Tibetan Blue Heron Style

Martial Arts Workshop Series

March 5: LouXuan Spiraling Qigong

Early Bird Registration to Feb 28: $75

Regular Registration to March 5: $89

(7:30 - 9:30 PM)

March 6-7: Tibetan Blue Heron Martial Arts

**INCLUDES the March 5 "LouXuan" Qigong workshop for FREE

Early Bird Registraion to Feb 28: $185

Regular Registration to March 5: $199

(Starts 9 am sharp on Sat., March 6)

Louxuan Qigong - for Health and Martial Arts Benefits (7:30-9:30 pm; Friday March 5)
 
Unique to the Jiulong Baguazhang system is a method that generates vitality and whole-body power. With this potent exercise known as "Spiraling Energy Skill," or Louxuan Qigong, we develop core strength and a deep connection between the legs, torso and arms. Louxuan Qigong is simple to learn, involving specialized standing, square-stepping patterns and twisting yoga-like exercises. This can release tension in major joints, benefit your internal organs, improving digestion and internal circulation of blood and qi. Louxuan Qigong can also vitalize the immune system as it simultaneously strengthens the fascial covering of the torso to enhance protection from strikes and blows received during an attack.

These simple exercises go deep into the body producing complex results in health, internal and external strength as well as enhancing longevity. Come learn this fascinating and powerful energy-development exercise taught by Dr. John P. Painter PhD ND, Chief Instructor of the Li Family Daoqiquan Arts of Tibet and China.

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Tibetan Blue Heron Style Martial Arts"
Xizang Canglu Quan   西藏蒼鷺拳 

An introduction to this rare Tibetan art with Dr. John Painter...
  

Tibetan Blue Heron martial arts was brought over to the Li family of Emei Mountain from Tibet by Lama Zurdwang Rinpoche. It is a very rare "internal arts" style, with some similarities to xingyiquan (hsing-i chuan). But if this is all new to you, don't worry! You are about to discover amazing ways of using your body and energy that you never knew about before. In fact, though this martial arts style is very powerful, it can be done by even the smallest, thinnest person with incredible effectiveness. Men: you will waste no energy and feel no fatigue when mastering these combat skills, and Women: you will feel empowered that you can do self-defense that's both easy and effective.
 
The techniques, movements, strikes and blocks of this style of martial art appear soft and gentle, but are in effect surgically precise and devastatingly effective. That's why the techniques of this style were highly guarded and passed down to very few! We will sample a variety of Tibetan Blue Heron techniques, including: Wing blocks; Absorption blocks; Lightning Hand skills; Heron Striking methods; kicking techniques; and strategic stepping patterns. You'll also learn about "stealing" energy from your opponent.

Come join us and explore the possibilities. This workshop is all new material and no previous experience is required.
 
Beginners through advanced students can all learn from this one-of-a-kind system.

...And if you happen to practice a martial art, this system will open your eyes to things you've never seen before. You can take its principles and put it into YOUR OWN practice, regardless of what you study!

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BUT - Please be sure to register now to guarantee your space. We can only accommodate a total of 45 people MAXIMUM. If you wait and we max out, you'll be turned down.

Bring "indoor-only" shoes to wear and arrive a little early, as we begin ON TIME. Internal Gardens is a traditional school, so we maintain an atmosphere of respect and care for each other.

Everyone is made to feel comfortable in this positive space, so don't worry if you are a totally new beginner or coming alone to this workshop. We'll take good care of you!