SEMINAR/WORKSHOP PROGRAM

The focus of this seminar will be on the four major corners for White Crane blocking and attacking, and White Crane soft-hard Jin (power).

Topics reviewed will include:

• Fundamental blocking
  There are 4 major corners for blocking. The 4 associated blocks will be taught: covering, repelling, elbow neutralizing, and low hook.
• Jin patterns
  Jin is the manifestation of power. It is common in many martial arts styles, including Taijiquan and Xingyiquan. White Crane is a soft-hard style. Developing a proper feeling for the movements is the only way to achieve a deep, powerful, and effective level of Jin. We will guide you through the beginnings of this process.
• 2-Person Drills
  It is always beneficial to train with a partner. Drills covered will include reaction training and 4-corners practice. Fighting-forms, which are drills that emphasize the movement of the body in coordination with blocks and strikes, will also be reviewed.
• Selected Techniques
  White Crane is a highly-effective close range style. We will be reviewing some practical martial applications based in White Crane for sparring situations.

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 White Crane seminar. Previous martial arts experience is a plus, but not required. Attendance is limited, so register soon. This seminar will benefit:

• Martial artists interested in learning White Crane, one of the most popular Southern Chinese Kung Fu styles.
• All students who wish to augment their martial arts training with elements of White Crane practice.
• All students who would like to refine their techniques and develop a deeper understanding of White Crane power and theory.
• Students who attended previous sessions of White Crane that would like to refine their knowledge and continue further in the training.

WHAT SHOULD I BRING?

There are no special requirements for this seminar. We recommend wearing loose practice clothing (T-shirt and pants) and a pair of indoor shoes unless you prefer training barefoot. 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 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.