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 6 & 7, 2010
10:30 am - 6:00 pm
I Liq Chuan 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. 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.
In this weekend workshop Master Sam 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. By practicing a series of movement drills with a focus on awareness and attention, you will learn to unify yourself and in turn, with a partner. It is through the physical sensitivity and awareness of the reactions of both your partners and your own body that you will begin to feel and act in the moment, rather than thinking and anticipating.
You will learn Mentally and Physically to Understand and Manifest the Five Qualities essential to the Internal Arts: Absorb & Project - Open & Close - Condense & Expand - Concave & Convex - 3Dimensional Spherical Power and Actions; to express these Five Qualities with a partner through Spinning Hands & Sticky Hands and the Strategies of Action in dealing with an opponent and Engaging on the Point of Contact.
This workshop will focus on refining of the 15 Basic Exercises, the Process of Spinning and Sticky Hands, and the Upper and Lower Hand control processes, and Choreography, Applications and Principles of the 21 Form.
Spinning Hands
- Eight cycles of spinning hands
- How to Align Force to the Point of Contact
- Learning to Maintain Constant Energy on Changing Point of Contact
- Recognizing energy of Flow, Fend, Roll, and Pivot
Sticky Hands
- Learn to Flow - Achieving Listening Power
- Limit and Power of Yin and Yang
- Flow with Opponent Defensively
- Flow with Opponent Offensively
- Neutralizing, Off Balancing, and Capturing Opponent's Mass
- Upper Hand Control
About I-Liq Chuan:
I-Liq Chuan (roughly translated as "mind-body fist") is an art of cultivating consciousness based on Tai Chi and Chan (Zen) principles of non-assertions, non-resistance, harmony of yin and yang, oneness, and the present moment. As a system of kung fu, I-Liq Chuan emphasizes the development of internal power through mental attitude and awareness. The training develops sticking and merging abilities, circular spiral energy, Chin Na (locking), Fa Jing (projecting force), Chi Kung, and most importantly, integration of the mind's complete awareness in the present moment. I-Liq Chuan trains the ability to sense the opponent's intention through awareness and to redirect the force and use it against the opponent or incorporate the use of Fa Jing.
About Master Sam F.S. Chin:
About Master Sam F.S. Chin: Master Sam F.S. 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 the Selangor state super-heavy weight kickboxing champion in 1978. During the 1980s, 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.
Master Sam Chin has spent his life learning and refining the I Liq Chuan system. Through his own practice of Buddhist Chan (Zen) philosophies he has gained a deeper understanding of the concept of Awareness. This insight resulted in the tremendous improvement of I Liq Chuan as a martial art. Master Sam Chin has instructed countless students and promoted a select few to the level of instructor. Master Sam Chin's arduous undertaking has resulted in an increased interest in I Liq Chuan all across the globe.
Long time practitioners of many types of martial arts are amazed to see how the study of the internal principles through the lens of I Liq Chuan deepens their understanding of their respective arts.
For more information on the art of I Liq Chuan please visit the I-Liq Chuan website.
In an effort to promote grading and active membership in the I Liq Chuan Association, we will be awarding the following discounts on the registration 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). *You can become an Association Member by submitting this form and sending a check for fees payable to Sam Chin at this address: Sifu Sam Chin, c/o INTERNATIONAL I-LIQ CHUAN ASSOCIATION LTD., 133 Pleasant View Road, Pleasant Valley, NY 12569.
Workshop registration:
Active Members $170
Student Level 3 & above $160
*Instructors*
Level 1 $160
Level 2 $150
Level 3 $140
*FEE*: Paid by 10/10/10 - $200 2 Days / $125 1 Day
*AFTER 10/10/10 - $250 2 Days / $150 1 Day
Contact: Bernard Langan
510-261-4570 (School) 510-527-7760 (cell)
To register contact Bernard Langan:
email: blangan@stillnessinmotion.com
510-261-4570
Send a check to:
Bernard Langan
In Motion Center
1091 Calcot Place Suite 412
Oakland, CA 94606
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If you have questions or to register by phone please call 510-261-4570 (School) or 510-527-7760 (cell).