In-Person: Improvised Kung Fu in Palo Alto w/ Derek Yee

Class Time/Dates: 7:00pm-10:00pm PDT on Tuesdays // August 27, September 3, 10, 17, 24, October 1

Schedule: 6 sessions + a performance

Class length: 3 hours

Class size: 14 students maximum

Prerequisite: Foundation 5 or equivalent

*Email [email protected] for the access code and other and eligiblity questions*

Tuition: $449

Enter the mystical, made-up world of an ancient China where kung fu rules. Inspired by wuxia movies like “House of Flying Daggers” and “Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon,” this class will bring to life a fully improvised kung fu movie.

This specialty class will teach:

• The basics of improvised kung fu-inspired fighting (basic striking, blocking, and foot work; how to keep each other safe; and the rhythm of a fight) — you do not need to have prior martial arts experience!
• How to navigate complex environments, chases, and advanced space object work
• How fights are incorporated into narrative and their function
• How to play the characters and narrative structure of the genre

The class will conclude with a performance.

Note: Physical content will be at a Level D for the entirety of this class and the prerequisite for this class is Foundation 5.

Please be dressed to move (shorts, activewear, or sweatpants; no jeans!) While you’ll be going at your own pace, there will be a lot of movement in this class.

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BATS Improv Class Refund Policy

• If you cancel more than 96 hours (4 days) before a class begins, we will refund your tuition less a 15% processing fee.
• If you cancel within 96 hours (4 days) of your first class, or any time after your first class session, your tuition will be forfeit.

In the event that we cancel a class due to insufficient enrollment, we’ll refund your tuition in full.

Host or Publisher BATS Improv, Center for Improvised Theatre