Yin Style Bagua CombativesTraining WorkshopSan Francisco 2016

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Zhen Trigram Dragon System TheoryThe Zhen Trigram is symbolic of thunder. In martial arts, it is the Holding & Lifting Palm. Zhen is movement. Zhen obtains the beginning of Yang from Qian, which signifies growth, and occupies due east, the position of the wood element. As to objects, it is the form of the Dragon, the elder of all scaly creatures, having the skill to search out bone, the ability to change unexpectedly, and the appearance of soaring. As applied in martial arts, it has the skills of black dragon coiling around the column and green dragon playing with the pearl. The martial form is called the Holding & Lifting palm. This form is outwardly still, while inside there is movement. The Danshu states: “Seeking movement within stillness.” Having the meaning of first Yang beginning movement, this is taken from the Zhen Trigram.

September 24 - 27 Objectives 9 24 27 1. Understand Dragon system fighting strategy

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2. Understand Dragon system force generation body mechanics

3. Understand the meaning and force of the Dragon System foundational Pushing, Lifting, Carrying, Chopping, Leading, and Moving attack methods.

4. Learn, train, and use the 18 foundational Pushing, Lifting, Carrying, Chopping, Leading, and Moving attacks

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5. Learn, understand and train the developmental methods and special characteristics of Dragon system circle turning training.

6. Learn, understand, train, and apply the Dragon system forms: Reversing the Body Carrying and Moving With the Force Moving.

9 24 - Saturday, September 24 - morning☳ Pushing combinations

810-830 Strength Posture Training Dragon System Representational Posture

; 830-900 Foundational Pushing Strikes

Introduction to three foundational Pushing strikes, ,

900-930 Pushing Strikes with Footwork 3 4 ( , )

930-1000 Foundational Pushing Strike Application

Apply the three foundational Pushing strikes

1100-1130 Pushing Combination Application

Apply Pushing strike combinations

Pushing Strike Attack Methods Straight Pushing (zhí shǒu tuī) Inside Pushing (nèi shǒu tuī) Rotating Pushing (zhuǎn shǒu tuī)

Notes:

800-810 Dragon System Introduction Understanding Dragon System Characteristics

1000-1100 Pushing Strike Combinations Combinations of the three foundational Pushing strikes

9 24 - Saturday, September 24 - afternoon

☳ + Lifting + Pushing 100-130 Foundational Lifting Attacks

Introduction to three foundational Lifting attacks,

130-200 Lifting Attacks with Footwork 4 ( , )

200-230 Foundational Lifting Attack Application

Apply the three foundational Lifting attacks

330-430 Pushing + Lifting Application

Apply Pushing and Lifting strike combinations

Lifting Attack Methods Capturing Lifting (kòu shǒu tuō) Rising Lifting (yáng shǒu tuō)

Rotating Lifting (zhuǎn shǒu tuō)

Notes:

230-330 Pushing + Lifting Combinations Pushing and Lifting strikes in combination

9 25 - Sunday, September 25 - morning☳ Carrying combinations800-850 Circle Turning Training

Dragon System turning and foundational direction change 12 Requirements and martial application

900-930 Foundational Carrying Attacks

Introduction to three foundational Carrying attacks,

930-1000 Carrying Attacks with Footwork 3 4 ( , )

1100-1130 Carrying Combination Application

Apply Carrying attack combinations

Carrying Attack MethodsUpper Carrying (shàng shǒu dài)

Whirling Carrying (xuán shǒu dài)Lower Carrying (xià shǒu dài)

Notes:

1000-1100 Carrying Attack Combinations Combinations of the three foundational Carrying attacks

9 25 - Sunday, September 25 - afternoon

☳ , Carrying Form, Kicks 100-145 Review Foundational Carrying Attacks

Review the three foundational Carrying attacks,

145-230 Reversing the Body Carrying form Learn form and Reversing the Body characteristics

230-315 Application of Carrying Form

Apply the Reversing the Body Carrying form

315-345 Review Carrying Form

Review the Reversing the Body Carrying form

Reversing the Body Carrying Form

1. Half advance step and Stopping Push palm 2. / / Angle advance to center, transform in,

grasp wrist from above and Rolling Carry3. / / Withdraw step, angle advance to center

/ reverse grasp from underneath, advance and Low Carry4. , / Turn the hand over, lift elbow & grasp wrist and Whirling Carry5. , , Turn the body and withdraw back step as you cover in

Reverse grasp from underneath and shoulder bump horizontal carry

6. , Reverse grasp from above, angle advance and cross-shaped tying up carry in a down and around motion

7. / Swing open step, Chopping attack return to the beginning

Notes:

345-430 Carrying Attacks + Kicks “ ”

9 26 - Monday, September 26 - morning☳ Chopping combinations800-830 Strength Posture Training

Dragon System Representational Posture ;

830-900 Foundational Chopping Strikes

Introduction to three foundational Chopping strikes, ,

900-930 Chopping Strikes with Footwork 3 4 ( , )

930-1000 Foundational Chopping Strike Application

Apply the three foundational Chopping strikes

1100-1130 Chopping Combination Application

Apply Chopping strike combinations

Chopping Attack MethodsUpright Chopping (zhèng shǒu pī)Hacking Chopping (kǎn shǒu pī)Reversing Chopping (fǎn shǒu pī)

Notes:

1000-1100 Chopping Strike Combinations Combinations of the three foundational Chopping strikes

9 26 - Monday, September 26 - afternoon

☳ + Chopping + Leading 100-130 Foundational Leading Attacks

, , Introduction to three foundational Leading attacks,

130-200 Leading Attacks with Footwork 3 4 ( , )

200-230 Foundational Leading Attack Application

Apply the three foundational Leading attacks

300-430 Chopping + Leading Application

Apply Chopping and Leading strike combinations

Leading Attack MethodsUpper Leading (shàng shǒu lǐng )Horizontal Leading (héng shǒu lǐng )

Lower Leading (xià shǒu lǐng)

Notes:

230-300 Chopping + Leading Combinations Chopping and Leading strikes in combination

9 27 - Tuesday, September 27 - morning☳ Moving combinations800-850 Circle Turning Training

Dragon System turning and foundational direction change 12 Requirements and martial application

900-930 Foundational Moving Strikes

Introduction to three foundational Moving strikes,

900-930 Moving Strikes with Footwork 3 4 ( , )

930-1000 Foundational Moving Strike Application

Apply the three foundational Moving strikes

1100-1130 Moving Combination Application

Apply Moving strike combinations

Moving Strike Attack MethodsSingle Hand Moving (dān shǒu bān)Double Hand Moving (shuāng shǒu bān)Reversing Moving (fān shǒu bān)

Notes:

1000-1100 Moving Strike Combinations Combinations of the three foundational Moving strikes

9 27 - Tuesday, September 27 - afternoon

☳ , Moving Form, Kicks 100-145 Review Foundational Moving Attacks

Review the three foundational Moving strikes,

145-230 Moving with the Force Moving form Learn form and Moving with the Force characteristics

230-315 Application of Moving Form

Apply the Moving with the Force Moving form

315-345 Review Moving Form

Moving with the Force Moving form

Moving With the Force Moving Form

1. Half advance step and Stopping Pushing palm2. / / Advance step, rotate and cover inward, Single Hand Moving3. / / Clear to the outside, advance around, Closing in Inside Moving4. / Advance step and Single Hand Moving5. / / Advance around, hands rotate, fingers down Double Hand Moving6. / / Advance step, arms cross, Separating Moving7. Advance around and Moving Strike return to the beginning

Notes:

345-430 Rising Strikes + Kicks “ ”

Twelve Guiding Principles of Yin Style Bagua

roll out wrap in pull away drill twist whirl move turn lift place down swing open hook closed

Nine Special Skills of Yin Style Bagua

scrape file roll turn over contract small supple soft artful/cunning

Eight Principles of Yin Style Bagua

One Top Two Uprights Three Tips Four Extremities Five Uniques Six Harmonies Seven Stars Eight Trigrams