Business Details
27 Years
experience
Martial Arts and Qi Gong Training in Flagstaff
Water Mountain has dedicated 24 years to personal development through martial arts and wellness, establishing a legacy of 5,700 completed contracts with a 99.9% satisfaction rate. Based in Flagstaff, Arizona, we specialize in tailored martial arts instruction and holistic wellness programs, offering Kung Fu, Filipino Martial Arts (Arnis), and Qi Gong. Our approach prioritizes private lessons and small group settings to ensure personalized attention, with both in-person and virtual training options.Founded on the principle of making complex skills accessible, our team of experts customizes instruction to individual needs, emphasizing real-world application, internal growth, and community building. With decades of combined experience, we deliver structured progression, functional skills, and a non-competitive environment that fosters physical fitness, mental clarity, and emotional well-being.
Services
Kung Fu
Pro Arnis
Qi Gong
Private Lessons
Virtual Training
Self-Defense
Health Coaching
Long Staff
Asian Broadsword
Joint Locking
Details
- Year established: 1999
Highlights and features
- Private and small group focus ensures personalized attention and trust.
- Decades of experience tailoring programs to individual strengths and goals.
- Convenient in-person or virtual training options available worldwide.
- Proven track record of 5,700+ completed contracts in 24 years.
- Emphasis on real-world self-defense and holistic wellness applications.
What people say
Powerful martial arts benefits
Significant health improvements
Personalized coaching excellence
Confidence and leadership growth
Effective self-defense training
Services
Kung Fu Training
Water Mountain's Kung Fu program develops striking power, body control, and situational awareness. Students learn 60% hand techniques and 30% leg methods through progressive repetition and expert coaching. This system emphasizes real-world self-defense against multiple attackers while improving physical fitness and mental focus. Training includes technical combat, weapon defense, and tactical strategies tailored to individual capabilities.
Pro Arnis Instruction
Our Pro Arnis program teaches Filipino stick fighting techniques for self-defense against armed attackers. Curriculum includes single/double stick work, disarms, and hand-to-hand combat based on Kombatan Arnis. Sessions blend traditional dance-like drills with practical applications, developing wrist strength and real-world defensive skills in structured private lessons for ages 7+.
Qi Gong Healing
Natural Form and Essence Qi Gong sessions improve energy flow through postures, breathing, and mental focus. This ancient Chinese practice reduces chronic pain, lowers stress hormones, and restores bodily balance. Programs combine movement sequences with theory instruction to help students build personal routines that enhance vitality and emotional well-being over time.
Private Lessons
Personalized 30-45 minute sessions in martial arts or Qi Gong provide one-on-one expert guidance. Instructors tailor content to individual goals, starting with free assessment sessions for new clients. Private training develops specialized skills faster while maintaining safety through controlled progression and immediate technique correction.
Virtual Training
Live Zoom classes deliver the same quality instruction as in-person sessions. Virtual options include martial arts fundamentals, advanced weapon techniques, and Qi Gong healing practices accessible globally. Students receive supplementary online course access and maintain interaction through scheduled video sessions with certified instructors.
People
Master Mikel Steenrod
Founder & Lead Instructor
With over 45 years of martial arts experience, Master Steenrod specializes in making complex physical skills accessible. He developed the Water Mountain methodology emphasizing personalized progression and real-world effectiveness in both traditional Kung Fu and modern self-defense applications.
Alan Kaufmann
Senior Student
East Flagstaff-based martial artist who highlights the center's positive environment and community-building aspects. Demonstrates the program's success in developing leadership and perseverance among long-term practitioners.
Questions
What martial arts programs are offered in Flagstaff?
We provide Kung Fu (Heaven Fist 10,000), Pro Arnis, Qi Gong, Long Staff, and Asian Broadsword training with both in-person and virtual options available.
Do you offer virtual martial arts instruction?
Yes, all programs are available via Zoom with the same expert coaching as in-person classes at Aikido of Flagstaff and partner locations.
Can older adults participate in martial arts training?
Yes, our programs adapt to all ages and fitness levels. Qi Gong sessions specifically cater to health improvement for mature students.
What equipment is needed for training?
Begin with comfortable workout clothes. Martial arts sticks or uniforms may be recommended as you advance through the structured progression system.
Is there a satisfaction guarantee?
We offer a 30-day money-back guarantee on all monthly programs with easy cancellation and prepaid discount options available.
How does private lesson scheduling work?
After purchasing intro packs, we contact you within one business day to schedule 30-45 minute sessions customized to your availability and goals.