GHC,

Hola! Muchas Gracias para los preguntos.

We have had some interest in bringing the Sifu to Madrid in the past, so maybe now would be a good time to set something up.

First, how many people do you think would be interested in attending a workshop there in Madrid?

There are several options for setting up a workshop, for those you should contact the Sifu's secretary, Rose, directly. If you are really interested e-mail me at [email]ashe@aztaichi.org[/email] and I will forward her e-mail address to you. Please include "I Liq Chuan" in the subject so i will know it is not spam.

To follow up on some of your other questions;

We do NOT consider our art to be a variation of Taijiquan. I Liq Chuan uses Tai Chi principles and Zen concepts, which basically means balance of Yin and Yang and mindfulness and concentration. You may have already seen my videos on youtube, but in case you have not, here are some I did for local TV where I explain some of the basics and basic concepts of I Liq Chuan.

[URL=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HdLYTj6uFRk]Channel 15[/URL]

[URL=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CCcAihpTEOY]Channel 12[/URL]

[URL=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cYxIYiulMuA]Channel 10[/URL]

In our two person practice we focus on what we call "spinning hands" and also "sticky hands".

If you have anymore questions, please feel free to ask!

Hi Ashe, thanks for replying.

[QUOTE]We have had some interest in bringing the Sifu to Madrid in the past, so maybe now would be a good time to set something up.

First, how many people do you think would be interested in attending a workshop there in Madrid? [/QUOTE]

It would be really difficult to say. Please give me make some time and I?ll tell you. I do know interested people all over Spain and from different martial arts.

[QUOTE]There are several options for setting up a workshop, for those you should contact the Sifu's secretary, Rose, directly. If you are really interested e-mail me at [email]ashe@aztaichi.org[/email] and I will forward her e-mail address to you. Please include "I Liq Chuan" in the subject so i will know it is not spam.[/QUOTE]

It may will take time, but be sure I?ll do my best.

[QUOTE]We do NOT consider our art to be a variation of Taijiquan. I Liq Chuan uses Tai Chi principles and Zen concepts, which basically means balance of Yin and Yang and mindfulness and concentration. You may have already seen my videos on youtube, but in case you have not, here are some I did for local TV where I explain some of the basics and basic concepts of I Liq Chuan.

Channel 15

Channel 12

Channel 10[/QUOTE]

I?ve seen every video I found and we share concepts and training ideas (don?t think only about Yip Man?s lineage ChiSao). I like so much your forms too, and the Fa Jing shown. About those videos, I think there is a pity when people only sees Tai Chi or Bruce Lee, isn?t it?

I?ve seen the diagram in other post and I?m very intrigated about how do you use it to explain the internal movement.

Thanks again!

there will be some upcoming workshops in Europe at the end of the year. I think that the next workshop in Italy will be in December in case you can make it.

I didn't mind the comparison to Bruce Lee because at least I got to stay on the air a little longer and show some more of the art.

[QUOTE]there will be some upcoming workshops in Europe at the end of the year. I think that the next workshop in Italy will be in December in case you can make it.[/QUOTE]

We´ll keep in contact :) .

[QUOTE]I didn't mind the comparison to Bruce Lee because at least I got to stay on the air a little longer and show some more of the art.[/QUOTE]

True.

[QUOTE=GHC;1488]We´ll keep in contact :) .
[/QUOTE]

looking forward to it!

After doing ILC >8 months with Sifu Jimmy in M'sia and the eye blogging
session with Sifu Sam during his last visit in M'sia, I would say I liq Chuan
is seductive and & additive. :D

Is I liq chuan = Tai Chi in Push Hand ?

Well, not until yesterday after I have the chance to lay my hand on the Rank No.2/3 of the local [COLOR=Black]Push Hand Enthusiast [/COLOR]called "7 Magnificent or Hero" :D

Any way I had a big smile after log in my hand him.:D

In simple words, the I Liq Chuan "Spinning Hand" and "Sticky Hand" technique had redundant this grapping / pulling and throwing techinique.
during the 3 minutes sparring session.

Cheers!

i'm not sure the translator worked perfectly for that one...

sounds like you did well?

Dear Ashe,

:D one of the old timer sifu from other styles told me that, hey Victor , you must always adopt HUMBLE PIE approach, else along the way there will be less and lesser people want to play with you. Just a jokes.;)

My opponent is a Sifu who teach Push Hand and won Gold Medal in previous M'sia Tai Chi Push Hand competition. He saw me training fa jing exercise at the park & approached me asked if he can Push with me.

To cut it short, when 4 of our hand log on each other, he try to pull / push /
drag my arm, I just apply my little knowledge of sticky & spinning hand application and even purposely put my distant/range/gap very close to him and wanted to learn about him move. ( My advantage is my hand can scroll on his arm and when ever he come in I apply ying yang hand, it redirect his force & application thats why I said his application is redundant in this case. )

To bad he can't catch hold of my arm at all, as when ever he grap I draw ying yang circle and dislodge his graps. Well, he attacked and tried many times ) we had 2 rounds of 3 minutes session and I end up let him push me to the floor to end the session, this is to let him save face, so that he will let me play with him again in future.

My analysis is, It fit into what Sifu Jimmy always said, the differrent btw ILC & Tai Chi training is :

1. Sticky & Spinning Hand
2. Awareness / Feel ( Once I put on my hand on my oponent & I knew what
is the next likely counter attack from him, this is wonderful ).

Disclaimer :

The above description is base on my own detailing. No offen ya!

wow, that was very nice of you to let him push you down.

Ashe,

I'm sure you will agree that everyone have pride and been able to let go is how I could make more friends, most important is beside that sifu there 6 more pairs of hand that I could slowly get to know them and push one by one.:D

One thing though, my finger nails had cut above his right eye brow and neck, his wifu was so "caring" when she saw his wound, skin deep only...:rolleyes:

Tell you a little secret over here , there's more vidoe clip in the cooking :

1. Sifu Jimmy Vs Thai Boxer in the ring in 1985.

2. Sifu Sam Vs Tai Chi Push hand video clip.1986 ?

3. Push hand session with our Visitor Mr. Anthony Lau from Taiwan.
Yang style.

4. Push hand session with our visitor from Melbourne, Australia Mr.Jay

5. etc.

Now, are you excited ? :D

[QUOTE=Drago;1979]
Tell you a little secret over here , there's more vidoe clip in the cooking :

1. Sifu Jimmy Vs Thai Boxer in the ring in 1985.

2. Sifu Sam Vs Tai Chi Push hand video clip.1986 ?

Now, are you excited ? :D[/QUOTE]

:eek:

are you kidding? i don't think i'll be able to sleep until i see those clips! i can't wait!

:D

Heeeeeeeeee..................

Now u got may maximum attention :rolleyes:

Like I said in the making, I saw that thru old VSH tape 1 week ago and
according to my liitle bird, even Sifu Sam did not know that recorded tape does exist. Well I think, Sify Jimmy had many more treasure in his locker room :D

Againt, Sifu Sam & Sify Jimmy had evolved, Just like Mitsubishi car model Lancer Evolution EVO1 to EVO10 now. ( Size and Performance Output )

Be nice to me and streatch your neck ya! Will definately give you a surprise in near term.

looking forward to it!

Hey Drago,
I'm looking forward to those clips as well!!
And i think that it shows a wise character not to have to always win so as to get to practise more. You always know the real outcome of a push hands game, it's good not to let your ego get in the way when you're trying to learn the way:D
Steve

Hi All,

Happy Chinese New Year.

Talking about ILC or P.Hand, when ever I feel that I'm getting into something indepth then the next very day, it become useless sometimes it is very confusing.

Currently, I realised that I had hit the bottle neck of improving my skills in doing the high EGO approach or "ANGRY" way. Now taking a rest and focusing on developing my "MINDFULNESS" as reminded by Chinkiara ;)

In my opinion, the wonderful part of ILC / P.Hand is the moment you put your hand on others you will have the feel of whether who had the better upper hand when push. What u says ?

The culture over here is, "HIGH EGO", once you win out right then those experience practicioner will not likely to play with you on the next time to save face.

I once told the guy whom I refer to in my previous post, "Hey we should throw away EGO and indulge more in PH practice with as many people as possible from diff styles as loosing isn'nt a bad thing, then the wife reply that " How many people can accept that idea " ?