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Martial Arts
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Life Science Tutorials Calendar Summary (Regular Martial Arts Classes, Spring-Summer 2018) Saturday (8:30 AM-9:30 AM): Xing-Yi Quan & Bagua Zhang (Core Training of Internal Martial Arts) Saturday (9:30 AM-12:30 PM): Bagua Zhang (Taiwan Styles of Mr. RW Smith/Beijing Styles of YCGF) Sunday (9:30 AM-10:30 AM): Wu Style Taiji Quan Basics and Grasp Bird Tail Sequence Sunday (10:30 AM-12:30 PM): Wu Style Taiji Quan Solo Form & Two-Person Practices Calendar Summary (Sponsored Monthly Martial Arts Classes, Spring-Summer 2018): NOVA Isshinryu Karate Training and Evaluations (Fri, 7:30-9:30pm) Kent Gardens Isshinryu Karate Training and Evaluations (Mon, 6:45-8:15pm) Takoma Park Isshinryu Karate Training and Evaluations (Mon, 7:00-8:30pm) Kingstowne Karate Training/Shuri-Te Xingyi & Bagua (Tues, 6:00-8:00pm) Calendar Summary (Private Martial Arts, Health/Wellness, Spring-Summer 2018): Private Martial Studies: Xing-Yi, Bagua, Taiji, Karate, Health/Wellness-Related Calendar Summary (Sponsored Mind-Body Classes, Health/Wellness) (Spring 2018): Wednesday (6:00 PM-7:00 PM and 7:00 PM-8:00 PM): Calendar Summary (Sponsored Life Sciences Classes, 2018): Lectures in Human Physiology [NEW ATT PROGRAM AVAILABLE] Lectures in Virology & Viral Diseases [NEW ATT PROGRAM AVAILABLE] Martial Arts ProgramsClick on blue navigator link below for interest area to jump and read more about our classes. Martial Arts (you are here, scroll down through our extensive class offerings) Mind-Body Workshops Life Science Tutorials Martial Arts Classes (Spring-Summer 2018) Attend our classes and private sessions and learn basic to highly advanced and effective martial arts forms for both health and self-defense. Each class is designed to provide high-quality, detailed instruction and information you can take home and use to enhance your personal practice. Attend classes often to build your skill set. Start any time during a semester. Call or e-mail about our affordable tuition for these classes. This is currently our most active set of course descriptions to scroll-and-browse. Internal Martial Arts (China): Zong Yin Tang Nei Jia Quan (Xingyi & Bagua) Zong Yin Tang Xingyi and Bagua: We made a long-term study of xing-yi quan and bagua zhang from 1987-2011 under the late Master RW Smith. We have been recognized as one of his senior instructors in these two arts since 1992. We pursued extensive research and adoption under Mr. Smith's supervision of various xingyi and bagua systems from both Taiwan and mainland China. We pursued additional overlapping, and continuing study of xingyi and bagua under Master Zhang Yun since 1997, where we achieved master level instructor status in 2005 in his internal martial arts group. In total, these studies included the incorporation of several famous xing-yi quan and bagua zhang lineages that had been passed down in Tianjin (China), and through Taiwan, and also directly via Beijing (China). As of 2012, ATT honored its combined lineage transmissions and influences in the internal arts in selecting its school name as Zong Yin Tang Nei Jia Quan. Roughly translated, 'zong' is 'ancestor or lineage' but can also mean 'to follow' when used as a verb; 'yin' is a 'seal, stamp, or mark'; 'tang' is a 'hall' for gathering; and 'nei jia quan' is 'internal family fist (or boxing system)'. So the ATT school name means: 'hall of the ancestor's seal (or mark) of internal family boxing', or 'hall of the lineage seal for internal family boxing'. It could also mean 'hall for following the seal of internal family boxing'. SATURDAY (8:30 AM-9:30 AM): SATURDAY (9:30 AM-12:30 PM): Spring-Summer Classes: Xing-Yi Quan & Bagua Zhang: Core Training in the Internal Martial Arts (8:30-9:30am): We at ATT have specialized in bagua zhang and xing-yi quan since 1987. We offer a combined core training class as an introduction to the Chinese internal martial arts. Historically, the earliest masters had studied xing-yi or bagua as distinct and seperate arts. By the third or fourth generation, many masters were cross-training in both xing-yi and bagua. Subsequently, the two arts were often passed down together in many lineages. While there are distinct differences between the two arts, there are also many parallel and complementary aspects that blend well as the practitioner cross-trains. In this class, we feature some of our core training forms, including: Taiwan Bagua Zhang & Yin Cheng Gong Fa (YCGF) Bagua Zhang (9:30am-12:30pm): This class features selected portions of the bagua zhang curricula and applications from the late Master Robert W. Smith and those from Master Zhang Yun (direct student of the late GM Wang Peisheng). While our Zong Yin Tang Bagua Zhang curriculum seems quite extensive with regard to the number and variety of form sets being offered, the training always adheres to a set of core basics and principles that are common to all bagua zhang systems. So, one could start with any given form set and master common core principles that will be applicable to learning any or all of the other form sets. Our Bagua Zhang Sets include: For Study this Session: This session we will emphasize bagua zhang training as follows: (i) foundational aspects of bagua zhang form, qigong, and application for selected methods from Gao style bagua; (ii) circle walking with the 8 mother plams (ding shi); (iii) continued review of the Beijing Liu style 64 bagua straight line form set with selected applications; (iv) review of the Yin Fu style bagua set 1, and learning set 2 (i.e., 8 circle walking changes each set) with concepts and applications. The sessions feature fundamentals for all, as well as other intermediate and advanced 2-person training methods, often with one-on-one personal assistance from our experienced associate instructors. In the bagua classes, you will learn the solo forms, the energetic and philosophical correspondences, and numerous two-person drills for skill development. There are also controlled martial applications practices associated with these methods, all as learned, researched, and passed on by our Zong Yin Tang Nei Jia Quan school. The beginner, intermediate, and advanced member practitioner will want to perfect these methods as means to expand their knowledge, skills, and self-defense applications. A Note on Our Zong Yin Tang Xing-Yi Quan Program: During most semesters, we place emphasis on the detailed study of our bagua curriculum, as indicated above. We do offer a regular study of the 5-elements fists of xing-yi in our early Saturday morning class (8:30-9:30am) to provide a useful foundation for internal arts. The more detailed study of our Hebei Xing-Yi Quan sets emanating from Taiwan (from Masters Hong Yixiang, Guo Fengchih, and Chen Panling via Mr. Smith) and from Beijing YCGF (from Master Wang Peisheng via Master Zhang Yun) are taught mainly via private/semi-private sessions; these are held at times listed further below. Our Hebei Xing-Yi Quan includes the classical 5-elements fists (wu xing quan), a forward and back linking form (jin tui lian huan), and 12 animal styles (shi er xing). We also train occasionally in several ancillary sets that are associated with some xing-yi systems. These include 8-hands (ba shou), 8-movements or styles (ba shi), 12 red hammers (shi er hong chui), and a few others. As with our bagua sets, all of our privately taught xing-yi sets place emphasis on core principles in the solo forms, energetics, added 2-person drills, and controlled self-defense applications practices. A Note on Our Zong Yin Tang/Yin Cheng Gong Fa Wu Style Taiji Quan Program: Please see further below for details on our taijiquan curriculum for regular classes and private classes in Wu Style Taiji Quan and weaponry. This taijiquan curriculum eminates from the Yin Cheng Gong Fa tradition of the late Grandmaster Wang Peisheng via Master Zhang Yun. Summary of the Late Master RW Smith's Internal Martial Arts Lineages: Xing-Yi Quan Lineage: Bagua Zhang Lineage: Taiji Quan Lineage: For reference on the late Master RW Smith: Summary of Master Zhang Yun's Internal Arts Lineages via GM Wang Peisheng: Xing-Yi Quan Lineage: Bagua Zhang Lineage: Taiji Quan Lineage: For reference on Master Zhang Yun: Internal Martial Arts (China): Zong Yin Tang Nei Jia Quan (Taiji Quan) Zong Yin Tang/Yin Cheng Gong Fa Wu Style Taiji Quan: We at ATT have specialized in the Yin Cheng Gong Fa Wu Style Taiji Quan system since 1997 and have gradually achieved expert level instructor status in taiji and qigong along the way under Master Zhang Yun. We have added experience with taiji extending further back with Yang style (since 1989) and more recently with Hao style (since 2009). Our teaching emphasis in Wu style taiji derives from Grandmaster Wang Peisheng. The name of his martial arts lineage (Yin Cheng Gong Fa) means the 'seal of sincerity in the martial arts', which we have pursued since 1997. We became a formal disciple of his student, Master Zhang Yun, in 2005. Those who become members of ATT to study Wu style taiji and other YCGF arts can become associate members of YCGF under Master Zhang Yun. They may then become eligible at a later time to request to become a formal disciple in the YCGF lineage under the Zong Yin Tang lineage of ATT, and with Master Zhang Yun as grandmaster for their generation. Zong Yin Tang (of ATT) is an officially recognized and certified open-door branch [or hall] of the Yin Cheng Gong Fa family house. As indicated above, roughly translated, the ATT school name means: 'hall of the ancestor's seal (or mark) of internal family boxing', or 'hall of the lineage seal for internal family boxing'. It could also mean 'hall for following the seal of internal family boxing'. SUNDAY (9:30 AM-10:30 AM): SUNDAY (10:30 AM-12:30 PM): Spring-Summer Classes: Yin Cheng Gong Fa (YCGF): Wu Style Taiji Quan, Qigong, and Weaponry. Our classes feature the Wu style taiji quan and other exercises and some of the weaponry. Beginners are welcome to all of our taiji classes, but you should make an appointment with us for your first class that will need to run from 8:30-9:30am, before the main Sunday classes. After this introduction, and a joint evaluation, you may want to continue each week with the early lessons (8:30-9:30am), and/or be able to join in at least for the first hour of the regular morning classes (9:30-10:30am) in subsequent weeks. Wu Style Taiji Quan Basics & Grasp Bird's Tail (9:30-10:30am): The first hour of the regular class is devoted to the study of taiji basics, including some qigong. We also detail the opening sequences of Wu Style Taiji form (Grasp Bird's Tail) for health, energetics, two-person practices, and martial applications. These studies are suitable for beginners for training both the post standing and the dynamic transitions of the opening sequences. They are taught to augment health, body structure, and alignment for 2-person training, and eventual study of the entire Wu style form set. These practices are especially important for beginning students wanting to make progress and participate in the class where the 37-posture form is taught. Wu Style Taiji Quan Solo Form, Two-Person Practices, and Weaponry (10:30am-12:30pm). The subsequent 2-hours of Sunday class are mainly for those students who can (or who want to) practice the entire Wu style 37-posture taiji form. This class features the full 37-posture form with controlled martial applications practice, along with the practice of Wu style push-hands sets, various aspects of body testing for postural framing in applications, and selected standing and dynamic qigong exercises. Weather permitting, we often train outdoors to include study of taiji sword (jian) and saber (dao). Summary of Master Zhang Yun's Taiji Quan Lineage via GM Wang Peisheng: Taiji Quan Lineage: Footnotes: (1) Please e-mail ATT directly if you would like to join and certify in all or part of the ATT/Zong Yin Tang internal arts curriculum described above. Again, we represent both Mr. Smith's Taiwan xingyi and bagua lineages, and Master Zhang's YCGF xingyi and bagua lineages. We offer both together under our ATT curriculum. At present, we offer formal lineage taiji instruction only in the YCGF Wu style. For those of you who may be interested in further specialization in the Zheng Manjing Yang style taiji passed down also through Mr. Smith, we can help direct you to several contacts of ours who are the most qualified senior taiji instructors in his taiji lineage. (2) Please e-mail ATT separately if you would like to include a Wu style taiji quan extension program in your martial arts or health educational program. (3) Please e-mail ATT separately if you would like to include a xingyi quan and/or bagua zhang extension program in your martial arts or health educational program (e.g., see below for the Shuri-Te group). E-mail: Academic Training Traditions (att8@verizon.net) Martial Arts and Health Education Extension Programs Shuri-Te Xing-Yi Quan & Bagua Zhang This first ATT extension program has been fostering selective cross-training in the Chinese Internal Martial Arts of Xing-Yi Quan and Ba Gua Zhang for members of the Shuri-Te Bujutsu Kai organization under Kyoshi Troy J. Price. We note that this internal arts extension program focuses only on the two arts of Xing-Yi Quan and Ba Gua Zhang for adaptation into the Shuri-Te group. Paul is a Member Shihan in the group faculty, and serves currently with Kyoshi Price as a Head Instructor in the Xing-Yi Quan and Ba Gua Zhang Division of the Shuri-Te Bujutsu Kai. The curriculum design for this xingyi and bagua program was developed by ATT to serve as a martial arts educational extension program. This program was defined formally in May 2015, but was created and has been operational with Kyoshi Price since 2008. In support of this program, ATT is sharing the segment of the Zong Yin Tang xingyi and bagua curriculum derived from the Taiwan lineages of the late Master Robert W. Smith. ATT augments the Shuri-Te instruction also with references to added internal principles on xingyi and bagua learned under Master Zhang Yun. Kyoshi Price introduces additional components and requirements into this program that are based on his experiences with these arts, and on his own multi-art specialties including jujutsu, karate, and combative flow system. We note here that internal arts student and instructor advancements in Shuri-Te xingyi and bagua remain an extension of the Shuri-Te Bujutsu Kai under Kyoshi Price, with input from Paul as a Head Instructor. Such advancements are specific to the Shuri-Te group. They require student membership in that group, and will usually require added active participation in some portion of their current curricula involving Shuri-Te Jujutsu, Shuri-Ryu Karate, and Combative Flow. You can inquire with us about joining the Shuri-Te (Shou Li Shou) Xing-Yi Quan and Bagua Zhang Program through a local Shuri-Te group in the greater DC area, or though one of the many Shuri-Te groups across the Carolinas and elsewhere in the USA (Contact: Troy J. Price, Kyoshi, Shuri-Te Bujutsu Kai) Photo above (December, 2017) shows representative members of the Kingstowne Shito-Ryu Karate Club (Alexandria, Virginia) with their Instructor, Sensei Brian Oviatt, Godan (5th Dan). Sensei Oviatt (centered) is also a member of the Shurite Bujutsu Kai where he is a Nidan (2nd Dan) in jujutsu under Kyoshi Troy Price. Sensei Oviatt is currently ranked also as an Advanced Student under Kyoshi Cote and Price in the Xing-Yi and Bagua extension program. Brian regularly sponsors Kyoshi Cote for monthly training sessions in these two arts. We often also cover 'cross-training' relationships of these arts to karate for his intermediate youth group. Monthly and Seasonal Extension Teaching, 2018: (1) Tuesday (6:00-8:00pm): Kingstowne Karate Training/Shuri-Te Xingyi & Bagua (2) Seasonal Extension Teaching, 2018: This year, we will offer classes and seminars in Xingyi & Bagua along with other ATT-related instruction in Isshinryu karate. See our News and Previous Events page for prior extension teaching. (i) January 25: visit Raliegh-Durham Dojo of Renshi Deberra Carson for a class in Shurite Xingyi and Bagua.(ii) January 26-28: visit Waga Michi Dojo of Sensei Mark Ciprich for workshop intensive in Shurite Xingyi and Bagua. (iii) January 29-30: work on martial arts educational projects with Kyoshi Troy Price. (iv) March 8-11: Shorinkan Winter Camp, Hampton, Virginia for a weekend of karate, kobudo, and cross-training of internal arts. This year we taught a few sessions of joint locking and combative flow with Kyoshi Troy Price. (v) April 13-15: Shuri-te Bujutsu Kai International Conference, Fort Mill, South Carolina. Teaching baguazhang and xing-yi quan at this conference. Isshinryu Karate and Kobudo (Okinawa) Isshinryu Karate Club Lineage and Dojos ATT Isshinryu Karate is certified via the Isshinryu World Karate Association (IWKA) under Master Kichiro Shimabuku, Judan.ATT maintains affiliation with and IWKA certification through the Penn State Karate Club under Hanshi Dane Sutton, Kudan. Head Instructor, ATT Isshinryu Karate and Kobudo Senior Club Advisor & Examiner Penn State Karate Club & Affiliates under Hanshi Dane Sutton, Kudan ATT is affiliated locally with the Takoma Isshinryu Karate Club (Takoma, Maryland) and the Kent Gardens Isshinryu Karate Club (McLean, Virginia) as a senior advisor and instructor. ATT also is affiliated locally with NOVA Isshinryu club, founded by Kyoshi Jim Miller and Kyoshi Ralph Miller, where we teach on occassion. See classes under our Calendar. If you need further information on our karate lineage, or on how to join a specific club of ours, then click on the blue club link above. Contact us directly at ATT (or the respective dojo head instructors) for further information on joining these clubs to begin taking advantage of the monthly training sessions. NOVA Isshinryu Karate Training and Evaluations (Fri, 7:30-9:30pm) Kent Gardens Isshinryu Karate Training and Evaluations (Mon, 6:45-8:15pm) Takoma Park Isshinryu Karate Training and Evaluations (Mon, 7:00-8:30pm) Bi-Annual PSKC Seminar: Penn State Karate Club Promotions & Seminars, West Springfield, Virginia. March 24, 2018; 1:00-5:00pm Kids Karate Seminar:Sponsored by Kyoshi Jim Miller and Renshi Mami Gebereegziabher, McLean, Virginia. April 7, 2018; 9:30am-12:30pm. Events and Clinics - Academic Training Traditions Isshin-Ryu Karate/Kobudo: Teaching monthly karate classes at Takoma, Kent Gardens, and NOVA in April-June, 2018. The scheduled monthly training sessions involve kata and kobudo reviews and evaluations. The next bi-annual event is scheduled for September 29, 2018 in McLean, Virginia. We are also participating in a special Kids Karate Class (ages 5 to 10) on April 7, 2018 in McLean, Virginia sponsored by the After School Isshinryu Karate Academies of Kyoshi Jim Miller and Sensei Mami Gebereegziabher. About ATT Karate Clinics: Contact us directly at ATT about offering a monthly or bi-monthly karate clinic or seminar at your dojo. Clinics feature general training in karate methods, and so your style of karate is not an issue. We do conduct clinics in certified orthodox Isshin-ryu Karate, for the novice, intermediate, and advanced practitioner, but we also can incorporate a number of advanced training methods from other martial arts styles that are highly relevant to all karate styles. Many of these methods are based on my 43 years experience with karate, and 30 years of cross-training in the Chinese internal martial arts. You will definitely learn many new ways to apply your traditional kata, and the principles upon which these applications are based. Karate practitioners can develop more power, using integrated muscular recruitment developed through the application of proven methods that refine your root and body alignments for generating such power. Practitioners of internal martial arts can further discover some of the higher level fighting applications and principles inherent to karate kata. All belt or sash ranks from all styles are welcome to ATT clinics. For open clinics, formal uniforms can be worn, and any belt or sash that you are entitled to wear. Gi pants and T-shirts are also acceptable. Private Martial Arts Studies (Spring-Summer 2018) Xing-Yi Quan, Bagua Zhang, Taiji Quan, Karate, Health/Wellness-Related E-mail link: Academic Training Traditions (att8@verizon.net) These classes are open to qualified individuals pursuing studies in the Chinese internal martial arts and Okinawan karate. The classes can complement or extend those offered through regularly scheduled group classes. These private classes are about what you feel you need to learn. They are especially geared for those who want private training in the very basics and fundamentals of these art forms in order to build their foundation for: (i) entering regular group classes, (ii) continuing in regular classes to achieve a more advanced level of skill, and (iii) cross-training to blend with the martial art that they study. In our sessions here, we will continue to teach private (and semi-private) classes in xing-yi quan for individuals wishing to begin with this art form, or to extend their study of this art form. We will also provide studies to begin, extend, or complement your studies in bagua zhang and taiji quan. Will will also feature studies in Okinawan karate basics and kata for all levels. Although these classes are intended for the study of martial arts forms, techniques, and applications, we will also consider your wishes to accomodate beginning to advanced study for awareness, health, and wellness. Please inquire by e-mail about private and semi-private tuition on site at ATT. Days and Times for Private Martial Arts Study Mind-Body WorkshopsClick on blue navigator link below for interest area to jump and read more about our classes.
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Life Science Tutorials Kai Xin Dao (KXD) T'ai Chi (Taiji) and Qigong (Ch'i Kung) for Health See our Calendar Summary for Sponsored Mind-Body Classes for this Winter and Spring (listed in Calendar). Please inquire further with us by e-mail about KXD tai chi (and qigong) courses that will run starting this spring in April at locations in the Maryland/DC/Northern Virginia area. We developed several KXD venues since 2003. We usually do not post all of our locations and schedules on this website, but we can provide additional contact information and further description of each course if you inquire by e-mail for an activity near your area. Please inquire by e-mail about tuition for private KXD seminars or evening classes for your group or institution [minimum of 6 to 8 participants required for KXD group seminars]. E-mail link: Academic Training Traditions (att8@verizon.net) Kai Xin Dao (Happy Way) Tai Chi and Qigong: Come to our KXD classes and enjoy an introduction to the basic postures and movements and mind-body aspects of taiji quan (t'ai chi ch'uan) and qigong (ch'i kung). As mind-body exercise systems, tai chi and qigong are all about the maintenance of correct posture and balance through slow movements, coordinated breath, and mental attention. Attend classes often and build your awareness for regular daily activities, or use the course as a primer to develop improved states of sensitivity, meditation, and awareness. See our information under the 'Mind-Body' icon for our approach to the practice of taiji quan for bridging health and martial arts, and on using traditional and modern biomedical approaches to communicate this art. Kai Xin Dao tai chi classes also include elements of qigong and yoga relaxation methods. KXD tai chi is a much simplified approach to learning tai chi that was developed by Academic Training Traditions. In this approach, the art and practice of tai chi are communicated using modern biomedical principles, recent published studies of research on tai chi, and the relationship of these activities to traditional meanings. The KXD methods include selected easy-to-do postures from several traditional tai chi form routines. These include our primer form methods, the grasp bird's tail from Wu style tai chi, and the 16 posture Hao style tai chi form sequence. Some postures are modified slightly so that they are easy to do for most people, and so they can ultimately build toward doing the regular postures. More postures can be added as one progresses. Advanced practitioners in other styles may find the KXD methods useful for possible applications in biomedical research approaches and for special needs groups. As always, please wear comfortable clothing and either tai chi shoes or athletic shoes. Footnote: If you are interested instead in becoming a student of t'ai chi with more emphasis as a martial art, please see our martial arts class schedule above, or click on our 'Martial Arts' icon at the top of the page and then click on the Yin Cheng Gong Fa tab. Life Science TutorialsClick on blue navigator link below for interest area to jump and read more about our classes.
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Life Science Tutorials (you are here) Please inquire with Academic Training Traditions about sponsoring a lecture or seminar for your group in the life sciences that relate to biological sciences and biomedical research, behavior and lifestyle, and embodied education. This coming semester, we are continuing to offer lectures and seminars as life science tutorials. The specific academic areas relate to biological sciences and biomedical research in human physiology and in diseases caused by viruses. We craft our lectures specifically for adult audiences of all backgrounds. Please check with us by e-mail to inquire about current ATT lectures and seminars that feature aspects of human physiology. Lectures/Seminars Lectures in Human Physiology Lectures in Virology & Viral Diseases Important Footnote:
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