The ONLY Wellness & Longevity Focused Martial Art Class in Austin, Tx
Master the Art of You
Unlock Boundless Energy
Cultivate a Strong Resilient Body
Meet Your Shifu (Teacher)
Dr. Tom Marciano, DC, Firekeeper
Creator of Expansive Untangling Technique
Black belt & Grand Champion in Traditional Northern Kung Fu, Push Hands, & Sanda (Chinese full-contact fighting) competitions.
I've spent the last two decades mastering the human body physically, mentally, energetically, & spiritually. Now I bring the ancient poetic wisdom of the Tao, the Supreme Ultimate Fist (Tai Chi/Taiji Quan), & cutting edge quantum biophysiology into harmony within these beautiful practices I teach in these classes.
No Experience is necessary! Wether you are champion level fighter or out of shape, you WILL benefit! I teach foundational principles, allowing all skill levels to grow in every class. The Kung Fu, Tai Chi, & Qi Gong principles can be applied to any aspect of your life, extending the benefits beyond just physical strength. The movement shapes are for the physical body, the movement principles are for the energetic body. The breath is what will be used to build this bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Life happens, come & go as you desire. There are enough long term contracts out there already. We keep things transparent & easy here for your convenience!
You aren't joining a normal martial arts class, you are joining a family of people working to become the best versions of themselves to make the world a better place!
Class bundles are good for 1 year from purchase date & can be gifted to guests if you desire.
Memberships are charged every 4 weeks & can be canceled / restarted at any time!
No special equipment is mandatory, although certain gear can help as you progress in the system. You will be given recommendations, discount equipment through me, or recommendations online. There are NEVER any required purchases through me.
This is a bonus class I run on Friday evenings for all my students (Adult Class & Parent + Kid Class).
It is included FREE of charge for any student who paid for a Tuesday class via monthly membership or single class pass.
It is an online only class, diving deeper into the concepts taught during the previous Tuesday Classes. Like all classes, it will be recorded for you to review or watch at a later date if you cannot make the live class time.
This helps reinforce what was learned & allows me to share more layers of principles to the concepts for your practice!
It also gives you opportunities to ask me any questions about concepts or obstacles you've run into, so your progress never has to wait!
This is a class designed around strengthening the bond between you & your child!
For the price of a normal class, you & your child will get to train together as training partners!
This ISN'T a belt farm daycare McDojo with expensive tests & empty martial practices. No mandatory expensive equipment, uniforms, or competitions are required here!!!
You & your child will learn powerful traditional martial arts that is actually applicable in life directly from Dr. Tom, not a random student.
You will:
- Learn healthy ways to motivate & support each other
- Create a new, beautiful relationship with discipline & how to enforce it with love instead of fear
- Strengthen confidence of both you & your child
- Learn simple & effective communication tools in a safe controlled environment of simulated stressful situations
- Master coordination & balance
- Full body cross training which helps prevent asymmetries / compensation patterns developed from sport specific movements & enhance their overall sport specific capabilities
- Train full body mind-muscle connection as they grow to greatly reduce their risk of injury in other sports / activities
The skills you learn will be useful in all aspects of life. You will be prepared for the tests, they will challenge you, & you will succeed.
Every belt you earn will give a sense of accomplishment that cannot be bought or faked. They will represent skills & strengths that you will have for the rest of your life.
No experience is necessary!
Every class focuses on the "Art" portion of martial arts. I prioritize teaching the foundational principles that are traditionally withheld from students until they have "proven their worth" which usually takes 20+ years of dedication & brutal training methods designed to "filter out the weak."
The shape or capability of your body to mimic the movement perfectly is actually the least relevant component to benefit from these amazing ancient fighting arts.
As you learn to integrate the mind-body connection through breath awareness & Qi directing, the unique shape of the movement based on your body will manifest. This is how you master the art that is unique to you. It is a dance between hard and soft. A song of courage and fear. The marriage of control and chaos.
Regardless of where you fall on the spectrum from professional fighter to uncoordinated / out of shape / injured, you will benefit from these classes.
Come as you are. This art meets you where you are at and amplifies every ounce of effort you dedicate to it.
No expensive equipment or uniforms mandatory here!
- Water
- Athletic Attire
- Hand Towel (If you sweat a lot)
- An open mind full of curiosity & adventure
- Deep respect for the Shifu & your fellow training partners
- A light heart, curious mind, & big smile
- Desire to unlock your ultimate potential
Optional:
- Boxing gloves
- Shin Pads
- Head Guard + Mouth Peace
- Groin Guard (Male)
- Breast Guard (Female)
- Punching Mits
- Kicking Shield
Email / Text Dr. Tom with any questions of recommended products for your goals or discount codes
No problem!
All classes are live streamed & recorded! If you can't make it because life happens, the recording will be emailed to you the following day for you to enjoy!
If you cant make it to the In-person class, let us know as soon as possible so someone else on the waitlist can have an opportunity to join.
It's called a Martial "Art" for a reason
This is the Art of Fighting. All classes focus on the powerful ancient artistic principles that benefit all aspects of life when applied. No gatekeeping here, all secrets are revealed here. You will learn:
- Traditional Kung Fu: Northern Shaolin Styles of Eagle Claw, Mizong-Louhan, Tan Tui, Praying Mantis, Xing Yi Quan, Bagua, and more
- Yang Style Tai Chi / Taiji Quan (Supreme Ultimate Fist)
- Qi Gong & Nei Ding (Internal Alchemy)
- Sanda / Sanshou: Chinese full contact Kickboxing / practical self defense
- Chin Na: Joint locking, grappling, throwing
- Traditional Weapons Training: Spear, Staff, Saber, Double Saber, Quan Dao, Tiger Hooks, Straight Sword, and more
- How to create a strong mind body connection through breath awareness, control, and Qi directing
- How to reclaim your energy & prevent burnout or injury
- How to build a strong, fluid, & mobile body full of vitality
- How generate explosive power effortlessly & improve endurance
- How to master balance posture through complex asymmetrical movement patterns
- How to explore the Art of Fighting with curiosity & fun against your most dangerous opponent; Yourself!
"How long does it take to get a black belt"
Depends
How much time do you have to invest in training? What's your relationship with discipline? What's your relationship with rest & recovery?
This art I teach is traditional, I do not give out belts like the Mc Dojos around town.
It may not be easy, but I am a fantastic teacher. I will guide you to the strongest, most present version of yourself. I will rebuild a loving relationship with discipline as a self love practice instead of the abusive tyrant that we were raised with. I will show you how fast you can go when you listen to your body & create discernment of when to push limits & when to slow down to recover.
With loving discipline, consistency, & proper recovery protocols, black belt is possible in as little as 3-4 years.
The less consistent you train, the less you allow your body to repair, if injuries occur, this can all lead to prolonging that time.
As long as you prioritize yourself, constantly competing against yourself, & expanding your capacity for pushing your limits & ruthlessly recovering, black belt will be innevitable. This art is about self awareness & self mastery. It is nervous system regulation that expands beyond forms & fighting. It is how you show up in every aspect of life, not just how you show up in class. This creates capacity to hold the life of your dreams, active & free from dependency on drugs / surgery for as long as you live.
