SEMINARS: Martial Arts, Taijiquan, Qigong and Meditation
CALIFORNIA, USA: SUMMER 2009 SEMINARS
Week-long intensive seminars at the YMAA Retreat Center, in Northern CA, with Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming, from July 10 until August 21, 2009.
| Date | Location | Subject | Cont. Person | Tel. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 10 - 17 | Taijiquan and Martial Applications (Level 1-4) | Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming | 707-502-8739 | |
| July 17-24 | Taiji Sword and Martial Applications | Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming | 707-502-8739 | |
| July 24-31 | Taiji Pushing Hands and Martial Applications (Level 1-4) | Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming | 707-502-8739 | |
| July 31 - August 7 | Qigong (Level 1) | Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming | 707-502-8739 | |
| August 7 - 14 | Qigong-3 (Hard Qigong): Da Mo Yi Jin Jing, Hard White Crane, Tiger Qigong | Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming | 707-502-8739 | |
| August 14 - 21 | Taiji Ball Qigong (Level 1-2) | Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming | 707-502-8739 | |
More information about attending the Summers Seminars in July and August 2009 with Dr. Yang are available at the YMAA California Seminar page. Everyone is welcomed to train at the YMAA Retreat Center and details in the Regular Time training page.
BOSTON, MA, USA: SUMMER 2009 SEMINARS
Seminars are a great opportunity to help you build proper foundation, learn and refine techniques, and develop a deeper understanding of the practice. This 2009 Summer Season, YMAA Boston will be holding weekend seminars from July 11th until August 16th, excluding the weekend of August 1-2 (Summer Break).If you are interested in registering or have questions about any of the YMAA Boston seminars listed below, please call us at (617) 524-8892.
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QIN NA (CHIN NA)
Effective Locking Techniques for All Martial StylesYMAA Boston, Boston, MA - July 11-12, 2009, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Qin-Na (Chin Na) means "Seize and Control" and is one of the four major elements of any martial arts training (kicking, punching, wrestling, Qin-Na). It comprises of techniques specializing in joint locks, cavity press, and muscle/tendon grabs to subdue and control opponents.The successful execution of any Qin-Na technique relies heavily on skill and practice, as proper angling, timing, application of pressure and leverage are all essential keys to making it effective. The material taught in this seminar is readily incorporated into other martial styles and systems.
STAFF TECHNIQUES AND QI MEI GUN
The Root of Long Weapons TrainingYMAA Boston, Boston, MA - July 18-19, 2009, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Staff is the foundation to all long weapons training, much like how saber is the foundation to all short weapons training. About 60-70% of staff techniques overlap with those of other long weapons, including spear, trident, Guan Dao, Pu Dao, and the hook spear.Establishing a proper foundation in staff will help to facilitate any future training with other long weapons. Staff is traditionally the first long weapon learned in Chinese martial arts. It is perfect for the student with no prior martial arts weapons training, and it is also great for experienced practitioners wishing to deepen their understanding, feeling, and techniques.
TAIJI BALL QIGONG
Develop Body Strength and HealthYMAA Boston, Boston, MA / July 25-26, 2009, 9:00am - 5:00pm
In China, Taiji balls have commonly been used in both external and internal martial arts training. The original name of this training is “Yin Yang Taiji Ball Qigong Training”,(Yin Yang Taiji Qiu Qigong). Though the training methods vary from one style to another, the main purposes remain the same. These purposes are: 1. To strengthen the physical torso, especially the spine. 2. To condition muscles required for combat. 3. Learn to use the mind to lead the Qi to the physical body for power manifestation.STRAIGHT SWORD AND SAN CAI JIAN
Elegant, Precise, and Highly EffectiveYMAA Boston, Boston, MA - August 8-9, 2009, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Many Chinese martial arts styles include training with the double-edged narrow blade straight sword, and all of them share the same sword principles, theory, and basics. In this seminar, there will be an emphasis on basic drills and exercises that help to form a proper foundation for effective sword training.Understanding the sword and its fundamental techniques is absolutely essential to fully utilizing this complex weapon. The straight sword is considered one of the most difficult weapons to master. In this seminar, topics covered will include understanding the sword, basics of sword techniques and skills, solo practice, 2-person practice, stances, and correct body structure. This seminar is a highly recommended for sword practitioners looking to build a solid foundation to their training. In this seminar, students who have already learned the fundamentals will begin training Level 2, which includes the well-known traditional Northern Long Fist form San Cai Jian (3-Powers Sword).
TRADITIONAL YANG STYLE TAIJIQUAN (TAI CHI CHUAN) OR TAIJI FIGHTING SET
Recovering the Martial Roots of TaijiquanYMAA Boston, Boston, MA - August 15-16, 2009, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Taijiquan (or Tai Chi Chuan) has martial origins but is highly promoted for its health benefits. Every movement of the sequence has a meaning, a proper alignment of the body, a pattern of breathing and an intention of the mind.That is why learning and understanding the intention of each movement is so important. In this seminar, YMAA instructors who have been with Dr. Yang for over 10-15 years, will teach the movements of the barehand sequence, the fighting set sequence and deeply analyze many of it applications.
LODGING: HOTELS, GUEST HOUSES AND INNS NEAR YMAA BOSTON
To find out more information about Hotel or Guest House in the area of YMAA Boston (Jamaica Plain), please visit the Boston lodging page. There you may find a list of lodging options with nightly rates and some notes about transportation. Please note that the rates may change according to the season.




