Yin Style Bagua 2010 London Intensive

Instructor He Jinbao

Translator Matt Bild

Location London, United Kingdom

Dates 16 days over four weekends, plus 7 additional* days for qualified students

Friday 11^th to Monday 14^th June
Friday 18^th to Monday 21^st June
Friday 25^th to Monday 28^th June
Friday 2^nd to Monday 5^th July

Objectives

He Jinbao controls Justin Noppe with a seizing strike

1. To improve results in fighting application of previously studied attack methods of the Yin Style Bagua Lion System

2. To gain understanding of the force transforming and removing methods of bagua through training of the Phoenix System attack methods

3. Continued development and refinement of bagua saber technique and introduction to the bagua straight sword

Syllabus

Standing Strengthening Posture Practise

Postures from the Lion, Phoenix & Monkey systems

Achieving correct alignment for increased strength and improved circulation
Understanding the mental aspects of the practice

Foundational Strike Practise

Single strikes from the Lion, Phoenix & Monkey systems

In the static and square stepping methods
How to wind up effectively
Use whole body to generate power
Coordination of stepping and body movement to complete the issuing of force

Strike Combinations Practise

Combinations of strikes from the Lion & Phoenix systems

How to effectively change forces from one strike to the next
In the square and 3-step methods
Taking stepping patterns from forms, changing stepping, and examining the results of different kinds of stepping

Forms Practise

Forms from the Lion, Phoenix & Monkey systems

How to gain an advantageous position on the opponent
How to pair the proper stepping 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 stepping more agile

Applications Practise

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

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

Circle Walking 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

Bagua Large Weapons Practise

Large Saber

Training individual movements and basic exercises to increase strength and coordination
Correct some of the more common problems
Nine Dragon Saber form focussing on the use of body movement, accuracy of saber technique, rhythm of movement and applications

Straight Sword

Foundational practices
Develop a working knowledge of the bagua sword and its basic usage

*Additional training for suitably qualified students

Students considered as being 'qualified' will be invited to attend the additional training sessions at instructor's discretion:

Wednesday 16th June
Thursday 17^th June
Wednesday 23^rd June
Thursday 24^th June
Wednesday 30^th June
Thursday 1^st July
Tuesday 6^th July

Fee

Main Sessions £575 for 16 days

The fee covers tuition of the main daytime classes and are subject to review. Travel, accommodation and meals are the participants' responsibility. Other sessions may be separately priced.

Prerequisite The event is designed for existing practitioners and so prior training experience in the Lion system of Yin Style Baguazhang is required. Those unable to attend classes due to geographical or other constraints should contact Ket Patel to discuss their suitability.

For more information please contact ket.patel@yinstylebaguazhang.com

Read all about what happened last time at the June 2009 London Intensive!