Tai-Chi Chuan
"Tai-Chi Chuan is the art of concealing hardness within softness, like a needle in cotton" (Yang Ch'eng-fu, 1883-1936).
The story of where Tai-Chi Chuan originated is not clear, full of discrepancies and voraciously disputed. Some traditions teach that a disciple of Zhang Sanfeng named Wang Zongyue taught the martial art to the Chen family in Chen village, Wen County, Henan Province but this cannot be confirmed. On the other hand, some in the Chen family claim that it was Wang Zongyue who learned Tai-Chi Chuan from them. .
Whichever way these events happened we know from historical records that Tai-Chi Chuan, as we know it, was being practised by the Chen family in the 18th Century. Their best known teacher was Chen Chang-hsing, (1771-1853). Chen Chang-hsing started teaching Yang Luchan in 1820. Yang went on to found the Yang style Tai-Chi Chuan, and from there all the other main styles of the art i.e. Sun and Wu followed.
It is not known for a fact what influenced Yang to change his style. It is said he travelled to Wudang mountain and was taught NeiGong breathing techniques by some monk, which he incorporated into his form. However, I have read so many times about people disappearing into the mountains and coming down enlightened, that until I can find some evidence based on fact I will just accept that he changed the form and improved or spoiled it, whichever side you want to take.
We must accept the fact that it was Yang-Lu Chan who made the art famous by going round the country issuing challenges and defeating all comers. He became so famous that we was summoned to the Royal Palace to teach the Emperors bodyguards. This is where the intrigue really kicks in. From what I have read, this caused Yang a dilemma. The country’s rulers were Manchu, invaders according to the Hans; Yang-Lu Chan was a Han. So he knew he couldn’t teach the Manchu’s his art so he formed another. It was this form with 108 steps that he taught. He also realised he couldn’t teach his original form to other Hans beacuse if the Manchu’s found out we would have certainly been put to death. So he had this secret form which he only taught to his two sons: Yang Pan-hou (1837-1892) and Yang Chien-hou , (1839-1917).
NB) In all martial arts a lot is said, and not said, about what the teacher chooses to teach his
students. It is said that only a few dedicated and trustworthy students learn all the teacher has to give. So what do they miss out and why? I think the why is a relatively easy answer. Firstly, if the teacher felt the student wasn‘t ready for a more indepth transmission of his art, due to physical, mental or spiritual reasons, he wouldn‘t disperse the information. Secondly in the past if the teacher taught the student all he knew, and the student decided, for whatever reason, to use his skills for immoral purposes or even challenge or attack the teacher, the only thing the teacher would have as an advantage would be experience. That’s why the most advanced applications of techniques would only be taught to close, trustworthy family members. Nowadays things are not so drastic but just as important. A student could ruin the teacher’s reputation or take his students and destroy his livelihood; I have seen it happen.
I believe what the teacher could leave out, if anything, would be the actual application of technique, breathing, correct posture and focus all carried out simultaneously with precise timing. You could train with the teacher twenty years and be an accomplished warrior but there would always be something missing, always be a weakness.
So when Yang Pan-Hou’s only son didn’t follow the martial path. It was left to Yang Chien-hou’s two sons: Yang Shao-hou, (1862-1930) and (Yang Chen-fu, 1883-1936), to receive the secret, but because of doubts over Yang Chen-fu he didn’t receive the full transmission and it is not known if Yang Shao-hou received it either. What is known is that Zhang Quinlin, who was a student of Yang Chen-fu impressed Yang Chien-hou and he was given the full transmission. Zhang Quinlin gave Wang Yen-nien the full transmission during World War II and he ordered Wang to spread the art to the world to stop it being lost. Wang Yen-nien who lived in Taiwan until his death in 2008, called the form Yangji Michuan Tai-Chi Chuan.
Let me stress, I don’t know if this is the real truth, I have read countless books, articles etc. This is what seems to have happened. I am also not saying that if you haven’t learned from Master Wang Yen-nien or any of his students, you are practising an incomplete form. Who am I to say what is correct or not? I believe that if the training adheres to the principles of Tai chi Chuan then surely it must be the real thing?
Yang style has become the most popular style practised. Sun and Wu styles came from Yang style and many different forms of Yang, Wu and Sun have evolved for better or worse.
I have learned Wu stlye and Chen style but I only practice Yang now so I cannot comment with any knowledge on other styles.
As Tai Chi-Chuan has evolved many teachers have taken out the martial aspects of emphasised the health and spiritual aspects. Are these styles true Tai Chi-Chuan? Once again I believe that as long as the key principles are in the form then they are correct. However, I believe that after a number of years of training if you don’t have a knowledge of the applications it would hinder your understanding and advancement. As Dao Shoshin the Founder of Shorinki Kempo said "What is the use of having the compassion when you see a man being attacked but not to have the ability to try and assist?"
I have been to many schools and seminars to check out widely publisised teachers and many times I have become bemused by the brigade in flowing, flowery clothes who wave their arms around and talk about the chi and their spiritual path. Actually these people seem to talk more than train. But then again as long as they feel they are benefiting from the training good for them!
Friday, 16 January 2009
Wednesday, 14 January 2009
Traditional Fighting Arts
Fighting Arts
Ever since man has walked the earth, we have been in conflict with one another.
Over time, our means of dispatching our enemies has advanced from killing with bare hands or crude weapons to the stage where we only have to press a button to unleash destruction on biblical proportions.
Ancient man protected his family and war was a very personal thing.
As civilisation progressed we started to settle, form communities and work the land.
Men were chosen to protect the farmers and other inhabitants of the village;
these men specialised in warfare and refined techniques proven in battle and taught these to their fellow warrior.
Fighting techniques and weapons became more specialised according to the preferred doctrine, strategy and materials available.
Numerous fighting styles arose around the globe but none seems to have touched the souls of
modern day warriors as much as Asian fighting arts.
In China, the earliest weapons found date back 7,000 years and are of surprisingly high quality.
Writings from about 2,000BCE mention martial art concepts. By 1,000BCE, sophisticated
fighting arts had evolved that contained profound principles and philosophies.
Once China had been unified and the Qin Dynasty had been established (221-207BCE), the
warriors needed an outlet to test there skills and boxing and wrestling tounaments were
established.
During the Han Dynasty (207BCE-220CE) sword fighting techniques were linked together to
form sets and after the fall of the Han unarmed fighting forms are documented.
It was during this time that the Shaolin Temple in Henan Province came to prominence for its
martial skills. Not only from the Buddhist monks who studied martial arts but also from the
people who went there to train, people who brought their own arts with them. We must
remember that not all martial styles originated from Shaolin, many martial arts were family or
village arts. However, It was around this time when labelling of the various styles of martial arts occurred and even more recently when they have come under the umbrella term of Kung Fu.
The different styles of Shaolin Kung Fu are associated with so called ‘hard’ or ‘external’ styles. By this we mean that the emphasis is on the strengthening of muscle, sinew etc. Long Fist and the styles that are derived from the essence of five animals: the tiger, snake, leopard, crane and dragon are prime examples.
The most important 'internal' arts, where emphasis is placed on the massaging of the organs
through posture and breathing etc. such as Tai Chi Chuan, Pa Kua and Hsing-yi are not from
Shaolin. They are associated with Daoism and the Wudang school of thought.
Over the years, this separation of Buddhist Shaolin 'external arts' and Daoist 'internal' Wudang
arts has widened. However, it would be wrong to assume that they are not associated or that one is better than the other. Each art encompasses aspects of another. Shaolin arts aren’t exclusively ‘external’ and neither are Wudang arts only ‘internal’.
These numerous styles of fighting are basically successful fighting principles transferred into techniques that have been incorporated into sets of movements or forms: These forms are the most visible aspect of Traditional Martial Arts. The forms are practised repeatedly so that the practicioner learns to carry out the individual techniques instinctively and naturally in a relaxed manner. This enables us to use our bodies with maximum efficiency thus using minimum energy. This generates speed and power, which combined with correct breathing techniques and focusing of the mind allows our energy to be directed and released to a specific point.
There are many paths to follow in the martial arts and we need to find one that suits our phylosophy, intention, our own way. One that we are capable of following successfully, a way to live our lives that suits us. Many say one should study all of one style be it ‘internal’ or ‘external’ and master that before studying others and I agree. However, sometimes circumstances change and we cannot study or decide not to because that style does not suit our philosophy. Sometimes it is good to get a little knowledge of a style before committing oneself. It would be impossible to write deeply about all arts. Firstly, because I do not have the knowledge, secondly the blog would be too big. I can only give you some thoughts I have on styles I have studied, some quite deeply others only on a superficial level.
I do not believe that a martial art from Thailand is better than one from Japan or Vice versa, it is the individual who teaches and learns his art who is fundamental to the efficiency of the individual style. This blog is concerned with styles that have developed in China and Japan only because these are the styles I have knowledge of and I am not qualified to discuss others.
Ever since man has walked the earth, we have been in conflict with one another.
Over time, our means of dispatching our enemies has advanced from killing with bare hands or crude weapons to the stage where we only have to press a button to unleash destruction on biblical proportions.
Ancient man protected his family and war was a very personal thing.
As civilisation progressed we started to settle, form communities and work the land.
Men were chosen to protect the farmers and other inhabitants of the village;
these men specialised in warfare and refined techniques proven in battle and taught these to their fellow warrior.
Fighting techniques and weapons became more specialised according to the preferred doctrine, strategy and materials available.
Numerous fighting styles arose around the globe but none seems to have touched the souls of
modern day warriors as much as Asian fighting arts.
In China, the earliest weapons found date back 7,000 years and are of surprisingly high quality.
Writings from about 2,000BCE mention martial art concepts. By 1,000BCE, sophisticated
fighting arts had evolved that contained profound principles and philosophies.
Once China had been unified and the Qin Dynasty had been established (221-207BCE), the
warriors needed an outlet to test there skills and boxing and wrestling tounaments were
established.
During the Han Dynasty (207BCE-220CE) sword fighting techniques were linked together to
form sets and after the fall of the Han unarmed fighting forms are documented.
It was during this time that the Shaolin Temple in Henan Province came to prominence for its
martial skills. Not only from the Buddhist monks who studied martial arts but also from the
people who went there to train, people who brought their own arts with them. We must
remember that not all martial styles originated from Shaolin, many martial arts were family or
village arts. However, It was around this time when labelling of the various styles of martial arts occurred and even more recently when they have come under the umbrella term of Kung Fu.
The different styles of Shaolin Kung Fu are associated with so called ‘hard’ or ‘external’ styles. By this we mean that the emphasis is on the strengthening of muscle, sinew etc. Long Fist and the styles that are derived from the essence of five animals: the tiger, snake, leopard, crane and dragon are prime examples.
The most important 'internal' arts, where emphasis is placed on the massaging of the organs
through posture and breathing etc. such as Tai Chi Chuan, Pa Kua and Hsing-yi are not from
Shaolin. They are associated with Daoism and the Wudang school of thought.
Over the years, this separation of Buddhist Shaolin 'external arts' and Daoist 'internal' Wudang
arts has widened. However, it would be wrong to assume that they are not associated or that one is better than the other. Each art encompasses aspects of another. Shaolin arts aren’t exclusively ‘external’ and neither are Wudang arts only ‘internal’.
These numerous styles of fighting are basically successful fighting principles transferred into techniques that have been incorporated into sets of movements or forms: These forms are the most visible aspect of Traditional Martial Arts. The forms are practised repeatedly so that the practicioner learns to carry out the individual techniques instinctively and naturally in a relaxed manner. This enables us to use our bodies with maximum efficiency thus using minimum energy. This generates speed and power, which combined with correct breathing techniques and focusing of the mind allows our energy to be directed and released to a specific point.
There are many paths to follow in the martial arts and we need to find one that suits our phylosophy, intention, our own way. One that we are capable of following successfully, a way to live our lives that suits us. Many say one should study all of one style be it ‘internal’ or ‘external’ and master that before studying others and I agree. However, sometimes circumstances change and we cannot study or decide not to because that style does not suit our philosophy. Sometimes it is good to get a little knowledge of a style before committing oneself. It would be impossible to write deeply about all arts. Firstly, because I do not have the knowledge, secondly the blog would be too big. I can only give you some thoughts I have on styles I have studied, some quite deeply others only on a superficial level.
I do not believe that a martial art from Thailand is better than one from Japan or Vice versa, it is the individual who teaches and learns his art who is fundamental to the efficiency of the individual style. This blog is concerned with styles that have developed in China and Japan only because these are the styles I have knowledge of and I am not qualified to discuss others.
Martial Arts The Eternal Beginner Am I
The Eternal Beginner
I would like to believe that once upon a time in a magical land,
with mountains shrouded in mist,
Warriors would lie down hidden in the grass,
and watch confrontations between animals.
From these observations they learned not only ways of combat,
but also the essence of the animals themselves.
What drives their spirit, their harmony with nature,
and the price paid when that harmony was disrupted.
Then they would watch more; watch the days, weeks, seasons,
They would witness how all the elements interrelated.
Then using these observations applied through rigorous training,
That would make Special Forces squirm,
These warriors would hone their beings into a deadly weapon,
Tempered with The Way, whichever way that was...
They would go about their life, righting wrongs,
going with the flow, in the groove…
Alas that time has gone, if it ever really existed,
but we do have glimpses of it from renowned masters of proven credit.
Am I one of these people? Indeed not.
I have been most fortunate to have been taught by a few teachers of immense knowledge but my life has always been far too chaotic to allow me to have trained under one master to attain anywhere near his level.
Over the last fifteen years I have formally trained in spurts usually lasting two or three years and in times without a teacher I have practised what I have learned and coupled this with lots of reading and pondering. In short I am the eternal beginner.
This ramble is about how I am finding my path through life,
with martial arts based on the Dao as my wobbly compass.
So what gives me the right to write anything on the subject?
I am no master, my mind wanders down a path, with many twists,
turns, dead ends and branches that need to be explored.
Maybe I am writing this as a self-help guide,
to put my thoughts onto paper to facilitate my understanding.
Maybe it is because I want to try to explain things in a clear,
concise manner for normal people like me,
who cannot commit themselves to a lifetime of intense study.
Or maybe I want to write this because of the dragons.
I love dragons, there I said it, got it off my chest.
Dragons are making a comeback, if they really ever went away!
Tigers and leopards too, however I am a little scared of snakes, cranes and monkeys.
I would like to believe that once upon a time in a magical land,
with mountains shrouded in mist,
Warriors would lie down hidden in the grass,
and watch confrontations between animals.
From these observations they learned not only ways of combat,
but also the essence of the animals themselves.
What drives their spirit, their harmony with nature,
and the price paid when that harmony was disrupted.
Then they would watch more; watch the days, weeks, seasons,
They would witness how all the elements interrelated.
Then using these observations applied through rigorous training,
That would make Special Forces squirm,
These warriors would hone their beings into a deadly weapon,
Tempered with The Way, whichever way that was...
They would go about their life, righting wrongs,
going with the flow, in the groove…
Alas that time has gone, if it ever really existed,
but we do have glimpses of it from renowned masters of proven credit.
Am I one of these people? Indeed not.
I have been most fortunate to have been taught by a few teachers of immense knowledge but my life has always been far too chaotic to allow me to have trained under one master to attain anywhere near his level.
Over the last fifteen years I have formally trained in spurts usually lasting two or three years and in times without a teacher I have practised what I have learned and coupled this with lots of reading and pondering. In short I am the eternal beginner.
This ramble is about how I am finding my path through life,
with martial arts based on the Dao as my wobbly compass.
So what gives me the right to write anything on the subject?
I am no master, my mind wanders down a path, with many twists,
turns, dead ends and branches that need to be explored.
Maybe I am writing this as a self-help guide,
to put my thoughts onto paper to facilitate my understanding.
Maybe it is because I want to try to explain things in a clear,
concise manner for normal people like me,
who cannot commit themselves to a lifetime of intense study.
Or maybe I want to write this because of the dragons.
I love dragons, there I said it, got it off my chest.
Dragons are making a comeback, if they really ever went away!
Tigers and leopards too, however I am a little scared of snakes, cranes and monkeys.
Monday, 5 January 2009
Masaje Indio De La Cabeza
Indian Head Massage
El masaje principal indio se basa en el sistema ayurvédico de cura que se ha practicado en la India durante mil años. La puntería del masaje principal indio es lanzar la tensión que se ha acumulado en los tejidos, los músculos y los empalmes de la cabeza, de la cara, del cuello y de los hombros.
El masaje es especialmente bueno para quitar la tensión, la fatiga, el insomnio, dolores de cabeza, jaqueca y sinusitis. Los clientes divulgan que la experiencia es la calma y el relajo profundo, dejándoles la sensación de energía y además les revitalizó siendo capaces de concentrarse. Las ayudas principales del masaje indio es el aumento de la movilidad y la flexibilidad que comúnmente encontramos en el cuello y los hombros, mejora la circulación de la sangre y el flujo linfático, libera nudos de tensión muscular, relaja el tejido conectivo, y ayuda en la eliminación de toxinas y de residuos acumulados.
El masaje es seguro, práctico y sencillo de aprender. Este se está utilizando cada vez más en salones de belleza, se practica antes del cambio de imagen del cliente para su relajación y además es excelente para estimular los folículos del cuero cabelludo que dan un pelo sano. También ayuda al cliente a sentirse como en casa y no como un cliente más que paga.
El cliente, arropado completamente, se sienta en una silla para el tratamiento. El terapeuta utiliza una gama de diversos movimientos incluyendo el profundo amasamiento y la compresión sobre las áreas del cuello, del hombro y del cuero cabelludo. Además, el terapeuta también estimulará y frotará ligeramente de manera suave, puntos de tensión en la cara. El masaje dura generalmente cerca de veinte a cuarenta y cinco minutos dependiendo del uso de aceites terapéuticos.
El Curso
El curso dura un día entero y suministrará al estudiante los principios fundamentales de masaje principal indio. Al final del curso el estudiante será capáz de dar un masaje principal indio con o sin aceites terapéuticos, tendrá una comprensión del uso de estos aceites y estará al día de cualquier asunto relacionado con la salud y de seguridad. El día consiste en el siguiente:
10-11.30am: La historia, propósito, ventajas, y contraindicaciones del tratamiento, uso de aceites terapéuticos y puntos de tensión
11.30am-11.45am del acupresión: Rotura
11.45am-2pm: Masaje principal indio: demostración práctica del masaje.
2-3pm: Almuerzo
3-5.30pm: Masaje principal indio: demostración y práctica del masaje usando los aceites terapéuticos
5.30-6pm: Revisión, preguntas, certificados.
Costes
El curso del día entero en masaje principal indio cuesta 150 euros e incluye un manual práctico, la certificación y una selección de aceites terapéuticos para que pueda comenzar. Para reservar un curso o para más información entre en contacto con por favor a John paul al: 871989147 o email: indigo-dusk@hotmail.com
Gracias
El masaje principal indio se basa en el sistema ayurvédico de cura que se ha practicado en la India durante mil años. La puntería del masaje principal indio es lanzar la tensión que se ha acumulado en los tejidos, los músculos y los empalmes de la cabeza, de la cara, del cuello y de los hombros.
El masaje es especialmente bueno para quitar la tensión, la fatiga, el insomnio, dolores de cabeza, jaqueca y sinusitis. Los clientes divulgan que la experiencia es la calma y el relajo profundo, dejándoles la sensación de energía y además les revitalizó siendo capaces de concentrarse. Las ayudas principales del masaje indio es el aumento de la movilidad y la flexibilidad que comúnmente encontramos en el cuello y los hombros, mejora la circulación de la sangre y el flujo linfático, libera nudos de tensión muscular, relaja el tejido conectivo, y ayuda en la eliminación de toxinas y de residuos acumulados.
El masaje es seguro, práctico y sencillo de aprender. Este se está utilizando cada vez más en salones de belleza, se practica antes del cambio de imagen del cliente para su relajación y además es excelente para estimular los folículos del cuero cabelludo que dan un pelo sano. También ayuda al cliente a sentirse como en casa y no como un cliente más que paga.
El cliente, arropado completamente, se sienta en una silla para el tratamiento. El terapeuta utiliza una gama de diversos movimientos incluyendo el profundo amasamiento y la compresión sobre las áreas del cuello, del hombro y del cuero cabelludo. Además, el terapeuta también estimulará y frotará ligeramente de manera suave, puntos de tensión en la cara. El masaje dura generalmente cerca de veinte a cuarenta y cinco minutos dependiendo del uso de aceites terapéuticos.
El Curso
El curso dura un día entero y suministrará al estudiante los principios fundamentales de masaje principal indio. Al final del curso el estudiante será capáz de dar un masaje principal indio con o sin aceites terapéuticos, tendrá una comprensión del uso de estos aceites y estará al día de cualquier asunto relacionado con la salud y de seguridad. El día consiste en el siguiente:
10-11.30am: La historia, propósito, ventajas, y contraindicaciones del tratamiento, uso de aceites terapéuticos y puntos de tensión
11.30am-11.45am del acupresión: Rotura
11.45am-2pm: Masaje principal indio: demostración práctica del masaje.
2-3pm: Almuerzo
3-5.30pm: Masaje principal indio: demostración y práctica del masaje usando los aceites terapéuticos
5.30-6pm: Revisión, preguntas, certificados.
Costes
El curso del día entero en masaje principal indio cuesta 150 euros e incluye un manual práctico, la certificación y una selección de aceites terapéuticos para que pueda comenzar. Para reservar un curso o para más información entre en contacto con por favor a John paul al: 871989147 o email: indigo-dusk@hotmail.com
Gracias
Las Artes Marciales Chinas Traditionales
Chi Kung, Tai-chi Chuan, Kung Fu, Defensa Personal
Linaje:
Yang lu-ch’an
Yang Chien- hou
Zhang Qinlin
Wang Yen-nien
Sughihara Sensei
John Paul
Las artes marciales son una manera de transformarse a uno mismo; para poder conseguirlo debemos entrenar nuestro cuerpo que nos hará más fuertes y saludables. Esto conllevará un aumento de nuestra confianza, respeto por uno mismo y felicidad. Tendremos el coraje de hacer frente a las dificultades de la vida y seremos capaces de dar confort a los demás. Tendremos también la capacidad de protegernos a nosotros mismos, a nuestras familias y a la sociedad que compartimos. La práctica correcta de las artes marciales desembocar en una aceptación de todas las cosas y nos coloca como uno solo con la naturaleza.
Chi-Kung
Antes de poder practicar las artes marciales correctamente primero debemos aprender a respirar de forma correcta. Si hacemos esto aumentaremos nuestra energía y nuestra fuerza vital. Los ejercicios del Chi-Kung son a veces estacionarios, en otras ocasiones con movimiento, en ellos se nos enseña a respirar de forma natural. Los ejercicios del Chi-Kung utilizan el aire que inspiramos para masajear nuestros órganos y enviar energía a todas las partes del cuerpo, revitalizándolo y rejuveneciéndolo.
Tai-Chi Chuan
“EL Tai-Chi Chuan es el arte de conciliar la dureza con la suavidad, como una aguja (metal) atrapada en algodón” (Yang Ch’eng-fu, 1883-1936).
Hoy en día mucha gente estudia el Tai-Chi Chuan porque es conocido por sus numerosos beneficios físicos y psicológicos. Puede ser descrito como una meditación en movimiento, nuestra mente no está vacía mientras lo practicamos, estamos concentrados en nosotros mismos, respirando correctamente, relajandonos a medida que nos movemos al compás de la forma. No tenemos tiempo para influencias del exterior. Nuestra mente en calma nuestros órganos fortaleciéndose y así nuestro mundo se convierte en un lugar major.
En esta clase estudiaremos las 13 posturas del estilo Yang del Tai-Chi Chuan.
Kung-Fu
El Kung-Fu es el nombre que se usa para describir los diversos y numerosos estilos que componen las artes marciales chinas tradicionales. Además de permitirnos defender a nuestras familias y a nosotros mismos, el Kung-Fu nos hace más fuertes y saludables, forma nuestro carácter y desarrolla nuestros espíritu.
En esto caso nos concentraremos en 5 animales del Kung-Fu. También estudiaremos boxeo, Wing Chun y armas tradicionales.
Defensa Personal
Este curso está diseñado específicamente para mujeres. Te pondrás en forma, más saludable y tendrás una gran habilidad para defenderte. Aumentará así tu confianza y tu bienestar.
En este curso de 10 horas nos concentraremos en 2 técnicas básicas; una fuerte (patadas, golpes, etc.) y una suave (llaves, lanzamientos, etc.), técnicas tomadas de diversos estilos del Kung-Fu. También practicaremos ejercicios del Chi-Kung para fortalecer nuestro cuerpo y calmar nuestra mente.
He estado practicando artes marciales durante más de 15 años y he estudiado con un gran número de reputados Maestros. Mi Maestro en la actualidad es Sugihara Sensei, un estudiante del Maestro Wang yen-nien. Estoy buscando personas ó pequeños grupos que quieran aprender estas preciadas artes. Si estás interesado en alguna de ellas puedes contactarte conmigo en el 871989147 o e-mail: indigo-dusk@hotmail.com
Gracias,
John Paul
Linaje:
Yang lu-ch’an
Yang Chien- hou
Zhang Qinlin
Wang Yen-nien
Sughihara Sensei
John Paul
Las artes marciales son una manera de transformarse a uno mismo; para poder conseguirlo debemos entrenar nuestro cuerpo que nos hará más fuertes y saludables. Esto conllevará un aumento de nuestra confianza, respeto por uno mismo y felicidad. Tendremos el coraje de hacer frente a las dificultades de la vida y seremos capaces de dar confort a los demás. Tendremos también la capacidad de protegernos a nosotros mismos, a nuestras familias y a la sociedad que compartimos. La práctica correcta de las artes marciales desembocar en una aceptación de todas las cosas y nos coloca como uno solo con la naturaleza.
Chi-Kung
Antes de poder practicar las artes marciales correctamente primero debemos aprender a respirar de forma correcta. Si hacemos esto aumentaremos nuestra energía y nuestra fuerza vital. Los ejercicios del Chi-Kung son a veces estacionarios, en otras ocasiones con movimiento, en ellos se nos enseña a respirar de forma natural. Los ejercicios del Chi-Kung utilizan el aire que inspiramos para masajear nuestros órganos y enviar energía a todas las partes del cuerpo, revitalizándolo y rejuveneciéndolo.
Tai-Chi Chuan
“EL Tai-Chi Chuan es el arte de conciliar la dureza con la suavidad, como una aguja (metal) atrapada en algodón” (Yang Ch’eng-fu, 1883-1936).
Hoy en día mucha gente estudia el Tai-Chi Chuan porque es conocido por sus numerosos beneficios físicos y psicológicos. Puede ser descrito como una meditación en movimiento, nuestra mente no está vacía mientras lo practicamos, estamos concentrados en nosotros mismos, respirando correctamente, relajandonos a medida que nos movemos al compás de la forma. No tenemos tiempo para influencias del exterior. Nuestra mente en calma nuestros órganos fortaleciéndose y así nuestro mundo se convierte en un lugar major.
En esta clase estudiaremos las 13 posturas del estilo Yang del Tai-Chi Chuan.
Kung-Fu
El Kung-Fu es el nombre que se usa para describir los diversos y numerosos estilos que componen las artes marciales chinas tradicionales. Además de permitirnos defender a nuestras familias y a nosotros mismos, el Kung-Fu nos hace más fuertes y saludables, forma nuestro carácter y desarrolla nuestros espíritu.
En esto caso nos concentraremos en 5 animales del Kung-Fu. También estudiaremos boxeo, Wing Chun y armas tradicionales.
Defensa Personal
Este curso está diseñado específicamente para mujeres. Te pondrás en forma, más saludable y tendrás una gran habilidad para defenderte. Aumentará así tu confianza y tu bienestar.
En este curso de 10 horas nos concentraremos en 2 técnicas básicas; una fuerte (patadas, golpes, etc.) y una suave (llaves, lanzamientos, etc.), técnicas tomadas de diversos estilos del Kung-Fu. También practicaremos ejercicios del Chi-Kung para fortalecer nuestro cuerpo y calmar nuestra mente.
He estado practicando artes marciales durante más de 15 años y he estudiado con un gran número de reputados Maestros. Mi Maestro en la actualidad es Sugihara Sensei, un estudiante del Maestro Wang yen-nien. Estoy buscando personas ó pequeños grupos que quieran aprender estas preciadas artes. Si estás interesado en alguna de ellas puedes contactarte conmigo en el 871989147 o e-mail: indigo-dusk@hotmail.com
Gracias,
John Paul
Sunday, 4 January 2009
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Estamos distribuyendo aceites esenciales 100% puros a Salones de Bellezas, Spas, o profesionales que trabajen con Aromaterapia.
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