SEMINARS: Martial Arts, Taijiquan, Qigong and Meditation

QIN NA (CHIN NA)

Effective Locking Techniques for All Martial Styles

YMAA 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.

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STAFF TECHNIQUES AND QI MEI GUN

The Root of Long Weapons Training

YMAA 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.

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TAIJI BALL QIGONG

Develop Body Strength and Health

YMAA 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.

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STRAIGHT SWORD AND SAN CAI JIAN

Elegant, Precise, and Highly Effective

YMAA 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).

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TRADITIONAL YANG STYLE TAIJIQUAN (TAI CHI CHUAN) OR TAIJI FIGHTING SET

Recovering the Martial Roots of Taijiquan

YMAA 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.

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