Tuesday, May 28, 2013

Ving Tsun - good drills

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.

Saturday, May 18, 2013

Su Dong Chen - Xing Yi

An early demonstration of Su Dong Chen doing Xingyi.  I love the clarity in his demonstrations.

Thursday, April 25, 2013

Classes resuming Tuesday 4/30!

My public classes in Gao style Bagua are resuming for the summer next Tuesday, 4/30!
We will be focused on key elements of the hand and body usage in Bagua.
Please let m know if you'd like to join - the first class is always on me!

Tuesday, March 19, 2013

Bag Work!

Great bag work session yesterday afternoon!  Here's something to try...
1. Jab
2. Jab + cross
3. Jab + cross + hook
4. Jab + cross + hook + uppercut
5. Front kick rear leg
6. Round kick rear leg
7. Front kick front leg
8. Round lick front leg

Twenty-five reps per side.  The key here is DO NOT DROP YOUR HANDS THE ENTIRE TIME!!!
Great workout in about 30 minutes!!

Tuesday, August 28, 2012

Away we go!

Getting the blog going again and classes again soon too!
Please stay tuned for exciting new developments!

Friday, January 13, 2012

Bagua/ Xingyi Seminar Boulder, CO Feb 25 & 26

Hello Everyone,
Boulder Internal Arts is hosting Matt Autrey for another awesome weekend of Bagua and Xingyi here in Boulder, CO February 25th & 26th.
I will send another email when i have exact times and places.
If you have any other questions please contact me.




Matt Autrey
*Senior Student of Luo De Xiu of Taiwan*




*Boulder, CO. February 25th & 26th *



Matt Autrey 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.



Boulder, CO. Dates and Curriculum:



Saturday, February 25th Morning Session

Xing Yi 5 Elements Kicking – Theory and Application

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.





Saturday, February 25th Afternoon Session

Bagua Zhang - Lao San Zhang: Three Old Palms - Theory & Practice

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.





Sunday, February 26th Morning Session

Xing Yi Fa Jin Training – Power Development for the Five Fists

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.




Sunday, February 26th Afternoon Session

Bagua Zhang Skill Building – 2 Man Drills

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.



Cost:

1 $175 for all Four Sessions!

2 Individually, Each Session is $50.

3 Saturday & Sunday $95 each day or $175 for both Days.

4 Preferred payment is cash (please contact if paying by check)

5 Same day registration (call for availability) $180 cash only



FOR PRICING INFO AND LOCATION EMAIL:
Owen Schilling at mailto:Owen_YiZong@Hotmail.com

Or Check http://boulderinternalmartialarts.blogspot.com/or Call 1 720 841 2404



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 blog: yizongwest.blogspot.com