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Jade Forest is a multi-resource martial arts training facility. We offer core curriculums in the Praying Mantis and Bak Sil Lum (Northern Shaolin) styles of Kung Fu as well as programs in traditional Yang Style Tai Chi and the rarer internal Liu Ho Ba Fa system. In addition to our regularly scheduled classes, we also offer workshop / seminar presentations on related martial and healing disciplines.
Jade Forest Kung Fu/ Tai Chi/ Internal Arts is the South Shore's finest martial arts training facility. Sifu John C. Loupos founded Jade Forest as an autonomous entity in 1995 after having taught in affiliation with other teachers and organizations since 1968. Jade Forest offers separate programs for Pee Wee's, Children, Juniors, and Adults (Kung Fu or Tai Chi), and prides itself on the friendly, family-like atmosphere that characterizes our school.
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New & Notable
3rd New Somatics CD: Swaying in the Breeze
for Improved Balance & Proprioception- This is the latest in a series of guided lesson CDs designed by John Loupos C.S.E., M.S. to help you assume a proper stewardship of your own body. Ideal for Tai Chi'ers, Yoga enthusiasts, and anyone involved in a sport or fitness discipline that calls for unerring balance and agility More information...
2nd New Somatics CD: Where Breath Meets Qi: Perineal Breathing & More
Get Your Qi Unstuck & Improve Your Libido- This unique approach to conscious and conscientious breathing and somatic organization makes for an invaluable practice adjunct for anyone involved in mindful disciplines, whether it be yoga, Tai Chi, Qigong, meditation More information...
New Somatics CD Series from John Loupos
Functional Differentiation of the Lumbar, Thoracic, & Cervical Spine. This CD learning series contains 3 lessons. In these lessons you?ll explore along your spine?s three planes of mobility.
Order your copy today and start maneuvering your spine like a kid again...
Seminars by John Loupos at the Tai Chi Enthusiast's Festival
Sifu Loupos will be presenting seminars this June at the Tai Chi Enthusiast’s Festival, June 19 -21, 2009, in Kudztown, Pa. More information...
Don't Miss This Summer's: Internal Arts Weekend Extravaganza
We’ll be packing a great deal of training and information into a convenient weekend format
July 24 - 26. More Information...
New DVD: Tai Chi Connections Video
In this Tai Chi Connections DVD, Master-Teacher John Loupos teaches a traditional Yang style Tai Chi Chuan (taijiquan) form, with a unique emphasis on revealing the underlying principles that characterize higher level Tai Chi practice, no matter what style of Tai Chi you're interested in studying. Also included is John’s guidance on on mindfulness and stress relief, along with a section on stretching and Tai Chi warm ups. More Information...
New CD: Movements for Sensing & Freeing the Sacrum & Cranium
This CD learning series is John’s latest project in his continuing quest to provide educational guidance for Tai Chi’ers and other individuals who want to live in their bodies in the best way. Read more and order your copy...
Planning Underway for Tai Chi Retreat 2009
Thanks once again to the attendees of our 3rd annual 2008 Tai Chi retreat! For information regarding the 2009 retreat keep your eye on this page...
School Year Class Schedule Available Online
Please see the current school year class schedule. Classes include Pee-Wee's, Kids, Advanced Kids, Juniors, Adult Kung Fu, and Tai Chi. Check the schedule for full details...