Workshops & seminars
MASTER KEITH MAZZA’S
Shaolin Staff & Dragon Pole Staff Training Workshop
Part Two – Advanced Mastery
Date: Saturday, November 14, 2026
Time: 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Location: Warrior’s Breath Martial Arts Academy/Traditional Wing Chun Kung Fu Academy
Open to all students who attended Part One or have prior staff/pole experience!
Precision, Power, Application, Dominance
Building on the Foundation – Elevating the Combat
Take your long weapon training to the next level. Refine the raw force of the Shaolin Staff and the lightning speed of the Wing Chun Dragon Pole into seamless, functional martial skill.
This workshop will cover:
• Advanced Dynamic Striking & Footwork: Deepen power generation and leverage through high-level root transitions and fluid angle changes.
• Combat Applications & Deflections: Move beyond basic drills into realistic counters, traps, and energy redirection against direct attacks.
Intermediate/Advanced Two-Person Sets: Master distance, precise timing, and rapid exchanges with high-speed partner matching drills.
Refine the Technique…Master the Range…Command the Pole
Advanced Registration Required
Checks, cash, or credit cards accepted
$65.00 p/p
Fees are non-refundable
MASTER KEITH MAZZA’s
Traditional Wing Chun Kung Fu SEMINAR
Hosted by Sifu Dave Gallo
Sor. Ploenjit Muay Thai
Postponed - New Date coming soon!
Date: TO BE ANNOUNCED AT A LATER DATE
Time: 11:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Location: 869 Mill Street, East Berlin, CT 06023
FUNCTION • APPLICATION • STRATEGY
Making Wing Chun Functional Against Different Fighting Styles
Wing Chun is more than techniques and forms. This seminar focuses on understanding how to apply Wing Chun principles when facing different types of fighters and fighting situations.
WHAT WE’LL COVER:
AGAINST THE BOXER
• Dealing with punches and combinations
• Closing the gap and entering safely
• Angles, structure, and forward pressure
AGAINST THE THAI FIGHTER
• Understanding kicks, elbows, knees & clinch
• Bridging the gap against a longer-range fighter
• Entering and controlling the clinch
CLOSE-RANGE FUNCTION
• Parallel & Cross-Arm Chi Sao
• Bridging the gap
• Fighting in the pocket
• Arm control and close-range transitions
THE GOAL: Learn to take Wing Chun from technique to function.
Understand the principles, timing, positioning, and strategy behind the movements—and learn how to adapt them to different opponents and situations.
TRAIN THE PRINCIPLE • UNDERSTAND THE FUNCTION • APPLY THE SKILL
Advanced Registration Required.
Beginner through advanced students welcome to attend!
Cash or credit cards accepted
$100.00 p/p/Fees are non-refundable
For questions please call 860-918-8919.