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Xing Yi Quan / 5 Element Fists

DATE: Saturday, August 7, 2010

TIME: 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

LOCATION: 1626 W. Colorado Ave. Colorado Springs, CO 80904

REGISTRATION: (719) 573-8801

Chinese Martial Boxing methods and health art designed to utilize 5 elements (metal, water, fire, earth, and wood) of Chinese medicine. Xing Yi Quan is an internal martial art like Tai Chi, yet the basics are elemental, and therefore can be learned quickly. In stage one, the mind teaches the body. This is the stage of learning new movements (Xing). In stage two, you will learn to completely relax the mind and body and develop your sensitivity. In this way, you will begin to slowly realize subtleties that your mind missed during stage one. The body is now teaching the mind. Patient, persevering and sensitive effort in stage two will eventually lead to stage three, a true harmony of Mind and Body. This class is a great opportunity to initiate a deep connection of healing energy between the mind and body, and also apply this energy in a powerful Martial Art form that utilizes the balance cycle, moving life forward in a mindful way.


$45 for advance registration; $50 for at the door registration

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Wing Chun Broad Sword (Twin Knives)

DATE: Saturday, August 7, 2010

TIME: 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

LOCATION: 1626 W. Colorado Ave. Colorado Springs, CO 80904

REGISTRATION: (719) 573-8801

The Wing Chun Broad (Butterfly) Sword, as taught by Grandmaster William Cheung, was chosen as the only weapon in the Wing Chun Kung Fu system, because the length of the Bart Chum Dao made it easy to conceal. It can be used as an extension of the arms, and they are the most deadly and effective weapons of all. This system emphasizes training the coordination of the two swords, and the training of the eyes, wrist and footwork. The principle is based on the fact that every defense is accompanied by a counterattack, and every attack is accompanied by trapping, parrying, or an immobilizing move by the other sword. In addition, it was designed to use the ingenuity of the Wing Chun footwork to its fullest extent.


$45 for advance registration; $50 for at the door registration

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Dragon Pole

DATE: Saturday, August 14, 2010

TIME: 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

LOCATION: 1626 W. Colorado Ave. Colorado Springs, CO 80904

REGISTRATION: (719) 573-8801

The Wing Chun Kung Fu System's Dragon Pole has the advantage of its length and linear movements in attack, with a minimal circular movement in defense. This technique combined with the most efficient footwork in both attack and defense, allows the opponent to move in and out of range like lightning. In fact, it is said that once you hear the first impact of the pole, the victor has already been decided. The main points of dragon pole training are to develop internal power, confidence, and a "fighting mind." The goal is to develop the ability to finish your opponent before he/she finishes you, or as the Wing Chun axiom goes to "be quick to end the fight."

The Dragon Pole itself has its humble beginnings in Wing Chun history as a red opera boat pole. Used to guide the boat in the desired direction, as well as to avoid rocks and other river hazards, the pole was of necessity both very long and very sturdy. The inhabitants of the boats early on had developed a sort of play fighting with the poles. There are two legends explaining how a mysterious wandering kung-fu master made a dramatic entrance into the Ming resistance with incredible feats of strength with the Dragon Pole.


$45 for advance registration; $50 for at the door registration

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I-Chuan For Health & Martial Arts

DATE: Saturday, August 14, 2010

TIME: 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

LOCATION: 1626 W. Colorado Ave. Colorado Springs, CO 80904

REGISTRATION: (719) 573-8801


$45 for advance registration; $50 for at the door registration

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Kali

DATE: Saturday, August 21, 2010

TIME: 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

LOCATION: 1626 W. Colorado Ave. Colorado Springs, CO 80904

REGISTRATION: (719) 573-8801

Kali is an ancient form of martial art from Indonesia and the Philippines. Ancient Kali includes fighting techniques of hands, feet, bladed weapons, hard wooden and rattan sticks, wooden blades/lances/staffs, bow and arrow, and explosive projectile weapons from guns to cannons. Today, Kali, Escrima, and Arnis refer to a class of Filipino martial arts that emphasize weapon-based fighting with sticks, blades and improvised weapons. Although training starts with weapons, empty hand techniques, trapping and limb destruction are also a core part of these arts as the weapon is merely an extension of the body.


$45 for advance registration; $50 for at the door registration

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Primordial Qigong

DATE: Saturday, August 21, 2010

TIME: 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

LOCATION: 1626 W. Colorado Ave. Colorado Springs, CO 80904

REGISTRATION: (719) 573-8801

Master Kelly teaches Primordial Qigong (Hunyuan Gong). An exceptionally rare and powerful qigong from the ancient Taoist tradition and transmitted today by renowned Taiji Quan Master Feng Zhiqiang. Master Kelly learned this system from Professor Cohen, who originally learned it from one of Master Feng's senior students, Madame Gao Fu (1916-2005) and also from Master Feng himself. Blend the primordial energy of Heaven and Earth with the energy of life within the body.


$45 for advance registration; $50 for at the door registration

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Jeet Kune Do (JKD) Joint Lock Flow

DATE: Saturday, August 28, 2010

TIME: 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

LOCATION: 1626 W. Colorado Ave. Colorado Springs, CO 80904

REGISTRATION: (719) 573-8801

Learn from Master Martin Kelly, student of Keet Kune Do instructor Larry Hartsel, a military police instructor and senior Jeet Kune Do instructor under Bruce Lee. As well as, the founder of "Jeet Kune Do Boxing and Grappling Academy." Sifu Kelly trained and earned his certification under this teacher in the 1990's. Come learn joint lock flows, entering for grappling, submission, and principle techniques from this late, great guru of Jeet Kune Do. All levels welcome!


$45 for advance registration; $50 for at the door registration

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