Yin Style Bagua 2012 London Intensive

He Jinbao attacks with an opening hooking strike

Instructor He Jinbao

Translator Matt Bild

Location London, United Kingdom

Dates Twelve days of training conducted over three weeks:

Objectives

1. Improved results in fighting application of the Lion and Phoenix system attack methods of Yin Style Bagua

2. Improved striking power and footwork through the training of foundational strikes and fighting technique combination forms


He Jinbao instructs bagua takedown defense

Syllabus

Isometric Strengthening Posture Practise

Strengthening Postures from the Lion & Phoenix systems

Achieving correct alignment for increased strength and improved circulation

Understanding the mental aspects of the practice

Foundational Strike Practise

Training attack methods from the Lion & Phoenix systems

Use of Five Forces to generate power in each strike

How to effectively use the waist and torso when striking

Coordination of footwork and body movement to complete the issuing of force

He Jinbao attacks with an arcing chop

Strike Combination Practise

Combinations of strikes from the Lion & Phoenix systems

How to effectively change forces from one strike to the next

Combinations of strikes from multiple attack methods

Footwork and body movement from various forms paired with different strikes

Forms Practise

Forms from the Lion & Phoenix systems

How to gain an advantageous position on the opponent

How to pair the proper footwork method with the technique

Adding in body movement to help give a better result in the use of the technique

Understanding how to make techniques more well-knit and the footwork more agile

Applications Practise

Applications of foundational strikes, strike combinations & forms of Lion & Phoenix systems

Effect of footwork on usage through matching and coordinating appropriate changes in footwork for distancing, coordination of speed, weight and cadence of stepping

Circle Turning Practise

Methods of the Lion & Phoenix systems

Achieving the correct posture and alignment

How to be more rooted and maintain whole body connection throughout the practise

Monkey System Leg Techniques

The Eight Kicking Attack Methods of the Monkey system

He Jinbao controls Fitz Anthony with a hooking strike

Bagua Large Weapons Practise

Bagua Straight Sword

The Sixteen Foundational Attack Methods of the bagua sword drilled for power and body coordination

Prerequisite

Prior training experience in the Lion system of Yin Style Baguazhang is preferred, but is not essential.

To register or for more information please contact ket.patel@yinstylebaguazhang.com



Check out photos from London YSB 2011: London YSB June 2011!