Learn with Us
No Experience? No Problem.
Ready to join? Whether you're 6 or 60, curious or confident, Yuet Wan welcomes you. We teach lion dance, warrior drumming, self defence, and strength training to people of all ages and levels. No experience needed. Just bring energy and respect.
Why Join Us
Authentic Teaching
Learn from qualified, experienced instructors trained in traditional styles.
All Ages & Levels
Beginners to advanced. Kids, teens, adults.
Community First
We're a family. You belong here.
Real Performances
Not just classes — you'll perform at real events and festivals.
Cultural Pride
Learn the history, meaning, and traditions behind every move and beat.
Build Confidence
Develop discipline, focus, and self-assurance that carries into everyday life.
There's a Class for You
Lion Dance
Build the lower-body strength needed for partner lifts alongside intricate footwork and explosive acrobatics. Master expressive head and tail techniques that bring the lion to life, backed by core conditioning to handle heavy equipment. Finally, cultivate flawless non-verbal communication for seamless team performances.
Group War Drumming
Command the performance by mastering traditional rhythmic patterns and cadence control to dictate the show's energy. Unleash a dynamic mix of volume shifts, rapid tempo changes, and intense strikes that command the room. Train in precise group synchronization to unite multiple percussionists into one heartbeat, while building the elite endurance needed to maintain high-impact momentum.
Self Defense
Develop practical situational awareness to spot and avoid danger before it starts. Learn highly effective, real-world escape tactics against sudden grabs and holds while mastering simple counter-attacks engineered to target vulnerable areas quickly. Practice powerful verbal boundary setting to de-escalate pressure and build the unshakable confidence to stay calm under stress.
Strength Training & Martial Arts
Forge an athletic, resilient physique by combining foundational bodyweight conditioning with traditional martial arts strikes, blocks, and low stances. Unlock explosive power, agility, and flexibility for dynamic movement while sharpening deep mental focus and discipline. Finally, optimize efficient body mechanics that transfer directly into heavy athletic tasks and daily life.
All levels welcome. Absolute beginner? Perfect. We start from the ground up.
What to Expect
- 01Meet your instructor and classmates
- 02Learn basic strength training, self-defence, lion dance footwork & drumming technique
- 03Experience the energy & community
- 04Zero pressure!
- ✦Build real strength, stamina, & skills in lion dance, group drumming, & lion dance drumming
- ✦Build lifelong friendships and train with a team
- ✦Perform at real events & festivals
- ✦Become part of the YWCA family
What to Bring
- ✦Indoor athletic shoes
- ✦Comfortable clothes to workout in
- ✦Hair tie for long hair
- ✦Water bottle
- ✦Lunch/snacks (has to be vegetarian because we practice in the lower level of the Buddhist temple)
- ✦Bring any other friends/family that are interested
Class Schedule
Try Your First Class!
Try your first class with YWCA. No commitment. No questions asked. Just come and see if it's for you. Remember to bring a friend(s)!
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