Xingyi & Bagua with Su Dongсhen

Xingyi & Bagua with Su Dongсhen

Xingyi and Baguazhang in Beijing in 1985

"A marvelous look on Xingyi and Bagua (zhang) practitioners in a Beijing Park in 1985. Particularly nice some workers (very common people) , practicing Xingyi."

Xingyi, Bagua, Taiji Seminar in Boulder, Colorado with Matt Autrey - April 18 & 19!

Matt Autrey

 

   *Senior Student of Luo De Xiu of Taiwan*

*Boulder, CO. April 18^th & 19^th 2015^* 

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, Taiji 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, April 18^th - 1st Session 1:00pm – 4:00pm       

Gao Bagua Xian Tian – Snake Palm - Theory and Application

This will be an excellent introduction to the basics of Bagua and the first palm; the snake palm. Learn the fundamental training practices, footwork, and applications of Gao Bagua Snake Palm.  This seminar is open to public and beginners are welcome.

Saturday, April 18^th – 2nd Session 4:30pm – 7:30pm

Xing Yi Quan – Combining the Fists – Skills and Drills

Matt will be teaching sets and drills to help the practitioner combine multiple Xingyi Quan fists. This session will cover the methodology, training drills and application strategies used in linking and combining the fists.  This seminar is open to public, beginners and advanced practitioners are welcome.
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Sunday, April 19^th - 1st Session 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Gao Bagua Zhang – Hou Tian – Straight Line Bagua – Line 1 (1.1 – 1.4)

In this seminar Matt will teach line 1 Hou Tian Bagua, the famous Straight Line
Bagua of the Gao system. Matt will cover Bagua form, theory, application
and training practices for the 1st line with an emphasis on its relationship
to the Snake Palm. This seminar is a great addition to any Bagua Zhang
style. It is recommended that the Snake Palm Seminar is taken before
this class. 

Sunday, April 19^th - 2^nd Session 4:00pm – 7:00pm

Taiji Quan – the Four Essential Actions – Pushing Hands

Building on the basics of Taiji’s Four Essential Actions set, its form, theory and training concepts, this two person push hands class will build the correct reflexes, timing and distance required for the usage of Taiji Quan. This seminar is open to public and beginners 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 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 Rolling Hand

Abi Moriya (indoor student of Hung Yi Xiang) - "Xingyi "rolling hand" excersise (from ji ben shou fa 基本手法), as taught by master Hong Yixiang, founder of the Tang Shou Tao school, Taiwan. In order to set the partner out of balance, I incorporated the motion "move" (ban 扳) from the heavenly stems set (tian gan 天干)."

Gao Bagua Hou Tien Line 2 - pt 2

Gao Bagua Hou Tien Line 2

Gao Bagua Hou Tien Line 2

Gao Bagua Hou Tien Line 2 

Gao style Bagua Lion Form

Lion Shaking form of Gao Style Baguazhang, taught by Wei-Chung Lin and his student Dan Schultz of the Pan Yu/ Yi Zung lineage. 

Xingyi Quan - Su Dong Chen - Demo in Japan - Full Video

Xingyi Quan - Su Dong Chen - Demo in Japan

Gracie BJJ Breakdown - How to Defeat Multiple Opponents

"Gracie Jiu-Jitsu isn't merely a martial art confined by a limited number of techniques, but rather an all encompassing system of survival guided by a collection of timeless combat principles; the most important of which is that of energy efficiency. This concept of maximum effectiveness with minimal effort is what enable Grand Master Helio Gracie to modify and adapt the original Japanese Jiu-Jitsu techniques until they were effective against giants, and it is also the core concept when dealing with multiple opponents. 

In this video, Rener Gracie (@RenerGracie) and Brian "T-City' Ortega (@BrianTCity) discuss and demonstrate the three universal principles of self-defense as taught by the Gracie Academy, so you have a better chance of survival if you ever find yourself in a multiple attacker situation." 

Principle 1: Diffuse the "Combative Energy" of the interaction. 
Principle 2: Evade their attack with effective distance management. 
Principle 3: Attack first and attack fast. 

Bonus Principle: If you carry a firearm on you at all times, use it.


Gracie BJJ Breakdown - How to Defeat Multiple Opponents

Bagua Zhang Sticking Hand Practice Basics- Marcus Brinkman - Boulder Internal Arts - Yi Zong Bagua - Boulder, Colorado

"Tactile sensitivity and finger dexterity to enhance Adhering, Sticking Connecting and Following skill." My teacher Marcus Brinkman demonstrating some of his Baguazhang practices. Learn the Xingyi and Bagua of Marcus Brinkman at  Boulder Internal Arts an Yi Zong School

Gao Style Bagua - Guang Hua Mountain Bagua Zhang of Fred Wu

Gao Style Bagua - Guang Hua Mountain Bagua Zhang of Fred Wu - Hou Tien 2 Man Training Set

Bagua Zhang Sticking Hand Practice - Marcus Brinkman - Boulder Internal Arts - Yi Zong Bagua - Boulder, Colorado

 "Rubbing body conversion to loose hands" My teacher Marcus Brinkman demonstrating some of his Baguazhang practices. Learn the Xingyi and Bagua of Marcus Brinkman at  Boulder Internal Arts an Yi Zong School.

Xingyi, Bagua, Taiji Seminar in Boulder, Colorado with Matt Autrey - April 18 & 19!

Matt Autrey

 

   *Senior Student of Luo De Xiu of Taiwan*

*Boulder, CO. April 18^th & 19^th 2015^* 

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, Taiji 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, April 18^th - 1st Session 1:00pm – 4:00pm       

Gao Bagua Xian Tian – Snake Palm - Theory and Application

This will be an excellent introduction to the basics of Bagua and the first palm; the snake palm. Learn the fundamental training practices, footwork, and applications of Gao Bagua Snake Palm.  This seminar is open to public and beginners are welcome.
 
Saturday, April 18^th – 2nd Session 4:30pm – 7:30pm

Xing Yi Quan – Combining the Fists – Skills and Drills

Matt will be teaching sets and drills to help the practitioner combine multiple Xingyi Quan fists. This session will cover the methodology, training drills and application strategies used in linking and combining the fists.  This seminar is open to public, beginners and advanced practitioners are welcome.
&nbsp
Sunday, April 19^th - 1st Session 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Gao Bagua Zhang – Hou Tian – Straight Line Bagua – Line 1 (1.1 – 1.4)

In this seminar Matt will teach line 1 Hou Tian Bagua, the famous Straight Line
Bagua of the Gao system. Matt will cover Bagua form, theory, application
and training practices for the 1st line with an emphasis on its relationship
to the Snake Palm. This seminar is a great addition to any Bagua Zhang
style. It is recommended that the Snake Palm Seminar is taken before
this class. 

Sunday, April 19^th - 2^nd Session 4:00pm – 7:00pm

Taiji Quan – the Four Essential Actions – Pushing Hands

Building on the basics of Taiji’s Four Essential Actions set, its form, theory and training concepts, this two person push hands class will build the correct reflexes, timing and distance required for the usage of Taiji Quan. This seminar is open to public and beginners 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 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

Gao Bagua - Line 2 Linking Form

 

Gao Bagua Line 2 Linking Form

Xingyi Quan - Marshal Yue, Fei's Ten Important Theses—Part 1

by Liang, Shou-Yu, Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming, December 22, 2014 found: HERE

Marshal Yue, Fei's Ten Important Theses on Xingyiquan can be considered the essence or the root of the art. We can clearly see that all of the available documents and books written in the last 60 years derive almost all of their theories and principles from these theses.
Like other ancient documents which have been passed down to us, they are very difficult to translate and even harder to write commentary for. We would like to point out a few things. First, many subjects are repeated several times in different theses. Since this document has been passed down through a period of over eight hundred years, these repetitions may have occurred during the process of copying, or they may stem from revisions by past masters.

Second, there are several places in the text that are not clearly expressed. These may be due to copyists' mistakes or mistakes that cropped up during the years of being passed down orally. Most of the people in ancient times could not read, so the secrets had to be passed down orally and memorized.

Third, because of our limited background and knowledge, the commentary may not always explain the text adequately. Also, many sections are open to several explanations, and another experienced master may offer other ideas.

Fourth, it is very difficult to find good English translations for many Chinese words, especially those, which describe or explain spiritual feelings. We will try to explain these in the commentary by using examples. We hope that this will lead you to a feeling for what the words actually mean.

Yue, Fei's thesis include:
1. Thesis of Integrity (Yi Tong Lun)
2. Thesis of Yin and Yang (Yin Yang Lun)
3. Thesis of the Three Sections (San Jie Lun)
4. Thesis of the Four Extremities (Si Shao Lun)
5. Thesis of the Five Phases (Wu Xing Lun)
6. Thesis of the Six Combinations (Liu He Lun)
7. Thesis of the Seven Advancings (Qi Jin Lun)
8. Thesis of the Body's Maneuvers (Shen Fa Lun)
9. Thesis of Stepping (Bu Fa Lun)
10. Thesis of Fighting (Jiao Shou Lun)

The following is the first of Yue, Fei's thesis.

1. Thesis of Integrity (Yi Tong Lun)

From the beginning, (all that is) discrete must have its unification, the divided must be combined. Therefore, between heaven and earth, all that is disordered has its abode, all the thousand branches and the confusion of ten thousand endings, all have their origin. This is because one root divides into ten thousand branches, and ten thousand branches all belong to one root. (All of these) events are the natural (way).

It can be seen throughout the seven thousand years of Chinese history that the natural course of things is for that which is divided to finally be united, and that which is united to again be divided. However, no matter how many times things change or divide, they all originally came from one root.
This implies that although the events that happen in this world are sometimes random and confused and sometimes unified and clear, there are still only two tendencies: toward Yin and toward Yang. That which is already random (extreme Yang) must be gradually combined (toward Yin), and that which is already unified (extreme Yin) will again gradually be divided and become random. This Yin and Yang theory describes the way things naturally function in this universe. If you can really comprehend this theory, your mind will be clear and you will be able to adjust yourself to fit into this natural cycle.

(If) this theory is applied to the martial arts, it (i.e., the dividing) is also numerous. The important point is (that) the thousands of changes and the ten thousand variations (are) nothing but postures and nothing but Qi. Although the postures cannot be classified, the Qi however is one.

Although there are thousands of techniques ("postures") and variations in the martial arts, their root remains the same. You may divide these postures into Yin and Yang (i.e., attacking and defending, extending and withdrawing, etc.), however, there is only one root within this Yin and Yang, and it is nothing else but Qi. It is the Qi which makes and varies the Yin and Yang. Without this Qi, the Yin and Yang would lose their root. In the martial arts, all of the numerous techniques are nothing but variations of postures and how you move, and all of these come down to how you move your Qi.

About what "one" means, from (your) top to the bottom of the feet, internally there are viscera, bowels, tendons, and bones. Externally, there are muscles, skin, the five sensing organs, and hundreds of skeletons (i.e., bones), mutually combined and become one. When struck will not open, when hit will not decompose. (When) the top wishes to move, the bottom automatically follows. The bottom wishes to move, the top will automatically lead. (When) the top and the bottom move, the center section will attack. (When) the center section moves, the top and the bottom will coordinate. Internal and external are combined, the front and the rear mutually required. This is what is called "threading into one."

In Xingyiquan, the entire body from top to bottom, from front to rear, from inside to outside, is all combined together as one. This is achieved by connecting the Qi throughout the body ("threading into one"). Normally the Qi seems to be disconnected because the mind does not perceive it as being one. The top here means the head, which includes the mind, the center section implies the hands and the waist, and the bottom section indicates the legs. When the Qis in the different parts of your body are threaded into one, then when one place moves, the entire body will follow in coordination. You can see that in the martial arts the primary root of everything is the Qi.

This cannot be reached through force or done (simply) from imitating. When it is time to be calm, it is quiet and transparent. In this position, (you) are steady like a mountain. When it is time to move, like thunder and like (a mountain) collapsing. The speed of emitting (Jin) is like lighting. In addition, when calm, nothing is not calm. The surface and the internal, the top and the bottom, all without disorder and the meaning (i.e., the way) of inhibiting each other (i.e., stagnation). When moving, nothing does not move. The left and the right, the front and the rear, all without pulling (dragging), and the shape of swiftly moving around. It is just like water flowing downward, it is so powerful that nothing is able to stop it. It is like (a cannon is) fired internally, when (it is) shot, (you are) not fast enough to cover your ears. Without considering thinking, without bothering to plan, simply reach the goal without expectation. (When) this (goal) is reached without intention, then isn't it the natural way?

All of the above accomplishments cannot be achieved through force or imitation. You need to really comprehend the meaning of the theory and experience the actual feeling of the postures, and then gradually every posture and movement will become natural and automatic. At this stage, when you are calm you are steady and rooted like a mountain, and when you move your power is like a collapsing mountain and you are as fast as lighting.

When you are calm, your entire body is calm from the inside (mind) to the surface (postures). Once you start to move, there is no stagnation and no confusion. You move as fast and smoothly as water rushing down a hillside, and as powerfully as a cannonball. All of this comes from your natural reactions. You do not have time to think or to anticipate. They are done without plan or expectation.

Because the Qi must be accumulated daily to gain benefit, Gong (i.e., Qigong) is trained for a long time (before) success. In contemplating the way one passes through the holy door, one must wait until one has listened repeatedly and gained sufficient knowledge and has reached the stage where he suddenly comprehends, and has not ignored achieving through thorough training, and then he knows that these things are not (divided into) difficult and easy. The achievement can (only) be reached as an end by itself, (it) cannot be (done) through waiting and (it) cannot be speeded up. Follow the steps and catch the pace, advancing according to the (proper) order. Only then will the organs, skeleton bones, limbs, and joints connect automatically, and the top and bottom, the external and internal not have difficulty communicating. Then those randoms will be gathered and those divided will be unified. The four limbs and hundreds of skeleton bones will all belong to one Qi.

All of the training cannot be done in one day. It takes years of training and accumulating experiences. Only then will you really comprehend the theory and understand the training. Finally, all of the training will become a natural part of you, and only then can all of the random and disconnected parts be threaded together by the one Qi.

(The above is an excerpt from Xingyiquan—Theory, Applications, Fighting Tactics and Spirit by Liang, Shou-Yu and Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming.)
 

Liang, Shou-Yu was born on June 28, 1943 in the city of Chongqian, Sichuan Province, China. When he was six he began his training in Qigong, the art of breathing and internal energy control, under the tutelage of his renowned grandfather, the late Liang, Zhi-Xiang. Mr. Liang was taught the esoteric skills of the Emei Mountain sect, including Da Peng Qigong. When he was eight, his grandfather made special arrangements for him to begin training Emei Wushu (martial arts).

Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming, is a renowned author and teacher of Chinese martial arts and Qigong. Born in Taiwan, he has trained and taught Taijiquan, Qigong and Chinese martial arts for over forty-five years. He is the author of over thirty books, and was elected by Inside Kung Fu magazine as one of the 10 people who has "made the greatest impact on martial arts in the past 100 years." Dr. Yang lives in Northern California.

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