tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7918383339427469662024-03-12T16:08:01.175-07:00Yi Zong Arts - Westminster, COA blog dedicated to the Yi Zong internal martial arts that I train.Chris-Hhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12512363255065801897noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-791838333942746966.post-52011442041304673192013-08-26T05:29:00.003-07:002013-08-26T05:29:40.205-07:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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One of my all time favorite vids!!!<br />Chris-Hhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12512363255065801897noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-791838333942746966.post-84751381379374500982013-08-24T04:36:00.003-07:002013-08-24T04:37:10.893-07:00Rainforest QigongQigong in the Rainforest!<br />
What is Qigong?<br />
The literal definition of qigong, (chi kung, chi gong) is “life energy method”. In qigong we seek to align breath, movement and the focus of the mind. Qigong is an excellent method of exercise, healing and meditation that can bring one increased focus, energetic balance, and a sense of emotional well being.<br />
The class will focus on the healing benefits and meditative practices of the Six Healing Sounds and Eight Brocades Qigong (Chi Kung) sets. Set in the wonderful surroundings of the Butterfly Pavilion in Westminster, Colorado this class allows one to practice in the beauty of a tropical rainforest in the middle of Colorado!<br />
The Six Healing Sounds is designed to cleanse and tonify the organ systems of the body while the Eight Brocades works to balance and store the body’s energy and provide an excellent form of extremely low impact exercise.<br />
The combination of the Six Healing Sounds and the Eight Brocades provides an hour of moving meditative health practices that leave you feeling centered and energized.<br />
Classes are taught by Chris Haynes of Yizong Arts – Westminster, CO. Chris is an avid martial artist that has pursued the Chinese martial arts for 15 years, and has specialized in the arts of Baguazhang and Xingyiquan for 13 years. In that time he has also gained an in-depth understanding of the practices of Qigong as it has been a key part to his training. His training is primarily in the Yizong branch of Gao Style Baguazhang and Hebei Xingyiquan as taught by Luo De Xiu of Taipei, Taiwan.<br />
All levels are welcome!!<br />
Class date and time:<br />
Sunday, September 8th from 7:45am to 8:45am<br />
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Location:<br />
The Butterfly Pavilion<br />
6252 W. 104th Avenue<br />
Westminster, CO 80020 -<br />
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$8 for members - $10 for non-members<br />
Pre-registration is preferred. Please register online using the link below, call 720-974-1861, or email registrar@butterflies.org to sign up today!<br />
For more questions about Rainforest Qigong, please don't hesitate to call us at 720-974-1877 or email education@butterflies.org.<br />
This class is intended for adults. Children 16 and older may attend with a parent.<br />
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Chris-Hhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12512363255065801897noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-791838333942746966.post-32914317611814280302013-07-20T04:55:00.001-07:002013-07-20T04:55:35.032-07:00Head Movement!This morning I ran across this video on RSF and the topic of head movement. <br />
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This is a great example of how valuable head movement can be in confusing your opponent and make it very difficult for them to hit you. I have been exploring head movement quite a bit lately and trying to incorporate more in my sparring and have noticed a vast change in how my sparring partners are reacting. I like watching how boxers use their head movement with footwork and angle change, it get's me thinking about my bagua and xingyi and how the body movement principles of those arts can be tweaked to focus more on the head/body movement we see in boxing. I then look into my xingyi and bagua goodie bag and see what I have that has a similar body movement, and then I tweak it. While sparring have been pulling a couple of things out of the Xingyi animals, in-particular the bobbing and unpredictable movement of monkey. Monkey has a lot of level change and angle shifting which allows the head to travel relatively quick in different directions. As far as practicing it, obviously sparring is a great medium, but I don't always have folks to work with. If that's the case I'll usually try and plug it into some shadow boxing or bag work. Very fun and useful stuff!Chris-Hhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12512363255065801897noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-791838333942746966.post-47160169196454354032013-06-29T05:12:00.001-07:002013-06-29T05:12:54.827-07:00Yi Zong Xing Yi Monkey<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="270" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/p6uc8k0-mkc" width="480"></iframe><br />
Here's a brief clip of Matt Autrey describing the use of Xingyi Monkey at last weeks workshop!Chris-Hhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12512363255065801897noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-791838333942746966.post-29862015388235871912013-06-25T05:15:00.000-07:002013-06-25T05:15:43.258-07:00Matt Autrey seminar review <div class="MsoNormal">
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Just wanted to put up a quick review of the workshops put on by Boulder
Internal Martial Arts, and Matt Autrey...<br />
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Saturday's workshops on Xingyi Monkey and circle walking and palm change
techniques was amazing! One of the things I really like about Matt is how he
presents his material. He chunks it out so that you can easily remember how the
forms are applied. This was very evident when we went over the monkey form. He
pointed out the usefulness of monkey's unique approach to fighting.<br />
The circle walking and single palm change stuff was great because we had some
less experienced people in the class and I could see that those people were
getting some great basics, while at the same time the more experienced folks
were getting some goods to! For me personally, it has given me some insight on
my circle walking practice that has me fired up and wanting to train more!!<br />
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Sunday's workshops on 5-elements san shou and crossing power flowed seamlessly
together. We worked on finding some of the very subtle but crucial set up
points to apply the 5-elements. I can honestly say that almost everyone in the
class felt different on their entries by the end of that segment. This is
largely in part to Matt taking his time to go around the room and make sure
that everyone is 'getting the feeling' of what we are doing. Even if they don't
get it right away, they at least know what they are looking for.<br />
Personally I felt that this segment of the day flowed right into the
applications of crossing very well! Everyone knew what they should be looking
for as far as entries because of the previous material, however, this material
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job of showing us how to use the principles of crossing when at the wrist,
forearm, shoulder, body and legs.<br />
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Obviously there was more than I can put into words, but I can say that if Matt
is doing a workshop in your area you should try and see him. Anyone,
experienced or not can benefit from this mans generous teachings.<br />
Big thanks to Matt for coming out and working so diligently with our group. Big
thanks to Owen Schilling and Boulder Internal Martial Arts for organizing this
awesome event. And thanks to all who attended - I genuinely appreciate all of
your hard work training and loved working with all of you, old friends and new!</div>
Chris-Hhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12512363255065801897noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-791838333942746966.post-68162251062989339632013-06-08T06:06:00.001-07:002013-06-08T06:06:18.148-07:00Yiquan push hands demonstration...<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="344" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/B_E_P5NzzEQ" width="459"></iframe><br />
This is an interesting display of the methods used in the martial art of Yiquan. The gentleman on the left has a solid root and a good structural base that he is using while his opponent (the gentleman on the right) is leaning in, overextending, and applying excessive pressure that is being used against him. I think that this is a good example of borrowing force.Chris-Hhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12512363255065801897noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-791838333942746966.post-5252950579071246812013-05-28T05:21:00.001-07:002013-05-28T05:21:31.885-07:00Ving Tsun - good drills<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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While I'm not a Ving Tsun/Wing Chun guy myself, I appreciate their use of angles and principle! There are some excellent uses of footwork in this clip. I find it interesting that we use similar footwork in Xingyi and Bagua, although the footwork used in Bagua may have a bit more depth of movement to it.<br />
<br />Chris-Hhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12512363255065801897noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-791838333942746966.post-60819836974313697842013-05-18T05:36:00.001-07:002013-05-18T05:37:29.140-07:00Su Dong Chen - Xing Yi An early demonstration of Su Dong Chen doing Xingyi. I love the clarity in his demonstrations.<br />
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We will be focused on key elements of the hand and body usage in Bagua. <br />
Please let m know if you'd like to join - the first class is always on me!Chris-Hhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12512363255065801897noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-791838333942746966.post-28401832791948826202013-03-19T07:58:00.000-07:002013-03-19T07:58:00.714-07:00Bag Work!Great bag work session yesterday afternoon! Here's something to try...<br />
1. Jab<br />
2. Jab + cross<br />
3. Jab + cross + hook<br />
4. Jab + cross + hook + uppercut<br />
5. Front kick rear leg<br />
6. Round kick rear leg<br />
7. Front kick front leg<br />
8. Round lick front leg<br />
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Twenty-five reps per side. The key here is DO NOT DROP YOUR HANDS THE ENTIRE TIME!!!<br />
Great workout in about 30 minutes!!<br />
<br />Chris-Hhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12512363255065801897noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-791838333942746966.post-76273093384632008632012-08-28T04:37:00.001-07:002012-08-28T04:37:46.430-07:00Away we go!Getting the blog going again and classes again soon too!<br />
Please stay tuned for exciting new developments!Chris-Hhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12512363255065801897noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-791838333942746966.post-7965555546086707032012-01-13T07:33:00.000-08:002012-01-13T07:33:49.485-08:00Bagua/ Xingyi Seminar Boulder, CO Feb 25 & 26Hello Everyone,<br />Boulder Internal Arts is hosting Matt Autrey for another awesome weekend of Bagua and Xingyi here in Boulder, CO February 25th & 26th. <br />I will send another email when i have exact times and places.<br />If you have any other questions please contact me.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /> Matt Autrey<br /> *Senior Student of Luo De Xiu of Taiwan*<br /><br /><img src="" /> <br /><br /><br /> *Boulder, CO. February 25th & 26th *<br /><br /> <br /><br /><a href="http://yizongwest.blogspot.com/2011/06/yi-zong-pre-heaven-ba-gua-zhang.html">Matt Autrey</a> is a senior student of Yi Zong teacher Luo De Xiu. Matt has just 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 Luo Laoshi’s class in Taiwan, his extensive knowledge and command of the internal martial arts is an asset to any practitioner.<br /><br /> <br /><br /> Boulder, CO. Dates and Curriculum:<br /><br /> <br /><br />Saturday, February 25th Morning Session <br /><br />Xing Yi 5 Elements Kicking – Theory and Application<br /><br />This will be an excellent introduction to the Xing Yi Quan kicking methods of Hong Yi Xiang. Learn fundamental training practices, footwork, and applications of the Wu Xing (5 Elements) kicking methods. This seminar is open to public and beginners are welcome.<br /><br /> <br /><br /> <br /><br /> Saturday, February 25th Afternoon Session<br /><br /> Bagua Zhang - Lao San Zhang: Three Old Palms - Theory & Practice<br /><br />In this seminar Matt will cover the Lao San Zhang (Three Old Palms). The Lao San Zhang (Three Old Palms) will cover traditional Cheng Ting Hua style Bagua theory as it relates to Gao Style and Sun Xi Kun Xiantian (pre-heaven) Bagua as well as its influence on Gao Style Hou Tian. This seminar is a great introduction to Ba Gua Zhang in general and the Gao system in particular. This seminar is open to public and beginners are welcome.<br /><br /> <br /><br /> <br /><br />Sunday, February 26th Morning Session<br /><br />Xing Yi Fa Jin Training – Power Development for the Five Fists<br /><br />Matt will be teaching Fa Jin forms and exercises used to develop power for the Xingyi 5 Elements. He will also teach applications and fighting strategies for power usage in Xingyi Quan. Previous knowledge of the Xing Yi 5 Elements is recommended. <br /><br /> <br /><br /><br />Sunday, February 26th Afternoon Session<br /><br />Bagua Zhang Skill Building – 2 Man Drills<br /><br />The Gao style Bagua Hou Tian, post-heaven, palm forms are a unique feature of Gao Yi Sheng’s Bagua Zhang system; they are preformed in a straight line with emphasis on combat application. These two person training drills will help build reflexes, timing and distance required for the usage of Bagua in a combat setting. This seminar is open to public and beginners are welcome.<br /><br /> <br /><br />Cost:<br /><br />1 $175 for all Four Sessions! <br /><br />2 Individually, Each Session is $50.<br /><br />3 Saturday & Sunday $95 each day or $175 for both Days.<br /><br />4 Preferred payment is cash (please contact if paying by check)<br /><br />5 Same day registration (call for availability) $180 cash only<br /><br /> <br /><br />FOR PRICING INFO AND LOCATION EMAIL:<br />Owen Schilling at <a href="mailto:Owen_YiZong@Hotmail.com">mailto:Owen_YiZong@Hotmail.com</a> <br /><br /> Or Check <a href="http://boulderinternalmartialarts.blogspot.com/">http://boulderinternalmartialarts.blogspot.com/</a>or Call 1 720 841 2404<br /><br /> <br /><br />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 <a href="mailto:yizongwest@gmail.com">yizongwest@gmail.com</a> or talk to him at the seminar. For more info on Matt check his blog: <a href="http://yizongwest.blogspot.com/">yizongwest.blogspot.com</a>Chris-Hhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12512363255065801897noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-791838333942746966.post-59558138146156513542012-01-02T06:40:00.000-08:002012-01-02T06:40:44.582-08:00New Su Dong Chen Vid!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Nice display by Su Dong Chen!Chris-Hhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12512363255065801897noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-791838333942746966.post-87277382247165224402011-12-17T05:42:00.000-08:002011-12-17T05:42:44.607-08:00Luo Dexiu & Ed Hines Yizong Demo!An excellent demo of Yizong Bagua and Xingyi from Ed Hines and Luo Dexiu. I really like the full speed demo Luo does of Xingyi Bashi!<br />
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<a href="http://www.britishpathe.com/record.php?id=8604">Jack Higgins doing his stage act at the age of 54!</a><br />
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This guy is FAST!Chris-Hhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12512363255065801897noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-791838333942746966.post-17265570620493897492011-09-30T04:40:00.000-07:002011-09-30T04:41:02.306-07:00Happy Friday!Here's hoping that I move this well when I am old. A cool little clip of Liu Hung Cheih.<br />
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Here is a video clip from the "Way of the Warrior" episode that featured Hung Yi Xiang. The man doing the form is one of Hung's sons.<br />
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A cool clip I found this morning of Sha Guozheng doing the Xing Yi Ba Shi form.Chris-Hhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12512363255065801897noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-791838333942746966.post-38349556850392818872011-09-17T05:59:00.000-07:002011-09-17T05:59:21.433-07:00Denver Luo De Xiu Seminars, 2011<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Last weekend we were privileged to have an incredible four days of workshops with <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luo_De_Xiu">Luo De Xiu</a> of Taipei, Taiwan.<br />
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I am always blown away by Luo Laoshi's ability to transmit knowledge to people no matter where their skill level is. I have seen people that are relative beginners to Yi Zong arts come away impressed by how much they have improved in the span of a few hours. The more experienced people have much to gain as well, even if it is material you have been training for a decade or more there is always some new insight to be had. Hell, I have even seen people that don't even train in our school have a great time and learn tons!</div>
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This year I had the pleasure of seeing the Xing Yi Ba Shi form for the first time. This form is a mix of four of the five elements and four of the twelve animals. It uses Beng (crushing), Tsuan (drilling), Pao (pounding), and Heng (crossing) along with Chicken, Swallow, Horse and Sparrow Hawk. The form is very dynamic and definitely more advanced in how it is done than the other Xing Yi linking forms that I have learned.</div>
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As is typical with Luo Laoshi's seminars, there was a tremendous amount of application work. The form was broken into three sections. Each section was loaded with clear and effective applications!</div>
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I really appreciate how Luo Laoshi can clearly demonstrate the difference between the Xing Yi, Bagua and Taiji that we do in the Yi Zong school. </div>
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On Saturday, we did the first line of the Houtian palms. I have been doing this set of forms and their applications for at least 10 years now and I still picked up some invaluable information. Luo Laoshi was touching on the use of the circles found in the single palm change that are contained within first line of the Hou Tian palms. For me personally I got a lot of mileage out of this. </div>
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On Sunday Luo Laoshi presented two different subjects. In the early part of the afternoon we worked on the first three of line eight of the Hou Tian palms. The second portion of the day was spent focusing on Su Ping Tui Shou.</div>
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I have not had the opportunity to learn any of the eighth line from Luo Laoshi. The eighth line focuses on the changing of the mind and is largely intent driven. The three forms that we worked on were Bear, Badger, and Monkey. The applications were sweet! Bear has some powerful crashing and arm trapping techniques. The Badger contained some nasty, close in drilling type of striking. The monkey was intersting in how it sucks in the power of the opponent away and returns it viciously. </div>
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The Su Ping Tui Shou part of the day was intense and incredibly insightful. Luo Laoshi use of small refined circles is incredible. The layered approach that he took to teaching this workshop was great! We started with some simplified single hand methods and then progressed to simplified body methods. These were eventually fused together as we progressed into the actual format of Tui Shou that we do. At this point we were shown several ways to apply techniques from the Tui Shou format.<br />
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On Monday we wrapped up with the Wu Lung Bai Wei palms. This set of forms is very smooth and fluid and some of the mind training involved was very interesting to say the least. One of the things I learned at this workshop was that the first three palms are considered one palm. Not only was this an interesting way for me to look at how I am training the forms, but it was kind of a humorous thing as well. There are seven different forms in this set, not the typical eight that are in the other two sets that I have learned. I always thought it was a little odd, but whatever. Then Luo Laoshi says the first three are considered to be one palm and the light goes on! Duh! Wu = Five! Anyways, by stringing the first three forms together seamlessly you really begin to dive into the mind training aspect of the set.<br />
There is a process of lengthening the mind that takes place which transfers over to application incredibly well. While training the forms you seek to walk and lengthen the duration the changes are done while walking. This in turn makes it so your lower and upper body can move at separate speeds but in-sync as far as tempo goes. I liken this to using different beat counts at the same time. My feet will move at 16 or 32 counts per measure while my arms only move at 4 or 8.<br />
The application work at the Wu Lung workshop was killer. The applications varied from the use of hits and throws and had some very cool head use for multiple opponent application! I must admit I was very impressed with Luo's demonstration towards the end of the workshop. He was showing us how to use the movement of the head and lengthening of the body to remain in control of an opponent while moving to deal with others.<br />
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All in all, I had a great time in the four days that Luo was here. I enjoyed the company and hard training of everyone that attended and thank Luo Laoshi for his generous teachings!</div>
Chris-Hhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12512363255065801897noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-791838333942746966.post-82579285510726352632011-09-08T09:59:00.000-07:002011-09-08T09:59:24.796-07:00Tim Cartmell Interview!What an excellent interview with Tim Cartmell!<br />
<a href="http://www.budovideos.com/online/shows/rolledup/rolled-up-epsiode-27-tim-cartmell/">Tim Cartmell Interview on Budo Videos</a><br />
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I had the opportunity a couple of years ago to train with Tim at a Ground Proofing workshop he did in Boulder, CO. He has an amazing ability to clearly transmit his knowledge to people. I honestly felt that my martial arts improved dramatically from my experience in training with him!<br />
If you ever have the chance to train with Tim, I highly recommend it. No matter what martial art you do, you will benefit from the experience.Chris-Hhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12512363255065801897noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-791838333942746966.post-84293429149788851382011-09-05T05:28:00.000-07:002011-09-05T05:28:54.991-07:00Xingyiquan's An Shen PaoHere is a really nice Xingyi two-person set.<br />
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