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"My subscribers, students and I are using the Yi Chuan Method to restore and maintain our health while developing Integrated Strength for self-defense, healing and personal development.

We understand that Yi Chuan is but a modern name for an ancient methodology to awaken and make useful this potential that lies dormant in us all.

Helping you to Discover, Develop and Apply integrated strength in a way that improves and enhances your lifestyle is the purpose of IntentionFist.

Training materials are available on demand so you can train on your schedule. Live teaching and guided practice sessions will challenge you to build a better personal practice. Local seminars are also available so you can get personal interaction with me and other Yi Chuan practitioners.

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Get the MOST out of your valuable TRAINING time by booking a check-in session with me. During our live stream I will help you assess your progress, give you corrections on exercises you are working on and answer question you may have about your training. New and prospective members get their first Check In for free and Discover Yi Chuan members enjoy discounts on Check Ins, Private Intensives and In-Person Seminars.

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Próximos eventos

mar, 23 jul
IS Live - Personal Practice Sessions
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/7208669800
Detalles
23 jul 2024, 19:00 – 20:00 GMT-6
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/7208669800
In this sesh we will focus on strategies for your personal practice including standing the state, elongation and flipping negative cues into positive ones. 7pm don't miss out!
mar, 16 jul
IS Live - Testing Integrated Strength
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/7208669800
Detalles
16 jul 2024, 19:00 – 20:00 GMT-6
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/7208669800
In this sesh we will focus on Testing Strength challenges and exercises that can be performed with a partner. How is your frame developing? How does it need to be arranged to transmit incoming force to the ground? How can you use your opponent's strength to uproot them. Don't miss out!
mar, 09 jul
IS Live - Implosive Strength
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/7208669800
Detalles
09 jul 2024, 19:00 – 20:00 GMT-6
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/7208669800
In this sesh we will focus on creating the conditions necessary to convert the contractile force of our frame into 'explosive strength' or more simply focus on the implosion the precedes the explosion of force.
mar, 25 jun
Jam Session -New Zoom Link
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/7208669800
Múltiples fechas
Detalles
25 jun 2024, 19:00 – 20:00 GMT-6
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/7208669800
In this sesh we will focus on using more complicated shapes in our standing practice like dragon stance, taming the tiger, bird spreads its wings and more. Please note the new link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/7208669800
jue, 13 jun
Rescheduled - A Big Stretch THURSDAY 7PM
Livestreamed
Detalles
13 jun 2024, 19:00 – 20:00 GMT-6
Livestreamed
Join me on the mat for a session of deep integrated stretching targeting adhesions that limit mobility. Using fundamental routes of strength and various feelizations we will work to open up and release frozen parts of our body for greater ranges of motion and more relaxation in our practice.
mar, 30 abr
Hop Gar Games
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/7208669800
Detalles
30 abr 2024, 19:00 – 20:00 GMT-6
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/7208669800
TONIGHT (Tuesday) at 7pm join us as we use routes from Hop Gar Kung Fu to explore fundamental expressions of Integrated Strength. This will be a vigorous one, so please plan accordingly.
mié, 24 abr
The Doing & Observing Polarities of Standing the State
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/7208669800
Detalles
24 abr 2024, 19:00 – 20:00 GMT-6
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/7208669800
Wednesday at 7pm join us as we flip flop between doing things to induce a change in state and enjoying be-ing in that state. Don't miss out, it will be great session! RSVP now.
mié, 17 abr
Reticulating Through Space
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Detalles
17 abr 2024, 19:00 – 20:00 GMT-6
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/7208669800
Wednesday at 7pm we will focus on exercises and feelizations that induce a feeling of moving like a wave through space. Swim, weave and wriggle your articulated joint to experience a different kind of flow. RSVP 4 link.
mar, 09 abr
Vectors & Connectors
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/7208669800
Detalles
09 abr 2024, 19:00 – 20:00 GMT-6
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/7208669800
TUESDAY at 7pm we will focus on interconnecting strength vectors and routes to induce spontaneously variable movement patters that can oscillate between internal and external expression. We will challenge ourselves to freely express formal routes as well as find freedom inside the formal. RSVP NOW
mié, 03 abr
Pulling Ourself Apart
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/7208669800
Detalles
03 abr 2024, 19:00 – 20:00 GMT-6
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/7208669800
WEDNESDAY at 7pm we will focus on deep Integrated Stretching, using the Integrated State to identify and address limitation in functional ranges of motion arising from non-use, injuries, adhesions and general neglect of stretching it out. Loose clothes and a mat to use on the floor recommended.
mar, 26 mar
Peeking Under the Hood
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/7208669800
Detalles
26 mar 2024, 19:00 – 20:00 GMT-6
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/7208669800
Tuesday at 7pm we will join in a number of exercises designed to attune our awareness to fundamental relationships we are seeking to discover & develop in our frame. These 'obviation' exercises serve to get us underneath the hood so to speak, learning frame relationships through direct experience.
mar, 19 mar
Inducing Joint Articulation in Routes of Strength
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/7208669800
Detalles
19 mar 2024, 19:00 – 20:00 GMT-6
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/7208669800
Tuesday at 7pm we will focus on inducing mutually supporting articulation of our joints using using exercises that help to obviate subtle relationships. Some loose clothing and room to move is all you will need. Don't miss out!
mar, 12 mar
Focus on the Dan Tien
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/7208669800
Detalles
12 mar 2024, 19:00 – 20:00 GMT-6
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/7208669800
Tuesday at 7pm we will focus on our core or 'Dan Tien'. Performing exercises to increase both awareness and power we seek to induce Dan Tien participation in even the smallest of our movements.
mar, 05 mar
Training Toys & Games
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/7208669800
Detalles
05 mar 2024, 19:00 – 20:00 GMT-7
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/7208669800
Tuesday at 7pm we will look at how to use various types of training equipment in your personal practice. We will have a look at rubber bands, balls, sticks and other things that can be used to add variety & new challenges to training. RSVP 4 Link.
mar, 27 feb
Jam Session
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/7208669800
Detalles
27 feb 2024, 19:00 – 20:00 GMT-7
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/7208669800
Tuesday at 7pm we will focus on the center piece of Integrated Strength Training, Standing the State aka Jam Jong, Zhuan Zhuang or Standing Zen. We will explore a variety of shapes & strategies to induce the integrated state and reach deeper states of relaxation and oneness. RSVP 4 Link.
mar, 20 feb
Drawing the Flow Inside
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/7208669800
Detalles
20 feb 2024, 19:00 – 20:00 GMT-7
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/7208669800
Tuesday at 7pm we will undertaking training techniques to induce a state of flow in our external movements and draw that flow into the frame as micro-movements Will be a great sesh! RSVP 4 link.
mar, 13 feb
Integrated Walking
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/7208669800
Detalles
13 feb 2024, 19:00 – 20:00 GMT-7
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/7208669800
Tuesday at 7pm we will be examining practices and strategies to incorporate Integrated Stepping practices to make ordinary walking into extraordinary practice. Techniques to use in formal & casual settings, limited spaces and outdoor excursions. Don't miss out! RSVP 4 link.
mar, 06 feb
Stepping UP Our Stepping
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/7208669800
Detalles
06 feb 2024, 19:00 – 20:00 GMT-7
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/7208669800
Tuesday at 7pm we will be working to further develop our Integrated Stepping so that the power generated from our lower body can be expressed through our upper body. Some room to move, loose clothing and a tight belt recommended. looking forward to a great session!

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Guided Programs

Programs allow me to break down learning topics into logical steps and gather feedback from each participant. If you are a new please join 'Start DICOVER YI CHUAN' below will help you get up to get started.

Beta versions of Swimming through Space, Tree Wrestling, Building a Better Practice and Understanding Standing are available to members with updates and improvements coming in the near future.

The KUNG FU DRIP, my semi-daily dose of fu' for you, is FREE to join but some posts may link to content on the site that is only available to members

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Articles

I have quite a few new articles to publish over the coming months, many of which have been inspired by Discover Yi Chuan members!

Often times I will embed links to video clips within my articles to supply the context of various training exercises.

If you are interested in a particular exercise any accompanying articles will be useful for you to get the most out of the practice.

You can scroll through the articles to the left or click below to go to my blog page.

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Videos

Below are some playlists of related videos. Much of this content can also be accessed withing the context given in programs or articles or you can just watch the vids right here.