Martial Arts (2-12)
Registration for the 2025-2026 school year will open May 15th at 10:00 AM
The Shaolin Do Kung Fu and Tai Chi mission is to foster self-improvement and personal development through focused training in the martial arts. They promote physical fitness and positive social interaction in a courteous and fun atmosphere.
The guiding principles of their mission in the program are Self-Defense, Self-Confidence, Self-Discipline, and Health. Each class is geared toward advancement in their 4 guiding principles through fun and energetic training in martial arts techniques and mental training activities. Classes begin with a warm-up, followed by group class review, then training of new techniques including time for individual practice and questions, and finally ending class by bringing students together with another group activity.
Parents/guardians are encouraged to actively participate in their child’s martial arts experience. Each student will have access to advancement material via the Shaolin Do Training Manual given to each student during their first class. Additionally, students are required to practice outside of class in order to qualify for rank advancement exams. Homework practice sheets will be given to all students. In an effort to challenge students to reach their maximum potential, they will have monthly achievement challenges. Although these challenges are optional, all students are highly encouraged to participate. Students will receive special recognition for successfully completing these challenges.
Grades: 2–12
Frequency: One class per week
Fall Semester Dates: September 5, 2025 – December 12, 2025 (No class 10/10 and 11/28)
Spring Semester Dates: January 10, 2026 – May 16, 2026 (No class 2/13, 3/20, and 4/3)
Session I: 2nd-5th grade and new students (white through green belt)
When: Friday from 3:30 p.m.-4:15 p.m.
Session II: 6th-12th grade and all brown stripes and higher regardless of grade
When: Friday from 4:30 p.m.-5:15 p.m.
Cost: $125 registration, $400 for Fall Semester, $500 for Spring Semester
Registration fee includes: Uniform, Shaolin-Do Training Manual, and Group training equipment
Semester fee includes: Class session, Exam fees, Belts
How to Register
Step 1. Thoroughly review the Martial Arts program details and Triple A Terms for Participation.
Step 2. Submit the Martial Arts Registration Form.
Step 3. If there is room in the class, Master Swain will email individuals who have completed the registration form with steps to pay the registration fee within 2 business days. Otherwise, your student will be placed on the waitlist.
Step 4. Pay the registration fee.
Step 5. All steps must be completed to save your student's spot.
2023-2024 School Year Information
Meet the Instructor
Master Swain
Master Swain is a 6th Degree Black Belt in Shaolin Do Kung Fu and Tai Chi. He has been training in Shaolin Do for over 22 years and leading the martial arts program at Meridian since the inaugural year in 2011. He has trained over 100 students to black belt and his students have achieved some of the highest honors outside of martial arts including numerous awards for scholastic and athletic excellence.
Alana Woodwell-Williams
Alana started Kung Fu at Meridian in 2011 when she was in first grade. She continued working with Master Swain up until she graduated from Meridian in May of 2023. Alana has been helping teach the Kung Fu classes since the Fall of 2023. After she graduated Meridian, she continued her studies at the University of Texas at Austin where she is majoring in Electrical and Computer Engineering.
Late Pick up Fees
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Late pick-up from Arts/À la carte/After school programs will result in additional fees to accrue at the rate of $5 per 5 minutes starting with the first minute.
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Students who participate in Arts/À la carte activities will be charged $5 per 5 minutes with a 5 minute grace period from the activity's dismissal time to allow for transition from the classroom.
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For full-time after school students end-of-day, "late" begins at 6:01 p.m.
1 – 5 minutes = $5
6 – 10 minutes = $10
11 – 15 minutes = $15
16 – 20 minutes = $20 ...
How to Withdraw
- To withdraw, please complete the Triple A Withdrawal Form.