Hello everyone!

Dr. Painter is back in NYC and will be presenting an Internal Arts
seminar series March 26-28. If you missed his last series, be
sure to attend this one as this will be Dr. Painter's last NYC visit
until December 10-12, 2004!

As always, all levels of experience are welcome and the class
size will be limited to ensure that everyone has a chance to
experience the arts directly.

The event will be held in Greenwich Village.

You may review your material before the seminar weekend at the
Thursday evening Study Group.

I hope to see you there!

Joshua


FRIDAY MARCH 26, 2004

Ball & Wedge: The Essential Shapes of the Internal Arts
Seminar with Dr. John P. Painter
Friday March 26, 2004
6:00p-9:00p

Does your Internal Art look great but every time you spar you end
up on the floor? Do you practice an external art but find yourself
over-extending while blocking or unable to blend? Chances are
that you have yet to develop the Ball & Wedge in your
postures/movements. Dr. Painter will guide you in learning and
using these essential shapes of the Internal Arts for
self-defense. The strongest shapes in nature are the triangle
and the circle. Use these shapes to guide your opponent away
with the slightest of movements. The wedge opens, deflects
and neutralizes incoming forces. It penetrates to the center like
the point of a sharp sword while the ball provides resilient
support to the wedge. The Ball & Wedge Principle is applicable
to all martial styles and useful to everyone who wants to
understand body dynamics and real-world application.


Class size is limited, register early!

Level: All, beginner to advanced. Seminar Length: 3 hours
Equipment: Comfortable clothing and indoor shoes.

Tuition: $60 (3+ registering will be $50 per person)
$75 at door

**$250 total for all programs (Friday, Saturday & Sunday)



SATURDAY MARCH 27, 2004

Jiulong Baguazhang Heaven Palm Circle Walking
Seminar with Dr. John P. Painter

Saturday March 27, 2004
9:00a-5:30p (lunch 1:00p-2:30p)

This workshop will introduce the 5th and 6th postures of the
Heaven Palm System. Though this experience is designed as a
continuation of previous seminars, it is open to all levels of
experience. All basics will be reviewed & complete beginners
will, after the introduction, be taken aside and taught the
methods of stepping and turning before rejoining the rest of the
group.

In this workshop you will learn:

* Bio-mechanics and Stepping Methods
* The Emei Li family opening salute
* Dragon Defends the Pearl Posture
* Dragon Defends the Qi Gate Posture
* Basic Partner Applications for the 5th & 6th Postures
* Leave with a Complete Home Practice Method

$120 pre-registered (3+ registering will be $100 per person)
$150 at door

* $210 pre-registered for Saturday & Sunday
**$250 pre-registered for all programs
(Friday, Saturday & Sunday)


SUNDAY MARCH 28, 2004

The Li Family Five Circles for Health & Self-defense
Seminar with Dr. John P. Painter

Sunday March 28, 2004
9:00a-4:00p (lunch 12:00p-1:30p)

With the secrets of the five circles you will learn a unique concept
for understanding human movement as used in all offensive and
defensive actions of every style of martial arts (including
barehand and weapons). Comprehend the angles of attack and
defense used in all martial arts, and the simple actions required
to neutralize any strike.

In this workshop you will practice:

* The Five Circles in Dragon & Tiger Shifting
* The Five Circles in Linear Walking
* The Five Circles in Square Stepping
* The Five Circles in Circle Walking
* Leave with a Complete Home Practice Method

Class size is limited, register early!
Note: This workshop is a pre-requisite for Dr. Painter's
December 10, 2004 Five Circles workshop.

Level: All, beginner to advanced.

Tuition:

$110 pre-registered (3+ registering will be $90 per person)
$140 at door

* $210 pre-registered for Saturday & Sunday
**$250 pre-registered for all programs
(Friday, Saturday & Sunday)



UPCOMING SEMINARS WITH
DR. JOHN P. PAINTER
& DR. YANG, JWING-MING:


APRIL 30-MAY 2, 2004

1) Taiji Yin-Yang Symbol Sticking Hands Training Part 1
Seminar with Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming
May 21, 2004
3 hours, Solo & Partner Drills
Part 2 scheduled for May 21st

2) Taiji Ball Qigong Intensive - Level 1
Seminar with Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming
May 1-2, 2004
12 hours, Circling, Rotating, Coiling & Wrapping


MAY 21-23, 2004

1) Taiji Yin-Yang Symbol Sticking Hands Training Part 2
Seminar with Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming
May 21, 2004
3 hours, Parallel Stepping & Circle Walking
Part 1 scheduled for April 30th

2) Qinna Intensive Levels 1, 2, 3 & 4
Seminar with Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming
May 22-23, 2004
12 hours, 90% hands-on, next Level Nov. 04


NOVEMBER 12-14, 2004

1) Taiji Yin-Yang Symbol Sticking Hands Training
Seminar with Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming
November 12, 2004
3 hours, Partner Drills

2) Qinna Intensive Levels 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Seminar with Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming
November 13-14, 2004
12 hours, Next NYC Qinna Seminar May 2005!


DECEMBER 10-12, 2004

1) Five Circles and Six Stances Review
Seminar with Dr. John P. Painter
Friday December 10, 2004
3 hours, Partner Matching Set

2) Jiulong Baguazhang Circle Walking
Seminar with Dr. John P. Painter
December 11-12, 2004
12 hours, 3 postures, Applications
*Dragon Upholds the Moon Posture
*Dragon Pressing Sky and Ground Posture
*Dragon Carrying Ball Posture