2026 INTERNATIONAL
INTENSIVE RETREAT
Calling all Zhong Xin Dao / I Liq Chuan members!
Exclusively for ZXD/ILC members
FOUNDATIONAL UNIFICATION
The Mechanism of the 15 Basic Exercises and 13 Points
Seeing how having clarity on understanding the Basic Exercises and the 13 Points would transform your training.
Highlights:
- Train intensively under the Gate Keeper / Founder Grandmaster Sam Chin, next Lineage Holder Master Hsin Chin, and other high leveled senior instructors.
- Reconnect with your martial arts community and forge lasting bonds.
- Learn from Grandmaster Sam F.S. Chin during the day, and receive personalized guidance from senior instructors in the evenings to elevate your current level.
- Convenient location near public transportation, restaurants, shopping, and airports.
Dates:
Friday – Monday, 13th – 16th in February 2026
Schedule: (Daily)
- 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM: Instructional training
- After dinner to ~11 PM: Self and group training and preparation for gradings
- 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM: Lunch break
- (Sunday) Evening: Gradings
- Monday half day 9 AM – 1 AM: Instructional training
***Additional group trainings after the intensive is available from February 16th to 20th (Monday to Friday) at GM Sam Chin’s residence. Participants are to arrange own accommodations and transportation to GM Chin’s residence.
Accommodation for the Intensive:
We are confirmed to be hosting the retreat at Hyatt Place Flushing!
Conveniently located close to public transportations, restaurants, shopping centers and airports! 45 mins to Manhattan via subway, approximately 10 mins drive from LGA and 20 mins from JFK.
SINGLE RATE – $199.00 ++
DOUBLE RATE – $199.00 ++
TRIPLE RATE – $210.00 ++
QUAD RATE – $221.00 ++
Room rate includes complimentary breakfast for each individual booked at the hotel.
We will hold 15 rooms under our group until January 11th, 2026. The rate is good for checking in Feb. 13th and checking out Feb. 16th. If the arrival or checkout pattern differs from the mentioned schedule this may result in a change of room rate.
Book your room directly with the hotel under our group rate using the link HERE.
Workshop Fees:
- Full Workshop: $490 ($480 cash/check)
- Two Days: $330 ($320 cash/check)
- Single Day: $180 ($170 cash/check)
- Spouse Discount: 50% off for spouses attending the full workshop
*$10 added for registration at the door.
**Check payable to Cash, Sam Chin, or I Liq Chuan. Please write in Memo “NY Intensive 2026“
Requirements:
- Be a current member (or join/renew)
- Wear full uniform (available for purchase)
Food & Parking:
- Many delicious options are nearby (See recommendations…)
- Parking off premise nearby (See recommendations…)
Parking at the hotel is additional $32 per day, in/out permitted.
Additional Training:
- Additional group trainings after the intensive is available from February 16th to 20th (Monday to Friday) at GM Sam Chin’s residence. Participants are to arrange own accommodations and transportation to GM Chin’s residence.
Recordings:
The event will be officially recorded and possibly offered as an MP4 after the retreat. Personal video recording is not permitted.
Flushing, Queens Neighborhood:
This video walk-through gives a good idea of what the neighborhood is like, there are many restaurants and shopping around the area. Conveniently located, the 7 train at the Main Street stop takes you directly into Manhattan Times Square, Grand Central and many more in just about 40 minutes for more sight seeing and shopping!
Questions? Contact Yen at yen@iliqchuan.com
We look forward to training with you in Queens, New York!
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