TAIJI PUSHING HANDS
Feb 11, 2012 -
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Feb 12, 2012 -
RESERVATION
Pay by January 15th:- Non-YMAA Students:
$260 ($130 deposit) - YMAA Students:
$156 ($78 deposit)
- Non-YMAA Students:
$300 ($150 deposit) - YMAA Students:
$180 ($90 deposit)
If you attend two or more seminars in the same season, you will get
a 40% discount for each additional seminar to the first. First seminar is highest-priced seminar.
Group Rate: Register two people and third is half price. Register three people and the fourth is free.
* Discounts may not be combined.
* If the depositor cancels after the pre-registration deadline the deposit will be forfeited.
* Seminars subject to cancellation if the minimum number of 10 pre-registrations is not met.
VENUE
YMAA Boston38 Hyde Park Ave.
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
United States
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LODGING
Stay in the 1700 sq. ft. YMAA Studio* US $20 per night * Sleeping bag required; hardwood floor * Shower & air conditioning.
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YMAA Boston, Boston, MA - February 11th-12th, 2012, 9:00am - 5:00pm
TAIJI PUSHING HANDS
In-Depth Taijiquan Training with a PartnerYMAA Boston, Boston, MA - February 11th-12th, 2012, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Pushing Hands allows a student to better experience and explore the martial side of Taijiquan training by improving the feeling and understanding of forces, intentions, and Qi involved in the practice with a partner. Through Pushing Hands, students can achieve deeper relaxation and better comprehend the concepts of leverage, timing, coordination, positioning, and Qi, making the art of Taijiquan more alive and effective. This workshop will review Single and Double Pushing Hands, Peng-Lu-Ji-An, Silk Reeling, and Na Coiling.SEMINAR/WORKSHOP PROGRAM
For deeper practice in any style of Taijiquan, Pushing Hands is a must. Developing that connection with your partner is essential to finding your center, your partner's center, and furthering your martial skill and understanding. Intermediate-to-advanced Taijiquan students need to develop sensitivity, Listening Jin, to an opponent's flow of power, and learn how to neutralize it to counterattack.The seminar will include:
- Na and Coiling Jin
- Single Push hands moving
- Double Push Hands Moving
- Rollback and Press
- Freestyle Push Hands
- Peng-Lu-Ji-An Standard Routine
- Silk Reeling Yin-Yang Symbol Coiling
- All Taiji students who would like to get a deeper understanding and explore training with a partner.
- Taiji students who would like to extend their training into the soft martial side.
- All YMAA students who would like to refine their Pushing Hands techniques.
- All interested in graduating and becoming a Qualified YMAA Instructor of Taijiquan.
WHO'S TEACHING?
Dr. Yang, Jwing Ming will conduct the lecture and demonstrate the exercises of this seminar with the help of YMAA Boston instructors. With over 40 years of teaching experience and over 50 publications, Dr. Yang is regarded as one of the foremost Qigong and martial arts masters in the world today.WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
This seminar is open to everybody interested in learning or improving their Pushing Hands practice. It is suitable for practitioners of all Taiji styles.There are no prerequisites to attend. Previous martial arts experience is a plus, but not required. Attendance is limited so register soon. This seminar will benefit:
WHAT SHOULD I BRING?
There are no special requirements for the Taiji Pushing Hands Seminar. We recommend that you bring loose practice clothing (t-shirt and pants) and a pair of indoor shoes unless you prefer working in bare feet.TRAVELING TO BOSTON
YMAA Boston is located approximately 20 minutes South of downtown Boston. If you are traveling by car please visit YMAA Boston webpage for detailed driving instructions.Free on-street parking is available and there are several paid lots nearby.
A good alternative is to use the MBTA subway transportation system. YMAA Boston is about a 3-minute walk from the Forest Hill Orange Line station. Visit MBTA website for more information.
If you are flying to Boston, you can use the MBTA subway system to get to YMAA instead of by taxi. After arriving at Boston’s Logan Airport take the free airport shuttle bus (Route #22, #33 or #55) to the MBTA ("T") Airport station. Take the Inbound Blue Line train to State station. At State station board the Orange Line outbound train to Forest Hills station. At the Forest Hills station go upstairs and proceed straight to exit the terminal on the Hyde Park Avenue side. Once outside and at the top of the landing, turn right, proceed downstairs, walk to the intersection, cross the street, and walk 2 blocks right to YMAA Boston. We are right across the Forest Hills parking lot.
STAYING IN BOSTON
For information about Hotel, Guest House and Inn lodging. Please visit the lodging page.EXTRA INFO
If you need help making a decision about attending, have further questions about this seminar, or would like to register now please contact us here or call (617) 524-8892 (for international calls please use +1-617-524-8892).Private lessons can be arranged with instructors or Dr. Yang.
