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劉 國 偉
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内 家 拳
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Bob Lau
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劉 國 偉
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内 家 拳
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Internal Martial Arts
BELLINGHAM, WASHINGTON
STRENGTH THROUGH RELAXATION TM
心意六合拳 - 陈式太极拳 - 杨式太极拳
XIN YI LIU HE QUAN- CHEN TAI CHI - YANG TAI CHI
“The soft overcomes the hard. The slow overcomes the fast. Let your actions remain a mystery, just show the result." Dao de jing. "The mind directs the Qi - the Qi directs the body. Do not use brute force or tension, use your mind." Taiji Classics.
Instructor Bob Lau
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CERTIFIED BY THE WORLD WIDE ASSOCIATION FOR CHINESE INTERNAL MARTIAL ARTS Bob Lau is a certified instructor under the World Wide Association for Chinese Internal Martial Arts and through its President George Xu. Bob began studying Taiji Quan (Tai Chi Chuan) in 1978 and has been teaching since 1994. He currently teaches Yang and Chen Style Taijiquan and Xinyi Liuhe Quan. |
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2008 Camp Malmo, Sweden |
Bob (left), Master Qian (middle), Master George (Right)
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OVERALL EMPHASIS OF BOB'S SCHOOL
All classes focus on learning and understanding how to make our bodies healthy and strong by being naturally relaxed, aligned and aware using animal named movements and the Tai Chi form to accomplish this. In addition, martial art applications are explained and explored so the student will understand how relaxation, good posture, energy and breath work together to make a strong physical presence.
Classes are geared toward adults, in other words, only an open mind, a willingness to learn and a sense of responsibility for one's own training is required. Each student progresses at his or her own pace -- with some encouragement from me.
There are no uniforms, no long-term contracts, no belts, and no tests, however, comfortable clothing and flat shoes with a rubber sole are advisable. Class fees are due monthly.
CLASS CURRICULUM
Xin Yi Liu He Quan 心 意六合拳
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All classes incorporate movements from the Xin Yi Liu He Quan as taught to Bob by Master Qian ZhaoHong. Xin Yi is an excellent discipline to improve postural alignment, overall fitness, freedom of movement, and health. It is also an effective martial art.
Translation: Xin Yi Liu He Quan. : Heart Mind Six Harmony Fist The 6 harmony consists of the 3 inner harmonies and the 3 outer harmonies Inner: Mind & Intent; Intent & Qi; Qi & strength Outer: Hand & Foot; Shoulders and Hips; Elbows & knees. |
Qi Gong is taught in all classes. Qi is the Chinese term for the energy of the body. In Chinese medical theory, the free circulation of Qi maintains a healthy body. As passed down from Master Qian Zhao Hong, a simple, safe and effective Qi-gong form is taught.
Chen Style Taiji Form
Chen
style is more vigorous than Yang style. Chen family Taijiquan is
considered the mother of Yang family Taiji. Chen Taiji develops
mobility, agility, flexibility, and for some a martial spirit.
Chen
style can be done either with power or slow like Yang style. The
emphasis is on spiral movement of the body. The Chen style taught is
called Xin-Jia, which is the form taught by the famous Chen Fa-Ke
consisting of 83 postures. The two main influences are from
Masters Ma Hong, George Xu, and Zhang Sheng-yi. The class will
consist of ji-ben gong (foundational training), learning to execute
the first routine well, and push-hands. The student can learn the 2nd
Routine (also known as Cannon fist) after learning the first routine.
Yang style is suitable for everyone. It gradually builds strength and flexibility. It promotes stability, open and relaxed movements, joint health, the development of a calm mind, and a strong body. The Yang style taught is the traditional form of 105 postures (pre-Chinese Revolution) as taught to Bob from Master Tung Kai Ying.
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8 Robert K. Lau 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
updated 3 August 2008
