Peng Lai Wu

Peng Lai Martial Arts is the result of a lifetime of carefully cultivated martial arts knowledge and experience. The style is a result of his mastery of four complete systems of Praying Mantis Kung Fu; Seven Star, Plum Flower, Tai Chi and Secret or Closed Door martial arts. Sifu Jim Smyer and students will be performing demonstration of the arts taught at their Nashville school.

Lion Dance and Shaolin Temple Boxing

Master Bruce Linvill and his students will be performing demonstrations of martial arts of the Shaolin tradition including the exotic weapons of Chinese antiquity.

Ninjutsu

Bunjinkan Fudo Arashi Dojo of Gadsden Alabama will be performing a demonstration of the traditional arts of the Bujinkan. This demonstration will cover traditional and modern application of the combative and clandestine arts of Feudal Japan.

Kendo Class

Martial Arts Director, Jerry Teague, hosts this hands-on class on kendo basics. Supplies and space are limited! We will be covering basic ettiquite, footwork, sword gripping, stances, striking, and waza.

Kung Fu: Shaolin Concepts

Master David Stevens will be performing demonstrations of the martial arts taught at his Kwoon [School] in East Nashville. These arts include Ng Family Kung Fu, Southern Praying Mantis Kung Fu, Kempo, and others.

Jeet Kun Do

Kelly Butler of Progressive Fighting Systems of Nashville will perform a demonstration of the fighting art and philosophy developed by Bruce Lee in the 1960’s.

Kali/Silat

Blending the concepts of the weapons systems of the Philippines and the traditional martial arts of Indonesia and Malaysia, Chris Dunnet of Sikal Tactical will perform a demonstration consisting of weapons and various locking and throwing techniques.