Welcome and Thank you for your Interest in our Internal Martial Arts Course. This course is designed to develop internal strength and character through the movements of Xing Yi, Ba Gua and Tai Chi. As a member and black sash holder (Simone Olivier #124), this course is certified through the Ching Yi Kung Fu Association. Completion of this course results in your first black sash. All subsequent sashes are determined by your contribution to the Internal Martial Arts.
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Internal Martial Arts
3 Year Black Sash Course
Xing Yi Quan
Body Mind Intention Form
Xing Yi engages the mind-intention with the body movements neuro-muscularly reprograms the body to work more efficiently by firing the right muscles at the right moment; reducing inefficiency (loss of energy) and optimizes the strength and fluidity of the body. Based on the 5 Elements, this yang practice helps to train the mind to focus with intention leading to the ability to follow the heart.
Ba Gua Zhang
8 Phenomena Palm
Ba Gua, also known as Circle Walking, is a yin-based practice. Ba Gua combines the benefits of walking with Qi Gong and Meditation. It helps to develop a refined strength that can be expressed in multiple areas of your life. The turning and twisting movements create a spiraling action that activates the muscles, facia and energetic pathways of the body (the meridians) that engages the whole body. Combined with deep abdominal breathing, the body can be sensed as a whole, allowing the mind to be quiet and observant.
Hundreds of exercises are not as good as simply walking; walking is the master of hundreds of exercises. – Li Zi Ming
Taiji Quan
Tai Chi Form
Taiji (Tai Chi), the great polarity, is about transformation; transforming our original qi into spirit. The 5 Elements and 8 Phenomena make up the body of Taiji Quan and their relationship to the universe. The emphasis of the forms is to learn how to move with intention, alignment and balance. Through the practice of Tai Chi you learn to balance and harmonize yin and yang, movement and stillness.
This 3-year program is developed for you to study and practice at your convenience with quarterly online modules that include required and recommended reading, practice videos, assignments and quizzes. There will be quarterly intensives that can be attended in person or online. Once you have completed the course requirements and passed the written and physical tests, you will receive your certificate of completion and will be added as a Black Sash holder in the Ching Yi Kung Fu Association.