Whipping Willow

For over 20 years, the Whipping Willow Association has spread and celebrated a diverse background of martial arts. With a clear vision that aims to seek out all that connects our art across cultures and experiences and to foster a student mindset that encourages continual growth, the Association is a hub for all martial arts, both combative and restorative.

“Seeking out our similarities on a quest to find all that connects our art.”

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Blue Winter Gathering 2024 poster with black and white photos of people practicing meditation as well as basic and combative skills.

2024 WINTER GATHERING

Join us for our biggest event of the year: The Whipping Willow Association’s Winter (Wind) Gathering. The Winter Gathering is a three day event focused on healing, combative study, and basics as taught by our Grandmasters.

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Video library

The Historical Preservation Group (HPG) is dedicated to preserving and sharing the art of martial arts through various multimedia channels. At the core of our mission is a commitment to creating compelling documentaries and instructional videos that promote a deeper understanding and appreciation of martial arts to a wider audience. We also maintain one of the largest collections of 8mm film archives on martial arts exclusively available through our organization.

Martial arts students sparing with one student holding a fake knife.

Martial arts students practicing their moves.

Martial arts students standing on coffee cans.

Our MENTORS

Photo of Sijo Alferos teaching students martial arts moves.

Antwione Alferos

President/Founder

DIAN TANAKA

Senior Vice President

Thomas Georgion performing a martial arts move on another individual.

TOM GEORGION

Vice President/Co-Founder