Seminars and Test Dates

The Jow Ga Shaolin Institute is now presenting seminars on Jow Ga and Mizong forms. Seminars usually are a full day of training and have a fee to be paid in advance so equipment and instructors can be prepared.
Seminars are open to the public. For any questions about a seminar, either call the school at (703)742-7800 or e-mail your question to info@jowgashaolin.com.

Note that exam and seminar dates are tentative dates and subject to change. Please check this calendar regularly for updates.

Seminars for 2013

• March 17, Sunday, Mizong Jia, 9:30 AM to 4 PM, Learn Mizong Jia, one of the essential forms of the Mizong System
• May 19, Sunday, Yang Style Tai Chi Clinic, 10:00 AM to 3:45 PM
  This is a proficiency training: No new forms will be taught
  
  10:00 to 10:45 AM -- 24 Steps Empty Hand
  11:00 to 11:45 AM -- 32 Steps Short Sword Straight Sword
  1:00 to 1:45 PM -- 108 Steps Empty Hand
  2:00 to 2:45 PM -- 64 Steps Long Straight Sword
  3:00 to 3:45 PM -- Staff or Broad Sword (Majority Vote)
• June 9, Sunday, TBD
• August 18, Sunday, San Shou Dao (Mizong Free Style Broadsword)
• October 20, Sunday, TBD

Test Dates

Check below for the next date for forms testing at the Jow Ga Shaolin Institute Headquaters. Testing usually begin 3:30 P.M. on the day of the test. No student will be allowed to take 2 tests sequentially. A two month period between tests is required. There is a testing fee due at time of testing. At least 3 weeks before the exam date, students must get pre-tested by their instructors. This pre-test review includes stances, basics, self-defense techniques, forms and form techniques. Once the student is approved for exam, they can take their exams assuming the student addresses all recommedations of the reviewing teacher.

• Saturday, January 19
• Saturday, March 2
• Saturday, May 4
• Saturday, July 6
• Saturday, September 7
• Saturday, November 2

Demo Team/Competition Tryouts

• March 24 -- Sunday
• September 8 -- Sunday