Past Seminars

San Francisco

Great Grandmaster Poon Sing Biography

We are very excited to have Great Grandmaster Poon Sing visiting us from Hong Kong. He is the highest-ranking living Choy Lay Fut Kung Fu master in China. He will be presenting 2 great seminars on the Choy Lay Fut System. Practitioners from all styles are welcome.

Master Wong with Great Grandmaster Poon Sing

PS1 –  Choy Lay Fut Theory, Philosophy & Techniques
Sunday, July 4th – 8am – 9am

This is the root & foundation of all your kung fu training.  It will give you a deep understanding that will impact your knowledge, quality and depth of your kung fu throughout your entire martial arts journey

PS2 – Develop The Power Within
Sunday, July 4th – 9am – 10am

Choy Lay Fut Kung Fu is known for its incredible power & strength.  Great Grandmaster Poon Sing will give you the knowledge and techniques you need to develop your ability to access, build and harness this remarkable physical and internal power.

Regardless of your martial art style – Get Ready To Punch Up Your Power!

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Master Eric Lee Biography

Seminar EL1 - Practical Self-Defense (Offered Friday at 4:00 PM)

Master Eric Lee over the years has developed a unique approach to present practical self-defense skills to deal with different situations. In this seminar Master Lee will focus on the following tactics:

• Anti-Grappling
• Anti-Striking
• Anti-Kicking
• and anti-Choking techniques

Seminar EL2 - How to win in competition (Offered Friday at 6:00 PM)

Master Lee is legendary for his countless tournament wins. Considered one of the early pioneers to consistently win with Kung Fu forms in the Open Karate Circuit; Master Lee will share his vast experience and provide a winning formula with the new generation of competitors. Among the topics will be pointers on:

1. A winning attitude
2. Know your form
3. Mental preparation
4. Showmanship
5. Supreme confidence
6. Training to win and much more...

Seminar EL3 - Martial Arts Philosophy (Offered Sunday at 8:00 AM)

In this unique workshop Master Eric Lee will be sharing his martial arts philosophy with attendees. One of the main focuses will be on "How to have more energy". Also, Master Lee will share his views on how to live a more harmonious and fulfilling life. Bring your note pad, Master Lee will take questions from seminars participants.

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Gand Master Henry Look Bio

Hebei Xing Yi Quan is the most popular and widespread of the three major Xing Yi styles: Shanxi, Hebei and Henan. Grand Master Henry Look will be presenting the cornerstones of the style, Wu Xing Quan (The Five Element Fists) and Shi Er Xing (The 12 Animal Forms).

Seminar HL1- Wu Xing Quan (Offered Friday at 6PM)

Wu Xing Quan presents the five principle techniques and are named after the 5 Elemental phases. Along with Santi Shi (Trinity Posture) they form the foundation of the style. They are:

• Pi Quan or Splitting Fist (Relates to Metal - Jin)
• Zuan Quan or Drilling Fist (Relates to Water - Shui)
• Beng Quan or Crushing Fist (Relates to Wood - Mu)
• Pao Quan or Cannon Fist (Relates to Fire - Huo)
• Heng Quan or Crossing Fist (Relates to Earth - Tu)

Seminar HL2 - Wu Xing Lien Huan Quan (Offered Friday at 7PM)

After learning the 5 Basic Fists, progression in Xing Yi training comes through the practice of Wu Xing Lien Huan Quan (Linking the 5 Basic Fists). This is a widespread and essential routine which combines and links the 5 Basic Fists together. Footwork, Xing Yi power, timing and other important aspects are developed through its practice.

Shie Er Xing, the 12 Animal Forms, expand the development of Xing Yi practitioners.Their practice develops certain characteristics that are represented by the different animals. Strength, agility, power and spirit are harnessed and developed through their practice, in turn, the Xing Yi fighting repertoire is greatly increased. The 12 Animal Forms will be presented by GM Henry Look in two parts.

Seminar HL3 - Shi Er Xing part One (Presented Sunday at 8AM)

• Loong Xing (Dragon Form)
• Hu Xing (Tiger Form)
• Tuo Xing (Alligator Form)
• Hou Xing (Monkey Form)
• Ma Xing (Horse Form)
• Yan Xing (Swallow Form)

Seminar HL4 - Shi Er Xing part Two (Presented Sunday at 9AM)

• Ji Xing (Chicken Form)
• Yao Xing (Hawk Form)
• Tai Xing (Mystical Bird)
• She Xing (Snake Form)
• Ying Xing Xiong Xing Heyan (Combined Eagle and Bear Form)

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Grandmaster Kan GuiXiang Biography

KGX1 - Master Kan, GuiXiang and Dong Yue Tai Chi Quan
Presented: Sunday 9-10:00 am July 4

Dong Yue Tai Chi Quan has 15 movements. Although it is simple and easy to learn, it contains all 5 major styles of Tai Chi – Chen, Yang, Wu (1), Wu (2), and Sun, and becomes a brand new and independent style.

Dong Yue Tai Chi emphasizes to combine universe, mountain and human being together becoming a one entity. Once starting movements, the player would stand firmly as the mountain Tai Shan, feel holding sun and moon in his/her arms, make circular movements as much as he/she could. In this way, the player would improve his/her health gradually.
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Grandmaster Cheng Jin Cai Biography

CJC1 - Qin Na: The Chinese Art of Joint Manipulation
Presented: Friday 7-8:00 pm, July 2

All disciplines of Martial Arts begin with self defense as the basis. Without self defense techniques the form is an empty show only. Self defense techniques must always be taught with every form of martial arts. One can never become a Master of Tai Chi or any Martial Art without learning the self defense techniques! Read More...

CJC2 - Universal Life Cultivating Method
Presented: Sunday 8-9:00 am, July 4

1. Wuji Stance Chi Guiding Step
This step is the first movement of Tai Chi Chuan as well as The Universal Life Cultivating Method. Click here to read more...

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Sifu Scott Jensen Biography

Sifu Jensen will be offering 2 seminars over the weekend. Please check out description and times bellow.

SJ1 - Empty Body Skills - Evasive Techniques to thwart any attack
Friday, July 2, 6-7 pm

Learn dodging and slipping drills to  avoid attacks from all directions.  In addition, we will  also practice the 8 Elusive Steps and 8 Directions Stepping Drills.

SJ2 - Improve your Leaping Length, Height, and Landings

Sunday, July 4, 9-10 am

Learn a great series of drills to build the power of your legs for leaping. Techniques for various directions and types of leaps as well as training for smooth graceful landings.

Orlando

Grandmaster Sun De Yao Bio

SD1 - Ba Zhou (8 Elbows - Section 2): Sunday 8-9 am

Ba Zhou is the most advanced of the original boxing forms created by Wang Lang, founder of the Praying Mantis system. It is traditionally reserved for long-time students/disciples, and is rarely demonstrated in public, much less openly taught. This is a rare opportunity to learn authentic, high level Mantis Boxing, from an acknowledged master of the art.

SD2 - Ba Zhou (8 Elbows - Section 3): Sunday 9-10 am

Bazhou is such an important form that together with Beng Bu they are considered the Mother of the Praying Mantis System. Often thought as Four Separate Section it comprises 64 elbow techniques. . There is a common saying among the Praying Mantis circles: "Beng Bu Dao Bazhou Shenxian Ye Nan Zou" - From Bengbu to Bazhou even the Immortals have difficulty in escaping. In this seminar GM Sun presents the 3rd Section of the form.

See above description......

Times for these two seminars will be announced soon.

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Master Kam P. Lee Bio...

KL1 - Wuzuquan Body Hardening Form: Friday 7-8 pm

“Sam Chien” or “Three Battles” is the nucleus form of Wuzuquan. Set as the first and foremost training in Wuzuquan, it consists of all the advanced skills there is to know in Wuzuquan. You can practice it simple or as hard as you like. Anyone regardless of style can learn it to increase their internal strength to enhance their skills or techniques. The goal of this form is to increase the endurance of the body and to “harden” it by combining movement with breath-work. The 5 Element techniques will also be explained in detailed with applications. “When defending be soft; when attacking be like lighting and thunder, the body should be filled with energy, like a tire”…..Grandmaster Kan Hu Chang

KL2 - Chen Taiji 1: Controlling & Subduing Palm: Sunday 8-9 am

This workshop focuses on the application of the principle” Yin overpowering Yang” or using “Softness to overcome Hardness”. Many people know Taiji consists of Yin and Yang but how many really know its hidden properties, let alone use it efficiently? Instead of just showing you techniques, this workshop teaches you the formula so you can see it in your form and apply the movement in any techniques you use, finally realizing the phrase, “One Thousand Techniques, One Principle”….Grandmaster Chen Xiaowang

KL3 - Chen Taiji 2: Trapping Arm Set: Sunday 9-10 am

This Trapping Arm 2-men set train sensitivity and precision in a close combat situation. It not only conditions the arms, skin, bones, tendons and ligaments but also trains the practitioners to realize the energetic applications of the 13 energies of Taijiquan and the secret of breath control. “Externally, Train the Tendons, Bones and Skin; Internally Trains the Breath”…..Grandmaster Zhu Tiancai

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Master Shawn Liu Bio

SL1 - Shaolin Yin Shou Gun and Its Applications : Sunday 8-9 am

Yin Shou Gun is one of the earliest Shaolin well known staff forms with many applicable applications in dealing with real self-defense combat situations. All the movements are simple and easy to learn however, all the staff movements are very useful in our daily lives in jagging, hunting, walking, hiking…  Early days it was known to be used by the Shaolin kitchen Monks.

SL2 - Shaolin Babu Lian Huan Quan and its combat applications
Sunday 9-10 am

This is one of the entrance traditional Shaolin forms of the Shaolin Temple, every move of which can be used very effectively for self-defense in Shuaijiao (wrestling), QinNa (grappling) intercepting and blocking and striking.  All the applications will be demonstrated and taught in effective and realistic ways.

Sifu Marilyn Mackey

MM1- Energy for the Memory
Sunday 9-10 am

Sifu Marilyn Mackey will teach a seminar on her book Energy for the Memory. She will show several Qigong exercises plus acupuncture points you can use to increase your focus and stimulate your memory to keep it sharp throughout your lifespan.

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Wei Lun Huang Bio

WH1 - The Soul of Tai Chi
Sunday 8-9 am

Tai Chi, which is illustrated through the Yin Yang symbol of universal energy flow, appears simple but its impact on the human body and mind is stunning and profound.  Tai Chi shows us the ultimate way to move the body and energy. At the seminar, you will have the opportunity to fully explore this concept and understand how to move the body and energy in the form practice, push hands and meditation.

Preferred time is Sunday 9am-10am

WH2 - The Spirit of Liu He Ba Fa
Sunday 9-10 am

This art is a the combination of Tai Chi, Xing Yi and Ba Gua. It is also referred to as Water Boxing, as the characteristics of each artcan be poetically described with the three stages of water - liquid, ice and steam. Furthermore, it has 64 sets of
movements - each one represents specific energy development that fits into the 64 hexagram in the I Ching.  From the beginning of the form which starts with 'stop the cart ask for directions' to the end of the form  'Chi rises up to the Kuen Lun mountain', a beautiful map pointing out a very sophisticated, energy work in the Taoist practice to achieve the full physical and spiritual development is laid out.  

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DC

Grandmaster William C.C. Chen BIO

WC1 - "The Body Mechanics of Tai Chi Chuan"  
Sunday October 3 - 9:00 am -10:00 am

Grandmaster William C. C. Chen will share his lifetime experience in the Art of Tai Chi Chuan by exploring energy flow as well as applications for physical benefits.

Liu Xiao Ling Bio

Liu Xiao Ling: Liuhe Bafa Straight Sword (Part 1 and 2)
LX1 (part one)- Friday 5:30pm - 6:30pm
LX2- (part two) Friday: 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Qing Long Jien (Blue dragon sword form). Qing Long Sword is a complementary sword form that is practiced along with Liu He Ba Fa. It emphasizes the user to move swiftly like a dragon, carry the sword closely in tune with body movement. The footwork is nimble, and the coordination is flexible. The nature of this sword form focuses on achieving a perfect harmony between the user’s sword movement and his or her mind’s intent. Each strike of the sword is combined with one’s mind’s intent and energy. Through practices, the sword in hand will be infused with force; energy will travel through the tip of the sword. Moving at a either slow or fast pace at different interval of the form, Qing Long Sword is indeed an innovative Nei Jia Sword Form. 

Liu Xiao Ling: Ba Gua Yuan Yang Yue (Ba Gua Mandarin Duck Ax)
LX3- (part one) Sunday 8:00 - 9:00 am
LX4- (part two) Sunday: 9:00—10:0 am

Ba Gua Yuan Yang Yue means Ba Gua Mandarin Duck Ax. (Mandarin ducks mate for life and are always in pairs. This describes the dual nature of the knives.) Other names include Deer Horn Knives and Arc Shaped Sabers. Ba Gua Yuan Yang Yue is a unique weapon of the Ba Gua school of Chinese martial arts. It has four tip points and nine blades. The ax is formed by two interlocking arc shaped blades with cutting edges on both concave and convex sides, or the Ying and Yang sides. With one in each hand, a Ba Gua practitioner moves the knives in a continuous flowing motion, rotating, spinning around, closing in and opening up. Its application changes flexibly. As the practitioner walks the Ba Gua circle, the continuous changing moves of turning and moving up and down flow beautifully and colorfully. The techniques of the weapon include mainly Pi - chopping, Xue - slicing, Liao - pulling, Gua - hanging, Chan - tangling, Yun - leveling, Ling - leading, Gai - covering, Sao - sweeping, Beng - crushing, Chuo - piercing, etc.

Nick Gracenin Bio

NG1- Jianshu (Straight Sword)
Friday: 6:00pm -7:00pm

The straight sword is at once elegant, precise, demanding and vicious.  Study and practice the individual movements and essential combinations of this most challenging weapon. Solo and paired practice allow for an in-depth look at the meaning behind the beautiful actions. Bring practice swords, not your heirloom. Wooden swords are suggested. Delve deeply into the art and intention of the sword.

NG2- Four Straight Hands - The essence of pushing hands
Friday: 7:00pm -8:00pm

Peng, lu, ji, an are the first four of eight basic Taijiquan energies and are the core of “Grasp the Bird’s Tail” and “Lazily Tie the Coat”. Excellent for the novice or advanced practitioner, four straight hands offers solo and partner practice to sharpen your understanding of these four pillars of training foundation. After just one class, your push hands skills will noticeably improve!

NG3 - How to build a championship winning form
Sunday: 8:00am -9:00am

From preparation to presentation, learn from the US Wushu Team veteran and coach of dozens of national and international champions. Determine which forms and weapons are the best for you to compete with and show off your strong points while hiding weak areas. Once you’ve selected your routines, how do you make the best possible impression on the judges? Tap into Master Gracenin’s experience at local, regional, national and international levels, and get ready for results!

NG4 - Strength and flexibility training
Sunday: 9:00am - 10:00am

No matter what your emphasis, higher levels of fitness will boost your progress. From full-contact fighters to martial arts fans, this class will enhance your power, range of motion, coordination and body awareness. “Lian quan bu lian gong, dao lao i chang kong” means  “If you practice martial arts without training the basics, as you age your efforts will become futile.” DVD of Master Gracenin’s program will be available!

Paul Ramos Bio

PR1 - The Essentials of Push Hands
Friday: 6:00 - 7:00pm

This workshops looks at basic principles, theories and training methods and examines how to translate these mental and physical constructs into real world applications of Tai Chi principles. Tournament and none tournament training methods will be worked and all levels of experience, from the beginner to the advanced practitioner, should walk away with a new prospective and new options for training.

PR2 - Using Tai Chi for Self-Defense
Sunday: 8:00am - 9:00am

We will look at several Tai Chi postures and work multiple applications for each. Applications against strikes, grabs and downing techniques will be practised.

Grandmaster Sun De Yao Bio

SD1 - Ba Zhou (8 Elbows - Section 2): Sunday 8-9 am

Ba Zhou is the most advanced of the original boxing forms created by Wang Lang, founder of the Praying Mantis system. It is traditionally reserved for long-time students/disciples, and is rarely demonstrated in public, much less openly taught. This is a rare opportunity to learn authentic, high level Mantis Boxing, from an acknowledged master of the art.

SD2 - Ba Zhou (8 Elbows - Section 3): Sunday 9-10 am

Bazhou is such an important form that together with Beng Bu they are considered the Mother of the Praying Mantis System. Often thought as Four Separate Section it comprises 64 elbow techniques. . There is a common saying among the Praying Mantis circles: "Beng Bu Dao Bazhou Shenxian Ye Nan Zou" - From Beng Bu to Bazhou even the Immortals have difficulty in escaping. In this seminar GM Sun presents the 3rd Section of the form.

Dallas

Grandmaster Cheng Jin Cai Biography

CJC#2 - Qin Na: The Chinese Art of Joint Manipulation
Offered: Friday 7-8:00 pm, March 26th

All disciplines of Martial Arts begin with self defense as the basis. Without self defense technique the form is an empty show only. Self defense techniques must always be taught with every form of martial arts. One can never become a Master of Tai Chi or any Martial Art without learning the self defense techniques! Read More...

CJC#1 - Universal Life Cultivating Method
Offered: Sunday 8-9:00 am, March 28th

1. Wuji Stance Chi Guiding Step
This step is the first movement of Tai Chi Chuan as well as The Universal Life Cultivating Method. Click here to read more...

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Master Chen is grandmaster of the martial art known as T’ai Chi Chuan. He credits his health to the art as well as to his own personal form of martial art, known as Pai Da Qi Gong (pronounced: Pie Dah Chee Gohng).

Master Chen developed Pai Da Qi Gong over thirty eight years ago, picking from among T’ai Chi, Xing Yi, and Ba Gua three martial art movements are the “best of all forms,” as he put it. Pai Da Qi Gong involves a series of eight basic movements which when practiced properly Read More...

Master James Chen BIO

JC#1 - Pai Dai Qi Gong and Higher Level Tai Chi
Offered: Friday 7-8:00 pm, March 26th
JC#2 - Pai Dai Qi Gong and Higher Level Tai Chi
Offered: Sunday 8-9:00 am, March 28th

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Dr. Shie-Ming Hwang Biography

SMH#1 - Extreme Push Hands Competition - Overview
Offered: Friday 7-8:00 pm, March 26th

• Why? 
• What? 
• How?

 Essential principles: Rooting, Absorbing, Deviation, Elimination, and Issuing Power  

Techniques: Throw, Push, Catch and Control (Chin-Na), Hooking, and Tripping    How to win the Extreme Push Hands Competition - Whole Body Strength and Power   

Questions and Answers

SMH#2 - Taiji Push Hands and Extreme Push Hands Competition Step Push Hands. Offered: Sunday 8-9:00 am, March 28th

A-  Essences of Taiji Push Hands

•  Rooting, Absorbing, Deviation, Elimination, and Issuing Power   
• Listening, Comprehension, Elimination, and Issuance Strength
• Touch, Stick, Connect, and Follow    
• Silk Winding Strength and Power    
• Breathing, Relaxation, and Smooth Movements    
• Taiji Push Hands Basic Training Movements    
• Weight Distribution and Yin-Yang Separation in Taiji Push Hands Application     Application to other styles martial arts for the Extreme Push Hands Competition      

B-  Application to Extreme Push Hands Competition

• Whole Body Strength and Power    
• How to absorb, deviate, and eliminate pressure, including Bull Charge and Bear Hug
• How to issue power, including Silk Winding Strength and Power, (to push the opponent  down and far)   
• How to take care of Leg or Legs Holding, Hooking, and Tripping    
• How to take care of Chin-Na techniques, including Joint Lock    
• How to take care of Throwing, including Over-Shoulder Throwing    
• How to prevent injury and enhance recovery from injuries    
• Questions and Answers

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Master Wuzhong Jia Biography

WZJ #1 - Qigong for Cardiovascular System
Offered: Friday 6-7:00 pm, March 26th

Benefits: Improve function of the cardiovascular system.  Prevent and help to cure cardiovascular system related diseases such as high/low blood pressure, coronary artery disease, atherosclerosis, etc., with an efficiency up to 90%.  Practicing this Qigong one hour per day for 3 months without interruption, the efficiency is even higher than 90%, and there is not any side effects with this Qigong therapy. 

WZJ #2 - Taiji for Longevity and Taiji Push-hands
Offered: Friday 7-8:00 pm, March 26th

There are many different forms of Taiji nowadays.  Generally, Taiji is classified into traditional Taiji and modern Taiji.  Traditional Taiji include Chen, Yang, Wu, Wu/Hao, and Sun style.  Modern Taiji has far more routines, either a simplified or a combined variation of the traditional styles. 

No matter what style of Taiji you practice, Master Wuzhong Jia will teach you how to achieve longevity with Taiji, how to practice self-defense with Taiji, and Taiji push-hands. 

WZJ #3 - Traditional Taiji Fan
Offered: Sunday 8-9:00 am, March 28th

Taiji Fan practice is full of elegance and beauty.  Moreover, it also brings the same therapeutic benefits of Taiji practice with regard to improving quality of life and physical functions. 

Taiji Fan is suitable for a wide range of ages and abilities.  The forms weave the eye-catching fan dancing - each fan may symbolize an energizing happy heart – into the graceful movements of Taiji. The Taiji Fan can be done as individual or as group activities. 

WZJ #4 - Cheng Style Bagua Zhang
Offered: Sunday 9-10:00 am, March 28th

Introduce the fundamentals of Bagua Zhang and the benefits of Bagua practice in health preservation, cultivation of internal energy, and the application of BaGua.   ________________________________________________________________

Master Zhang Xue Fei (Shi Yong Fei) is a 33rd Generation Shaolin Master. He began his training at 7 years old and trained over 15 years at Shaolin Temple in China. In 2002 he was the champion at Henan Open Shaolin Traditional Competition.

ZXF#1 - Shaolin Xiao Hong Quan
Offered: Sunday 8-9:00 am, March 28th

Shaolin Xiao Hong Quan is a very famous and popular Shaolin Temple form in fact it is one of he top ten forms the monks learn at Shaolin Temple.

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Master Deru, aka Shawn Liu, or Chinese family name Liu Xiangyang, is the 31st generation descendant, Grand Master of the Shaolin Temple, Henan province and direct disciple of the Shaolin Temple Spiritual Abbot, Great Master Suxi, the only remaining Shaolin Fighting Monk Legend, Great Master of the Shaolin Temple (pre-communist) China. Master Liu is also known as the iron leg. Liu started training in Shaolin, traditional medicine and Qigong in Shaolin Temple, China when he was a very young child. Later he studied many other internal arts.

SL#1 - Chan (Zen) Paradigm Shift - Empowering Natural Healing Ability
Offered: Friday 7-8:00 pm, March 26th

1. See the true freedom of self–nature; and to unveil our true nature: inner healing mechanism and the inner-natural intelligence
2. let us be flowing with Qi. Let us flow with nature. We shall empower ourselves and cultivate our ability to heal and live our life with greater self-control…
3. Confrontational vs Harmony; Disease vs Healing microcosm of the Universe.

We are, after all, the microcosm of the Universe.
Ultra-secret teachings or esoteric expression,

As Huineng stated in Confucian words: Bodhi is to be found only in your mind; Why waste your effort in seeking inner truth outside?

A Saint submits himself to all disciplines but a Sage has passed beyond all disciplines                                          

Chan-TaiGong: The Form of Empowerment

Taigong includes Qi (energy) empowerment and body/mind cleansing, as well as Qi redirecting. It is based on Tao, Taiji and Chan theory, as well as Chinese Medicine.  Taigong redirects, unblocks and balances Qi on the right path in the meridian channels and within the organs for wellness and healing. 

SL#2 - Shaolin Babu Lian Huan Quan and its combat applications
Offered: Sunday 8-9:00 am, March 28th

This is one of the entrance traditional Shaolin forms of the Shaolin Temple, every move of which can be used very effectively for self-defense in Shuaijiao (wrestling), QinNa (grappling) intercepting and blocking and striking.  All the applications will be demonstrated and taught in effective and realistic ways.

Grand Master Shi Deru will conduct the teaching. Assistant instructors to his teaching will be Shi Zhongqin and An Qian Ling.

An exciting seminar schedule will be presented for the ICMAC World Championship. Keep checking this page for updates!

Master Nick Gracenin Bio

NG1- Jianshu (Straight Sword)
Friday: 6:00pm -7:00pm

The straight sword is at once elegant, precise, demanding and vicious.  Study and practice the individual movements and essential combinations of this most challenging weapon. Solo and paired practice allow for an in-depth look at the meaning behind the beautiful actions. Bring practice swords, not your heirloom. Wooden swords are suggested. Delve deeply into the art and intention of the sword.

NG2- Four Straight Hands - The essence of pushing hands
Friday: 7:00pm -8:00pm

Peng, lu, ji, an are the first four of eight basic Taijiquan energies and are the core of “Grasp the Bird’s Tail” and “Lazily Tie the Coat”. Excellent for the novice or advanced practitioner, four straight hands offers solo and partner practice to sharpen your understanding of these four pillars of training foundation. After just one class, your push hands skills will noticeably improve!

NG3 - How to build a championship winning form
Sunday: 8:00am -9:00am

From preparation to presentation, learn from the US Wushu Team veteran and coach of dozens of national and international champions. Determine which forms and weapons are the best for you to compete with and show off your strong points while hiding weak areas. Once you’ve selected your routines, how do you make the best possible impression on the judges? Tap into Master Gracenin’s experience at local, regional, national and international levels, and get ready for results!

NG4 - Strength and flexibility training
Sunday: 9:00am - 10:00am

No matter what your emphasis, higher levels of fitness will boost your progress. From full-contact fighters to martial arts fans, this class will enhance your power, range of motion, coordination and body awareness. “Lian quan bu lian gong, dao lao i chang kong” means  “If you practice martial arts without training the basics, as you age your efforts will become futile.” DVD of Master Gracenin’s program will be available.

Shifu Bob Messinger Bio

BM1 - Qi Gong Basics Workshop: The practice of vitality
Sunday: 8:00am - 9:00am

In this workshop we will examine the basic Theory, Philosophy and Practice of Qi Gong

The practice asks that we seek to accomplish 3 things:

1. Regulate the breath
2. Regulate the posture
3. Regulate the mind

During Part I we will touch on each of these points using techniques including natural breathing, visualization, guided imagery, and intention. This will be achieved while learning and practicing basic standing postures & methods for improving overall health, developing a calm mind & a stronger body.

Everyone will come away with powerful tools including postures for both passive or post-standing and dynamic or moving Qi Gong.

BM2 - Qi Gong Basics Workshop Part II
Sunday: 9:00am - 10:00am

Part II will expand on Part I using more advance postures, concepts and techniques.

Shifu Kenneth P. Lewis Bio

Seminar: Reality Based Self-Defense...
Sunday: 8:00am to 9:00am

Reality based self defense is one of the most important aspect of our martial arts training, as most if not all of us enter the martial arts to be able to learn to defend ourselves.  Therefore, while we may study forms (weapons and open hand), self-defense should be our main focus.  Sparring helps, however, when it comes to defending oneself on the street against one or more opponents, then reality based self defense becomes paramount.
 
The seminar therefore will involve and focus on defense against frontal and behind attacks without weapon, and defense against a knife and other dangerous weapons.  Traditional blocks and not traditional blocks and strikes will be taught, however, the main focus of the seminar will be to teach the most effective approach to defending against various attacks.

Sifu Rahman Khabir