In this episode, Gymnazo Coach and Movement Specialist, CJ Kobliska sits down with Chinese Martial Arts and Qi Gong practitioner Sonny Mannon to talk about the no pain, no gain mentality, how making gains leads to injury, how finding balance can prevent injuries, and a whole lot more!

A little bit about Sonny:

A native of Visalia, CA, Sonny has been a practitioner of Chinese Martial Arts and Qi Gong for  over 20 years. Training and competition has taken him around the world including over 8 years  living and training full time in Beijing, China.  

Sonny trains and teaches the Internal Martial Arts systems of Tai Ji Quan(Tai Chi), Xing Yi  Quan and Ba Gua Zhang, as well Praying Mantis Kung Fu, Chinese Wrestling(Shuai Jiao) and  Qi Gong. This diverse practice has helped him to better understand the fundamental principles  of movement behind these arts. It is his belief that to truly move to your greatest potential your  practice must take you inward as well as outward.  

Fluent in Chinese, English and human, Sonny’s passion is presenting the art in as accessible,  joyful and practical way as possible. Sonny currently teaches out of the Yoga and Martial Arts  School he founded with his wife, Sequoia Kung Fu and Yoga, located in Visalia, CA. He also  teaches workshops regularly across the states and worldwide. 

Connect with Sonny:

Instagram: @sequoia_kung_fu_and_yog or @guangwu_shuaijioa

Website: sequoiakungfuandyoga.com