Special Classes

Brown/Black Belt Mentor Class
Sunday, Apr 27th 10:00-11:30am

Purple Belt Mentor Class
Sunday, Apr 27th 11:30am-1:00pm

Orange Belt Mentor Class
Thursday, May 15th 7:30-9:00pm

BIPOC Kaj Class
Every 2nd Sunday of the month 11:30-1 pm. Open to BIPOC-identified students at Seven Star and Fusion Kung Fu. If you would like to be added to a distribution list to receive direct email updates about the BIPOC class, please reach out to Sifu Gina.

Upcoming Events

DE&I Movie Night
Saturday, Apr 19th 7:30pm:
Our DEI movie night will show 'Origin.' Filmmaker Ava DuVernay examines America's racial 'Caste' system based on Isabel Wilkerson's book Caste. DuVernay's film draws a line between India's caste system, the hierarchies of Nazi Germany, and the historic subjugation of Black people in the United States.

Seven Star Karaoke Night
May 3rd 6pm-10pm
Seven Star will host an evening of karaoke at the kwoon. Bring potluck items to share, any friends and family, and your best performance energy! If you are able, please Venmo $10-$20 to @Lara-Hengelbrok to assist with rental costs.

Disability Justice Workshop
Saturday May 10th 11:00am-12:30pm via Zoom:
We have hired a consultant, Nora Rahimian, to lead this workshop for us. This class is an intro to disability justice open to all students. In this interactive online class, you will learn about disability justice, how it benefits everyone, and what we can do to make our training spaces more inclusive and accessible. We are planning a Part 2 training for our teachers/assistant teachers in our Kaj and self defense programs later this year. Disability justice is a priority for us this year and where Seven Star has dedicated it’s DE&I training funds this year. This workshop will replace our Spring kwoon meeting. Please prioritize attending this important workshop.
Note: Advanced Class and All School classes are canceled on May 10th so you can prioritize this workshop. You will log in via Zoom from the comfort of your own home. The kwoon will not be available to self train during that time.

Save the Date!

Pride in the Park
June 7th

Pride March
June 29th

2025 Camping Trip
Aug. 2-4
Dash Point State Park

Seven Star Annual Retreat
Aug. 30-Sept.1 (Labor Day weekend)
Camp Burton, Vashon Island

Upcoming Tests

Saturday, Apr 26th 10am
Orange Belt Test for Noel and Stephanie

Sunday, Jun 1st 10:00am
Blue Belt Test for Courtney, Imani, Kimberly and Megumi

Steering Committee

The steering committee is made up of volunteers representing the various belt ranks. If you have questions or suggestions about Seven Star operations, reach out to your belt representative. Leadership rotates. Below are current members as of October 2024. Please pay attention to announcements for your belt rank for opportunities to give feedback, elect a representative, or serve on the steering committee.  Steering committee meets the 4th Wednesday of every month at 6:15pm via Zoom.

Jess Barringer
White Belt Representative, Secretary
Feb  2025 - Jan 2026

Shelley Carr
Orange Belt Representative
June 2024 - June 2025

Lindsey Clark
Purple Belt Representative, Member-at-Large
Oct 2024 - Sept 2025

KC Bridges
Blue Belt Representative
Feb 2025 - Mar 2026

Shauna Reiss De Reyes
Green/Brown Belts Representative, Vice President
Jan 2024 - Jan 2025

Esther Howard
Black Belt Representative, President
Jan 2024 - Dec 2025

Anna Nisi
Treasurer
Feb 2025 -

Student Led Groups

Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Working Group

Seven Star’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Working Group (DE&I) is made up of students and teachers across all belt ranks and meets quarterly via Zoom to discuss and address issues of diversity and inclusion as it pertains to Seven Star’s culture and mission. Any student is welcome to join the group, regardless of previous experience working on these topics. If interested, email dei_working_group@sevenstarwomenskungfu.com. Our former Gender Education Working Group (GEWG) folded into our DE&I team in Fall 2024, after completion of revisions to our gender policy.

BIPOC Affinity Space

A great way to build more community with one another is having an affinity space. Seven Star has a BIPOC Affinity Space slack channel. It is a private channel. If you wish to be added to the BIPOC Affinity Space slack channel you can: send a slack direct message (DM) or email to Sifu Gina or Lara. No experience needed in creating, interacting or being in an affinity space. Please come as you are.

Online Community

Slack: Seven Star Slack Channel (open to current and former students of Seven Star)
Facebook: Student Group Page (open to current and former students of Seven Star)