Yong Cao

Chinese Kung Fu and Tai Chi class teacher

Course Introduction

Tai Chi Beginner Class:

After mastering Taijiquan Elementary Zhuanggong, 8-style Taijiquan, 24-style Taijiquan, and 32-style Taijijian, the focus is mainly on learning 42-style Taijiquan, and achieving proficient drills.

Tai Chi Advanced Class:

Improve the 42-style Taijiquan training skills, improve the ability and skills of 42-style Taijijian, master the 56-style Chen Style Taijiquan, and begin to learn the international competition standard Taiji fan routine.

Kung Fu Class:

For beginner level students – Learn basic fist techniques and combinations, master fundamental staff techniques, and practice integrating fist and staff movements. For advanced level students – Primarily practice broadsword routines, improving movement techniques and performance skills. At the same
time, master staff routines and methods. Later, aim to introduce nunchaku techniques collectively next semester.

Freestyle Wresting Class:

For beginner students – Study basic punching methods, master power application techniques, and learn fundamental kicking skills. For advanced students – Master punching techniques(jab, cross, hook, backfist) and combination variations, perfect kicking techniques including front kick, roundhouse kick, side kick and their combinations, gradually developing practical combat skills; Learn basic takedown techniques.

Yan Wang

Teacher of painting begging and advanced classes

MS in Applied Mathematics from the State University of New York at Stony Brook. Worked for MFJ enterprises Inc. Has teaching experience in using Ma Liping textbook from grade 1 to grade 7. Won the title of outstanding teacher of the National Chinese Association. Many of her students have also won
prizes in the National Chinese Examination, the Global Chinese Composition Competition, the Small Anchor Competition, and the Recitation Competition. Wang Yan is also an art teacher. She studied in the Fine Arts Department of Cleveland State University. The work has been selected by the judges for several adult art exhibitions at Cleveland State University
and the Cleveland area. Excellent works were also purchased by the judges before the exhibition started.

Course Introduction

Beginner painting class:

Focusing on improving students' interest in painting, through learning simple two-dimensional landscapes, figures, and cartoons, master the important art of curve painting. Students will learn drawing techniques in pencil, colored, marker, ink and neutral strokes.

Advanced painting class:

The teaching objects are students who have mastered certain basic painting skills. By continuing the study of two-dimensional and simple three-dimensional paintings of landscapes, figures, and still lifes with certain difficulty, students can improve their ability to observe people
and objects. The collocation of various colors and the use of grayscale (Value Scale). Students will learn drawing techniques in pencil, color, charcoal, pastel, watercolor, and acrylic.

Sarah Feng

Dance

Ms. Feng is a professionally trained dance artist with a strong foundation in ballet, classical Chinese dance, Chinese folk dance, and modern dance. Educated at the Secondary Affiliated School of Beijing
Dance Academy and Kent State University, she was also admitted to the graduate program at Case Western Reserve University, where she further deepened her understanding of both Eastern and Western dance traditions.
Her experience spans performance, choreography, and teaching across diverse age groups and cultural backgrounds. Ms. Feng has taught dance in China and gained internships and volunteer experience in
the United States. She has also delivered academic presentations on using dance as a tool for language learning and supporting people with disabilities. Through her work, she actively promotes cultural
exchange, education, and inclusivity.

Course Introduction

Adult Dance Class:

Westlake Chinese School offers an enriching adult dance class that combines the joy of dance with physical fitness and cultural exploration. Our class is designed for adults of all skill levels, whether you are a beginner or have some dance experience. Join a warm and welcoming community where you can meet like-minded individuals and make new friends while dancing. Whether you are looking to stay fit, develop a new hobby, or find a social outlet, the adult dance class at Westlake Chinese School is the perfect choice for you. Come and experience the joy of dance with us!

Dance Class 1:

Teaching Chinese children dance. Integrate into the basic skills learning with Chinese dance elements, train the correct standing form, practice the sense of orientation, and improve the flexibility and coordination of the body. Develop students' sense of rhythm and interest in Chinese music and dance.

Dance Class 2:

Teaching Chinese dance (classical dance or ethnic folk dance), focusing on improving students' movement coordination ability, musical sense and dance expression, and integrating basic dance skills training. Improve students' physical flexibility and coordination, and cultivate students' good
temperament.

Yoga

Coach – Wang, Suxin

2009年学习瑜伽，分别获得亚洲瑜伽协会高级导师资格证书，美国瑜伽联盟RYT认证，空中瑜伽导师资格认证，流瑜伽，哈他，高温瑜伽，孕产瑜伽，辅助正位瑜伽，舞韵瑜伽导师资格认证，以及央格瑜伽科学院TTC认证。先后在浩沙健身集团，北京市市委总工会，中国银行，中国大唐国际电力，华为集团，中国航天部二院，核二院，中铁集团，北京市门头沟法院担任企业瑜伽导师。

Course Introduction

Yoga course will start with beginner-level Hatha Yoga, tailored to each participant’s unique body type
and individual needs.
Through various yoga postures, we aim to help students stretch and relax both body and mind, learn
and master the fundamentals of yoga, and develop a consistent exercise routine, a healthy lifestyle, and
a positive, confident attitude toward life.

Table Tennis - Course Introduction

Coach – Tak Chun YIP; Tak Cheong IP

Course Introduction

Through the learning of table tennis, students can fully understand the basic knowledge of table tennis, master the basic theory, basic techniques, basic skills and basic tactics of table tennis, understand the rules and refereeing methods of table tennis, and can apply them in practice. The classes also enable students to achieve regular physical exercise which provides life-long benefit. Students will learn basic stance and basic posture, footwork, serve, forehand
attack, rub the ball, push and block the ball, receive the serve, forehand draw the circle ball technique, catch the arc circle ball technique and other techniques. A variety of teaching methods are used to teach technical movements from easy to difficult, step by step, differentiated treatment. The class will also teach students in accordance with their aptitude, and gradually improve their overall technics. According to the characteristics of table tennis, the class will carry out targeted special physical fitness exercises, develop students' physical fitness in an all-round way, and promote the improvement of special skills.

Badminton - Course Introduction

Coach: Wang, Lei; Wang, Guosheng

Course Introduction

The main purpose of this class is to cultivate and improve students' interest in badminton. The teaching focuses on teaching basic badminton techniques, moving steps, basic tactics and basic badminton knowledge. Combined with classroom teaching methods such as classroom exercises and teaching competitions, students can basically master relevant techniques and tactics, understand and enhance their awareness of competition, and cultivate their interest in badminton. It is also can be used as a way of physical exercise. Teaching items include but not limited: forehand and backhand grip, serving and receiving, high ball, flat ball, front ball, flat draw, net blocking, lob, smash, frontcourt pace, backcourt pace, doubles stance, doubles fill position, doubles technique and tactics. Badminton is a flexible, fast and changeable net- fighting game. The movements are easy to master, the equipment is simple, and it is full of fun, which is deeply loved by students. Badminton can effectively develop physical qualities such as flexibility, coordination, strength, and endurance, and has a good effect on cultivating courage, tenacity, composure, and decisiveness.

Admission requirements: Must be at least 8 years old.