"A block of wood that is not yet carved has no set form, it is thus infinite in potential."
The UCB Program aims to assist individuals in their efforts to become more natural and comfortable...
To 'Return To The UnCarved Block'.
Return To The UnCarved Block
How We Train
The UCB Program consists of solo and partner exercises that develop your awareness & concentration. If you have the awareness, you can get the feel for a movement. If you have the feel and can concentrate, you can become more natural. This type of practice can affect permanent change in one's condition.
Our curriculum is based on Taiji (Tai Chi) Principles, drawing from Taoist & Chan (Zen) Buddhist techniques.
Practice includes:
1st Annual Arizona I-Liq Chuan Family Retreat
30 May 2008 - 12:00pm
1 Jun 2008 - 4:00pm
US/Arizona
Location(s)
Mt. Lemmon - Spencer Canyon Campground
Mt. Lemmon, AZArizona I-Liq Chuan practitioners and their families meet, eat & train on Mt. Lemmon.
Spencer Canyon campground sits at a cool 8,000 feet, letting us train all day. site details site fees campground map
Directions
From Tucson, take Tanque Verde Road east to the Catalina Highway. Turn left (north) onto the Catalina Highway, and drive 4.2 miles to the Forest boundary . Continue up the scenic Catalina Highway 21.5 miles to Spencer Canyon Campground . Turn left (west) into the Campground.
Internal Teaching Skills & Learner Types
Thu, 05/01/2008 - 03:47 — kelleyI want your opinion!
I've put together a Survey and some associated research on internal teaching skills at wusource.org.
Please take the time to complete the survey.
Spring 2008 I-Liq Chuan Intensive
13 Apr 2008 - 10:00am
13 Apr 2008 - 5:00pm
America/Phoenix
Location(s)
Better Bodies Personal Training
3122 North Campbell SE Corner of Campbell and Ft. Lowell next to Walgreens
Tucson, AZ, 85719'The Process of Spinning Hands'
Presented by Certified Instructor Ashe S. Higgs
The focus of the Spring Intensive will be improving your ability of concentration through the practice of I Liq Chuan's 'spinning hands'. Spinning hands is the core of I Liq Chuan training methods. This intensive is suitable for people of all ages and backgrounds.
Contact Kelley Graham using the 'contact' link for details or questions.
Master Sam F.S. Chin - Spring 2008 Workshop
19 Apr 2008 - 10:00am
20 Apr 2008 - 5:00pm
America/Phoenix
Location(s)
Arizona Shaolin Kenpo Academy
1058 N Higley Rd.
Mesa, AZ, 85205What: 2 Day Workshop
When: April 19th & 20th, 2008
10am-5pm
Contact: Ashe Higgs
Tel: 602-751-7003
Email: ashe@fallingleaveskungfu.com
Website: http://fallingleaveskungfu.com/main/events.php
Sifu Says: Awareness Of Yi, Qi, Li
Thanks to Robert Hoffmann M.A. Date: 06 July 2007. Please note the 'How to do it' in the last paragraph. Enjoy! -kg
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Last week in the Pleasant Valley class, Sifu [Sam F.S. Chin] expounded on the importance of maintaining awareness of the interdependence of Yi (mindfulness), Chi (internal energy) and Li (physical force expression). Sifu asked that this edition of 'Sifu Says' deal specifically with the interconnection among these three aspects of iliqchuan.
It is important to be aware of how Yi (awareness), Chi (internal energy) and Li (physical force expression) coordinate in the practice of iliqchuan. Iliqchuan, is not separate from the wholeness of being. Iliqchuan is an art of awareness. Awareness reveals the interdependence between the nature of mind, , internal energy and physical result. These three aspects must coordinate without a gap in order for ones expression of iliqchuan to reach the higher levels. Naturally, when students can coordinate these three aspects of being without fault, the mind stays calm and the ability to remain dynamically balanced is enhanced, without effort or egotistical attachment.
