Join us for this in-depth 22 hour, 2 weekend intensive workshop, in which Dmitry Grinberg will share the coveted methods that are behind the Internal Art of I Liq Chuan with a bonus introduction into the anatomical perspective on the mechanism of movement.
This 4-day workshop is Part 1 of a Student & Instructors’ Certification
(student levels 1 & 2)
Day 1 & 2 (Sat. Jan. 15th & Sun. Jan. 16th)
Introduction to Anatomy:
• The Yin and Yang muscle functions
• The 13 Points
• The path of 6 energies with Dan Tien and Ming Men
• Open/Close and the skeletal structure
• Absorb/Project and the mechanism of energy
• Condense/Expand and the nature of the body
• Fascia, the spider web within
• Transformation of Qi into Jing
• I Dao Qi Dao Li Dao - Mind, Energy, Power
The Philosophy, Concepts and Principles of I Liq Chuan:
• Chan (Zen) & Tai Chi
• "The Method" or the way to approach learning
• 10/10 or the I Liq Chuan training process and its Qualities
• Quality of Attention & The Point of Contact
15 Foundational Nei Gong Exercises with Yin/Yang energy flow:
• Stance & Rocking
• Absorb & Project
• Open & Close
• Horizontal Plane
• Frontal Plane
• Sagital Plane
• Bobbing and 3-D action
• Condense & Expand
• Macrocosmic Energy Flow
• Condensed (Tu'Na) Breathing
• Orientation of the palm
• Concave/Convex (using the 3 Planes)
• Stepping
• Kicking
• Throwing
Day 3 (Sat. Jan. 29th)
15 Foundational Exercises with partner training:
• 15 exercises review
• Maintaining & protecting your center with Condense/Expand
• Flowing, Waving & Plucking with Absorb/Project & 3-D Planes
• Fending with Opening/Closing and Ying/Yang
• Rolling & Pivoting with Convex and Concave
• Introduction to Fa Jing
Day 4 (Sun. Jan. 30th)
Refinement of the 15 exercises & preparation for grading
by Master Sam F.S. Chin
If you can't make it to part of the workshop, make up classes will be available
Sunday morning January 16th & 30th.
wish i could make it. i've been looking forward to this!