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Martial Arts Section
Martial Arts—Kung Fu Fan 功夫扇
Lesson One-
Foundation Class: Vertical Open Fan, Parallel Open Fan, Cloud Fan.
Basic Skills-basic hand positions and basic stances
Three hand positions, five stances
Shaolin Lianhuan Fist- Lesson one
By Instructor Junming Zhao
Kungfu Fan- Lesson Two
Lesson Two: Circular arms, Hold fan with feet together, Hold ball with tip-toe stance, vertical opan fan with bow stance, step works, standing palm with cross step, parallel open fan with box stance.
Five Stance Form:
Starting moment, Vertical palm with lifted knee, cutting palm in the low-wing stance, punching fist with bow stance, Defense head rush punch with horse stance.
Shaolin Lianhuan Fist-Lesson Two
From Songshan Shaolin Wushu College
Kungfu Fan-Lesson Three
Lesson Three: Step work, horse-riding stance, Hold fan with resting stance.
Five Stance Form-Lesson Two
Palm Press with Lifted Knee, punching fist with resting stance, piercing palm with lifted knee, down jabbing palm with low-wing stance, flash palm with feet together, blocking palm with empty stance.
Shaolin Lianhuan Fist-Lesson three
Qi Gong Section 气功
Qi Gong means energetic work and refers to exercise that is integrates Mind/Body/Breath, etc. into a working whole. This over time produces good health. Illness then, in a simple sense, is a disconnection to any one of these three in relation to the other two. Health therefore is the union of these three in a calm concentrated yet relaxed way. Qi Gong exercises offer a wide spectrum of movements from the very easy to more complex as one progresses. These types of exercises can be performed by any age group effectively, thereby offering no limitations for success.
Qi Gong 1
MOVEMENTS: The movements in this class will introduce the central practice known as “ZHAN ZHUANG” or proper standing, or just standing. Proper posture and stance aids greatly in ones health and Robert has seen many cases of restoration for numerous health disturbances such as ; knee pain, back pain, etc. This exercise alone is worth its weight in Gold!
We will also teach a few other exercises that are easy to learn and helpful to develop good focus and yet relaxation both so vital to well being.
· Bring down Heaven
· Regulate the Triple Burner
· Spinal relaxation
· Opening the “Kua” or the hips for more free movements
Instructor: Robert Hudson, L.Ac. He is a Licensed Acupuncturist since 1991 and has been a faculty member with Arizona School of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (ASAOM) since 2011. Robert has studied Martial Arts for 50 years and has a Ninth Degree Black Belt in Jujitsu and has studied Chinese Qi Gong since 1972. He believes that Qi Gong is safe for all ages and extremely health oriented.
Qi Gong— Taoist Five
These are simple Qi Gong movements that regulate and harmonize the five “Yin” organs; Spleen, Lung, Heart, Kidney, Liver. By so doing, you also balance their counterparts, the five “Yang” organs as well.
Ba Duan Jin (Eight Brocades Exercises) is one of the traditional Qigong exercises. Its creation can be traced back to the Song Dynasty (960 - 1279).
The character of Ba Duan Jin Qigong. Like most Qi gong exercises, it is gentle, slow, smooth and consistent. The exercises rhythmically combine relaxation and strength, and dynamism and movement. It combines mind, body, breath to cultivate Qi. With easy movements and impressive effects on the health, it is a gem in China’s health and fitness culture.
Wellness Dance Section
Instructor: Yunjia Yang
She has been teaching dance for over ten years. She is focusing on integrating different kinds of dance and movements to promote physical and mental wellbeing.
Wellness Dance-Mindfulness Based Movement
Acu Points Body Percussion 1
Acu Points Body Percussion 2
Chinese Medicine Section
Prepare for the upcoming Cold and Flu Season by learning time-tested prevention strategies from Chinese medicine. We will discuss a variety of ways to strengthen your immune system, including diet, herbal remedies, supplements, acupuncture, exercise, and healthy lifestyle choices.
About the presenter: Nathan Anderson, LAc is the Dean of Clinical Education at the Arizona School of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine. With over 16 years experience as a clinician and educator, Nathan is committed to promoting health and wellness with natural medicine.
Ph.D. student in the Applied Intercultural Arts Research, Graduate Interdisciplinary Program, UA. Minor in Public Health.
MA: Beijing Dance Academy
Mongolian Dance: Focused on Shoulder Movement
Stretch Meridian Dance: Relax Arm, neck, and shoulder
Chinese Culture Related Videos Section
By Ms. Baorong Wu
Instructor Baorong Wu has over 25 years of teaching Pipa music experience.