I got so hyped about Wing Chun when I watched the movies Ip Man & Ip Man 2. It revolved around the…read morelife of Ip Man, a grandmaster of the martial art "Wing Chun". The focus of this martial is simultaneous defense and offense. It accomplishes this by redirecting an opponent's attack and at the same time a quick blow that will end the figh quickly. I found the Wing Chun class on Google and I just started from their. A few days later, I found myself talking to the instructor, Mr. Jack Gallardo. I started by learning the forms and then doing it again and again. The logic to this is to perfect the movement and stance. Mr. Gallardo describes the forms as some sort of letters in the alphabet. When the forms are mastered, they can then be applied to form different sentences. Every session is tiring. We start with warm up exercises and the forms. We then move on to learning the basic stances and techniques. Sometimes, we have Chi Sao drills that are supposed to improve our sense of movement and response. The progress is slow because the disciplines need to be mastered before moving on to higher stages. The base needs to be firm my classmates would always say. After every session we have a burnout exercise that helps keep us fit and strong. After two months of Wing Chun classes, I still have a long way to go but I feel more alert and equipped whenever I'm in some potentially dangerous situations. Wing Chun is perfect for those who are looking for a self defense or those looking to expand their knowledge in different martial arts. It requires a lot of patience though, but it will all be worth it.

This art studio is located just in front of my building, so it was one of the first places I…read morevisited after moving to Manila. I was pregnant the first time I went there, so unfortunately most of their classes were prohibited for me, even with a doctor's statement - I understand them, though! The one I wanted to try was aerial silk...come on! Back to reality, please! After delivery, I've had a Stretch and Firm Fitness trial class and I really enjoyed it. I'm just trying to decide if I'll shift to another modality, like Contemporary Dance or Jazz. The teachers are enthusiastic and the place is nice. Actually, what I like about Jollijam - besides reminding me of Jollibee! - is that it's always full of kids and teens. I know, some people may hate it just because of this aspect. But it think it gives life to the place. It's funny to see little kids having ukulele classes or voice classes, anyway! Oh, there's also the Kung Fu group! That's the spirit. Jollijam mixes art, music, dance, fitness, martial arts...and FUN!

My younger sister has been taking voice lessons in The Music School of Ryan Cayabyab for roughly…read morearound three years now. I could tell that this has been one of the highlights of her life because singing really is one of her passions and I'm really glad that we found this school for the perfect place to hone her skill. The teachers are very well-trained and if you're lucky enough, you even get to be taught by the infamous Ryan Cayabyab, one of the most popular Filipino maestros around. Every summer, they hold annual auditions for their students to perform of which my sister took part of for almost every year in preparation for the recital which they usually hold at the Music Museum. What I also like about this school is that more than the voice lessons, they also teach other instruments such as guitar, drums, piano, you name it! Definitely a holistic music school!

Learning how to drive is one of the best forms of freedom any individual can experience in their…read morelifetime, next of course is living on your own. I've been driving close to around 15 years now and I still remember the first time I went behind the wheel. Initially my parents only taught me how to back up the car in the garage until they officially enrolled me to a driving school. There were only a handful of driving schools around and the best one was A-1 Driving School. They had a branch close to my house so my mom enrolled me in their 5 day 2 hour driving session. I remember always being absent so I had to finish the course in 2 weeks. The coach was very helpful and taught me the basics of driving but later on I found my groove on my own. I'm glad that I was able to learn how to drive at a young age and that A-1 was my driving school.

At the moment, I understand that there are driving companies left and right that are competing for…read morethe attention of potential customers but seeing as this is the company that taught ME how to drive, I have no qualms about vouching for them. 100 percent. A-1 was very helpful and professional in seeing me through the process of driving lessons from start to end. They even got a TIN number for me as it is a requirement for obtaining a driver's license. Their drivers were always very professional and courteous towards me. I've never been in a car accident whilst driving. In part I credit A-1 for that!

They offer a good range of make-up courses. There are some for those who want to become…read moreprofessional makeup artists, some for those who want to work on their airbrush skills, and some for those interested in face and body painting. There are also individual courses for those who want to specialise in makeup for high-fashion photography, bridal makeup, and makeup for personal beauty. I took the personal beauty make-up classes here just a few weeks ago and I really enjoyed them. The class was small (there were five of us), which I like because the teachers could really give each of us their attention. The course lasted five days, one day per lesson: basics, day makeup, evening makeup, smoky eye, and the last day was reserved to work on what you can improve and to see how your work looks when you're photographed. The teachers and staff were all very pleasant. They even help you choose what kind of makeup is for you and will give you personalised tips. All materials that you'll need will be provided by the School, but you can also bring your own so that you can practice with products you already have and will be taught to use them properly-- or if they're even the right ones for you. Watch out for their promos. They offer discounts or packages on courses sometimes. They also sell makeup.