SEMINARS: Martial Arts, Taijiquan, Qigong and Meditation
BOSTON, MA, USA: SUMMER 2010 SEMINARS
If you are interested in registering or have questions about any of the YMAA Boston seminars, please call us at (617) 524-8892.
See photos from past seminars here.
Early-bird discounts! Register by August 1st, 2010!
STRAIGHT SWORD
Liang Yi Jian SequenceYMAA Boston, Boston, MA - September 11th-12th, 2010, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Many Chinese martial arts styles include training with the double-edged narrow blade straight sword. It is a light weapon, compared to its western counterpart, and is often characterized by precision and speed. In this seminar, the emphasis will be learning sword techniques and applications through the Liang Yi Jian (兩儀劍, Two Polarity Sword) sequence. There will be a strong focus on building and maintaining a proper foundation for effective sword training.
PUSHING HANDS
Getting From Stationary To MovingYMAA Boston, Boston, MA - September 18th, 2010, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Pushing Hands allows a student to experience the martial aspects of Taiji training by improving the feeling and understanding of forces, intentions, and Qi involved in the practice with a partner. Through Pushing Hands, students will achieve deeper relaxation and better comprehend the concept of leverage, timing, coordination, positioning, and Qi, making the art of Taijiquan much more alive and effective. This workshop will focus on stepping and footwork, bridging the gap between stationary training and moving.
WHITE CRANE PRIMER
Understanding Four Corners and Soft-Hard JinYMAA Boston, Boston, MA - September 19th, 2010, 9:00am - 12:00pm
White Crane is one of the most famous martial arts styles developed in China, and from it hundreds of other styles have been derived, including Okinawan Karate and other Japanese martial arts. Wing Chun also shares the same roots as White Crane. Our White Crane style is a soft-hard Southern style specializing in hand techniques and short-range fighting. White Crane is a very comprehensive martial arts system, including training in Hard and Soft Qigong as well as martial power (Jin).
SHUAI JIAO
Introduction To TakedownsYMAA Boston, Jamaica Plain, MA - September 25th, 2010, 9:00am - 12:00pm
This seminar will focus on one important aspect of Shuai Jiao training: takedowns and throws. Shuai Jiao is one of the four main fighting categories of traditional Chinese martial arts: Kicking (Ti, 踢), Striking (Da, 打), Chin Na (Na, 拿), and Wrestling (Shuai, 摔). Shuai Jiao specializes in countering against punching and kicking, using defense as the offense. Shuai Jiao is commonly used for short range fighting and quickly taking down an opponent.
CHIN NA IN GROUND FIGHTING
Introduction to Grappling and Submission WrestlingYMAA Boston, Jamaica Plain, MA - September 26th, 2010, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Chin Na in Ground Fighting emphasizes taking an opponent to the ground and utilizing ground fighting techniques and submission holds involving joint-locks and chokeholds also found in numerous other arts with or without ground fighting emphasis. The premise is that most of the advantage of a larger, stronger opponent comes from superior reach and more powerful strikes, both of which are somewhat negated when grappling on the ground. Ground Control is a part of Shuai Jiao (wrestling) training, one of the main four disciplines of martial arts training.
QI HEALING INTRODUCTION
Becoming the Master of Your QiYMAA Boston, Jamaica Plain, MA - October 1st, 2010, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
This workshop will demystify Qi Healing and open a new doorway to your experience of Qi. Through hands-on training, you will deepen your sensitivity to Qi and learn to control its movement within yourself and others. Whether you’re a martial artist, Qigong practitioner, or just curious about energy, you will receive practical techniques for deepening your Qigong understanding and practice.| Date | Subject | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| August 7-8, 2010 | Chin Na (Joint-Lock and Control) (held by Jim Noble and Paul Green) |
12 hours |
| August 14-15, 2010 | 7-Star Mantis (Beng Bu Sequence) (held by Walter Wong) |
12 hours |
| August 21-22, 2010 | Baguazhang (Fundamentals, Postures, and Forms) (held by Adison Martin) |
12 hours |
| August 28, 2010 | Staff (Foundation, Matching, and Qi Mei Gun Sequence) (held by Ben Warner and Nicholas Yang) |
3 hours |
| August 29, 2010 | Kettlebell Workshop (Developing a Full-Body Workout) (held by Ben Warner) |
3 hours |
| September 11-12, 2010 | Straight Sword (Liang Yi Jian Sequence) (held by Nicholas Yang and James Yang) |
12 hours |
| September 18, 2010 | Pushing Hands (Getting From Stationary To Moving) (held by Jeff Pratt) |
3 hours |
| September 19, 2010 | White Crane Primer (Understanding Four Corners and Soft-Hard Jin) (held by Nicholas Yang and Ben Warner) |
3 hours |
| September 25, 2010 | Shuai Jiao (Introduction to Takedowns) (held by Nicholas Yang and Ben Warner) |
3 hours |
| September 26, 2010 | Chin Na in Ground Fighting (Introduction to Grappling and Submission Wrestling) (held by Scott Tarbell) |
6 hours |
| October 1, 2010 | Qiong Healing Introduction (Becoming the Master of Your Qi) (held by Lisa O'Shea) Please note that discounts do not apply to this seminar. |
1.5 hours |
"For the first time ever, we are running a mind-blowing 11 topics for our Summer Seminar Season at YMAA Boston! It is jam-packed with a variety of external, internal, and external-internal topics, consisting of Chin Na, Mantis, Baguazhang, Staff, Kettlebell, Sword, Pushing Hands, White Crane, and Shuai Jiao. We are also ecstatic to announce that YMAA-certified Qigong Instructor Lisa O'Shea of the Qigong Institute of Rochester, NY will be doing a short introductory Qi Healing workshop this October 1st.
"I am happy to be bringing back White Crane after a 1-year hiatus, and I am excited about offering Shuai Jiao Takedowns and Ground Control for the first time. This season we have an excellent mix of short and long seminars, ranging from 3 hours to 12 hours, to allow for more options and opportunities in affordability and focused training. Altogether, we have decades of experience training and teaching, both inside and outside of YMAA, and we are eager to share our knowledge with you. It is always an honor to have you come train with us.
"We are looking forward to a great new decade, and it is with the utmost courtesy and respect that I invite you to join us on our journey."
Nicholas C. Yang
President, YMAA International
Director, YMAA Boston
LODGING: HOTELS, GUEST HOUSES AND INNS NEAR YMAA BOSTON
To find out more information about Hotel or Guest House in the area of YMAA Boston (Jamaica Plain), please visit the Boston lodging page. There you may find a list of lodging options with nightly rates and some notes about transportation. Please note that the rates may change according to the season.
CALIFORNIA, USA: SUMMER 2010 SEMINARS
Week-long intensive seminars at the YMAA Retreat Center, in Northern CA, with Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming, from July 16 until August 27, 2010.
Contact Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming by email or at 707-502-8739 for registration.
| Date | Subject |
|---|---|
| July 16-23, 2010 | Traditional Yang Style Taijiquan and Applications |
| July 23-30, 2010 | Taiji Pushing Hands |
| July 30-August 6, 2010 | Taiji Chin Na and Wrestling |
| August 6-13, 2010 | Taiji Ball Qigong and Taiji Yin-Yang Symbol Sticking Hands |
| August 13-20, 2010 | Qigong-1 (Theory and Spine Qigong) |
| August 20-27, 2010 | Qigong-4 (Soft Qigong; Taiji and Soft White Crane Qigong) |
***July 1-14 ----- Disciples’ Vacation
***Friday: Check-In and Check-Out
***Monday: Rest and Sight-Seeing
***Seminar: Saturday, Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday: 9 AM-12 PM and 4-7 PM.
More information about attending the Summers Seminars in July and August 2010 with Dr. Yang are available at the YMAA California Seminar page. Everyone is welcomed to train at the YMAA Retreat Center and details in the Regular Time training page.
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