"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'. Another way of describing our approach is to say that we are 'Bringing Clarity of Purpose to Physical Culture'.
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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:
All Tucson Workouts run by Kelley Graham.
Better Bodies Personal Fitness [Sundays - 3 hours 9:00a - 12:00p]
3122 North Campbell - Campbell just South of Ft Lowell
We meet Sunday's at Better Bodies Personal Training.
Workouts are structured in 1 hour blocks.
Please arrive promptly at 9:00a, you can come for as long as you like. Leave when you want.
Himmel Park [Tuesdays & Thursdays - 2.5 hours 6:30p - 9:00p]
Tucson & 1st Southwest corner
First half:
Midweek training sessions tend to emphasize the mental... relaxation, concentration and mindfulness.
Second half:
For your convenience you can pay online for I-Liq Chuan Annual & Lifetime Memberships using the following links. Any additional processing fees have been included in the totals. Master Sam F.S. Chin has generously arranged that the $50 membership fee is offset by a $50 discount on workshop costs. After your payment has been received you will receive an email receipt with further instructions to member registration for upcoming ILQ Workshops.
Working document
Recent conversations with Dr. Maggie Martinez concerning ongoing unpublished brain research have focused on the following key points.
Strength and Power are terms used to describe the capacity to have an effect or perform work.
Physical strength can be distinguished from Strength of Materials. In the Internal, Structure best describes what we endeavor to accomplish through our various methods.
Specific benefits of cultivating and refining ones structure can include:
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It's called 'UCB For Balance'. The program is a short series of simple exercises 20 - 40 minutes long. These exercises address relaxation, balance, bone density and coordination. The training can be described as a gentle synthesis of the following activities.
There is an instructional video in development that can be used to guide your workout in the privacy of your own home. Expected availability is late Fall 2008.
If you wish to have more structured, hands on training, please contact us using the link above right. We offer ongoing classes, but most will only need a single half day workshop to get started. You will find costs to be quite reasonable. Gather a group of your friends and get in touch!
Please contact us regarding Program certifications, specifics and expectations.
This is a serious topic to which a great deal of thought has been given. The Internal tradition stretches far into the mists of the past, we are all fortunate to be able to have real work to do. By following this path, we endeavor to stand on the shoulders of giants.
In light of this venerable tradition, the UnCarved Block approach is very simple, If you didn't make it, you can't take it... get permission and give credit where credit is due. Taking without permission is theft.
A very large percentage of UnCarved Block Program practitioners are instructors from other disciplines. If you teach, please ensure that you can continue to participate by respecting the life's work of others.
