In Motion Center in association with Tai Chi Tutelage of Palo Alto present
The Martial Art of Awareness ♦ I LIQ CHUAN ♦ A Workshop with Master Sam Chin
November 5 & 6, 2011 10:30 am – 6:00 pm
Location: In Motion Center 1091 Calcot Place, Suite 412 Oakland, CA 94606
Why you should attend
Master Chin will guide you with Tai Chi Principles and Chan (Zen) approaches to learning. Through solo exercises and partner practice you will learn how to quickly, efficiently and successfully develop the specific skills and qualities the Internal Arts are famous for.
What is I Liq Chuan?
I Liq Chuan (roughly translated as “mind-body fist”) is an Internal Art that has become known worldwide for its combat effectiveness, and the clarity and high quality of instruction in the transmission of its training methods and refined skill sets. It emphasizes the development of internal power through mental attitude and awareness in the present moment. The practice of I Liq Chuan develops the ability to react spontaneously to attacks, not relying upon pre-arranged responses, through its specialized partner practices of Spinning Hands & Sticky Hands.
What will you learn?
This workshop will focus on refining the 15 Basic Exercises with solo and partner training, the Process of Spinning and Sticky Hands, and Applications and Principles of the 21 Form.
Spinning Hands
1. Eight cycles of Spinning Hands
2. How to Align Force to the Point of Contact
3. Learning to Maintain Constant Energy
4. Recognizing energy of Flow, Fend, Roll, and Pivot
Sticky Hands
1. Learn to Flow – Achieving Listening Power
2. Limit and Power of Yin and Yang
3. Flow with Opponent Defensively on Changing Point of Contact
4. Flow with Opponent Offensively
5. Neutralizing, Off Balancing, and Capturing Opponent’s Mass
6. Upper Hand and Lower Hand Control
About Master Sam F.S. Chin
Master Chin is the co-founder and head instructor of I-Liq Chuan. Trained in the martial arts since childhood by his father and I-Liq Chuan founder Lik Keong Chin, he was a state heavy weight kickboxing champion in 1978. During the 1980’s, Master Chin won numerous push hand championships. Master Chin has been teaching for over 30 years and has conducted seminars and workshops internationally in Malaysia, Australia, Japan, Hungary, Russia, Poland, Germany and the United States. Master Chin has been recognized by the USA Wushu Kung-Fu Federation as a Hall of Fame Outstanding Master.
Workshop Bonus!
In an effort to promote grading and active membership in the I Liq Chuan Association, we will be awarding the following discounts on the entrance fee of $200. In order to receive the following discount pricing, you must bring your passbook and be in full uniform (t-shirt, pants, and sash).
Note: You can become an Association Member at www.iliqchuan.com
Workshop Tuition $200
Active Members: $170
Students Level 3 & above: $160
Certified I Liq Chuan Instructors Level 1: $160 – Level 2: $150 – Level 3: $140
PAID BY October.15.2011: $200 2 Days, $125 1 Day
AFTER October.15.2011: $250 2 Days, $150 1 Day
To Register Contact
Bernard Langan email: blangan@stillnessinmotion.com phone: (510)-261-4570 cell: 510-526-7760