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RESERVATION
Pay by July 17th:- Non-YMAA Students:
$40 ($20 deposit) - YMAA Students:
$24 ($12 deposit)
- Non-YMAA Students:
$50 ($25 deposit) - YMAA Students:
$30 ($15 deposit)
For non-YMAA students, 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 $15 per night * Sleeping bag required; hardwood floor * Shower & air conditioning.
IMPORTANT
If you plan to lodge at YMAA, please CONFIRM your travel plans and reservation with us. We cannot guarantee you lodging otherwise. Available only to seminar participants, only when seminars are in session.
Boston area hotels range from $80-$150/per night.
Local Hotels Information »
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DVD: Shaolin Staff Basic Sequences by
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Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming
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YMAA Boston, Jamaica Plain, MA - July 24th, 2011, 9:00am - 12:00pm
STAFF
Essential Core Training For Long WeaponsYMAA Boston, Jamaica Plain, MA - July 24th, 2011, 9:00am - 12:00pm
This training course will give you a quick and effective introduction to the essentials of handling any long weapon through the practice of the staff. Included in this seminar will be: review of different grips, sliding and exchanging hands, matching drills, striking, blocking, basic martial applications, and four-corners staff reaction training. For returning students, we will start into the White Crane Qi Mei Gun sequence. This seminar is a must for any student wishing to build a solid foundation for staff sparring.SEMINAR/WORKSHOP PROGRAM
The staff program consists of techniques that familiarize students with uses of the staff. These exercises help to build comfort and confidence in the handling of the weapon. During the seminar, we will be discussing:
- Normal and reverse grip training
- Sliding/exchanging your hands on the staff to change orientation and direction
- Striking with a good connection between your body and the staff
- Striking and blocking
- Basic martial applications
- Basic staff-sparring drills (four-corners reaction training)
- White Crane Qi Mei Gun Sequence for experienced students
WHO'S TEACHING?
YMAA instructors Nicholas C. Yang, and Ben Warner have been studying under Dr. Yang for over 10 years and will be leading the seminar exercises.WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
Everybody is welcome to attend this staff seminar. Previous martial arts experience is a plus, but not required. Attendance is limited, so register soon. This seminar will benefit:- Martial artists of all styles who would like to build and develop a traditional foundation in staff training
- Martial artists who are interested in pursuing other long weapons training
- Martial artists with no prior martial arts weaponry experience
- Students who are interested in learning the Qi Mei Gun sequence
WHAT SHOULD I BRING?
If you have your own staff and can bring it, please do! We have a limited quantity of staffs at the school. We recommend wearing loose practice clothing (T-shirt and pants) and a pair of indoor shoes, unless you prefer training barefoot or in socks. Street shoes are not permitted on the training floor.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 on weekends, 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 also easily access the MBTA subway system. After arriving to Boston’s Logan Airport take the free airport shuttle bus (Route #22, #33 or #55) to the MBTA “Airport” station. Then take the inbound Blue Line train to “State” station. At “State” station, board the Orange line outbound train to the “Forest Hills” station, the last stop. Exit the “Forest Hills” station, go upstairs, and proceed straight through the exit towards Hyde Park Ave. Once outside, turn right to proceed downstairs. Cross the street and walk 2 blocks right to YMAA Boston.
STAYING IN BOSTON
For information about hotels, guest houses 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).Staff training DVDs will be available for purchase on site.
Private lessons can be arranged with instructors.
