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Saturday, July 30, 2016

Xingyi Fighting - Bridging thru Invitation


Xingyi Fighting - Bridging thru Invitation


This would be the third clip in the series on bridging. To really benefit, the other strategies and methods leading up to this phase would be entirely helpful. Bridging through "offset angle." "through combination," "through cutback," etc. lay foundations for what is seen here in strategy. From my book; "Xingyi - A Means To An End" here is an excerpt from Pg. 223 of the book regarding "bridging through invitation" accompanying a clip with two examples of this concept.

"In the Art of War, Sun Tzu talks about presenting a false front to the enemy in order to lure him/her into your terrain to gain advantage. 

The I Ching trigrams that depict both broken and solid lines have also been likened to battle strategy. In this case it would be one broken line in front of two solid lines, equaling apparent weakness hiding true strength.

Suffice it to say that this notion has been around in one form or another for militaristic purposes for a very long time indeed.

Bridging through invitation is a tactic of presenting what appears to be a "too good to pass up" opening to the opponent and when he/she takes the bait, moving adroitly to an advantageous position to seal the outcome in your favor. Such a tactic requires both perfect timing and position in relation to the opponent to be successful. To work, this gambit must appear weak but not so obviously weak to be transparent. Being successful with "bridging by invitation" requires a good performance on the part of the fighter executing this strategy.

For singular combat, this is a tactic that is best employed in the heat of the moment when tensions are already running high. You want to ramp up the opponent's mind and perceptions so that they are in a truly combative mode, thinking to destroy.

You do not want their minds in a place where they are still calm, measured and calculating. Therefore, this type of tactic is not generally something to be done when the fight is just beginning. (Unless of course the opponent is deemed less than worthy, in which case it may still be employed even at the outset)."
Mike Patterson 

Thursday, July 28, 2016

Master Zhou Jingxuan - Spear and Sword


Master Zhou Jingxuan - Spear and Sword

"The Chinese gentleman in this video is my late teacher, master Zhou Jingxuan (1965-2015). Here we see master Zhou teaching and demonstrating the usage of two weapons: 1. The Big Spear (Da Qiang), used in Xing Yi Quan and Baji Quan. 2. The Straight Sword, known as Qing Long Jian (Green Dragon Sword) of the rare Shaolin Jingang Bashi system. Filmed in September of 2014. | If you like this video, please check out my best-seller, Research of Martial Arts, which covers a lot of master Zhou's teachings:
www.researchofmartialarts.com "

Friday, July 22, 2016

Xingyi, Bagua, Taiji Seminar in Boulder, Colorado with Matt Autrey - Sept 10th & 11th!


Matt Autrey

 
   *Senior Student of Luo De Xiu of Taiwan*
     *Boulder, CO. Sept 10th & 11th 2016*

Matt Autrey is a senior student of Internal Kung Fu teacher Luo De Xiu. Matt has 
moved back to the United States after 8 years of training Bagua Zhang, Xingyi Quan, 
Tai Ji Quan in Taipei, Taiwan including 5 years with Marcus Brinkman as a private 
student. Matt spent many years teaching and assisting in Teacher Luo’s class in 
Taiwan, his extensive knowledge and command of the principles, theory 
and applications of the internal martial arts is an asset to any practitioner.
                      Boulder, CO. Dates and Curriculum:

          Saturday, Sept 10th - 1st Session 1:00pm – 4:00pm       
   Gao Bagua Xian Tian – Tiger Palm - Theory and Application
This will be an excellent introduction to the basics of Bagua and the Third palm 
of Gao Bagua Zhang; the Tiger palm. Learn the fundamental training practices, 
footwork, and applications of Gao Bagua Tiger Palm.  This seminar is open to 
public and beginners are welcome.

       Saturday, Sept 10th – 2nd Session 4:30pm – 7:30pm
Gao Bagua Zhang – Straight Line Bagua – Big Opening #3 Tiger
In this seminar Matt will teach the Bagua of the Gao system, big opening #3 - 
Tiger. He will cover Bagua opening & bridging form, theory, application and 
training practices for big opening #3 with an emphasis on its relationship to
 the Tiger Palm. This seminar is a great addition to any Bagua Zhang style. 
It is recommended that the Tiger Palm Seminar is taken before this class.

        Sunday, Sept 11th – 1st Session 1:00pm – 4:00pm
  Taiji Quan – Taiji Fundamentals with Pushing Hands & Apps
This seminar will cover the theory, training concepts, applications and push 
hands practices of the fundamental Taiji principles of Zhan, Nian, Lian & Sway. 
The development of these primary principles/ practices will stimulate the use 
of correct reflexes, timing and  distance required for the usage of Taiji Quan. 
This seminar is open to public and beginners are welcome.

       Sunday, Sept 11th – 2nd Session 4:00pm – 7:00pm
  Gao Bagua Zhang – Nei Gung: Single Palm Change & San Ti
Matt will be teaching Bagua Nei Gong or inner work/ method. This session will
cover the forms, methodology and training strategies used for deepening 
and building your internal martial arts practice.  This seminar is open to 
public, beginners and advanced practitioners are welcome.

Cost:
1       $180 for all Four Sessions. 
2       Individually, Each Session is $50.
3       Saturday & Sunday $100 each day or $180 for both Days.
4       Preferred payment is cash (please contact if paying by check)
5       Same day registration (call for availability) $190 cash only

FOR PRICING INFO AND LOCATION EMAIL:
Owen Schilling
 at mailto:Owen_YiZong@Hotmail.com 
    Or Check http://boulderinternalmartialarts.blogspot.com/
Call 1 720 841 3526

Matt will be offering private lessons while he is in town. I highly recommend them; his knowledge and skill applied at the individual level is a fantastic catalyst for growth. Contact me or Matt at yizongwest@gmail.com or talk to him at the seminar.  

                  For more info on Matt check his Website: Portland Bagua

Xingyi, Bagua, Taiji Seminar in Boulder, Colorado with Matt Autrey - Sept 10th & 11th!


Matt Autrey

 
   *Senior Student of Luo De Xiu of Taiwan*
     *Boulder, CO. Sept 10th & 11th 2016*

Matt Autrey is a senior student of Internal Kung Fu teacher Luo De Xiu. Matt has 
moved back to the United States after 8 years of training Bagua Zhang, Xingyi Quan, 
Tai Ji Quan in Taipei, Taiwan including 5 years with Marcus Brinkman as a private student. Matt 
spent many years teaching and assisting in Teacher Luo’s class in Taiwan, his extensive 
knowledge and command of the principles, theory and applications of the internal 
martial arts is an asset to any practitioner.
                      Boulder, CO. Dates and Curriculum:

               Saturday, Sept 10th - 1st Session 1:00pm – 4:00pm       
               Gao Bagua Xian Tian – Tiger Palm - Theory and Application
This will be an excellent introduction to the basics of Bagua and the Third palm 
of Gao Bagua Zhang; the Tiger palm. Learn the fundamental training practices, 
footwork, and applications of Gao Bagua Tiger Palm.  This seminar is open to 
public and beginners are welcome.

       Saturday, Sept 10th – 2nd Session 4:30pm – 7:30pm
Gao Bagua Zhang – Straight Line Bagua – Big Opening #3 Tiger
In this seminar Matt will teach the Bagua of the Gao system, big opening #3 - 
Tiger. He will cover Bagua opening & bridging form, theory, application and 
training practices for big opening #3 with an emphasis on its relationship to
 the Tiger Palm. This seminar is a great addition to any Bagua Zhang style. 
It is recommended that the Tiger Palm Seminar is taken before this class.

        Sunday, Sept 11th – 1st Session 1:00pm – 4:00pm
  Taiji Quan – Taiji Fundamentals with Pushing Hands & Apps
This seminar will cover the theory, training concepts, applications and push 
hands practices of the fundamental Taiji principles of Zhan, Nian, Lian & Sway. The 
development of these primary principles/ practices will stimulate the use 
of correct reflexes, timing and  distance required for the usage of Taiji Quan. 
This seminar is open to public and beginners are welcome.

       Sunday, Sept 11th – 2nd Session 4:00pm – 7:00pm
       Gao Bagua Zhang – Nei Gung: Single Palm Change & San Ti
Matt will be teaching Bagua Nei Gong or inner work/ method. This session will
cover the forms, methodology and training strategies used for deepening 
and building your internal martial arts practice.  This seminar is open to 
public, beginners and advanced practitioners are welcome.

Cost:
1       $180 for all Four Sessions. 
2       Individually, Each Session is $50.
3       Saturday & Sunday $100 each day or $180 for both Days.
4       Preferred payment is cash (please contact if paying by check)
5       Same day registration (call for availability) $190 cash only

FOR PRICING INFO AND LOCATION EMAIL:
Owen Schilling
 at mailto:Owen_YiZong@Hotmail.com 
    Or Check http://boulderinternalmartialarts.blogspot.com/
Call 1 720 841 3526

Matt will be offering private lessons while he is in town. I highly recommend them; his knowledge and skill applied at the individual level is a fantastic catalyst for growth. Contact me or Matt at yizongwest@gmail.com or talk to him at the seminar.  

                  For more info on Matt check his Website: Portland Bagua

Xingyi, Bagua, Taiji Seminar in Boulder, Colorado with Matt Autrey - Sept 10th & 11th!


Matt Autrey

 
   *Senior Student of Luo De Xiu of Taiwan*
     *Boulder, CO. Sept 10th & 11th 2016*

Matt Autrey is a senior student of Internal Kung Fu teacher Luo De Xiu. Matt has 
moved back to the United States after 8 years of training Bagua Zhang, Xingyi Quan, Tai Ji Quan 
in Taipei, Taiwan including 5 years with Marcus Brinkman as a private student. Matt 
spent many years teaching and assisting in Teacher Luo’s class in Taiwan, his extensive 
knowledge and command of the principles, theory and applications of the internal 
martial arts is an asset to any practitioner.
                      Boulder, CO. Dates and Curriculum:

               Saturday, Sept 10th - 1st Session 1:00pm – 4:00pm       
               Gao Bagua Xian Tian – Tiger Palm - Theory and Application
This will be an excellent introduction to the basics of Bagua and the Third palm 
of Gao Bagua Zhang; the Tiger palm. Learn the fundamental training practices, 
footwork, and applications of Gao Bagua Tiger Palm.  This seminar is open to 
public and beginners are welcome.

       Saturday, Sept 10th – 2nd Session 4:30pm – 7:30pm
       Gao Bagua Zhang – Straight Line Bagua – Big Opening #3 Tiger
In this seminar Matt will teach the Bagua of the Gao system, big opening #3 - 
Tiger. He will cover Bagua opening & bridging form, theory, application and 
training practices for big opening #3 with an emphasis on its relationship to
 the Tiger Palm. This seminar is a great addition to any Bagua Zhang style. 
It is recommended that the Tiger Palm Seminar is taken before this class.

        Sunday, Sept 11th – 1st Session 1:00pm – 4:00pm
  Taiji Quan – Taiji Fundamentals with Pushing Hands & Apps
This seminar will cover the theory, training concepts, applications and push 
hands practices of the fundamental Taiji principles of Zhan, Nian, Lian & Sway. The 
development of these primary principles/ practices will stimulate the use of correct 
reflexes, timing and  distance required for the usage of Taiji Quan. This seminar is open 
to public and beginners are welcome.

       Sunday, Sept 11th – 2nd Session 4:00pm – 7:00pm
       Gao Bagua Zhang – Nei Gung: Single Palm Change & San Ti
Matt will be teaching Bagua Nei Gong or inner work/ method. This session will
cover the forms, methodology and training strategies used for deepening 
and building your internal martial arts practice.  This seminar is open to 
public, beginners and advanced practitioners are welcome.

Cost:
1       $180 for all Four Sessions. 
2       Individually, Each Session is $50.
3       Saturday & Sunday $100 each day or $180 for both Days.
4       Preferred payment is cash (please contact if paying by check)
5       Same day registration (call for availability) $190 cash only

FOR PRICING INFO AND LOCATION EMAIL:
Owen Schilling
 at mailto:Owen_YiZong@Hotmail.com 
    Or Check http://boulderinternalmartialarts.blogspot.com/
Call 1 720 841 3526

Matt will be offering private lessons while he is in town. I highly recommend them; his knowledge and skill applied at the individual level is a fantastic catalyst for growth. Contact me or Matt at yizongwest@gmail.com or talk to him at the seminar.  

                  For more info on Matt check his Website: Portland Bagua

Xingyi, Bagua, Taiji Seminar in Boulder, Colorado with Matt Autrey - Sept 10th & 11th!


Matt Autrey

 
   *Senior Student of Luo De Xiu of Taiwan*
     *Boulder, CO. Sept 10th & 11th 2016*

Matt Autrey is a senior student of Internal Kung Fu teacher Luo De Xiu. Matt has moved
back to the United States after 8 years of training Bagua Zhang, Xingyi Quan, Tai Ji Quan 
in Taipei, Taiwan including 5 years with Marcus Brinkman as a private student. Matt 
spent many years teaching and assisting in Teacher Luo’s class in Taiwan, his extensive 
knowledge and command of the principles, theory and applications of the internal 
martial arts is an asset to any practitioner.
                      Boulder, CO. Dates and Curriculum:

               Saturday, Sept 10th - 1st Session 1:00pm – 4:00pm       
               Gao Bagua Xian Tian – Tiger Palm - Theory and Application
This will be an excellent introduction to the basics of Bagua and the Third palm 
of Gao Bagua Zhang; the Tiger palm. Learn the fundamental training practices, 
footwork, and applications of Gao Bagua Tiger Palm.  This seminar is open to public
and beginners are welcome.

                Saturday, Sept 10th – 2nd Session 4:30pm – 7:30pm
               Gao Bagua Zhang – Straight Line Bagua – Big Opening #3 Tiger
In this seminar Matt will teach the Bagua of the Gao system, big opening #3 - 
Tiger. He will cover Bagua opening & bridging form, theory, application and 
training practices for big opening #3 with an emphasis on its relationship to
 the Tiger Palm. This seminar is a great addition to any Bagua Zhang style. 
It is recommended that the Tiger Palm Seminar is taken before this class.

              Sunday, Sept 11th – 1st Session 1:00pm – 4:00pm
              Taiji Quan – Taiji Fundamentals with Pushing Hands & Apps
This seminar will cover the theory, training concepts, applications and push hands 
practices of the fundamental Taiji principles of Zhan, Nian, Lian & Sway. The development of these 
primary principles/ practices will stimulate the use of correct reflexes, timing and
 distance required for the usage of Taiji Quan. This seminar is open to public and beginners are welcome.

              Sunday, Sept 11th – 2nd Session 4:00pm – 7:00pm
              Gao Bagua Zhang – Nei Gung: Single Palm Change & San Ti
Matt will be teaching Bagua Nei Gong or inner work/ method. This session will cover the 
forms, methodology and training strategies used for deepening and building your 
internal martial arts practice.  This seminar is open to public, beginners and advanced practitioners are welcome.

Cost:
1       $180 for all Four Sessions. 
2       Individually, Each Session is $50.
3       Saturday & Sunday $100 each day or $180 for both Days.
4       Preferred payment is cash (please contact if paying by check)
5       Same day registration (call for availability) $190 cash only

FOR PRICING INFO AND LOCATION EMAIL:
Owen Schilling
 at mailto:Owen_YiZong@Hotmail.com 
    Or Check http://boulderinternalmartialarts.blogspot.com/
Call 1 720 841 3526

Matt will be offering private lessons while he is in town. I highly recommend them; his knowledge and skill applied at the individual level is a fantastic catalyst for growth. Contact me or Matt at yizongwest@gmail.com or talk to him at the seminar.  

                  For more info on Matt check his Website: Portland Bagua

Xingyi, Bagua, Taiji Seminar in Boulder, Colorado with Matt Autrey - Sept 10th & 11th!


Matt Autrey

 
   *Senior Student of Luo De Xiu of Taiwan*
     *Boulder, CO. Sept 10th & 11th 2016*

Matt Autrey is a senior student of Internal Kung Fu teacher Luo De Xiu. Matt has moved
back to the United States after 8 years of training Bagua Zhang, Xingyi Quan, Tai Ji Quan 
in Taipei, Taiwan including 5 years with Marcus Brinkman as a private student. Matt 
spent many years teaching and assisting in Teacher Luo’s class in Taiwan, his extensive 
knowledge and command of the principles, theory and applications of the internal 
martial arts is an asset to any practitioner.
                      Boulder, CO. Dates and Curriculum:

Saturday, Sept 10th - 1st Session 1:00pm – 4:00pm        
                Gao Bagua Xian Tian – Tiger Palm - Theory and Application
This will be an excellent introduction to the basics of Bagua and the Third palm of 
Gao Bagua Zhang; the Tiger palm. Learn the fundamental training practices, footwork, 
and applications of Gao Bagua Tiger Palm.  This seminar is open to public
and beginners are welcome.

                Saturday, Sept 10th – 2nd Session 4:30pm – 7:30pm
               Gao Bagua Zhang – Straight Line Bagua – Big Opening #3 Tiger
In this seminar Matt will teach the Bagua of the Gao system, big opening #3 - Tiger. He will 
cover Bagua opening & bridging form, theory, application and training practices for big 
opening #3 with an emphasis on its relationship to the Tiger Palm. This seminar is a great 
addition to any Bagua Zhang style. It is recommended that the Tiger Palm Seminar is taken before this class.

              Sunday, Sept 11th – 1st Session 1:00pm – 4:00pm
              Taiji Quan – Taiji Fundamentals with Pushing Hands & Apps
This seminar will cover the theory, training concepts, applications and push hands practices 
of the fundamental Taiji principles of Zhan, Nian, Lian & Sway. The development of these 
primary principles/ practices will stimulate the use of correct reflexes, timing and distance 
required for the usage of Taiji Quan. This seminar is open to public and beginners are welcome.

              Sunday, Sept 11th – 2nd Session 4:00pm – 7:00pm
              Gao Bagua Zhang – Nei Gung: Single Palm Change & San Ti
Matt will be teaching Bagua Nei Gong or inner work/ method. This session will cover the forms, 
methodology and training strategies used for deepening and building your internal martial arts 
practice.  This seminar is open to public, beginners and advanced practitioners are welcome.

Cost:
1       $180 for all Four Sessions. 
2       Individually, Each Session is $50.
3       Saturday & Sunday $100 each day or $180 for both Days.
4       Preferred payment is cash (please contact if paying by check)
5       Same day registration (call for availability) $190 cash only

FOR PRICING INFO AND LOCATION EMAIL:
Owen Schilling
 at mailto:Owen_YiZong@Hotmail.com 
    Or Check http://boulderinternalmartialarts.blogspot.com/
Call 1 720 841 3526

Matt will be offering private lessons while he is in town. I highly recommend them; his knowledge and skill applied at the individual level is a fantastic catalyst for growth. Contact me or Matt at yizongwest@gmail.com or talk to him at the seminar.  

                  For more info on Matt check his Website: Portland Bagua