance, and overall strength. It harmonizes traditional martial arts conditioning with modern sports science to help you unlock healthier joints and a more relaxed mind.
What benefits can I expect?
Those who come to this class regularly will develop better mobility in their hips and shoulders, improve their squat technique, strengthen their core, and greatly improve their balance and leg endurance.
What happens in a typical class?
Classes begin with some gentle self-massage (foam rolling) to prime your muscles and to promote healthy connective tissue. Next, you will follow the instructor through joint mobility exercises and gentle stretching on the floor, with the work gradually intensifying until the body is completely warmed up. Finally, the instructor will guide the class through one or more KFS series, which will challenge your strength, focus, flexibility and balance.
Is this an intense workout?
Will I learn Self defense skills as a part of this class?
While Kung Fu Strength provides martial arts-inspired conditioning, it doesn’t include any martial arts techniques. It is perfect for anyone who is looking to build the strength and flexibility of a traditional martial artist, and for martial artists who want to supplement their conditioning with additional training.
Is KFS right for me?
If you’re looking for a beginner-friendly work out which will build strength, stamina and flexibility, then Kung Fu Strength could be a great fit. It can be safely modified for those who feel “out of shape”, yet is challenging for most anyone. Your best bet is try a few classes and see if it’s the perfect fit.
Kids Kung Fu
Do Kung Fu students earn belts and wear uniforms?
How long does it take to earn a black sash?
This depends on the student and how much they practice, but you can expect to put in between 4-6 years of dedicated practice to earn a Black Sash in Centerline Kung Fu.
What kind of equipment will I need to purchase?
What’s the best age to start Kung Fu training?
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Martial Arts classes improve focus and listening skills, which are important skills to cultivate early in a child's development.
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Establishing flexibility and balance in body and mind at a young age makes it more likely to carry over later in life.
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Cultivating body awareness unlocks a child's natural athletic talents at a younger age, and can help with school sports.
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Kung Fu classes establish healthy social skills and a supportive environment for children to overcome their fears while growing stronger.
What is the instructor to student ratio?
Most classes have between 12-20 students, with two or three instructors. Our teacher to student ratio is optimal for having a fun atmosphere for kids with maximum learning!
Is there a chance my child will get injured?
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Respect - for the safety and personal space of others in class
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Mindful movement - students learn to push themselves without hurting themselves
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Joint Health - muscle burn is a part of getting stronger, but joint pain is not. We teach this to our students from the very beginning
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Train for the future - Although our Kids Kung Fu students are gifted with young and resilient bodies, they are learning valuable warm-up routines and exercises that will keep their bodies healthy later in life
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Progressive Sparring Program - Sparring is the practice of "play fighting" with safety equipment, and this can carry a higher risk of injury in some schools. At Centerline, students learn how to spar gradually and safely with careful instructor guidance. It is always approached as a valuable learning exercise between two students, rather than a way to test oneself against another
Will martial arts training make my child more violent?
To the contrary, martial arts training teaches restraint, provides an outlet for stress, and decreases the chances that a child will get involved with fighting or bullying.
Kuntao Silat
What is Kung Fu Strength (KFS)?
This class uses slow, flowing movements to build flexibility, balance, and overall strength. It harmonizes traditional martial arts conditioning with modern sports science to help you unlock healthier joints and a more relaxed mind.
What benefits can I expect?
Those who come to this class regularly will develop better mobility in their hips and shoulders, improve their squat technique, strengthen their core, and greatly improve their balance and leg endurance.
What happens in a typical class?
Classes begin with some gentle self-massage (foam rolling) to prime your muscles and to promote healthy connective tissue. Next, you will follow the instructor through joint mobility exercises and gentle stretching on the floor, with the work gradually intensifying until the body is completely warmed up. Finally, the instructor will guide the class through one or more KFS series, which will challenge your strength, focus, flexibility and balance.
Is this an intense workout?
Will I learn Self defense skills as a part of this class?
While Kung Fu Strength provides martial arts-inspired conditioning, it doesn’t include any martial arts techniques. It is perfect for anyone who is looking to build the strength and flexibility of a traditional martial artist, and for martial artists who want to supplement their conditioning with additional training.
Is KFS right for me?
If you’re looking for a beginner-friendly work out which will build strength, stamina and flexibility, then Kung Fu Strength could be a great fit. It can be safely modified for those who feel “out of shape”, yet is challenging for most anyone. Your best bet is try a few classes and see if it’s the perfect fit.
Jeet Kune Do
What is Jeet Kune Do (JKD)?
What is the JKD lineage at Centerline?
Centerline was founded by Sifu Collin Lieberman, a full JKD instructor with 20+ years of experience in the art. He is certified under his longtime teacher and mentor, Sifu Raffi Derderian, who is certified under both Guro Dan Inosanto and Sifu Kevin Seaman.
What are some of the advantages of non-traditional martial arts training?
Non-traditional training is the type you might find at a boxing or MMA gym, and tends to be less formal, more athletic, and no-nonsense. Students will select and sharpen a handful of skills to be used effectively in the near-term and discard those which don’t serve them. JKD classes have elements of both traditional and non-traditional training.
What happens in a typical class?
Are there belts and uniforms?
Is JKD right for me?
This class is versatile enough to inspire and challenge nearly anybody, however if you are seeking a dynamic and direct martial art and you are a fan of Bruce Lee, then JKD may be excellent for you! Your best bet is try a few classes and see if it’s the perfect fit.
Kung Fu Strength
What is Kung Fu Strength (KFS)?
This class uses slow, flowing movements to build flexibility, balance, and overall strength. It harmonizes traditional martial arts conditioning with modern sports science to help you unlock healthier joints and a more relaxed mind.
What benefits can I expect?
Those who come to this class regularly will develop better mobility in their hips and shoulders, improve their squat technique, strengthen their core, and greatly improve their balance and leg endurance.
What happens in a typical class?
Classes begin with some gentle self-massage (foam rolling) to prime your muscles and to promote healthy connective tissue. Next, you will follow the instructor through joint mobility exercises and gentle stretching on the floor, with the work gradually intensifying until the body is completely warmed up. Finally, the instructor will guide the class through one or more KFS series, which will challenge your strength, focus, flexibility and balance.
Is this an intense workout?
Will I learn Self defense skills as a part of this class?
While Kung Fu Strength provides martial arts-inspired conditioning, it doesn’t include any martial arts techniques. It is perfect for anyone who is looking to build the strength and flexibility of a traditional martial artist, and for martial artists who want to supplement their conditioning with additional training.
Is KFS right for me?
If you’re looking for a beginner-friendly work out which will build strength, stamina and flexibility, then Kung Fu Strength could be a great fit. It can be safely modified for those who feel “out of shape”, yet is challenging for most anyone. Your best bet is try a few classes and see if it’s the perfect fit.
Skip 2 Ripped
What is Kung Fu Strength (KFS)?
This class uses slow, flowing movements to build flexibility, balance, and overall strength. It harmonizes traditional martial arts conditioning with modern sports science to help you unlock healthier joints and a more relaxed mind.
What benefits can I expect?
Those who come to this class regularly will develop better mobility in their hips and shoulders, improve their squat technique, strengthen their core, and greatly improve their balance and leg endurance.
What happens in a typical class?
Classes begin with some gentle self-massage (foam rolling) to prime your muscles and to promote healthy connective tissue. Next, you will follow the instructor through joint mobility exercises and gentle stretching on the floor, with the work gradually intensifying until the body is completely warmed up. Finally, the instructor will guide the class through one or more KFS series, which will challenge your strength, focus, flexibility and balance.
Is this an intense workout?
Will I learn Self defense skills as a part of this class?
While Kung Fu Strength provides martial arts-inspired conditioning, it doesn’t include any martial arts techniques. It is perfect for anyone who is looking to build the strength and flexibility of a traditional martial artist, and for martial artists who want to supplement their conditioning with additional training.
Is KFS right for me?
If you’re looking for a beginner-friendly work out which will build strength, stamina and flexibility, then Kung Fu Strength could be a great fit. It can be safely modified for those who feel “out of shape”, yet is challenging for most anyone. Your best bet is try a few classes and see if it’s the perfect fit.
Boot Camp / HIIT
What is Centerline Boot Camp / HIIT?
Boot Camp / HIIT are high energy, functional fitness classes. These classes are designed to be fun, energetic, and accessible to people of all fitness levels. You’ll get a total body workout in each class, while learning sound fitness fundamentals and exercise technique.
What happens in a typical class?
Classes begin slowly with joint mobility and light stretching, increasing in intensity from there. After the warm up, there is a cardio component and an “achievement set” that keeps track of your strength gains in certain basic exercises. Additionally, each day of Boot Camp uses a theme (mobility, core, cardio, balance, strength, power, and reps) to keep your body guessing. No equipment is required, however many classes offer a variety of equipment for local participants (such as tires, agility ladders, kettle bells, medicine balls, battle ropes, sleds, and more) to enhance the workouts. **Use of equipment is subject to change based on location (indoors vs outdoors), and Covid restrictions.**
What benefits can I expect?
What equipment do I need for this class?
Equipment is not needed to do any of these workouts! Of course, using equipment can enhance your workout, and if you attend class in person you have access to the equipment available. If you are following along at home, you may incorporate any fitness equipment you have, and we recommend you purchase a “Penalty Box”, which is a simple, portable piece of equipment that will enhance your workout! We have some available at our studio, and we recommend buying one to add to your home fitness experience!
How hard is the workout?
The workout is as hard as you make it! We use intervals primarily, with anywhere from 30 - 60 seconds of work followed by 10-15 seconds of rest. While the timer keeps running, you are encouraged to pace yourself. Water breaks are built in after each circuit, however we encourage folks to rest and hydrate as needed. Every exercise we do can be scaled to your individual fitness level and needs.
Is Boot Camp / HIIT right for me?
Kickboxing
What is Kung Fu Strength (KFS)?
This class uses slow, flowing movements to build flexibility, balance, and overall strength. It harmonizes traditional martial arts conditioning with modern sports science to help you unlock healthier joints and a more relaxed mind.
What benefits can I expect?
Those who come to this class regularly will develop better mobility in their hips and shoulders, improve their squat technique, strengthen their core, and greatly improve their balance and leg endurance.
What happens in a typical class?
Classes begin with some gentle self-massage (foam rolling) to prime your muscles and to promote healthy connective tissue. Next, you will follow the instructor through joint mobility exercises and gentle stretching on the floor, with the work gradually intensifying until the body is completely warmed up. Finally, the instructor will guide the class through one or more KFS series, which will challenge your strength, focus, flexibility and balance.
Is this an intense workout?
Will I learn Self defense skills as a part of this class?
While Kung Fu Strength provides martial arts-inspired conditioning, it doesn’t include any martial arts techniques. It is perfect for anyone who is looking to build the strength and flexibility of a traditional martial artist, and for martial artists who want to supplement their conditioning with additional training.
Is KFS right for me?
If you’re looking for a beginner-friendly work out which will build strength, stamina and flexibility, then Kung Fu Strength could be a great fit. It can be safely modified for those who feel “out of shape”, yet is challenging for most anyone. Your best bet is try a few classes and see if it’s the perfect fit.