Ziran Martial Arts

Ziran Martial Arts is a welcoming and warm school to learn with a comprehensive curriculum. Sifu Davis, Thomas-laoshi, Katrin-senpai keep in consideration different types of learners and make certain to work with a student at their level. The more advanced students do their best to assist newer classmates and help to create a friendly environment in the dojo. In all my three years in Ziran, I always felt a sense of community and home. Even after a long break, when I returned to the dojo, it felt like I had never left. Ziran Martial Arts fosters a strong knowledge in tai'chi chuan and Shaolin gongfu, as well as a strong bond between the teachers and its students.
5 7 years ago (17-03-2018)

Ziran martial arts is the best place you can find near the Edison area if you are interested in traditional Chinese kungfu, or probably martial arts in general. Ziran emphasizes equally on the two aspects of taichi----- (1) Taichi principals and Qigongs, (2) combat applications. Most of the teachers in traditional inner-style kungfu have the problem of being unrealistic and imaginary(I personally experienced several ones). But this is not true for Sifu Seth. His skills are clearly examined in real application, and are well-balanced between effectiveness and intellectual value. From my understanding, his attitude is critical in a health way. They also provide weapon training which I personally found very interesting. Stickly sword/staff/stick/saber of Taichi is not all. Again, techniques of main-stream taichi got examined here. What remains sound are kept in the teaching. Members of Ziran martial arts developed an casual and welcoming atmosphere. It is quite different with some karate clubs who emphasize excessively and unnecessarily on traditional etiquette. People here are bros, they usually jokes and laughs all the time. I trained only for two months with them as I have limited time around Edison. Knowing that I will be gone quite soon, they actually treated me with more attentions and made sure that I learned as much as I could before I left. I believe this unrestricted manner is consistent with the idea of Taoism which behind all the Taichi skills. Learning Taichi is both physically and intellectually beneficial. Anyone joins Ziran can easily feel what I am saying in two weeks.
5 8 years ago (30-08-2017)

After leaving another martial arts school, I came to Ziran with very minimal requirements: that I don't have joint pain the day after class. Ziran Martial Arts has been an amazingly positive experience. Joint pain has never been an issue, and I've also gained in-depth guidance on preventing and resolving various fitness related injuries. Ziran Martial Arts offers a broad scope of skills with considerable depth, covering bio-mechanics, self-defense, meditation, sparring, swordplay, and more. Ziran Martial Arts holistically integrates these disciplines into its curriculum, never treating them in isolation. I found Ziran by luck, but I stayed for the friendly atmosphere and quality instruction. I even had the opportunity to study as an apprentice student and to travel to Japan with Sifu Davis to study with Master Kaneiki! A truly wonderful experience. I'm a current student and have been attending for nearly 8 years.
5 10 years ago (15-06-2015)

Our son has been at Ziran for six months, & we can't say enough good things about it. Seth & Thomas are fantastic teachers -- they both have a good sense for when to push the kids & when to let them be. When disciplinary issues come up, they are firm but kind -- unlike the unduly punitive approach I've seen at another local school. Thomas is a great motivator, & Seth excels at breaking down difficult moves into smaller parts so that the kids understand them. Highly recommended!
5 12 years ago (24-09-2013)

Ziran Martial Arts is the real deal. Seth and Thomas are accomplished T’ai Chi practitioners and lifelong martial artists. Whether you want to go deeply into the martial aspects of T’ai Chi Chuan or you just want to learn and practice the forms as a moving meditation and exercise, Ziran is a great place to discover and explore the richness of this demanding, very rewarding art. If you are interested but unsure, stop by and check them out. Seth and Thomas are always happy to meet the curious and let them observe or jump into a class (for free). I walked in the door two years ago and have been attending and practicing ever since. Very glad I did. Great for kids and adults of all all ages.
5 12 years ago (06-09-2013)