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Below is a list of the presently confirmed seminars. More seminars are to be announced soon. Below you may download the registration form for these seminars:
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Nei Shu Ba Zhang Part 1: TY01 – Sunday, 8:00 AMPart 2: TY02 – Sunday, 9:00 AM Introduction to Yin Fu style Bagua Eight Mother Palms. ![]() ![]() ![]()
Strength and Flexibility Training NG01 – Friday, 4:00 PMImprove your fitness, power, range of motion, coordination, and body awareness. Taiji Broadsword NG02 – Friday, 5:00 PMLearn the art of the broadsword; study individual movements and combinations. The Essence of Taiji Push Hands NG03 – Sunday, 8:00 AMA workshop for both novice and advanced practitioners; analyze the basic Taiji push-hands techniques of peng, lu, ji, and an in solo and partner practice. ![]() ![]()
Push Hands Jin RB01 – Friday, 5:00 PMMove beyond muscle power to develop whole-body energetic connections. "Beyond the Western Gate" RB02 – Sunday, 8:00 AMGo beyond Rick Barrett's book (Taijiquan: Through the Western Gate) to new applications of coherent energy in healing, meditation, and martial arts. ![]() ![]()
Two-Person Chin Na Set RE01 – Friday, 5:00 PMA rare two-person fighting set including joint locks and ways to counter these immobilizing techniques. Two-Person Yang Taiji Broadsword RE02 – Friday, 6:00 PMA two-person fighting set teaching techniques and applications using circular movements. Covers basic dao principles for Taiji as well as external systems. Two-Person Yang Taiji Spear (Bo Staff) RE03 – Sunday, 9:00 AMA spear push-hands and fighting set that develops internal sensitivity and strength. ![]() ![]()
Jun Li Straight Sword Part 1: SC01 – Friday, 4:00 PMPart 2: SC02 – Friday, 5:00 PM A smooth and quick traditional sword form with continuous flowing movements. Jun Li Leopard Fist Part 1: SC03 – Sunday, 8:00 AMPart 2: SC04 – Sunday, 9:00 AM A fast, powerful form with effective kicking techniques and fighting applications. ![]() ![]()
Traditional Chen Taiji - 13 Postures (Shi San Shi Taijiquan) Part 1: FS01 – Friday, 6:00 PMPart 2: FS02 – Sunday, 9:00 AM 13 postures Taijiquan represents the Traditional Chen style simplified routine. This routine familiarizes the student with the fundamental concepts of traditional Chen Taijiquan and creates a solid and correct learning base for both beginners and/ or those interested in mastering Chen style for the next levels: Lao Jia Yi Lu and Lao Jia Er Lu. ![]() ![]()
The ABCs of Combat SW01 – Friday, 4:00 PMLearn fundamental truths and time-tested rules to determine the value of your fighting techniques. Aikido and the Chinese Internal Arts SW02 – Friday, 5:00 PMExplore connections between Japanese and Chinese martial arts. Learn joint control techniques, calmness in combat, and defenses against multiple attackers. A groundbreaking workshop originated for the performers of Cirque du Soleil. ![]() ![]()
Longevity Chi Gong MB01 – Friday, 6:00 PMLearn a breathing-moving routine to calm the mind and cleanse the brain, internal organs, skin and bone marrow. ![]() ![]()
Effortless Pushes in Push Hands CL01 – Friday, 6:00 PMLearn the conditions and skills necessary for sensing your partner's defects, no matter how small, and how to take advantage of them with a minimum of effort. "Internal Neutralizing" and Rooting in Push Hands CL02 – Sunday, 8:00 AMExplore a little understood skill crucial to effective push hands. Learn a variety of exercises focusing on internal energy, body structure and awareness. Good for beginners as well as advanced practitioners. |
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Xing Yi Linking Broadsword (Lien Huan Dao) Part 1: LX01 – Friday, 6:00 PMPart 2: LX02 – Friday, 7:00 PM A saber form that teaches students to internalize and expand the energy of the five basic Xing Yi fists by making the Dao an extension of the body. Liuhe Bafa LX03 – Sunday, 8:00 AMAn introduction to the six harmonies/eight methods Water Boxing form emphasizing continuous movement, rising and falling like ocean waves. Bagua Deer Hooks (Yuan Yang Yue) LX04 – Sunday, 9:00 AMA typical Bagua form using characteristic direction changes, fast turns, and rapid footwork to apply the hooks against a spear or staff attack. ![]() ![]()
Eight Elbows (Ba Zhou) Part 1 SD01 – Friday, 7:00 PMPraying Mantis Staff (Tanglang Gun) SD02 – Sunday, 10:00 AM![]() ![]()
Yiquan: Shili and Fali YF01 – Friday, 4:00 PMCultivating and expressing power in this most internal of martial arts. Bagua Zhang: Fighting Applications YF02 – Sunday, 9:00 AMLearn fighting techniques of this dynamic style. ![]() ![]()
Mantis fighting principles and applications AL01 – Friday, 6:00 PMFighting Fan – Basics and Form Part 1: AL02 – Sunday, 8:00 AMPart 2: AL03 – Sunday, 9:00 AM A form from the Taiwan Hung Gar branch emphasizing practical fighting applications. ![]() ![]()
Sun Style 37 Taiji Empty Hand Form Part 1: ZX01 – Friday, 6:00 PMPart 2: ZX02 – Friday, 7:00 PM Yang Seng Taiji Walking Cane Part 1: ZX03 – Sunday, 8:00 AMPart 2: ZX04 – Sunday, 9:00 AM ![]() ![]()
Straight Sword basics and applications JM01 – Friday, 4:00 PMHun Yuan Taiji Qigong and Silk Reeling JM02 – Sunday, 8:00 AM![]() ![]()
Wudang Qigong TM01 – Friday, 5:00 PMFundamental Qigong sets for Taiji players, especially good for building leg strength. Wudang Tai Yi TM02 – Sunday, 9:00 AMPart one of a highly applications-oriented form featuring multiple changes of direction. ![]() ![]()
Chin-Na WL01 – Friday, 6:00 PMQinna is the Chinese art of "seize and control." Instruction focuses on defenses against grabs, holds and chokes through leverage and the use of pressure points. "Freestyle" Qinna will be introduced as a way to practice applying holds and responding with counter techniques. Traditional Push Hands WL02 – Friday, 7:00 PM"Push Hands" is a two person practice that is part of T'ai Chi Training. In this seminar students explore basic principles of leverage, balance and timing. Students gain sensitivity to both themselves, and to their opponent, and learn skills helpful for competing or fighting at close range. |

