• 5 Elements of I Liq Chuan Nei Gong for Health - Fri, Jul 29: 4:00pm - 5:20pm
• 5 Elements on Spinning Hands on Changing Point of Contact - Fri, Jul 29: 5:30pm - 6:50pm
• 5 Elements of Application in Free Fighting (Sanda) - Sun, Jul 31: 8:30am - 9:50am
• The Art of Being Pushed - Sun, Jul 31: 7:00am - 8:20am
• True-to-Form: Traditional Chinese Boxing Workshop I - Fri, Jul 29: 8:30pm - 9:50pm
• True-to-Form: Traditional Chinese Boxing Workshop II
- Sun, Jul 31: 8:30am - 9:50am
• Centrifugal Force & Silk-reeling - Fri, Jul 29: 11:30am - 12:50pm
• There is no Jin - Fri, Jul 29: 2:30pm - 3:50pm
• Six Elbows Kungfu - Little Buddha Form - Fri, Jul 29: 4:00pm - 5:20pm
• Shaolin 24 Step Xiao Hong Quan - Fri, Jul 29: 5:30pm - 6:50pm
TRAVIS ALSCHBACH
Travis Alschbach has studied the Northern Long Fist (Nanjing Guosu Inst.) & Southern Five Animals (Hung Family) for over 20 years in both the U.S.A and Taiwan. Travis has promoted these styles through countless public demonstrations, seminars and publications. His articles can be found in national magazines including: Inside Kung Fu, Journal of Asian Martial Arts and Kung Fu Tai Chi Magazine. He holds a Coach’s Certificate from the Taipei Martial Arts Association and is ranked as a 5th Degree by the Ta Lung Shaolin Hung Boxing General Association. Travis has a B.A. in Economics & Finance from the University of Texas Dallas. He is a ten year veteran of the Dallas Police Department as well as President of the Shaolin Wu-Yi Institute in Dallas TX.
• Traditional Southern Snake Form of Lin Jia Kun: Clever Snake Emerges From Cave - Fri, Jul 29: 8:30pm - 9:50pm Some of the most popular and easily recognizable techniques of the Chinese martial arts are the Shaolin 5-Animals. The 5-Animals are integral to many of the southern styles. Lin Jia Kun style 5-Animals Hung Fist teaches an individual routine for each of the five animals (Tiger, Crane, Panther, Snake, Dragon) as well as the advanced sets including Snake & Cat, Tiger & Dragon, Southern Eagle and 8 Drunken Immortals.
The seminar will cover the Snake form “Clever Snake Emerges from Cave”. This set emphasizes smooth coiling movements as well as lightning fast hand strikes aimed at the body’s vital points. The form and fighting applications will be covered including ChinNa (joint locks) and Shuai Chiao (wrestling) as well and the ground fighting techniques of the snake style. This is a rare and challenging sequence which those who have the opportunity to learn will surely value.
Mike
Barry is a well respected Sifu in
the Chinese martial arts community
both nationally and internationally.
He was on the original executive
board of the famed North American
Chinese Martial Arts Federation
and served for 6 years as Regional
President and Executive Board Member
for the USA WuShu / Kung Fu Federation.
Sifu Mike progressed from an amateur
boxer and Karate fighter in the
early 60's to licensed semi-pro
full contact trainer in the mid-70's
operating out of San Diego, Ca.
Sifu Mike started his Kung Fu training
in 1972. Mike received formal Sanshou
training and certification at the
University of Shanghai in 1995 and
has officiated at two World Tournaments.
He is an active member of the JOW
GA Kung Fu Association and has performed
at numerous Masters exhibitions
at home and abroad, while continuing
to referee at major Chinese martial
arts tournaments throughout the
country. He is a retired Naval Officer
and submariner, holds a B.S. degree
in Ed. from Southern Illinois University,
and has taught continuously in Southern
Maryland since 1981.
• "Continuous Fist" of Northern Kung Fu - Fri, Jul 29: 5:30pm - 6:50pm
Continuous Fist is a fast fist routine incorporating excellent body movements.
In
1968, Mary Blanchard helped establish
the first Yoga School in Houston.
She has since used the practice
of Yoga to keep Lupus and Arthritis
in remission. She is also a Texas
State licensed massage therapist,
a member of A.M.T.A., instructor/representative
for Concept Therapy Institute, and
a certified Tai Chi Instructor.
Simple Movements for Martial Arts Healing
(Therapeutic movements & postural adjustments for relieving pain and facilitate recovery from injury.)
• Workshop II: Emphasis on Low Back & Neck - Fri, Jul 29: 11:30am - 12:50pm
• Workshop III: Emphasis on Shoulder, Arm & Hand - Fri, Jul 29: 1:00pm - 2:20pm
Learn what therapeutic movements and postures are good for your particular condition. Your body is unique to you. You need a specialized, personalized routine designed just for you. You can learn to design your own personal program once you have an understanding of the basic underlying principles of body mechanics at your command.
You will be able to make practical application of these few simple facts and use them to keep your body pain free of any discomfort caused by structural imbalance, which in turn reduces your stress level and frees the body for greater strength and flexibility. The information in this workshop will compliment any style of martial arts training, give more protection from injury and faster recovery rate when injuries do occur.
Chen Huixian was born in Chen Village (Chenjiagou), Henan Province, China – the historical birthplace of Taijiquan. She began her Taiji training at the early age of six with her father, Grandmaster Chen Chunlei, studying traditional Chen-family Taijiquan forms that have been handed down for generations. At the age of seventeen, she began studying Taiji with her uncle, Grandmaster Chen Zhenglei, and quickly became his official Disciple.
As a Disciple of Chen Zhenglei, Chen Huixian began a deeper study of the art of Tai-Chi, including martial art theories, combat techniques. Under the guidance of her uncle and his senior disciples, she gradually formed her own understanding of Tai-Chi development in the world.
Chen Huixian has won gold medals in numerous Collegic, National, and International tournaments throughout China, in both Taiji Form and Taiji Weapons, as well as winning several Advanced Division Push Hands Championships. She now lives and teaches Taijiquan in Kansas City and travels throughout the U.S. to teach Chen Taijiquan workshops and seminars.
20th-generation Blood-Line descendant of the Chen family
12th-generation Direct-Line Successor of Chen-family Taijiquan
Certified Senior Level Coach of the Chen Village Taiji Training Center of China.
Certified as a Fifth Duan by the Chinese Wushu Association
Niece and Disciple of Grandmaster Chen Zhenglei
President, Founder and Senior Instructor of Chen Huixian Taijiquan USA.
• How to Find Peng in Chen Taijiquan - Fri, Jul 29: 7:00pm - 8:20pm
Often considered the most important energy principle of Taijiquan, ‘Peng Jin’ or ‘Peng Energy’ can also be one of the most difficult concepts for a student to understand, let alone practice. It is so much more than just “Ward-Off”. In fact, Peng Jin is so important that it is said the art of Taijiquan could just as easily be called ‘Peng Quan’ or ‘Peng Energy Boxing’. Peng Energy should be present in every part of the body, throughout every movement and in every Taijiquan form. With a clear understanding of Peng Jin, you can begin training to turn this understanding into the most essential skill of Chen Taijiquan. But how do you find ‘Peng? How do you recognize it within yourself or others? In this workshop, Chen Huixian will discuss the concept of Peng, why it is so important to Chen style Taijiquan, and help you learn how to identify Peng and maintain it in your own training.
• Fajin: Understanding Explosive Power of Chen Taijiquan - Fri, Jul 29: 8:30pm - 9:50pm
The term Fajin refers to the ability to issue power or energy from within the body and channel it to an external point. In Chen style Taijiquan, Fajin is typically recognized as fast, “explosive power” used in various martial techniques. Throwing Fajin with a punch or elbow strike comes first, but at higher levels of skill, powerful strikes can be thrown with the shoulder, hips, and even the chest. In order to train this skill, you have to follow the rules and training principles of Taijiquan. In this workshop, Chen Huixian will help you to understand the requirements and principles of Chen Taijiquan that lead to developing the characteristically explosive and powerful Fajin of Chen style.
Master Sam F.S. Chin is the co-founder of the I Liq Chuan art, and the current gate keeper of the system. He is the founder and President of Chin Family I Liq Chuan Association, as well as the creator of I Liq Chuan Grading System.
Master Sam Chin trained martial arts since childhood by his father - the founder of I Liq Chuan, Chin Lik Keong. During the 1980's, Master Sam Chin won numerous Push Hand competitions, as well as the state heavy weight kickboxing championships of Selangor (Malaysia) in 1978. He was also recognized by the USA Wushu Kung-Fu Federation as a Hall of Fame Outstanding Master.
Publications: I-Liq Chuan - Martial Art of Awareness 2003, System Guide, and the System Guide 2nd Edition for students to use as a guide in their training.
Today, Master Sam F.S. Chin continues his teaching via workshops worldwide and resides in Pleasant Valley, New York with his wife and four children.
• 5 Elements of I Liq Chuan Nei Gong for Health: Earth, Metal, Water, Wood, Fire - Fri, Jul 29: 4:00pm - 5:20pm
• 5 Elements on Spinning Hands on Changing Point of Contact - Fri, Jul 29: 5:30pm - 6:50pm
• 5 Elements of Application in Free Fighting (Sanda) - Sun, Jul 31: 8:30am - 9:50am
Gene Ching is the Associate Publisher of Kung Fu Tai Chi Magazine and www.KungFuMagazine.com, the largest English-language magazine and website exclusively devoted to Chinese martial arts. He has authored hundreds of articles and videotapes on the martial arts. Since 1998, Gene has worked full-time in the martial arts as a school manager, weapon maker, antique sword dealer, freelance writer and snake oil seller and is a lifelong martial artist. He recently published a new book, Shaolin Trips, which documents over a decade and a half of research on Shaolin. He has been covering Taiji Legacy and Legends of Kung Fu for Kung Fu Tai Chi since 2000.
• Pen & Sword - Fri, Jul 29: 7:00pm - 8:20pm
Today, some might think the pen and sword are obsolete due to the keyboard and gun. However, for the wise, both still inspire as a practice and a discipline. Writing is an effective tool to further your martial arts practice. Through the art of writing and research, you can deepen your understanding of the philosophic underpinnings of kung fu and tai chi. On a practical level, approaching writing from a martial perspective improves everything from your presence on social networks like Twitter and Facebook, to the quality of your school pamphlets and articles. In this workshop, Gene reveals the connections between pen and sword, and how you can use them to your advantage in the martial arts and for everyday life.
Master Andrew Chung Has over 40 years experience and is a former national champion competitor in form, push hands and fighting. He has been teaching the traditional Tai Chi and Kung Fu to South Florida's residents for over 25 years.
• Yang Tai Chi San Shou (Form application) Workshop I - Fri, Jul 29: 8:30pm - 9:50pm
• Yang Tai Chi San Shou (Form application) Workshop II - Sun, Jul 31: 8:30am - 9:50am
Authentic transmission of Yang Family Tai Chi Chuan for Fighting and self-defense.
Sifu
Christophe has studied the internal
arts from world-renowned masters in
China, Taiwan, Singapore, Malaysia,
South Korea, Japan, the Philippines,
and the US. Sifu Christophe is a
former U.S. team member, 1990 Korea
and 1996 Gold medal winner in Brazil.
Sifu Christophe has established
himself as a world respected teacher
of the internal arts. He has worked
for the Sports Ministry in the former
USSR as a consultant to their national
athletic program. He worked for Dan
Reeves with the Denver Broncos on
coordination and visualization techniques,
and he has also worked with the Federal
Bureau of Investigation to teach their
SWAT team high-level martial arts
techniques.
Sifu Christophe is a multitalented
musician, screenplay writer, and has
starred in five martial arts action
films, most recently "Tiger Street"
(appearing on Showtime in December
2003) and "Dancing Bear"
in 2004.
• The Art of Being Pushed - Sun, Jul 31: 7:00am - 8:20am
One of the most important skills in push hands is the ability to be pushed. By doing so you allow the attacker to enter but never leave. Somewhat like the song 'Hotel California", where you can check in but never check out! The method shared in this segment are ones that you don't want to miss. It will improve your ability in stationary and moving step push hands as well as sparring guaranteed. The techniques are sophisticated and very effective but at the same time easy to learn. Check out the video clip to get a clear understanding of this principle.
• True-to-Form: Traditional Chinese Boxing Workshop I - Fri, Jul 29: 8:30pm - 9:50pm • True-to-Form: Traditional Chinese Boxing Workshop I - Sun, Jul 31: 8:30am - 9:50am
Explore the ability to use & apply your martial art system in a light, continuous sparring match. Benefits and applies to all styles of martial arts. In this seminar, you will get a chance to explore this new concept of True-to-Form, practice and apply your particular techniques, and ask questions about the competition sparring event.
Anyone who enters the Tru 2 Form category is a true patriot of Chinese Martial Arts (CMA). This division is not about who is the best, it's about maintaining and further developing the spirit of CMA.
Please understand this... we need to take baby steps with this idea to make it a success. It is important that we all understand that this is for the development of CMA and not individual gain. The champion or winner of this division will be an example to follow. It's about the future and what it can mean to all of us. We, together have to restore the true meaning of CMA, which is SKILL!
If you are an individual that thinks the power of your punch and kick is the key to winning such a division, you are wrong. It's all about the strategy in which you are using. Chess vs Checkers is the key to success. Your ability to defeat an opponent without injury is the key to success in this division. We need to develop the individual systems by leaving room for failure and allowing all of us to develop our individual skills in a safe environment.
Tru 2 Form in its right form will be an event to look forward to. Imagine seeing all these systems come to life right before your eyes. It's a process! It's going to take time. It's going to take patience. This is the way to reach skill, through perfect practice.
Patriots and enthusiasts, let's come together and make the future of CMA bright for generations to come. We can let another decade pass or we can create the future of a better one. Where there's unity there's strength. Small steps lead to big leaps. SKILL, SKILL, SKILL! We are a brotherhood. This is not about domination. It's about the true spirit of martial arts. Unity.
Augustine Fong, born in Macao, began training from Wing Chun master, Ho Kam Ming, who was a top student of the late grand master Yip Man. Fong became quite well known throughout Hong Kong and Macao. In Macao he is still known as Wing Chun's "Gum-Pai Da-Sau" or "Golden Ribbon Boxer."
In 1969, Sifu Fong immigrated to America and in 1973, he opened his own school, the first public Wing Chun school in the southwestern United States! Today, with over 37 years of experience in the art, Master Fong is considered by the Ho Kam Ming Wing Chun Association in Hong Kong to be among the most skillful Wing Chun masters in the world. Furthermore, in addition to the two traditional Wing Chun weapons, the Lok Dim Bun Quan (Six and one-half Point Long Staff) and the Bat Jaam Do (Butterfly Knives), he is adept in a wide variety of other martial arts weapons and also specializes in the southern Lion Dance. Because of his knowledge, a number of people have come from other parts of the United States and from Mexico to study under Master Fong.
In 1990, Master Fong was appointed the head judge of the Wing Chun committee of the United States. In this capacity, he was responsible for setting up the rules of the Wing Chun Sticky Hands tournament organized by the United States National Chinese Martial Arts Competitions.
He has appeared on numerous local television and radio shows as well as in articles published by "Black Belt" and "Inside Kung-Fu" magazines and several local newspapers. He has taught many seminars throughout the country. Master Fong has written 8 volumes of books about the complete system of Wing Chun, and has produced 8 volumes of video cassettes for the Wing Chun System. In addition, the Fong's Wing Chun Gung-Fu Academy of Tucson is recognized by the Martial Art Society as one of the top Wing Chun Gung-Fu Schools in the nation. Master Fong also founded the "Fong's Wing Chun Gung-Fu Federation", an association that is devoted to the exact principles of the complete system of Wing Chun Gung-Fu. The federation currently has affiliated schools throughout the United States and Canada.
• Wing Chun Sticky Hands & Fighting Strategy Based on 13 Principles- Fri, Jul 29: 4:00pm - 5:20pm
Sifu Donald Hamby has over 30 years of experience in the martial arts. He is known as one of Master Bucksam Kong's most prominent students. He has also received private instruction under the present Hung Gar Grandmaster Lam Chun Fai, son of Great Grandmaster Lam Jo.
He has appeared on major television shows such as "Ripley's Believe It Or Not" and "More Than Human" on the Discovery Channel. Sifu Hamby was the first to have the 4 major books of Master Lam Sai Wing translated into English so that his legacy will be passed on to future generations. He has written numerous articles on Hung Gar that have appeared in some of the most prominent Kung Fu magazines.
He has also produced training videos, some of which are, the Lau Gar, the Quando, the Steel Wire, Quando versus Spear, the famous Gung Gee Fook Fu Set and Two Man Fight Set, and the Warriors Palm created by Master Lam Sai Wing.
• The Warriors Palm - Fri, Jul 29: 7:00pm - 8:20pm
The Warriors Palm set is a Southern style of the martial arts created by Master Lam Sai Wing, one of the most renown Hung Gar Masters of modern times. He was the last disciple of Master Wong Fai Hung. This set builds a strong foundation for beginners as well as advanced students. This set will build strong stances and powerful hand techniques and simulates combat in four directions which helps to develop quick reactions to incoming attacks. The Warriors Palm is a no-nonsense set which makes it practical for modern self-defense. After each workout, your body will feel warm, rejuvenated, and as you continue to practice, it will develop confidence and self-esteem which is the goal of every martial artist.
Master Ray Hildreth is a Certified Hung Gar Instructor under Grand Master Buck Sam Kong.
With over 41 years of Martial Arts experience his background also includes Choy Li Fut, Kenpo Karate and select forms of the Chen, Yang and Wu(Hao) methods of Tai Chi Chuan. In Hong Kong on January 6, 2006, Sifu Hildreth was promoted to the rank of 8th Degree by the World Organization of Wushu Kung Fu Masters. Sifu Hildreth has held the following positions: Oklahoma Chairman for the AAU Chinese Martial Arts Program, 1991-2002, Director of Region 8 for the AAU Chinese Martial Arts Program, 1991-1998, Senior Vice-President, Region 6, of the USAWKF 1994-1995 and National Chief Official for the AAU Chinese Martial Arts Program
2000-2002. Currently Sifu Hildreth serves as a member of the Committee for the National Traditional Wushu Federation. Sifu Hildreth has received the following Recognitions and Awards: AAU Outstanding Service Award in 1992, World Karate Union Hall of Fame in 1998, Whirlwind Classic Lifetime Achievement Award in 2003, American Black Belt System Hall of Fame in 2004. Sifu Hildreth operates the Academy of Self-Defense in Tulsa, Oklahoma and has promoted Regional and National Chinese Martial Arts Tournaments since 1990.
Hidden within the elegant movements of traditional Kung Fu & Tai Chi are practical self defense applications to ancient weapons such as sticks & knives as well as modern weapons such as pistols and rifles. This workshop will explore some of these applications so that you can begin to bridge the gap from ancient to modern day applications with your practice.
- Graduated from HeBei Education
University, Majoring
in Wushu in 1990
- Grand Champion of International
Wushu-Kungfu Championships, 2001-2003
- Lifetime Member of USA Wushu-Kungfu
Federation
- First Grade National Judge, China
- 20 Years Teaching Experience,
34 Years Training Practice
Master Jia Provides Wushu-Kungfu
Training:
- Traditional: Taiji, XingYi, BaGua,
Shaolin, BaJi, Hung Gar, Long Fist
- Modern: International Wushu Competition
Rountine, Sanshou, Two Person Sparring
Sets
- Health & Longevity: Qi Gong
for Health & Longevity —
Chinese Yoga. Prevent and cure diseases,
improve body conditions, have outstanding
effects on arthritis, high blood
pressure, diabetes, asthma, sleeping
problem, stress reduction and weight
loss.
• Traditional Taiji Fan (Tai Chi Fan) - Fri, Jul 29: 4:00pm - 5:20pm Taiji Fan practice is full of elegance and beauty. Moreover, it also brings the same therapeutic benefits of Taiji practice with regard to improving quality of life and physical functions. Taiji Fan is suitable for a wide range of ages and abilities. The forms weave the eye-catching fan dancing - each fan may symbolize an energizing happy heart – into the graceful movements of Taiji. Taiji Fan can be done as individual or as group activities.
• Qigong for Cardiovascular System - Sun, Jul 31: 7:00am - 8:20am Benefits: Improve function of the cardiovascular system. Prevent and help to cure cardiovascular system related diseases such as high/low blood pressure, coronary artery disease, atherosclerosis, etc., with an efficiency up to 90%. Practicing this Qigong one hour per day for 3 months without interruption, the efficiency is even higher than 90%, and there is not any side effects with this Qigong therapy.
• Taiji for Longevity and Taiji Push-Hands
- Sun, Jul 31: 8:30am - 9:50am There are many different forms of Taiji nowadays. Generally, Taiji is classified into traditional Taiji and modern Taiji. Traditional Taiji include Chen, Yang, Wu, Wu/Hao, and Sun style. Modern Taiji has far more routines, either a simplified or a combined variation of the traditional styles. No matter what style of Taiji you practice, Master Wuzhong Jia will teach you how to achieve longevity with Taiji, how to practice self-defense with Taiji, and Taiji push-hands.
Kam Lee, a native of Malaysia started training traditional Wuzuquan in 1973. His diligent practice under his mentor Yau Chew Lai was apparent when he was initiated as a 4th Generation disciple of the late Tiong Wah Wuzuquan Grandmaster Kan Hu Chang. Since 1999, while in the States, Kam has the privilege to study Chen Family Taijiquan under the guidance of the renown 19th Generation Grandmaster Zhu Tiancai whom he subsequently became disciple to making him a 20th generation Chen Taiji practitioner. Kam is also an indoor student of Grandmaster Chen Xiaowang, the standard bearer of Chen Family Taijiquan. In 2007 during the International Jiaozuo Taijiquan Tournament in Henan, China, Kam captured two Gold medals winning the first place for his traditional Chen Style Taijiquan Hand form and Straight sword routine. Presently, Kam operates two centers: Advanced Acupuncture Center and Taiji Kungfu Academy (TKA) in Jacksonville and Fleming Island, Florida.
• Power Training on Wuzuquan: "Heaven, Earth and Men's Fist" - Sun, Jul 31: 7:00am - 8:20am
Master Randy Li is a 2nd generation disciple of Ip Man Wing Chun and a 5th generation Yang Taiji disciple. He has attained different levels of enlightenment over the 47 years of his training and is specialized in Qigong, healing, and Fengshui. Master Li holds an 8th duan in Chinese Wushu and serves as adviser to the professional Society Fung Sui Cheung Shang Ming Lei Of Macau.
• Tian Ren He Yi Through Wing Chun - Fri, Jul 29: 5:30pm - 6:50pm Master Randy Li will share his secrets of what made him become a high-level Qigong master and healer. Master Li is the only Qigong master whose Qigong was developed purely through training in Wing Chun. He will teach all of the hidden high-level internal aspects of Sil Lim Tao #1. The 3 to 5 minutes routine is easy to maintain on daily basis before breakfast, and that can lead to Tian Ren He Yi (meditate day and night).
Milton
Lie is a senior Taiji instructor
at J.K. Wong Kungfu Tai Chi Academy.
He participated in the 2000 Yongnian,
China International Taiji Championship and
received silver medals in Wu(Hao)
form and Wu(Hao) Sword. He has studied
with Master Jimmy K. Wong, sixth
generation direct lineage of the
Wu(Hao) style. He is also an Executive
Board Member of the USA Chin Woo
Federation and the North America
Wu(Hao) Taiji Federation.
WU
(HAO) STYLE TAIJI
This is Wu-Yu Xiang Taiji. It comes
from small frame Chen style. Every
posture has four states, start,
connect, open, and close. Start:
Change from Wuchi to taiji-intention;
Connect: Movement from taiji to
yin-yang-distinguished between substantial
and insubstantial; Open: Initiating
attack or retreat; Close: Action
of attacking and retreating. This
series of seminars is designed to
introduce people to the Wu (Hao)
style as well as for those who want
to perform with the Wu (Hao) group
during the Opening Ceremonies. •
24 Movement - Sun, Jul 31: 7:00am - 8:20am
The 24 movement form will
be taught. Upon learning the form,
you can perform with us during the
Opening Ceromonies for the Wu (Hao)
style group. This form can
also done for competition in the
Wu (Hao) division.
• 32 Movement- Sun, Jul 31: 8:30am - 9:50am
The 32 movement form expands on
the principals and movements of
Wu (Hao) Taiji introduced in the
24 movement form. This
form is the intermediate level Wu
(Hao) Taiji Form.
Sam
Ng is a 5th generation practitioner
of the Choy Lay Fut system created
by Great Grandmaster Chan Heung,
Sam Ng has been practicing Choy
Lay Fut for over 30 years. A student
of the late Grandmaster To Hon Cheung,
Sam Ng has been teaching Choy Lay
Fut Gung Fu for over ten years.
After founding the Ng Family Chinese
Martial Arts Association with his
son instructor Philip Ng in 1997,
Sifu Sam Ng has been involved in
both organizing and performing in
numerous martial arts demonstrations
in the Chicago-land area.
• Choy Lay Fut Basic & Footwork - Fri, Jul 29: 4:00pm - 5:20pm
• Devastating Chop Tsui of Choy Lay Fut (CLF): Drills & Applications
- Fri, Jul 29: 5:30pm - 6:50pm
Earl Portnoy is the Grandmaster of the Shui Huo Kung Fu system. He has been teaching this system since 1972 and Yang Tai Chi since 1975. The Shui Huo system incorporates all elements of combat including 45 weapons. Grandmaster Portnoy has developed and instructed Close Quarter Tactics for the: Federal Air Marshals; Texas Army National Guard; City, State, Federal and International Law Enforcement Agencies, as well as Federal consulting firms for overseas assignment. He is regularly invited to teach seminars throughout the world. He served as the AAU Chinese Martial Arts National Chairman from 1998-2003 and has been inducted into six different Martial Arts Halls of Fame.
Sifu David Scott has 40 years of experience in the Chinese martial arts. He studied Northern Shaolin long fist with Master Hwang H. C. and Grandmaster Li De Jiang. In addition to the traditional studies, Sifu Scott studied contemporary wushu and Tai Chi Ch’uan with Master Guo Jianhua. He has trained numerous national and international champions competing in the AAU and other arenas. Sifu Scott is the founder and head master of the Southwest Institute of Chinese Martial Arts in Lawton, Oklahoma and the founder of the Association of Chinese Martial Arts. He also teaches Shaolin Kung Fu and Tai Chi Ch'uan for Cameron University in Lawton, OK.
About David Scott Jr:
Sifu David Scott, Jr. has been involved in the Chinese martial arts for more than 30 years. He studied Northern Shaolin long fist and Yang style tai chi under his father, Master David Scott, Sr., and contemporary wushu under Masters Guo Jianhua and Luo Minghan. Sifu Scott is a Certified Personal Trainer by the American Council on Exercise and runs the Chinese Martial Arts Academy of Austin in Austin, Texas. He teaches Northern Shaolin Kung Fu/Wushu at Austin Community College and was the head coach for the University of Texas at Austin wushu club from 2005-2010."
• 3-Person Staff Set - Fri, Jul 29: 2:30pm - 3:50pm This set is easy to learn, impressive for demonstration or competition and will enhance timing and reaction skills for any age. Please bring your own staff.
Chun
Man Sit has been practicing Tai
Chi and Kungfu for more than 30
years. He is an expert on Wu style
Tai Chi and a rare internal style
Tai Hui (six elbows). He likes to
combine ancient Chinese ideas with
modern physics. He usually conducts
workships in a fun and enjoyable
way.
•Centrifugal Force & Silk-reeling
- Fri, Jul 29: 11:30am - 12:50pm The most powerful force we use in Taiji is the centrifugal force. That’s what silk-reeling and Taiji Circles are all about. Learn to perform applications with force as powerful as a master. Know the truth and the truth will set you free.
• There is no Jin - Fri, Jul 29: 2:30pm - 3:50pm Master Sit will show you how to cultivate all kinds of Taiji power easily, without relying on the mysterious Jin. Using Newton’s laws of motion and gravity, every Taiji student can learn how to use energy efficiently in Taiji applications. The secret is: There is no Jin, only mass and speed.
• Six Elbows Kungfu - Little Buddha Form - Fri, Jul 29: 4:00pm - 5:20pm Six Elbows Kungfu is a rare southern kungfu style. The Little Buddha Form focuses on sticking hand and short range techniques. We will work on form and applications, especially on elbow techniques. This is the first time Master Sit will teach this style at the Legends of Kungfu.
Master
Fred Spencer studied Choy Lee Fut
in San Francisco, Ca. He was a disciple
of Master Jew Long for
10 years. He continued as a disciiple
of the Chen Family, Master Chen Yong-Fa
Fu Hang Ng, Chan Kit Fong. In 1994
Master Spencer won a Silver Medal
in China doing Choy Lee Fut. In
2004 Master Spencer went to the
Chen Heung Village in Ging Mui in
the Kwantang Providence, China.
Master Spencer has been in Choy
Lee Fut for over 35 years.
• Choy Lee Fut Forms & History - Fri, Jul 29: 8:30pm - 9:50pm Sup Bot Lohan will be taught in this seminar. The following will be taught:
1. Difference between boxing and fighting
2. Knowledge of Defense and Slip-Attack
3. Purpose of the Choy Lee Fut forms
• Origin:
Romania
• Martial
arts experience and practice –
37 years
• Founder
of the first private club of Chinese
martial arts in Romania
• One
of the founder members of the Romanian
Martial Arts Federation in 1990.
Through his position of Wushu –
Kung Fu Style Director and member
of the Federal Bureau, as well as
his position in the regional and
national commissions, Florin Szondi
has supported and contributed to
the strengthening of Chinese martial
arts in Romania, and promoted Chinese
martial arts through 2000
• Graduated
Magna Cum Laudae the Romanian National
Institute for Physical Education
and Sport with a Bachelor and Master
Degree in Physical Education and
Handball
• Certified
professor of Chinese martial arts
by the Wushu – Kung Fu National
Research Institute, Beijing, China
– 1989
• Extensive
experience in teaching martial arts
– over 22 years. His particular
area of interest is the integration
of the scientific methods of physical
education with the traditional theory
and practice of Chinese martial
arts
• Produced
top champions in forms and sparring
at national and international levels.
• Romania:
his students won over 200 medals
starting 1990 through 2000
• USA:
his students have won over 300 medals,
national and international champion
titles, as well as grand champion
titles starting 2001 to date
• Personal
results: over 61 national and international
champion titles in Europe and USA
and multiple international Taijiquan
Grand Champion titles.
• Title
of Master of Sport by the Romanian
Ministry of Youth and Sport for
extraordinary achievements in martial
arts.
• Grand
Master of the year 2003 - 2006 -
Hall of Fame Gold Coast Martial
Arts, Florida.
• 2005:
Accepted as disciple of one of the
four greatest Taijiquan masters
in the world - Grandmaster Zhu Tian
Cai, and becomes the 20th generation
successor of Chen Family –
Chen Jia Gou, China.
Professor,
trainer and competitor, Master Florin
Szondi has dedicated his life to
practicing, teaching and promoting
traditional and contemporary Chinese
martial arts, especially Taijiquan,
while taking the art to further
heights. His teaching methods and
values convey and support the message
that martial arts are one of the
most valuable ways of physical,
moral and social education. Master
Szondi gives without reservation
his vast experience to all open
and eager to learn. He inspires
and instills confidence, power,
sensibility, creativity, and passion.
Currently, he teaches and holds
seminars in his institute, Szondi
Martial Arts and Fitness Institute,
Hollywood, FL.
About Adina Ghebaru:
- Current Affiliation: Shifu Prof. Florin Szondi, Szondi Martial Arts & Fitness Institute, Hollywood, FL, USA.
- Lifetime Member of USA Wushu Kung Fu Federation.
- January 1990 - Beginning of the Chinese Martial arts practice under the guidance and teaching of Shifu Prof. Florin Szondi, "Santal " Martial Arts Club, Cluj, Romania.
- Chinese Martial Arts Styles: Wushu Standard Routines (Chang Quan, Taiji Quan), Barehand and Weapons.
- 2005: 20th generation of Chen Taiji Family, disciple of GM Zhu Tian Cai
- 2007: 4th Duan granted by Romanian Federation of Martial Arts, Romania.
- 2009: 5th Duan granted by the World Traditional Kung Fu Federation. Director of Marketing and International Relationships, World Traditional Kung Fu Federation
Master Daniel Tomizaki was born and raised in Brazil. He started practicing kung fu in 1980 under Sifu Dirceu Camargo and Master Li Wing Kay, studying Seven Star Praying Mantis and Eagle Claw. He was the first student in Brazil to earn a Black Belt in Seven Star Praying Mantis. In 1989, he relocated to the USA where he started leaning Choy Lay Fut under Master Tat-Mau Wong in San Francisco. He became a sifu in 1997. He is also a black belt in Shuai Chiao under Master Li Wing Kay. Master Tomizaki introduced Choy Lay Fut style to Brazil in 1992. His dedication for kung fu becomes obvious when one looks at his list of accomplishments:
• 31 - 1st place in forms, weapons, sparring, Lion Dance, and full contact in competitions in the USA, Canada and Brazil
• 8 – Grand Championship awards
• 4 Star International Grand Champion
• Has performed in USA, Canada, Brazil and Singapore
• Has traveled and trained at the Shaolin Temple
• Has been teaching kung fu to kids, adults and seniors for over 30 years.
Improve your kicking and flexibility with techniques demonstrated and taught by Master Tomizaki. Master Tomizaki recently demonstrated numerous kicks and their effectiveness at a Break-A-Thon to benefit the American Red Cross – Hands for Japan and raised over $3000.
•10 Elements of Choy Lay Fut & Their Applications - Fri, Jul 29: 7:00pm - 8:20pm
Master Tomizaki will teach the 10 Elements of Choy Lay Fut and how its movements can be used in self defense and sparring.
Master Tseng is a 14th generation lineage holder in the Wu Dang San Feng sect and a 24th generation lineage holder in the Long Men Sect of Taoism. Master Tseng was a child prodigy who began his studies of Taoism and Martial Arts at age six under the tutelage of Master Guo Gao Yi and Master Li Cheng Yu. Master Tseng has been in the U.S. since the 1990 pursuing his mission to bring Wu Dang Taoism to the West and to establish the first Wu Dang Taoist monastery in the U.S.
•Wudang Taiji Nei Gong - Sun, Jul 31: 8:30am - 9:50am
Master Tseng will present Yang Sheng Qi Gong internal arts movements designed to improve the flow and quantity of Qi in the practitioner. Yang Sheng Qi Gong builds internal strength and replenishes pre-heaven (Yuan) Qi.
Master Zhong is a 14th generation lineage holder in the Wu Dang San Feng sect of Taoism and the successor for orthodox Wu Dang Internal Kung Fu, having followed Master Guo Gao Yi as the Wudang Taoist Association Martial Arts Chief Coach in 1989. Master Zhong’s many efforts, both in China and abroad, in preserving and promulgating Wu Dang martial arts were recognized in 2008 with his being named the Inheritor of the position of Wu Dang Martial Arts Protection Representative.
•Wudang Jian (Straightsword)
- Fri, Jul 29: 7:00pm - 8:20pm
Master Zhong will present a practical combination of swordplay movements and techniques from the birthplace of internal martial arts.
Master Shi Xing Xi (Jiang Dong Xu) was born in 1971 and he started kung fu at the age of 7. He has been practicing kung fu for 30 years. He is a 32nd generation shaolin warrior monk. Shi Xing Xi’s specialty is Shaolin Longfist and shaolin weapons. He has a very good foundation. He started teaching at 20 years old and has trained students who have won championships in China. He has a really good teaching philosophy and method.
Shi Xing Xi has the highest chinese honor named Wu-ying certificate which means that he is the top wushu-kung fu warrior. In wushu he has the 6th level rank. He has also been given the highest level wushu judging certificate. He is the first level wushu teacher in China and has won a couple of times in the China-Wushu Championship.
He graduated from Wuhan University with a wushu major. In 1993 he became the Shaolin Wushu Coach. He has taken the Shaolin Wushu Team to do performances, seminars, and competitions in US, France, Germany, Canada, Japan, and over 20 more countries. He is currently coaching the Shaolin Wushu Team in Tennessee.
Traditional longfist is very famous and fundamental form in the Shaolin system. This forms specialty is the Qin-na, grappling, tripping and wrestling aspects of the shaolin system. It also focuses on close range combat.
Master Xueli Zhang started learning kung fu when he was 6 years old and has been training for 18 years. In 2004, the Shaolin Temple gave him the highest level kung fu certificate. In 2005, he received the highest level certificate in the Shaolin Temple, which made him both a teacher and a judge. He also joined the Shaolin Wushu Team and traveled to US, France, Germany, Canada, and Singapore for performances and seminars. In 2006 Xueli won first place in Shaolin staff in Nanjing.
Xueli also worked in the film industry as a stunt man. In 2007, Xueli came to the United States. In 2008, he joined the first Las Vegas World Chinese Wushu Competition as a judge.
• Shaolin 24 Step Xiao Hong Quan
- Fri, Jul 29: 5:30pm - 6:50pm
Xiao Hong Quan a very important fundamental form in the Shaolin system. It is good for beginners and new students who start Shaolin Kung Fu.
