The Way of Four Elements currently consists of two classes, with the next series of classes in development. The classes currently available are:

• Way of Four Elements for Body Movement and Health
  10AM - 11AM
  
  

  The kata is a method of practicing one’s martial art. Through the repetition of this form, the student develops muscle memory as well as the ability to better understand the mechanics and purpose of their movement. For all ages this class will develop strength and flexibility and most importantly teach the student how to move their body. So if it is exercise, confidence, or an introduction to self defense you are looking for this class may be what you are looking for.
  
  

• Way of Four Elements Introduction to Playing Hands
  11AM - Noon
  
  Playing hands is a term used to describe a non competitive form of sparring. Through study and practice of playing hands techniques, you will find a stimulating exercise that allows you to learn the basics of fighting. In time these drills will make a palette of techniques that the martial artist can use in a creative non competitive environment. In my opinion playing hands offers the martial “artist” the proper tools to express one’s own personal martial style. It is stimulating, engaging, and fun for all ages.
  

Both of these are currently taught Saturdays at Indian Boundary Park in Chicago, 2500 W Lunt Ave.

Classes that are in development are:

• Martial Arts Appreciation
  

  Martial arts is not restricted only to those willing to get dirty! For those of us who love martial arts, for the philosophical, spiritual, cinematic, or scholastic values there is now a class available! Martial art appreciation is an opportunity to learn about martial arts through a myriad of topics through documentary viewing, demonstration, and discussion.
  WARNING; Viewing materials may includes violence, blood, and other possibly questionable material. Viewer discretion advised.
  This will be an ongoing class knowing no fixed curriculum, nor specific beginning or end. It would be offered as a one hour session in which the participants would choose their own curriculum from a list of available topics.
  

• Way of Four Elements Master Class
  
  There are some of you that have been studying with me before, and I look forward to working with you all again. We are starting with a new program, so for some, this will be a great refresher course, and if you are well versed in all of the techniques of way of 4 elements you will be invited to participate in the way of 4 master class. This is a more engaging and practical study of the techniques used in combat as opposed to just the fluidity of the movements. At this moment no dates or times have been set for this club.