Chris Weidmann & the Wu Shu Studio
Chris Weidmann established the Wu Shu Studio - “Wu Shu” meaning Martial Arts in Chinese - in Santa Barbara in 1979 and has been teaching ever since. Mr. Wiedmann’s methods incorporate mental and spiritual disciplines, setting his school apart from others where the traditional practice of integrating both components has largely been lost. Mr. Wiedmann holds the rank of 7th degree black belt, Senior Professor of the Art, in the system of Kenpo Karate, and his methods of teaching have been praised in a number of published articles. Additionally the Wu Shu Studio has been voted best martial arts school in the Santa Barbara area by independent newspaper readers polls six times.
Scheduled Workshops
Intro to Kenpo: Demonstration and Lessons in Defense
Day: Saturday | Duration: 75 min. | Location: Warriors' ArenaKenpo is a unique blend of Hung Gar Kung Fu and Japanese Jujutsu, systematized in Hawaii by Honolulu native Edmund Kealoha Parker to emphasize applicability, detail, and adaptation. This workshop will begin with a demonstration by the students of the Wu Shu Studio, led by Chris Weidmann, and will follow with the introduction of basic Kenpo techniques to be used in self-defense and combat. We will present methods for developing awareness skills, and then practice physical skills that complement this awareness, including both defensive and offensive techniques to handle situations of threat or attack. All are welcome - it will be fun and informative!