VILLARI’S VIDEO LIBRARY- At Home Training Resource   https://villarismartialarts.kicksite.net/

Villari’s Video On-Line Library for on-line learning, study and practice at home and in between classes is now available. There are over 350 videos available now. We trust this is helping people stay engaged in learning and practicing their material when away from the studio.  We have been adding new video content for each of our programs, archival videos of Villari events, clips of our students from class, past demonstrations, Grandmaster Villari clips, funny videos, tournament clips, full follow along archived classes and much more. In addition, we are putting video segments from our on-line Zoom classes and will continue to build this resource.

When you become a member you will receive an email to create a “User Name” and Password for access to our video library.

If you would like to access our video library contact us. Contact us if you have any questions or issues in setting things up.

We offer programs in Shaolin Kempo Karate, Tai Chi-Qigong, Meditation, Women’s Self Defense and more.

The Villari Team

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

JHarding@villarismartialartscenter.com   401-847-0184

 

 

 

 

 

CHECK OUR SCHEDULE OR CONTACT US FOR INFO ON UPCOMING AMOK! WORKSHOPS

 

Contact Jesse Harding:

EMAIL  JHarding@villarismartialartscenter.com

401-847-0184

Visit: AMOK.GLOBAL 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Villari’s Monthly Membership Options & Features:

For Our Core Shaolin Kempo Karate Programs

Villari’s of Middletown has been serving the  Aquidneck Island Community since 1985.

Our Commitment- “Enrichment through professional  martial arts instruction”

Our Mission- “Positively impacting lives through the martial arts.”

Our goal is to utilize the martial arts to aid our members in their quest to lead safe, healthy,

and happy lives. The benefits don’t stop when class ends. Home. School. Work.

You may be surprised by how many ways the lessons of the Dojo impact life.

 

PROGRAM FEATURES

 

Flexible Scheduling

¨ Up to four classes to choose from.

¨ Mix and match every week for maximum convenience.

¨ Missed a week? Come to extra classes at your convenience.

¨ Age and ability specific classes to allow for you to be continually challenged as you progress.

 

Positive, Caring and Professional Environment

¨ Instructors must meet strict teaching qualifications.

¨ Quality is maintained through ongoing instructor training.

¨ Emphasis on positive motivation.

¨ Every member will be treated with respect.

 

100% Class Participation

¨ Members will not be excluded from any part of class.

¨ Class is structured to provide a comprehensive and consistent experience.

 

Customized Fitness and Flexibility Program

¨ Fitness goals are adjusted to the member’s needs.

¨ Fitness curriculum is modified based on age and skill level.

 

Performance Based Rank Advancement

¨ Rank advancement is determined on an individual basis.

¨ Members advance based on their individual potential.

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MEMBERSHIP OPTIONS

 

1. Limited Membership (Brass) (1 class per week)

Short on time? Just one class per week will get you in and get you started. This program includes: selecting from the group class options each week available for your program and picking one each week with up to 4 total classes a month.

 

2. Full Membership (Bronze) (2 classes per week)

For those who wish to experience the martial arts fully, this is the program for you. Benefits include: two or more group class options each week with up to 8 total classes a month (pick any two each week/ you can always make up missed classes as well or triple up if you miss a class here and there). This also includes access to the sparring class (as an included bonus class).

 

3. Extended Membership (Silver) (3 Group Classes a week)

All of the benefits of full membership, plus the ability to attend up to three group classes per week, a total of 12 classes a month.

 

4. Premium Membership (Gold) (Unlimited Group Classes)

All of the benefits of full membership, plus the ability to attend unlimited group classes.

 

*Full Membership Family Plans

Many of our students train together as a family. We have special programs at a discounted price to make it easier for the whole family to join the fun. In addition to enjoying all of the benefits of a full member, family packages also include 10% savings on merchandise and equipment. The second family member that enrolls receives a 20% discount in tuition. The third family member receives a 30% discount and after that, all other members train for free!

 

*Black Belt Club

Additional 30 min Classes offered each week:

Black Belt Club members learn: Weapon Training, Leadership Skills, STORM (Student Team Of Role Models) Training, Tournament Training, Sparring, Advanced material and more.

Open to Purple Belts & Above:  Students fill out a form and write a short essay to apply.

To maintain Black Belt Club Member status, students agree to pay tuition every month of the year without missing any months.

*Private Lessons

Private Lessons are offered in 30 min., 60 min, 90min or 2hr sessions.  Private Lessons are available as one session or in blocks of four.

There are discounts when you order a block of four private lessons.

If two people share the session they may split the cost and save.

Private Lessons are ideal for individuals or small groups who may prefer privacy and at a time and place of their convenience.

 

We have no long term contracts.

Members can cancel at any time.

 

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AMOK! EDGED WEAPON SOLUTION WORKSHOPS 2025:

For a complete list of AMOK! Workshops scheduled for 2025

Visit our website: http://villaris-ri.com/events-calendar/

https://villariselfdefense.com/

 

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21 Shaolin Wuji Posture Qigong

Circle of Light – Winter Semester Series (3-Part Program)

Tue January 20 • Tue February 10 • Tue March 10

One Tuesday each Month | 7:30–9:00 PM | Meeting Online via Zoom 

Presented by Jesse Harding, M.M.Q.
Hosted by John’s Circle of Light

To get zoom link and details visit:
www.johnscircleoflight.org

This three-part winter series scheduled for January, February and March, invites you into a gentle, progressive exploration of the 21 Wuji Postures (Zhan Zhuang 站樁 – “post standing”), a profound system of standing Ch’an (Zen) Qigong often described as “postures of power.” Simple, still, and deeply transformative, this practice is designed to cultivate vitality, inner balance, and quiet strength, helping us place more life in our years—and more years in our life.

Each monthly session builds upon the previous one, guiding participants deeper into the Wuji state of stillness, relaxation, and intentional energy cultivation—an ideal rhythm for the winter season.

Through this series, Jesse will present perspectives, principles, and practical approaches designed to help students enjoyably deepen their relationship with the practice—“making friends” with the Wuji postures rather than forcing or striving. The teachings unfold organically, allowing time between sessions for practice, embodiment, and integration.

Jesse first learned this 21 Wuji Posture Sequence directly from Grandmaster Fred Villari in 1999 and has practiced and taught these standing meditations for over 25 years, shaped as well by many years of learning and shared insights with Judan John Fritz. Students often describe the practice as grounding, calming, energizing, and quietly powerful.

Grandmaster Villari taught that these postures open the chakras and meridians naturally, without force. Through relaxation, intention, and the state of “nothingness,” stagnant energy is released, fresh energy is drawn in, and Yin and Yang are brought back into harmony. This series offers a rare opportunity to explore this system in depth, with time between sessions to practice and embody the teachings.

Benefits Of Wuji Practice You May Experience

• Deep relaxation and stress reduction
• Improved energy flow and vitality
• Emotional balance and mental clarity
• Heightened Intuition, Creativity and Insight
• Support for immunity, digestion, and circulation
• Greater groundedness, presence, and inner harmony
• And MORE!

Wuji: The Ground of All Practice

 

Wuji translates as “ultimate nothingness,” “void,” “spaciousness,” or “formless emptiness.” In Taoist metaphysics and cosmology, Wuji represents the infinite, undifferentiated field that precedes creation—the mystery from which all things arise and to which all things ultimately return.

From nothing → something → back to nothing.

Experientially, Wuji can be entered as a meditative, interdimensional state of profound relaxation, quietude, and openness—spacious, calm, and filled with latent possibility. Through Wuji posture training, practitioners gently dissolve obstructions to the natural flow of power while cultivating strength, stability, and peaceful quiescence. As Grandmaster Villari taught, “Don’t worry about how it happens. It’s nature.” When the body relaxes and the mind rests in “nothingness,” the energy flows where it is needed most.

Wuji postural training forms the foundation of all meditative practices, supporting healing, clear thinking, emotional balance, inner strength, and a deep sense of well-being.

As Judan John Fritz once beautifully expressed:

“There are no contraindications to the Wuji. They can be done by anyone, any time, and always promote harmony. It won’t mess anyone up—only set them free. That feels good.”

Program Details

📅 Schedule:
• The Second Tuesday of the month
• 7:30–9:00 PM
• January 13^th , February 10^th  & March 10^th

📍 Format:
• Live Zoom Online via John’s Circle of Light & Archive Video Recording Available

👤 Instructor:
Jesse Harding, M.M.Q.
Qigong Master Instructor with over 30 years of experience

🌐 Host:
John’s Circle of Light
www.johnscircleoflight.org

 

 

 

QIGONG-MEDITATION 2025 WORKSHOPS SCHEDULE:

For a complete list of Qigong-Meditation Workshops scheduled for 2025

Visit our website: http://villaris-ri.com/events-calendar/

 

 

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 Morning Tai Chi Classes –Taiji-Qigong 8-Week Series
Discover The Art Of Tai Chi
8-Week Program- Jan 10-Feb 28th

Beginner & Intermediate: Saturdays |9:00-10:15am

New Morning Series: 
As we head further into the winter season, you’re invited

to take time for your own health, balance, and self-care.

Qigong—practiced for over 4,000 years—and Taijiquan—with a 400-year history—

are time-tested practices that:

 

-Improve health and vitality

-Reduce stress and tension

-Cultivate balance, focus, and inner calm

 

Each session includes:

-Gentle Qigong exercises, postures, and meditation

-Yang Style 37-Posture Taiji Form practice

 

One of the most effective ways to unwind, recharge, and support long-term health is by practicing Qigong and Tai Chi.

Practicing Qigong and Tai Chi regularly helps calm the nervous system while nourishing the body’s natural healing rhythms.

Discover how simple, flowing movement can bring calm, clarity, and lasting health.

 

‍♂️ Instructor:
Michael Corvese –
Experienced Tai Chi practitioner and dedicated instructor passionate about helping others discover the lifelong benefits of this ancient art. Michael is certified under Master Jesse and continues his ongoing training with him.

Can’t attend every session? Michael records each class and makes them available for participants to view anytime during the 8 week program—so you’ll never fall behind!
 Series Tuition:
Special 8-Class Rate: $169.00
Register or ask questions:
Email Michael directly at: michael.villarismiddletown@gmail.com

Whether you’re seeking stress relief, a gentle form of exercise, or a mindful start to your weekends, this Tai Chi series offers a welcoming path forward.
Spots are limited—reserve yours today! We look forward to practicing with you!

 

 

 

 

 

While you are preparing to return to your fall routine and the hustle and bustle that it entails, please consider your own self-care and the benefits you may derive from Qigong and Taiji.  Qigong has been successfully practiced for over four thousand years in China and has become more accessible to the general public only in the last couple of decades.  Taijiquan has a four hundred year history and has been used as a fighting form, as gentle exercise, and as a meditation.   Both of these disciplines can improve health and reduce stress.

 

It is in this spirit that I’m happy to announce the formation of an 8-week Fall Taiji-Qigong Program beginning on Saturday, September 6, 2025.  A beginners class will be held from 8:00-9:00am and an intermediate class will be held from 9:00-10:15am on Saturday mornings.  We will start each class with some Qigong exercises, postures, and meditation followed by Yang style, 37-posture form practice.  Many of you have experienced the wonderful feeling of the gentle exercises and mediations and I hope you will consider joining this program.  The flyer below contains some additional details.  If you have any questions, please contact me.  I hope to see you in September! 

Warmest regards,

 Michael Corvese

 

Click Here to Learn More & Register

www.KarateEvents.com 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Questions?

Direct Email: Joevillarismiddletown@gmail.com

401-847-0184