2016 Yang-style Taijiquan Full Curriculum Intensive (II)

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1 2016 Yang-style Taijiquan Full Curriculum Intensive (II) Advanced Curriculum & Inner Structure of Yang-style Taijiquan Yang-style Taijiquan Full Curriculum Certification Daqingshan, Shandong, China July 1 to August 15, 2016 with Master Sam Masich This is an overview and application form for the 2016 Yang-style Taijiquan Full Curriculum Level II and Full Curriculum Certification intensive. This is a rare opportunity for taijiquan players already versed in the full curriculum of Yang-style Taijiquan as taught by Master Sam Masich to receive master level training and certification. Objectives of the course: This course is designed for individuals who wish to attain a master level understanding of the full Yang-style Taijiquan syllabus as taught by Master Sam Masich. This six-week intensive will focus on the energetic and theoretical substructure of the full curriculum of Yang-style Taijiquan. It is expected that participants will advance greatly in all practical and theoretical aspects of the Yang-style Taijiquan curriculum. Yang-style Taijiquan Full Curriculum Certification: Upon satisfactory completion, each class member will receive a framable certificate signed and seal-stamped by Master Samuel A. Masich. Certified students will be put forth for consideration of a duan level as recognized by the International Wudao Association. Course material will include: Advanced Taijiquan Core Principles Yang-style Taijiquan Baduanjin other Neigong The 37 Essential Forms theory and application Thirteen power barehand theory and application Thirteen power sabre theory and application Thirteen power straight-sword theory and application Thirteen power spear and halberd theory and application 25 Energies theory and training (plus the augmented energies) Framework of the intensive: Instructor: The intensive will be taught by Master Sam Masich, International Wudao Association recognized 8th duan. Schedule: July 1 to August 15, Classes will take place between 5 am to 9:30 pm with appropriate breaks for rest and meals. Classes will be 3 days on, one day off, two days on, one day off. There will be a two to three day break in the middle of the program. (Some subjects may be taught in seminar format allowing the participation of outside students.) Location: The location of the class is Daqingshan Mountain, Wulian, Rizhao, Shandong Province in China. The Daqingshan International Taijiquan Training Centre is a dedicated taijiquan facility operated by Master Chen Zhonghua. Deadlines and EarlyApplication: Submission deadline for application is January 15, If you are intending to come it is strongly recommended you contact Sam as soon as possible in order to begin planning a training preparation strategy. Where applicants are equally qualified date of application may be considered for acceptance. Eligibility requirements:

2 Participants must know and be able to perform the full Yang-style Taijiquan technical curriculum as taught by Master Sam Masich at the course commencement date. Ideally, this training will have been with Sam or his advanced students but in some cases work with other teachers will be taken into consideration. Material needed for eligibility: 108 movement taiji long-boxing, solo bare-hand form (yībǎibāshì tàijí chángquán tàolù) Eight disc-framed fixed-step push-hands (bāpán jiàzǐ dìngbù tuīshǒu) Four-squares push-hands (sìzhèng tuīshǒu) (fixed-step and moving-step variations) Four-squares push-hands eight reversals: (sìzhèng tuīshǒu bā diāndǎo) Four-corners push-hands aka. (sìyú tuīshǒu) also known as Large-rollback (dàlǚ) Large-rollback (dàlǚ) changes and extensions 88 movement taiji sparring form (bāshíbāshì tàijí sànshǒu) Thirteen-power solo taiji sabre form (shísānshì tàijídāo) ( Fu Zhongwen form) Taijidao applications form (tàijídāofǎ shíyòng liànxí) 54 movement taiji straight-sword solo form (wǔshísì shì tàijíjiàn) Thirteen-power taiji spear (shísānshì tàijíqiāng) (solo & partner training) Participants must be of an ability and fitness level to practice the entire curriculum of Yang-style Taijiquan daily alongside other studies. Participants must be willing to commit to the schedule of training and meet financial requirements. * Eligibility Course material exemptions: The following material is not required for eligibility into the course and will be taught during the training. Foundation and preparation methods (Chūbùfāngfǎ) 37 essential single form training methods (Sānshíqī dānshì liànfǎ) Yang Chengfu s 37 essential form applications Taijiquan linking fist methods 25 Energies (Tàijíquán èrshíwǔ jìn). 32 movement solo taiji sabre form (sānshí sānshíèr shí tàijídāo) ( Chen Yanlin form) Three methods of taiji halberd (tàijíjǐ sānfǎ) (solo & partner training) Thirteen power sabre, straight-sword, spear and halberd theory Financial: There is a non-refundable application fee of 50 (Euros) which, if applicant is accepted, will be deducted from course tuition. Tuition for the entire course including meals and accommodation is 3250 (Euros). This includes instruction and course materials such as lists and workbooks. (Accommodation is basic dormitory style. Options exist for upgrading your room for an extra cost to be determined by the facility.) Participants must provide their own training sabre and sword (One wooden, one metal). Spears will be provided. If bringing sabre or sword proves to be too difficult or costly there may be an opportunity to purchase them. Tuition does not include travel. Assistance in getting to Daqingshan from a major centre (Qingdao or Jinan) can be arranged. Payment schedule, deposit and other financial information will be forwarded should your application be accepted. Getting ready: Prior to this intensive Sam and other instructors may offer courses or tutelage in topics which support the curriculum eligibility requirement. Candidates may apply for this intensive if they have the intention of boosting their knowledge of the material to the eligibility requirement. Participants must be in communication with Sam during the six months prior to the course commencement date regarding training and preparations.

3 Application 2016 Yang-style Taijiquan Full Curriculum Intensive (II) Advanced Curriculum & Inner Structure of Yang-style Taijiquan Yang-style Taijiquan Full Curriculum Method Certification Personal Information Name: Total years training (do not include breaks): Mailing address: Teachers/Styles (attach to a separate sheet where necessary): Phone (with country & area-code): Related courses attended (attach to a separate sheet where necessary): How experienced are you with the following Yang-style Taijiquan material? Rate your familiarity 0 10 (0 - not familiar at all know expertly). 中 = needed for eligibility Add explanatory comments where necessary. 1. Foundation and preparation methods (Chūbùfāngfǎ) Seated neigong Placing breath method (qìxī luòdiǎn hūxīfǎ) Pre and post-heaven heng-ha qi circulation breathing method (xiān-hòutiān hēng-hā qìzhōu hūxīfǎ) Yang-style Taijiquan Eight-section brocade (Yáng-shì tàijíquán bāduànjǐn) 21 form Strengthening body, mobilizing qi method (chūbù jiànshēn yùnqìfǎ) Standing-post training methods (zhànzhuāng liànfǎ) Single training-style 'pick-leg and wing-leg' methods (dānliànshì cǎituǐ chìtuǐ fǎ) Taijiquan flexibility, conditioning and power training (tàijí gōnglì) 2. Taiji long-boxing (Tàijí Chángquán) 37 essential single form training methods (sānshíqī dānshì liànfǎ) 108 movement taiji long-boxing, solo bare-hand form (yībǎibāshì tàijí chángquán tàolù) 中

4 3. Taiji Push-hands (Tuīshǒu) Eight disc-framed fixed-step push-hands (bāpán jiàzǐ dìngbù tuīshǒu) 中 Four-squares push-hands (sìzhèng tuīshǒu) (fixed-step and moving-step variations) 中 Four-squares push-hands eight reversals: (sìzhèng tuīshǒu bā diāndǎo) 中 Four-corners push-hands aka. (sìyú tuīshǒu) also known as Large-rollback (dàlǚ) 中 Large-rollback (dàlǚ) changes and extensions 中 4. Taiji Sparring (Tàijí sànshǒu) 88 movement taiji sparring form (bāshíbāshì tàijí sànshǒu) 中 Yang Chengfu s 37 essential form applications Taijiquan linking fist methods (tàijí liánhuán quánfǎ) 5. Taiji sabre (Tàijídāo) Thirteen-power solo taiji sabre form (shísānshì tàijídāo) ( Fu Zhongwen form) 中 32 movement solo taiji sabre form (sānshí'èr shí tàijídāo) ( Chen Yanlin form) Taijidao applications form (tàijídāofǎ shíyòng liànxí) 中 Thirteen-power taiji sabre theory (shísānshì tàijíao) (solo & partner training)

5 6. Taiji straight-sword (Tàijíjiàn) 54 movement taiji straight-sword solo form (wǔshísì shì tàijíjiàn) 中 Thirteen-power taiji sword theory (shísānshì tàijíjiàn) (solo & partner training) 7. Taiji Spear & Halberd (Tàijíqiāng/Tàijíjǐ) Thirteen-power taiji spear (shísānshì tàijíqiāng) (solo & partner training) 中 Thirteen-power taiji spear theory (shísānshì tàijíjiàn) (solo & partner training) Three methods of taiji halberd (tàijíjǐ sānfǎ) (solo & partner training) 8. Auxiliary Studies Taijiquan s theory of energy (Tàijíquán lùn jìn) also known as 25 Energies (Tàijíquán èrshíwǔ jìn) The Taijiquan Classics & the Yang-family Forty Chapters (Tàijíquán Jīng, Yángjiā sìshí Piānzhāng) Massage, manual therapy & point specific acupuncture technique (ànmó tuīná āshì xué liáofǎ) Respond to the following in about 100 words (attach to a separate sheet where necessary) Why do you want to be in this course? When I finish this course I hope to... How has taijiquan practice affected your life? The class may involve participation in at least one performance or demonstration event which may be filmed as part of a documentary. Participants must consent to being filmed during class and consent to the use of such footage. Thoughts? Would you be willing to participate in photos for a book by Sam on the Yang-style Taijiquan material? Would you be willing to participate in videography for instructional DVD's? (optional) Return to: masich.internal.arts@gmail.com