Ba Gua Zhang (Eight Mother Palms)

The mother form of the Yin Fu Ba gua quan system, Eight Mother Palms is the "circle walking" routine that complements the linear Pao Chui (Cannon First) father form. Compared to Pao Chui that develops aspects of strength and skill through external training, Eight Mother Palms nurtures qi through inner cultivation. The entire circle walking routine consists of eight mother palms, basic changes, and elements of single changing palm and double changing palm. Classical weaponry: ba gua sword, ba gua spear (yin and yang plum flower), ba gua broadsword, and ba gua staff.

Qigong Pushing Hands

Traditional pushing hands with many variations is practiced for the sake of developing "total body strength"-- immovable root and receiving energy -- characteristic of qigong proficiency. A reflection of Yin Fu ba gua quan's profound separate body parts strategy, the Qigong Pushing Hands methodology develops two types of capacities, one of qi the other of strength, which when unified through influence of the mind, brings mastery of both upright and angular life forces.

Wasah Medical Qigong

Based on the same strategies as acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine and Chinese theraputic massage, Medical Qigong strengthens the body by redistributing the "qi" and balancing the metabolism. Wasah Medical Qigong differs from traditional styles from China in that the open body posture is used to enhance separation of organ movement. Complementing the more common tucked-under pelvis posture, the open body posture helps elevate self and other awareness, establishing global ecological consciousness as the basis for healing and resolution.

Benefits:

* heal oneself and others

* reduce anxiety and stress

* begin to resolve physical, psychological, and emotional-spiritual conditions

* help one move beyond the restrictions of immediate life crisis or circumstance

* open the qi meridian connections between limbs and internal organs through core posture and fascia restructuring

* expand self-awareness to the global consciousness level

* suitable for all ages and health levels

Yang Family Tai Ji Quan (Grand Ultimate Boxing)

The power of tai ji quan derives from the Daoist method that aims to make body, soul, mind and spirit consolidated and whole. Cultivation of vitality through the dan tien, the main power vortex of the body located three-inches below the navel, provides a mechanism to rejuvenate one’s energy stores, curb emotional and mental leakage, and get in touch with one’s basic needs for survival and health.

The highest level of attainment in tai ji quan is known as “understanding force” (dong jing)—the ability to interpret the intentions and strength of others. Lying at the essence of this coveted skill are two achievements: (1) opening of the physical body in a way which facilitates connective strength, circulation, mental clarity and resolve, and (2) dropping the qi (vital breath) down to the feet, giving the body tremendous rooting power, overall robustness and ability.

Advancement in tai ji quan cannot occur without learning to relate intimately in physical interaction with oneself and others. Governed by the philosophy of “softness overcomes hardness,” and done in a smooth, even, relaxed manner, tai ji quan is beneficial for young and old, female and male, weak and strong alike.

Lineage:

Since 1972, student of the line descending from Wu Jianquan - Wu Gongyi.

Since 1974, student of the line descending from Yang Luchan – Yang Banhou - Yang Chengfu – Yang    Shouzong (eldest son) – Chu Ginsoon (2nd disciple).

Since 1988, student of the line descending from Yang Chengfu - Li Yaxian - Chen Longxiang.

Curriculum