Yin Style Bagua 2012 London Intensive
Instructor He Jinbao
Translator Matt Bild
Location London, United Kingdom
Dates Twelve days of training conducted over three weeks:
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Sat June 30th to Tue July 3rd
Sat July 7th to Tue July 10th
Sat July 14th to Tue July 17th
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
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
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
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!