About
Whatever your reason for wanting to learn self-defense, Yost Wing Chun Kung Fu can help you reach your goals, with internal and physical exercises, drills, applications and more - designed to develop, maintain and effectively and efficiently utilize your wellness and skills. And, this ability is universaly applied, meaning it can defend your self from anything seeking to you harm.
"Ability is simply being able to do what you intend to do the moment you intend to do it...." ~ Sifu (teacher) Jason Yost
Seeing others empowered to life through their application of training.
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
Everyone who wants to learn at the Academy must meet with Sifu (teacher) Jason Yost. If accepted into the school, they will start training immediately. All training is done on a very personal level. In other words, classes are not guided by a program. Every class students are evaulated where they are and taught what they need to mature in the system. This way no one is left behind, and no one is neglected; also, learning is quickly practical, efficient and effective.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Sifu Jason Yost has been in the martial arts for forty years or more. He holds a teaching degree in a tactical fighting martial art system, called Wing Chun.
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
General pricing is $10/class but can discuss group and business rates. If traveling is required to reach the student those fees will also be factored in. Contact Sifu for specific estimates.
How did you get started teaching?
Wing Chun meant so much to me (Jason Yost) that I wanted to share it with everyone else and see it benefit them too. It was a calling of sorts, to reach out with these principles and help others prosper with them.
What types of students have you worked with?
I have worked with students ages 6 and up; students competing and those who were not; students who wanted to develop and maintain wellness (and cared less about fighting); students who wanted to learn a tactical fighting system; students with backgrounds in Tai Chi, Muay Thai, Jiu Jitsu, Wrestling, Boxing, Chi Kung, Kickboxing, Karate, and other systems; students rehabilitating from injury; and many others.
Describe a recent event you are fond of.
Maybe not what you had in mind, but: One of my students has been designing his own line of character t-shirts, and he's just started to sell them. It's awesome watching him grow as a business man and artist.
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
Make sure to understand what you'll be learning from your instructor and that they will provide for your needs in a practical way. For example, if you want to compete, make sure they can provide you that. But, if you want to learn real self-defense, make sure you'll be learning things that will protect you and your loved ones your entire life. If someone wants to sell you a program, stay away from it. If they are forcing you to sign contract periods, stay away from that.
What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?
What are your goals, and why do you have those goals?
What has you interested in learning martial arts?
What availability do you have to learn martial arts?
Do you have physical or mental limitations? (Make sure the instructors can help you before joining.)
If you already have martial arts experience, are you willing to learn something new, or not?