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| What We Are About |
| What we have available |
| Nexus itself is a spacious studio composed to 2 main training rooms, a treatment room and a lounge area. The space consists of 2500 square feet, and we have a collection of martial arts weapons as well as other training equipment. |
| As an events producer for almost 20 years, I've had many great experiences with venues, but Travis at Nexus has certainly been one of the most accommodating, courteous and helpful. The space has a warm vibe and lots of beautiful daylight. It's quite versatile with 2 rooms to suit many different needs from evening events to daytime workshops or lectures. It's very well equipped with a small adjustable stage, and most facilities that many other venues charge extra for. Travis is also one of the most hard-working and supportive venue owners I've ever encountered. He brings back the original meaning of what true excellent customer service used to mean to the older generation, something rarely found in any service these days. I would not think twice about recommending this space to anyone and wish them well in all their endeavors ! Risa Roumel - Insightful Events |
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| The ancient art of Chinese Gong Fu is based on the relationship between body, mind and spirit. Through its practice you learn that physical prowess includes more than just strength and flexibility. It is an integration of the physical body with the internal self, resulting in a dynamic freedom of the three aspects combined. It was in this search of ‘perfect mind, perfect body’ that artwork came to be a central aspect of Nexus. The role of art in self cultivation presents itself through the Chinese notions of the Scholar Warrior, wherein the knight or nobleman of ancient China was trained not only in swordplay, archery and horse riding but also in poetry and calligraphy. Further proof of the fundamental role of art can be found in the teachings of Leonardo Da Vinci who advanced the notion that the quintessential Renaissance man was one who developed both body and mind, embracing all of man’s different and complementary facets. It is in this spirit that Nexus has grown. Originally a martial arts studio based on Chinese Gong Fu styles of Xingyi Quan and Bagua Zhang, Nexus has evolved into a cultural center that showcases different art forms. Our location in the idyllic setting of the Old Port of Montreal is in synch with our goal of present the works of new and upcoming artists. The openness of the studio allows for a variety of events, ranging from film nights to fundraisers, from training seminars to art exhibitions and everything in between. In the process of our growth, we have maintained our original purpose of offering various forms of physical development and martial training. We have weekly classes on Chinese conditioning drills, Wu style Tai Ji and meditation. Personal training is also available upon request. We always welcome suggestions on new ways of using the studio, whether it is for a special event or for an exhibit. |