Master Sam Chin Workshop

Last Updated: 08/15/2006 11:00 AM

Workshop Description

Master Sam Chin will build upon the previous workshops. This workshop will focus on the 8 cycles of spinning, sticky hands, and the upper hand control processes.

Spinning Hands

1. Eight cycles of spinning hands
2. How to Align Force to the Point of Contact
3. Learning to Maintain Contant Energy on Changing Point of Contact
4. Recognizing energy of Flow, Fend, Roll, and Pivot

Sticky Hands

1. Learn to Flow - Achieving Listening Power
2. Limit and Power of Yin and Yang
3. Flow with Opponent Defensively
4. Flow with Opponent Offensively
5. Neutralizing, Off Balancing, and Capturing Opponent's Mass
6. Upper Hand Control

About I-Liq Chuan:

I-Liq Chuan (roughly translated as "mind-body fist") is an art of cultivating consciousness based on Tai Chi and Chan (Zen) principles of non-assertions, non-resistance, harmony of yin and yang, oneness, and the present moment.  As a system of kung fu, I-Liq Chuan emphasizes the development of internal power through mental attitude and awareness.  The training develops sticking and merging abilities, circular spiral energy, Chin Na (locking), Fa Jing (projecting force), Chi Kung, and most importantly, integration of the mind's complete awareness in the present moment.  I-Liq Chuan trains the ability to sense the opponent's intention through awareness and to redirect the force and use it against the opponent or incorporate the use of Fa Jing.

Description modified from material on www.iliqchuan.org.

About Master Sam F.S. Chin:

Master Sam F.S. Chin is the co-founder and head instructor of I-Liq Chuan. Master Chin was trained in the martial arts since childhood by his father and I-Liq Chuan founder Lik Keong Chin.  He was a state heavy weight kickboxing champion in 1978.  During the 1980’s, Master Chin won numerous push hand championships.  Master Chin has been teaching for 27 years and has conducted seminars and workshops internationally in Malaysia, Australia, Japan, Hungary, Russia, Poland, Germany and the United States.  Master Chin has been recognized by the USA Wushu Kung-Fu Federation as a Hall of Fame Outstanding Master.

Please visit the I-Liq Chuan website for more information on I-Liq Chuan and Master Chin.

Registration and Fees

* A discount is available for full-time students.  Please contact Ben for information.

To register for the workshop, please e-mail Ben the following information:

• Name
• Contact info: E-mail address (preferred) and/or phone number (optional if e-mail provided)
• Planned days of attendance for the workshop

To receive the early registration discount, full workshop payment or a $10 registration/reservation fee must be received by the Aug. 21^st cutoff date.  The registration fee is non-refundable and counts towards the total workshop fee when the remainder of the workshop fees are paid.

Please send check for the workshop to:

    Ben Fisher
    307 Mayfield Circle
    Durham, NC 27705

Lodging (for out of towners)

This list is by no means comprehensive. If you find a better option, please mention it so that it can be added for future reference.

These were the closest hotel options listed on hotels.com:

• Hilton, 3800 Hillsborough Rd.
• Quality Inn & Suites, 3710 Hillsborough Rd.
• Days Inn, 3460 Hillsborough Rd.
• Howard Johnson, 1800 Hillandale Rd.

Other googled short term housing options:

• Duke Towers condominiums
• Oakwood short term housing
• Homestead Studio Suites
• Extended Stay America

There may also be a few kind locals with spare rooms willing to house a guest for one night.