In the small but mighty state of New Jersey, nestled between the bustling cities of New York and Philadelphia, are some extraordinary kids with astounding abilities. No, they don’t have superpowers like flying or walking through walls (although that would be cool), they are highly skilled in the ancient art of Kung Fu! Through the leafy suburbs, buzzing boardwalks, and bustling cities, you will find dojos filled with these pint-sized powerhouses. From the tip of Cape May to the bustling city of Newark, these New Jersey kids are twisting, kicking, and chopping with a finesse that would make a Shaolin Monk proud! Meet our fun-loving, imaginary character, Noodles the Ninja Squirrel from Nutley. Now, Noodles isn’t your average squirrel. He’s a Kung Fu master who loves to munch on pizza bagels (the unofficial snack of NJ) when he's not flipping and kicking in his dojo. Oh yes, Noodles has a heart as big as his tail and he’s always ready to lend a paw in teaching Kung Fu to his human friends. With his nutty humor, Noodles makes learning Kung Fu an adventure. You’ll often hear him saying things like, "Remember kids, you gotta be quicker than a seagull nabbing a boardwalk fry!" or "Your punch should be faster than a Jersey commuter during rush hour!" Under his guidance, the kids of New Jersey are not just learning Kung Fu, but also the importance of discipline, respect, self-confidence, and a healthy dose of Garden State humor. So, if you're ever in the great state of Noodles...I mean, New Jersey, watch out! You might just run into a kiddo who can chop a wooden board in half with a swift, high-pitched "Hi-ya!", taught by the funniest Kung Fu master squirrel in town, Noodles!
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What began in a humble New York City apartment with just a single student, Spark, has since blossomed into an enriching program impacting thousands of children. Our unique educational approach combines the elements of art, yoga, meditation, and nature to create a holistic learning environment. This distinctive blend is what sets Spark apart, allowing us to reach and inspire a multitude of children in truly meaningful ways. With an array of offerings to accommodate various schedules and needs, Spark has something for everyone. Our services extend beyond the standard after school and weekend classes to include holiday and summer camps, birthday parties, portfolio preparation, private classes, and custom pods. We also welcome homeschool groups and are thrilled to announce the recent addition of a forest school program to our repertoire. You can find Spark on-site in various schools and at our main studio located in the Upper West Side. But we're not stopping there - we're also planning to expand to the Upper East Side and Brooklyn. For our families in Pennsylvania, we run the program from our family studio there. And if you're not in close proximity to any of our locations, don't worry. We offer in-home instruction and virtual options to ensure that Spark can reach you, no matter where you are. We invite you to explore all the ways you can experience Spark and look forward to helping bring our program to you.
This Academy was established over 40 years ago by Dr. Peter Kwok, a Grandmaster in the art of Kung Fu, a title reserved for only a handful of individuals alive today. Grandmaster Peter Kwok began learning the secrets of the Shaolin Monks when he was 7 years old and living in China. He spent 32 years learning the secret health methods of the Shaolin Monks, who are still practicing this most ancient of the arts. He has put 5000 years of experience into this Academy.