Special Events/Seminars/Classes

SUNDAYs in 2026 - JANUARY
12:00 PM -2:00 PM $0/FREE per participant
Beginner Jun Fan Gung Fu with Joshua
Group Class Dates: 1/4/26, 1/11/26, 1/18/26, 1/25/26
🔗 Zoom link provided upon sign-up

Click HERE to sign up.

New to Martial Arts? Long term student of Martial Arts? Looking to cross-train your current martial art practice? All physical abilities and knowledge levels are welcome to attend these group classes. We will be presenting and reviewing introductory drills with proper body mechanics with grappling and trapping in Jun Fan Gung Fu.
Please sign up as soon as possible as we keep classes limited to ensure thorough instruction and 1:1 practice.

SUNDAYs in 2026 - FEBRUARY
12:00 PM -2:00 PM $0/FREE per participant
Beginner Filipino Martial Arts (FMA) with Joshua
Group Class Dates: 2/1/26, 2/8/26, 2/15/26, 2/22/26
🔗 Zoom link provided upon sign-up
Focusing on:
Footwork
FMA Single/Double Stick
FMA Stick and Knife
FMA Empty Hands

SUNDAYs in 2026 - MARCH
12:00 PM -2:00 PM $0/FREE per participant
Beginner Maphilindo Madjapahit Silat with Joshua
Class Dates: 3/1/26, 3/8/26, 3/15/26, 3/22/26, 3/29/26
🔗 Zoom link provided upon sign-up
Focusing on:
Footwork
Entries
Takedowns
Locks

SUNDAYs in 2026 - APRIL
12:00 PM -2:00 PM $0/FREE per participant
Bruneian Martial Arts Unified Legacy Silat with Joshua
Class Dates: 4/5/26, 4/12/26, 4/19/26, 4/26/26
🔗 Zoom link provided upon sign-up

SUNDAYs in 2026 - MAY
12:00 PM -2:00 PM $0/FREE per participant
Beginner II Jun Fan Gung Fu with Joshua
Class Dates: 5/3/2026, 5/10/26, 5/17/26
🔗 Zoom link provided upon sign-up

SUNDAYs in 2026 - JUNE
12:00 PM -2:00 PM $0/FREE per participant
Beginner II Filipino Martial Arts (FMA) with Joshua
Class Dates: 6/3/26, 6/12/26, 6/19/26, 6/26/26
🔗 Zoom link provided upon sign-up

SUNDAYs in 2026 - JULY
12:00 PM -2:00 PM $0/FREE per participant
Beginner II Maphilindo Madjapahit Silat with Joshua
Class Dates: 7/12/26, 7/19/26, 7/26/26
🔗 Zoom link provided upon sign-up

SUNDAYs in 2026 - AUGUST
12:00 PM -2:00 PM $0/FREE per participant
Bruneian Martial Arts Unified Legacy Silat II
with Joshua
Class Dates: 8/2/26, 8/9/26, 8/16/26, 8/23/26
🔗 Zoom link provided upon sign-up

SUNDAYs in 2026 - SEPTEMBER
12:00 PM -2:00 PM $0/FREE per participant
Beginner III Jun Fan Gung Fu with Joshua
Class Dates: 9/1/26, 9/20/26, 9/27/26
🔗 Zoom link provided upon sign-up

SUNDAYs in 2026 - OCTOBER
12:00 PM -2:00 PM $0/FREE per participant
Beginner III Filipino Martial Arts (FMA) with Joshua
Class Dates: 10/4/26, 10/11/26, 10/18/26, 10/25/26
🔗 Zoom link provided upon sign-up

SUNDAYs in 2026 - NOVEMBER
12:00 PM -2:00 PM $0/FREE per participant
Beginner III Maphilindo Madjapahit Silat with Joshua
Class Dates: 11/1/26, 11/8/26, 11/15/26, 11/22/26
🔗 Zoom link provided upon sign-up

SUNDAYs in 2026 - DECEMBER
12:00 PM -2:00 PM $0/FREE per participant
Bruneian Martial Arts Unified Legacy Silat III
with Joshua
Class Dates: 12/6/26, 12/13/26, 12/20/26
🔗 Zoom link provided upon sign-up

Looking to continue your current martial art training in person? We commonly train in 2 locations for in-person opportunities:

In-Person Venue Opportunity #1:
Kensington Metropark, 4570 Huron River Parkway, Milford, MI 48381. We will meet at Baywoods picnic shelter parking area @ 11:50 AM. Park amenities include public restrooms. Please note: admission to the park is separate and on a need-basis. There are 3 entrances to the park, all offering $10 day-pass per vehicle or accepting Metro Park Yearly Passes for resident/non-residents. The areas we will be training on are grass, compacted ground, and sand for different portions of the class. Light protective/closed-toe footwear is recommended and encouraged.
**In the event of inclement/hazardous weather, we will take shelter as advised by park security. We will gladly issue credit in the event Mother Nature or Metro Park Staff require us to cancel due to weather-related issues. Safety First! We will reach out to you via phone/text for urgent changes, and follow up with email communications based on the contact information you provide during class registration. Generally our classes are ‘rain or shine’ - and we roll with what Michigan’s weather presents. Thank you for understanding! Please register early as class spots are limited to preserve quality instruction time, partner work, and appropriate group size. Registration links will be posted through FaceBook and at this link.

In-Person Venue Opportunity #2:
Plymouth Township Park, Plymouth, Michigan (46640 W. Ann Arbor Trail, Plymouth, MI 48170). We will meet at the green space and picnic tables just past the footbridge by the playgrounds @ 11:50 AM. Park amenities include public restrooms. Please note: the park hosts baseball games and other sports/events. Parking is plenty (but you may have to park towards the baseball fields) The areas we will be training on are grass and compacted ground. Light protective/closed-toe footwear is recommended and encouraged.
**In the event of inclement/hazardous weather, we will take shelter as advised by park security. We will gladly issue credit in the event Mother Nature or Park Staff/Security require us to cancel due to weather-related issues. Safety First! We will reach out to you via phone/text for urgent changes, and follow up with email communications based on the contact information you provide during class registration. Generally, our classes are ‘rain or shine’ - and we roll with what Michigan’s weather presents. Thank you for understanding! Please register early as class spots are limited to preserve quality instruction time, partner work, and appropriate group size.
To register, please contact Echo Shadow Essence via email, text, or FaceBook. Once registration is complete, you will receive confirmation via email, including park map, and payment options. If you have any questions, please feel free to call/text 517-294-6088 or email us at nadia@echoshadowessence.com.

(Re)Connect with Nature in 2026

Nature Immersion Experiences/Forest Therapy Walks with Nadia, Certified Forest Therapy Guide.

FREE Wednesdays (virtual only); 1 hour:

Give yourself permission to dedicate time to self-care, relaxation, and respite mid-week with this Virtual Walk option. New to (re)connecting with Nature? Not sure what it’s all about? This is a great opportunity to try it on! You are invited to connect with Nature from your own indoor/outdoor location via Zoom. To ensure comfort and connection, space is limited to 10-12 participants. The Zoom link will be emailed to you on the day of the walk/immersion. When you register, the email address you provide will be sent the password guidance and any additional information pertinent to the walk/immersion. The themes of the virtual walk/immersions change seasonally whereas the public Saturday walk/immersions change by setting and by seasonal conditions.

Saturdays (in-person only) year-round
$40 per participant; 2 hours:

Private and small group walks/Nature Immersion Experiences are available by appointment throughout the year. You are invited to connect with Nature with Nadia as your guide. To ensure comfort and connection, space is limited to 15-20 participants. Light protective/closed-toe footwear is recommended and encouraged. When you register, the email address you provide will be sent any additional information pertinent to the walk/immersion. The themes of the public Saturday walk/immersions change by setting whereas the virtual walk/immersions change seasonally.

To register, please email/text/call to complete the required forms. Once registration is complete, you will receive confirmation via email, including park map, and payment options. If you have any questions, please feel free to call/text 517-294-6088 or email us at nadia@echoshadowessence.com.