Although this workshop is specifically intended for students of I Liq Chuan who wish to prepare for testing to student level one and two, that material (I Liq Chuan jibengong 基本功) is suitable for all levels and martial artists of all backgrounds (Student Level 1 is our first rank).

This would be a great introduction for anyone to I Liq Chuan's basic concepts and training methods including;

Philosophy, Concepts & Principles - Zen & Tai Chi

• I Liq Chuan's "Six Physical Principles & Three Mental Factors"
• The Five Qualities of Movement Unification
• The Thirteen Points

Process of Unifying Mental and Physical (意力合一)

• Basic Exercises 1 - 15
• corresponding partner drills to reinforce the correct feel
  a. spin and pull to recognize absorbing energy / dan tien
  b. spin and push to recognize projecting enrgy / ming men
  c. spin with pull and push / alternating dan tien and ming men
  d. basic readiness and stepping drills and more!

About Instructor Ashe Higgs

In 2005 Ashe received his Instructor Level 1 certificate from Master Chin and began his first classes, teaching in the parks around the Phoenix, AZ area.

In February of 2007, after years of dedication and effort a dream became reality when Master Sam FS Chin accepted Ashe as a personal disciple.

During that same year Ashe continued the the tradition of proving the effectiveness of I Liq Chuan as a martial art by competing in full contact fighting tournaments. Since then he has won the following awards;

• Gold Medal - 2007 Taiji Legacy (full contact, light heavy weight)
• Gold Medal - 2008 World Kuo Shu (unlimited weight)
• Silver Medal - 2009 Legends of Kung Fu (full contact, heavy weight)
• Bronze Medal - 2009 Legends of Kung Fu (forms)
• Inducted to the Internal Martial Arts Fighters Hall Of Fame - 2010

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