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Welcome

If you are interested in classes, please check out the CLASS INFO
page for schedules and feel free to come down an talk to us.
We are located at:
Gigueres Gym
148 Main Street
Cherry Valley, MA 01611
508-892-3797

 

suDragon Gate teaches a living art that both develops the practitioner as an individual and grows with the practitioner. Solid in foundation but free in form, Dragon Gate is rooted in ancient principles of maximum effect with minimal effort. Stance and posture are key to the execution of effective technique. Beyond this, the philosophy of freedom allows for personal expression through the technique. This also contributes to the personal growth of the student as a martial artist and as an individual. Helping the individual to become a free thinker who can apply his/her experience to any situation and find a proper solution. Classes are conducted in a friendly atmosphere and all students are treated with dignity and respect. All students at Dragone Gate are considered family and cared for by all members. We at Dragon Gate strive to not lose our personal connection to students because of the "Business" of martial arts instruction.

Our Goal is to assist our students in finding their martial voice. Our instructors are experienced in many forms of martial art all of which contribute to the overall knowledge base of our school. This is why we call instruction at Dragon Gate "A Traditional Martial Art for a Modern Martial Artist". Students have exposure to styles such as the internal arts of Tai Ji Quan(Tai Chi), Xing yi, Ba gua as well as external chinese fighting styles, Western Boxing, Jiujitsu and freestyle grappling. Elements of these systems are brought in to enhance the students knowledge base and skill set. This helps provide a broad range of skills and develop greater understanding of combat and self-defense in their many forms.

Each class at the Dragon Gate is a test of will. Both physically and mentally demanding, we develop our spirit through focusing the mind and pushing the body to and beyond our limits. Each student is encouraged to see beyond his/her limitations. Determination and a positive attitude should be inherent in each challenge they meet. In this way we all continue to grow, focusing on the experience of training rather than ideas of advancement in rank.

Training at the Dragon Gate consists of rigorous calisthenic and plyometric exercise. Stretching of the limbs and body. Meditation and strengthening of the will. Empty Hand and weapons form training. Empty hand and weapon combat training (sparring) as well as Ground Fighting (grappling).

We pride ourselves on ensuring that all of our self-defense focused training is reality based. Under a controlled environment students are taught to deal with the grim reality of life in the modern world. Actual combat looks nothing like television or the movies and neither does the training for combat. Efficiency and expedience are keys to eliminating a threat to ourselves and our loved ones and that is what is taught.

 

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