Bakersfield Elite Martial Arts

Saturday is coming up soon. The weather is beginning to warm and people are venturing outside, enjoying the fresh air and warm weather. I will be wandering up to the bluffs at about 8:30am where Panorama and Alta Vista intersect. I will be in the green area north of Panorama. There have been a number of people who have joined me, performing Wu style 24 and 42 form. If you have questions about Tai Chi and would like to find out more, please look for me. I will be happy to share. Make sure to bring a mask and water. See you there!

Just a little late with this post. I will be heading up to the bluffs later this morning to practice Tai Chi in the open air. I will be at the intersection of Panorama and Alta Vista, in the green area north of Panorama. There have been a number of folks that have joined in and spent some time going through a couple of Wu style forms. Several walkers have paused along the route to watch and ask questions. If you are interested in Tai Chi and have questions look for me and I will be happy to talk to you about the benefits of the practice of Tai Chi. Please make sure to wear a mask and bring water. It promises to be a great day.

Once again I will venture out tomorrow morning for an 8:30am Tai Chi experience. Tai Chi is intended to be performed outside and there is no better place readily available than the green area at the intersection of Panorama and Alta Vista. There have been a number of people who have joined in and many others are pausing to watch. If you have been curious about Tai Chi this is your opportunity to find out more about this amazing exercise program. Look for me and I will be happy to answer your questions. Please make sure to bring a mask and bring water.

This past week we had some really great virtual Tai Chi classes. Some of the more involved moves were reviewed and performed, clarifying the nature of the move. This Saturday I will travel to the green area on the bluffs where Alta Vista and Panorama intersect. I will be there at 8:30am practicing Tai Chi. A number of people curious about Tai Chi have joined in. It is exciting to see folks enjoying the out of doors and the performance of a really exciting exercise program. If you have been curious about Tai Chi please look for me. I will be happy to answer your questions. Please make sure to wear a mask, dress in layers and bring water.

What a great day today was. Nice weather, lots of sunshine. And the weather guesser says tomorrow will be more of the same. I plan to head up to the bluffs tomorrow morning at 8:30am, where Panorama and Alta Vista intersect. Look for me in the green area north of Panorama. There have been a number of people who have joined in and we have been performing the 24 Form Wu style. There have bee a great many people who have stopped to watch. If you are one of them and have questions about Tai Chi, look for me and I will be happy to answer. If you plan to join in, please make sure you have a mask, bring some water and dress in layers, since it may be cool at the start but it will warm up quickly. Look for you there!

I plan, as I have been every Saturday, to be on the bluffs at the intersection of Panorama and Alta Vista at 8:30am to practice Tai Chi. The morning is cool and there is an elevated view of the city. There have been a number of folks who have joined in and others who stopped to watch. Most of my conversations with these folks centers around the benefits of Tai Chi. Many have expressed interest in learning. I have discovered that the hardest thing to do is to take that first step. If you are ready for that first step, stop by, ask questions and join in. Please bring a mask, dress warmly and bring water.

Dear Kern County, I would love to resume teaching Krav Maga / self-defense, but now is not the time. Martial arts facilities are not allowed to open due to the pandemic. We all need to do our part, especially in Kern County. Make no mistake, the pandemic is getting worse and will continue to do so unless we all work together! Please visit our official website for updates on business operations as well as links to real information and stats on COVID19. www.bakersfieldelitemartialarts.com We are however hosting online Tai Chi classes Tue and Thu at 6pm.

I got up early this morning and looked outside. I couldn't see anything beyond the end of my driveway. There was fog everywhere. Even so, I plan on starting 2021 this Saturday morning by celebrating Tai Chi on the bluffs at the intersection of Panorama and Alta Vista, in the green area north of Panorama. I will be there around 8:30am. There have been a number of folks that have joined in. If you would like to know more about Tai Chi or would like to join in, come find me. Make sure to bring a mask, some water and dress warmly. See you there.

Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Our virtual classes have been suspended for the holidays and will resume after the first of the year. Stay safe everyone. Enjoy your time with family and friends.

Yesterday there was a lot of rain in our area. I was concerned that it might continue into the weekend. But according to the weather guy there is no rain in the forecast and it should be relatively warm. I will be at the bluffs tomorrow morning at 8:30am, where Panorama and Alta Vista intersect, practicing Tai Chi. A few folks have been showing up to join in. If you would like to know more about Tai Chi please join us. Ask questions and join in. Be sure to bring water and a mask and dress warm.

Tomorrow is Halloween! I plan to be haunting the bluffs at the intersection of Alta Vista and Panorama doing a spooky rendition of Tai Chi. There have been several people that have made the trip and joined in on the fun. If you have been curious about Tai Chi and would like to know more about the benefits of the practice, join me tomorrow morning at 8am. I am easy to find and would love to have a conversation with you. Please make sure you bring a mask and some water. Happy Halloween!

We are enjoying the cooling trend that is allowing more outdoor activities. I will be heading up to the bluffs at the intersection of Alta Vista and Panorama Saturday morning at 8am to practice Tai Chi. I received an email from former students who are planning to join in. There should be a good group of folks practicing. If you would like to learn a bit about Tai Chi and the benefits you can realize, join us tomorrow. I will be happy to answer any questions you might have. Meet some of the folks who have been enjoying Tai Chi. Bring a mask and water. See you there!

Another Saturday coming up. We are in the middle of October and the temperature is dropping, slowly, but it is dropping. I will be heading up to the bluffs again tomorrow at the intersection of Alta Vista and Panorama. Tai Chi is best when practiced out of doors, giving us the chance to enjoy nature. I will be there at 8am and would love to talk to you about the benefits of the practice of Tai Chi. One benefit that is important in the current environment is bolstering the body's immune system. If you would like to know more look for me and join in. Bring a mask and water. Let's enjoy the day together.

Another Saturday is upcoming and I am excited to get out and practice Tai Chi on the bluffs. I will be at the intersection of Panorama and Alta Vista at 8:30am. I moved the time up a bit to account for the cooler weather. It starts to warm up about that time. There is a group that has been joining me for these morning sessions, practicing what we have learned. If you are curious about Tai Chi and would like to know more, look for me at the green area and introduce yourself. I invite and enjoy questions. Bring a mask, warm clothing and water. See you there.

Things are shaping up nicely for tomorrow morning's adventure on the Bluffs. The weather should be cool, the air quality is improving a bit and there are prospects for blue skies and cool breezes. I will be setting up at the green area located near the intersection of Alta Vista and Panorama at 8am tomorrow morning. If you have ever thought about practicing Tai Chi and would like to learn more come visit me and we can talk. There is a group of folks that gather to practice and you would be most welcome. Bring water and a mask.

After a fun filled Thanksgiving we need a moment or two to decompress and reclaim our center. I have found that practicing Tai Chi helps to foster calm and re-center mind and body. I will be on the bluffs this Saturday at 8am in the green area at the intersection of Panorama and Alta Vista to practice in the open air. A few people have joined me and plan on being there this Saturday. If you have been curious about Tai Chi and have questions visit me this Saturday morning. Join in, if you like. Please make sure to wear a mask, bring some water and dress warm. See you there!

Wishing everyone a very Happy Thanksgiving. This weekend I will be spending time with family and will not be at the bluffs. Our virtual classes will resume on Tuesday and Thursday. If you would like to know more about our classes or if you have questions about Tai Chi please call 661-809-2748 or 661-472-1884 for more information.

It is October and fall has arrived. The weather will be cooling and it will be getting dark earlier in the evening. I will be heading to the bluffs tomorrow morning at around 8am to practice Tai Chi. There have been several people who have joined me as we practice the moves of Tai Chi. Out of doors is the very best place to practice. We have the earth under our feet and the sky over head. If you have been curious about Tai Chi and would like to learn more, please join me at the intersection of Panorama and Alta Vista. I will be happy to answer your questions. You are invited to join us. Please bring a mask and water. See you there.

Wow! It is cooling down a bit and the skies are clearing. You can actually see some blue. I will be on the bluffs tomorrow morning at 8am, where Panorama and Alta Vista intersect. There is a group of folks that are interested in Tai Chi and join in for the form and ask questions about Tai Chi. If you are in the area and have questions about Tai Chi, look me up and join in. It is fun and you will be doing something good for your body. See you there!

Well, we are looking at some cooling temperatures, though the sky is still filled with smoke, soot and ash. I am still planning to head out to the intersection of Panorama and Alta Vista tomorrow morning at 8am. The cool air and a breeze blowing off the bluffs helps to keep the air relatively clear. If you are in the area, please stop and say hi. If you have questions about Tai Chi I will be happy to provide you with answers. See you tomorrow!

We are going to be starting another session of virtual Tai Chi classes through Levan Institute this evening at 6pm. Virtual classes, in general, offer some real challenges. Teaching a Tai Chi class virtually require some innovative approaches in order to demonstrate the movements involved in the art. Our past classes have been successful and we are looking forward to welcoming a new group to our Tai Chi family.

I have been monitoring the weather and looking at the forecast. The temperature is dropping a bit and forecast to be around 92 later in the day on Saturday. The air quality is following suit and should be reasonable early in the morning. So I will be heading up to the green area at the intersection of Panorama and Alta Vista at 8am, practicing Tai Chi. There have been a number of people that have stopped by and joined in or have asked questions about Tai Chi. If you are in the area please stop by. I will be happy to answer any questions you may have. In the meantime. stay safe. Bring your mask and some water.

Been checking on the weather for tomorrow. Supposed to be cooler in the morning and the air quality in the fair range. I will be heading out to the intersection of Alta Vista and Panorama to practice Tai Chi. There is a nice breeze blowing over the area and lots of shade. If you have questions about Tai Chi and would like to know more, stop by and we can talk. Make sure to bring a mask and stay hydrated. I will be looking for you...

The weather guesser has promised lower levels of soot and smoke from the fires and the temperature later in the day will be about 99 degrees. So I plan on heading up to the bluffs at around 8am, where Panorama and Alta Vista intersect, and practice me some Tai Chi. If you would like to learn more about the benefits of Tai Chi stop by and see me. If you are out and about make sure you have your mask. Take care and stay safe.

I normally get up around 0500 or 0530. I open up the house and take care of the dogs. I went outside a few minutes ago and the photo included is what I saw. I have been going up to Panorama where there is a nice green, shady area and practice Tai Chi. Not today! I can just see the end of the cul-de-sac on my street because of the smoke in the air. If you do not have to go out today, don't. If you want to practice Tai Chi you can do it indoors. Check out our You Tube channel, Tai Chi American style for how-to videos. In the meantime, stay safe and stay inside.

Over the last couple of days the air quality has steadily declined. Considering that we all are air breathers it is probably best to stay home and inside. So I will not be at the regular spot at the intersection Panorama and Alta Vista. Please, everyone, take care, stay safe and stay cool.