Latest news from Sifu,

He is no longer available in July. The available
months are June or September onwards.

Lipyeow

--- limlipye <limlipye@...> wrote:
>
>
> Hello guys,
>
> It seems that the practice session are coming along
> ...
>
> Anyway, you guys need to think seriously about the
> next workshop
> because Sifu's schedule is pretty tight. The next
> available window is
> in the months of June or July.
>
> If y'all do want to invite sifu back, please figure
> out who wants to
> be the organizer etc.
>
> that's all. practise hard ...
>
> Lipyeow
>
>
>
>
>

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Hello guys,

It seems that the practice session are coming along ...

Anyway, you guys need to think seriously about the next workshop
because Sifu's schedule is pretty tight. The next available window is
in the months of June or July.

If y'all do want to invite sifu back, please figure out who wants to
be the organizer etc.

that's all. practise hard ...

Lipyeow

Tues, Wed & Sun should work for me (indoors or out), & infrequently Thurs
(through ~October). Dan

>...On that note, we need to decide on practice times/locations. Steve
>is graciously offering his dojo for us to use after his classes end
>on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. There is also some time Sunday
>morning before class. His students like to use the mats a little bit
>after practice, so we should be mindful of that and wait until about
>8:30 pm on Tues. and Wed., and 8:15 pm on Thursday. If we do a
>Sunday morning practice, then we should finish by 1 pm. There are
>also a couple spaces on the side we can use to warm up if we get
>there and they're still rolling...
>...
>Gabe

Count me in for practicing outdoors...

Ben

On Mon, 21 Mar 2005, Johnny Kuo wrote:

>
> Hello everyone,
>
> While we're on the subject of practice times, I'd like to put my vote
> in for Wednesday and Sunday.  Tuesdays and Saturdays aren't
> particularly good for me, although my Saturdays will likely free up by
> the summer since I will lose my space to the American Dance Festival.
>
> I thought I'd ask how people felt about practicing outdoors.  The
> weather is turning more and more spring-like (i.e. warmer) everyday.
> If we're not constrained to practicing indoors, finding a suitable
> practice time/venue becomes a little easier.  The big downsides to
> being outdoors are the potential for rain and the rampant pollen
> during certain weeks of spring.  Anyhow, it's a suggestion that I
> think is worth exploring.
>
> Johnny
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Hello everyone,

While we're on the subject of practice times, I'd like to put my vote
in for Wednesday and Sunday.  Tuesdays and Saturdays aren't
particularly good for me, although my Saturdays will likely free up by
the summer since I will lose my space to the American Dance Festival.

I thought I'd ask how people felt about practicing outdoors.  The
weather is turning more and more spring-like (i.e. warmer) everyday.
If we're not constrained to practicing indoors, finding a suitable
practice time/venue becomes a little easier.  The big downsides to
being outdoors are the potential for rain and the rampant pollen
during certain weeks of spring.  Anyhow, it's a suggestion that I
think is worth exploring.

Johnny

Howdy Y'all - I am in agreement with Ben for Wed. night and Sunday
morning/afternoon. See all you guys soon - Hilton.

Hi Gabe and all,

Tuesday is out for those of us with taiji class with Johnny.

I can do any of the other times listed, I would prefer wednesday nights
and sundays personally.

For some reason I didn't get Al's email...  has anyone else been not
getting email?

Thanks,
Ben


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Subject: [nciliqchuan] Re: Contact Info. & Practice Times


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Hi All,<BR>
<BR>
I spoke with Steve about the contact person thing... I personally <BR>
think that if it's one or the other, he is better for the group <BR>
since he has a venue and contact with a larger network of interested <BR>
people, as well as being more firmly entrenched in the area. <BR>
However, this also means that he has a lot on his plate already, and <BR>
he expressed a desire to have help with keeping it together... So, <BR>
we decided that what makes the most sense is to work together on <BR>
organizing the group's activities, and if one of our names has to be <BR>
put down eventually then we'll decide at that time. We are both very <BR>
interested in seeing this group grow and progress, and I think he <BR>
agrees that there's no reason form should get in the way of <BR>
function. So for now, I'll be the actual liason and help with the <BR>
clerical duties, and work closely with Al and Steve on the <BR>
organization. <BR>
<BR>
On that note, we need to decide on practice times/locations. Steve <BR>
is graciously offering his dojo for us to use after his classes end <BR>
on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. There is also some time Sunday <BR>
morning before class. His students like to use the mats a little bit <BR>
after practice, so we should be mindful of that and wait until about <BR>
8:30 pm on Tues. and Wed., and 8:15 pm on Thursday. If we do a <BR>
Sunday morning practice, then we should finish by 1 pm. There are <BR>
also a couple spaces on the side we can use to warm up if we get <BR>
there and they're still rolling...&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <BR>
<BR>
So, let's hear what times are good for everybody, and if there are <BR>
any more venue possibilities then post 'em. Tuesday night is out for <BR>
me personally as long as we are still having Taiji during that time, <BR>
but I can do any of the other three. <BR>
<BR>
Al, do you have any particular time slots in mind? I think two <BR>
regular meetings a week is a good number, but it might also be a <BR>
good idea to have more if we can't find times that work for everyone.<BR>
<BR>
Anyway, let me know what you guys think...<BR>
<BR>
Gabe<BR>
<BR>
<BR>
<BR>
<BR>
--- In nciliqchuan@yahoogroups.com, ald@o... wrote:<BR>
&gt; Hello Everyone!<BR>
&gt; <BR>
&gt; Hope you are doing well!<BR>
&gt; <BR>
&gt; Contact Info:<BR>
&gt; <BR>
&gt; I wanted to catch up on a contact information from last week.&nbsp;
<BR>
Gabe Mixon had<BR>
&gt; actually e-mailed me prior to Steven Kaufmann to volunteer as a <BR>
contact person.<BR>
&gt;&nbsp; Now that Ryan has decided to opt out prior to his moving, you
<BR>
guys may want to<BR>
&gt; discuss which one of you should be the next contact person.&nbsp; I
do <BR>
not know what<BR>
&gt; the best way to decide is.&nbsp; But, here are some things to
consider.<BR>
&gt; <BR>
&gt; As a contact person their may be some responsibilities to the <BR>
group we could<BR>
&gt; decide on.&nbsp; Of course introducing new members to the group
would <BR>
be the number<BR>
&gt; one priority, but we may want to consider organizing class and <BR>
upcoming<BR>
&gt; workshops as well.&nbsp; Any suggestions anyone may have to give
this a <BR>
little order<BR>
&gt; would be greatly appreciated.<BR>
&gt; <BR>
&gt; I think the point of having a study group that would bring Sifu <BR>
Chin here to<BR>
&gt; visit would require a little membership growth and this should be <BR>
a priority<BR>
&gt; for us.&nbsp; Also, the more people we have to touch hands with the
<BR>
better we will<BR>
&gt; get.&nbsp; So, please let me know what everyone thinks and I will
e-<BR>
mail Sifu Chin<BR>
&gt; with the new contact info.<BR>
&gt; <BR>
&gt; Practice Schedule:<BR>
&gt; <BR>
&gt; I cannot practice at 8:15pm on Thurs. for a variety of conflicts <BR>
in my schedule,<BR>
&gt; though the Aikido school seems a wonderful place to practice.<BR>
&gt; <BR>
&gt; The feedback I am assuming from last Sunday practice is it is a <BR>
little to early<BR>
&gt; for the group and noone would like to pay the $5/person
rental.&nbsp; <BR>
So, I will not<BR>
&gt; be reserving the room for the group any longer.<BR>
&gt; <BR>
&gt; As I mentioned at the workshop I will be practicing I-Liq Chuan in <BR>
my class on<BR>
&gt; Sat mornings from 7:45am to 9am(Will be expanding time this <BR>
Summer) and anyone<BR>
&gt; who would like to come is welcome.&nbsp; I am also open to more <BR>
training times if<BR>
&gt; the group would like to have another round of suggestions.&nbsp; I <BR>
think the 3 to<BR>
&gt; 5pm slot on Saturday is great once Johnny is no longer leading his <BR>
class that<BR>
&gt; day.<BR>
&gt; <BR>
&gt; Lastly anyone who just wants to practice at any time or any day <BR>
please feel free<BR>
&gt; to contact me and we can meet and train.&nbsp; Again, I beleive the
<BR>
more you touch<BR>
&gt; hands the better you will get.<BR>
&gt; <BR>
&gt; take care of yourselves,<BR>
&gt; <BR>
&gt; Al De la Iglesia,<BR>
&gt; ald@o...<BR>
&gt; 260-3203<BR>
&gt; 929-5086 <BR>
&gt; <BR>
&gt; <BR>
&gt; <BR>
&gt; <BR>
&gt; <BR>
&gt; <BR>
&gt; <BR>
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Hi All,

I spoke with Steve about the contact person thing... I personally
think that if it's one or the other, he is better for the group
since he has a venue and contact with a larger network of interested
people, as well as being more firmly entrenched in the area.
However, this also means that he has a lot on his plate already, and
he expressed a desire to have help with keeping it together... So,
we decided that what makes the most sense is to work together on
organizing the group's activities, and if one of our names has to be
put down eventually then we'll decide at that time. We are both very
interested in seeing this group grow and progress, and I think he
agrees that there's no reason form should get in the way of
function. So for now, I'll be the actual liason and help with the
clerical duties, and work closely with Al and Steve on the
organization.

On that note, we need to decide on practice times/locations. Steve
is graciously offering his dojo for us to use after his classes end
on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. There is also some time Sunday
morning before class. His students like to use the mats a little bit
after practice, so we should be mindful of that and wait until about
8:30 pm on Tues. and Wed., and 8:15 pm on Thursday. If we do a
Sunday morning practice, then we should finish by 1 pm. There are
also a couple spaces on the side we can use to warm up if we get
there and they're still rolling...

So, let's hear what times are good for everybody, and if there are
any more venue possibilities then post 'em. Tuesday night is out for
me personally as long as we are still having Taiji during that time,
but I can do any of the other three.

Al, do you have any particular time slots in mind? I think two
regular meetings a week is a good number, but it might also be a
good idea to have more if we can't find times that work for everyone.

Anyway, let me know what you guys think...

Gabe




--- In nciliqchuan@yahoogroups.com, ald@o... wrote:
> Hello Everyone!
>
> Hope you are doing well!
>
> Contact Info:
>
> I wanted to catch up on a contact information from last week.
Gabe Mixon had
> actually e-mailed me prior to Steven Kaufmann to volunteer as a
contact person.
>  Now that Ryan has decided to opt out prior to his moving, you
guys may want to
> discuss which one of you should be the next contact person.  I do
not know what
> the best way to decide is.  But, here are some things to consider.
>
> As a contact person their may be some responsibilities to the
group we could
> decide on.  Of course introducing new members to the group would
be the number
> one priority, but we may want to consider organizing class and
upcoming
> workshops as well.  Any suggestions anyone may have to give this a
little order
> would be greatly appreciated.
>
> I think the point of having a study group that would bring Sifu
Chin here to
> visit would require a little membership growth and this should be
a priority
> for us.  Also, the more people we have to touch hands with the
better we will
> get.  So, please let me know what everyone thinks and I will e-
mail Sifu Chin
> with the new contact info.
>
> Practice Schedule:
>
> I cannot practice at 8:15pm on Thurs. for a variety of conflicts
in my schedule,
> though the Aikido school seems a wonderful place to practice.
>
> The feedback I am assuming from last Sunday practice is it is a
little to early
> for the group and noone would like to pay the $5/person rental.
So, I will not
> be reserving the room for the group any longer.
>
> As I mentioned at the workshop I will be practicing I-Liq Chuan in
my class on
> Sat mornings from 7:45am to 9am(Will be expanding time this
Summer) and anyone
> who would like to come is welcome.  I am also open to more
training times if
> the group would like to have another round of suggestions.  I
think the 3 to
> 5pm slot on Saturday is great once Johnny is no longer leading his
class that
> day.
>
> Lastly anyone who just wants to practice at any time or any day
please feel free
> to contact me and we can meet and train.  Again, I beleive the
more you touch
> hands the better you will get.
>
> take care of yourselves,
>
> Al De la Iglesia,
> ald@o...
> 260-3203
> 929-5086
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
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Hello Everyone!

Hope you are doing well!

Contact Info:

I wanted to catch up on a contact information from last week.  Gabe Mixon had
actually e-mailed me prior to Steven Kaufmann to volunteer as a contact person.
  Now that Ryan has decided to opt out prior to his moving, you guys may want to
discuss which one of you should be the next contact person.  I do not know what
the best way to decide is.  But, here are some things to consider.

As a contact person their may be some responsibilities to the group we could
decide on.  Of course introducing new members to the group would be the number
one priority, but we may want to consider organizing class and upcoming
workshops as well.  Any suggestions anyone may have to give this a little order
would be greatly appreciated.

I think the point of having a study group that would bring Sifu Chin here to
visit would require a little membership growth and this should be a priority
for us.  Also, the more people we have to touch hands with the better we will
get.  So, please let me know what everyone thinks and I will e-mail Sifu Chin
with the new contact info.

Practice Schedule:

I cannot practice at 8:15pm on Thurs. for a variety of conflicts in my schedule,
though the Aikido school seems a wonderful place to practice.

The feedback I am assuming from last Sunday practice is it is a little to early
for the group and noone would like to pay the $5/person rental.  So, I will not
be reserving the room for the group any longer.

As I mentioned at the workshop I will be practicing I-Liq Chuan in my class on
Sat mornings from 7:45am to 9am(Will be expanding time this Summer) and anyone
who would like to come is welcome.  I am also open to more training times if
the group would like to have another round of suggestions.  I think the 3 to
5pm slot on Saturday is great once Johnny is no longer leading his class that
day.

Lastly anyone who just wants to practice at any time or any day please feel free
to contact me and we can meet and train.  Again, I beleive the more you touch
hands the better you will get.

take care of yourselves,

Al De la Iglesia,
ald@...
260-3203
929-5086









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Directions to Aikdio dojo: see aikisky.com, 2 minutes off of I 85 at exit 164,
Hillsborouugh.  15- 20 minutes from Durham and Chapel Hill, and Carrboro

--- In nciliqchuan@yahoogroups.com, "yt16613" <tenkstepsaday@g...> wrote:
>
> Since I am in transition, I welcome Steve to be the co-contact of the
> group.
>
> Practice this week 3/17/05 at 8:15pm at Steve's dojo. Hope to see you
> there.
>
> Ryan

Since I am in transition, I welcome Steve to be the co-contact of the
group.

Practice this week 3/17/05 at 8:15pm at Steve's dojo. Hope to see you
there.

Ryan

Hey Guys,

Did y'all have practice today (Sunday) ? How was practice ?

How did Thursday practice go ?

regards,

Lipyeow

Thanks Lipyeow!

Al

Quoting Lipyeow Lim <limlipye@...>:

>
>
> Oops, i forgot to include "Spinning hand" and "Sticky
> hand", but i am sure you guys know that you are
> suppose to practise spinning hands and sticky hands
> after the 15 exercises ...
>
> Lipyeow
>
> --- limlipye <limlipye@...> wrote:
> >
> > Hello,
> >
> > In case you guys are wondering how to structure the
> > study group
> > practice, i would suggest just running through the
> > subset of basic
> > exercises that Sifu covered during last week
> > workshop. See the notes
> > in the workshop handout. These include:
> >
> > Rocking (toe<->heel ... converging to the bubbling
> > spring).
> >
> > Absorb and Project exercises
> >   -wave up-down
> >   -alternate hands wave up down
> >   -wave side to side
> >   -wave opening and closing
> >
> > "Bone-Marrow Washing" exercise
> >   -pull down in a fist to absorb, push out with fist
> > to project
> >    3 stages: (1) feel the yin-suction when absorb,
> > the yang-expansion
> > when project, (2) reverse, feel the yang-expansion
> > when absorb etc,
> > (3) feel both yin-yang when absorb or project.
> >
> > Open-Close exercise
> >   -Hold ball and alternately open-close the left and
> > right hip joints.
> >    Shoulders aligned over/with hips. EVERY JOINT
> > should open and close.
> >    Keep the hands stationary.
> >
> > Horizontal plane
> >   -horizontal wipe
> >
> > Frontal plane
> >   -hold ball and do frontal circle. Note that hand
> > circle and
> > abdominal circle goes in opposite directions.
> >   -same, but open up the hands to N,S,E,W
> >
> > Sagittal plane
> >   -energy should push into finger tips.
> >
> > Emphasis should be put on the absorb-project
> > exercise, coz that's the
> > primary energy. In all exercises, all movements, you
> > need to maintain
> > the weight going through the bubbling spring (no
> > going to heels/toes).
> >
> > You can also redo all the absorb-project exercises
> > with
> > opening-closing of hips as well.
> >
> > Sifu's classes here in NY all use the 15 exercises
> > ... so you can't go
> > wrong sticking to them.
> >
> > regards,
> >
> > Lipyeow
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
>
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Oops, i forgot to include "Spinning hand" and "Sticky
hand", but i am sure you guys know that you are
suppose to practise spinning hands and sticky hands
after the 15 exercises ...

Lipyeow

--- limlipye <limlipye@...> wrote:
>
> Hello,
>
> In case you guys are wondering how to structure the
> study group
> practice, i would suggest just running through the
> subset of basic
> exercises that Sifu covered during last week
> workshop. See the notes
> in the workshop handout. These include:
>
> Rocking (toe<->heel ... converging to the bubbling
> spring).
>
> Absorb and Project exercises
>   -wave up-down
>   -alternate hands wave up down
>   -wave side to side
>   -wave opening and closing
>
> "Bone-Marrow Washing" exercise
>   -pull down in a fist to absorb, push out with fist
> to project
>    3 stages: (1) feel the yin-suction when absorb,
> the yang-expansion
> when project, (2) reverse, feel the yang-expansion
> when absorb etc,
> (3) feel both yin-yang when absorb or project.
>
> Open-Close exercise
>   -Hold ball and alternately open-close the left and
> right hip joints.
>    Shoulders aligned over/with hips. EVERY JOINT
> should open and close.
>    Keep the hands stationary.
>
> Horizontal plane
>   -horizontal wipe
>
> Frontal plane
>   -hold ball and do frontal circle. Note that hand
> circle and
> abdominal circle goes in opposite directions.
>   -same, but open up the hands to N,S,E,W
>
> Sagittal plane
>   -energy should push into finger tips.
>
> Emphasis should be put on the absorb-project
> exercise, coz that's the
> primary energy. In all exercises, all movements, you
> need to maintain
> the weight going through the bubbling spring (no
> going to heels/toes).
>
> You can also redo all the absorb-project exercises
> with
> opening-closing of hips as well.
>
> Sifu's classes here in NY all use the 15 exercises
> ... so you can't go
> wrong sticking to them.
>
> regards,
>
> Lipyeow
>
>
>
>
>

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All right, it appears that practice is on for this Thursday.  Thanks
Steve for offering space!

I'll go ahead and post this Thursday's practice in the group calendar.
  For those that don't know where Open Sky Aikido is, I've posted links
to both the Google map and the Open Sky driving directions in the
"Links" section (in the Maps & Directions folder).

--- In nciliqchuan@yahoogroups.com, reef2ridge@a... wrote:
> I could probably Wednesday or Thursday.  Is there a map to the site posted
> anywhere.
>
> Ron

FOR DIRECTIONS TO OPEN SKY AIKIDO, SEE LINKS TO THE LEFT OF THIS SCREEN, OR GO
TO
THE OPEN SKY WEB SITE AT AIKISKY.COM FOR DETAILED DIRECTIONS.
THANKS, STEVE

-Al,
I would like to be a contact person when Ryan steps down.
Thanks,
Steve

-- In nciliqchuan@yahoogroups.com, ald@o... wrote:
> Sifu Chin,
>
> Ryan and I have volunteered to be the contacts for the NC I-Liq
Chuan study
> group our information is:
>
> Ryan Tang
> 919.682.2075
> tenkstepsaday@g...
>
> Al De La Iglesia
> 919.929.5086
> ald@o...
>
> Thank you for your teaching and support, please let us know if we
can help with
> anything else.  We met for the first time last Sunday and had a
productive
> practice reviewing most of the drills you showed us.  We will be in
touch
> shortly with questions and a request for our next workshop.
>
> all the best,
>
> Al
>
> PS Ryan will only be in town for another two months so if anyone
else would like
> to step up as a contact person please let me know.
>
>
>
>
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1.  Open Sky Aikdio is offering its dojo space for practice on thursday nights
after 8 pm .

2.  I am interested in being a contact person with Al when Ryan leaves.


Thanks,
Steve

Sifu Chin,

Ryan and I have volunteered to be the contacts for the NC I-Liq Chuan study
group our information is:

Ryan Tang
919.682.2075
tenkstepsaday@...

Al De La Iglesia
919.929.5086
ald@...

Thank you for your teaching and support, please let us know if we can help with
anything else.  We met for the first time last Sunday and had a productive
practice reviewing most of the drills you showed us.  We will be in touch
shortly with questions and a request for our next workshop.

all the best,

Al

PS Ryan will only be in town for another two months so if anyone else would like
to step up as a contact person please let me know.




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Lipyeow,

How are you?  Thank you for the class structure information,  I will send the
contact info to Sifu Chin today and look at dates for the next workshop.  I
spoke to the group about scheduling the workshop after a summer Tai Chi
promotion I am the teacher for in my neighborhood so hopefully this will work
for everyone.

take care,

Al



Quoting limlipye <limlipye@...>:

>
>
> Hello Guys,
>
> I met Sifu today and this is a message from Sifu.
>
> 1) Can i have 1-2 persons volunteer as the local contact person for
> the NC iliqchuan group? Note that the contact person's name +
> email/tel will be listed on the main iliqchuan website. Please email
> Sifu or Rosalie (or me) the info.
>
> 2) If you guys have any intention of inviting Sifu back for a second
> followup seminar/workshop, start thinking of the dates now and
> talk/email to Sifu/Rosalie with regards to scheduling, coz Sifu's
> schedule can be pretty filled up at times.
>
> regards,
>
> Lipyeow
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> Yahoo! Groups Links
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>




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Both wednesday and thursday evening are fine with me.

Gabe

For me Thursday eve would not usually work (band rehearsals/recording
sessions are already scheduled then). Wednesday eve would be possible but
not very convenient (busy till ~7pm, then have to eat something - probably
have to be fast food - since waiting till after practice would be too long).
Dan Pasek

At 02:30 PM 3/7/05 -0500, you wrote:

>Thursday might be doable, but Wednesday would be better for me.  If the
>flow goes to Thursday night I'll try to rearrange my schedule to make it.
>Ben


>On Mon, 7 Mar 2005, Johnny Kuo wrote:
>
> > 1. Are we having a second practice this week?  I believe Steve said
> > that we could meet one night this week at his dojo.  I'll need to
> > check up on that.  Who would come to something like a Thursday night
> > (8:15ish) practice?
> > Johnny

Johnny, Thurs. night sounds good to me.............Talk to you soon -
Hilton.

>From: "Johnny Kuo" <johnny.kuo@...>
>Reply-To: nciliqchuan@yahoogroups.com
>To: nciliqchuan@yahoogroups.com
>Subject: [nciliqchuan] Thursday(?) practice and other topics
>Date: Mon, 07 Mar 2005 19:11:29 -0000
>
>
>First off, I'd like to say I enjoyed getting together with everyone
>that showed up on Saturday.  It was good to review the drills and
>share notes/thoughts.
>
>On to group business:
>1. Are we having a second practice this week?  I believe Steve said
>that we could meet one night this week at his dojo.  I'll need to
>check up on that.  Who would come to something like a Thursday night
>(8:15ish) practice?
>
>2. In case you all haven't explored the yahoo group, I posted a few
>links under the "Links" section to the iliqchuan.org website, the
>workshop photos, and google maps to our current/potential venue
>locations.  I also posted a scanned in version of the workshop handout
>in the "Files" section, so you can print yourself another one in case
>you lose your current hardcopy.  Lastly, I've been posting events and
>tasks under the "Calendar" section to keep track of study group
>practices and "to do" items for the group.  BTW, I believe everyone in
>the group can post to the files,links,polls,and calendar sections, but
>if not, one of the moderators can probably change your group permissions.
>
>Johnny
>
>
>

Thursday might be doable, but Wednesday would be better for me.  If the
flow goes to Thursday night I'll try to rearrange my schedule to make it.

Ben

On Mon, 7 Mar 2005, Johnny Kuo wrote:

>
> First off, I'd like to say I enjoyed getting together with everyone
> that showed up on Saturday.  It was good to review the drills and
> share notes/thoughts.
>
> On to group business:
> 1. Are we having a second practice this week?  I believe Steve said
> that we could meet one night this week at his dojo.  I'll need to
> check up on that.  Who would come to something like a Thursday night
> (8:15ish) practice?
>
> 2. In case you all haven't explored the yahoo group, I posted a few
> links under the "Links" section to the iliqchuan.org website, the
> workshop photos, and google maps to our current/potential venue
> locations.  I also posted a scanned in version of the workshop handout
> in the "Files" section, so you can print yourself another one in case
> you lose your current hardcopy.  Lastly, I've been posting events and
> tasks under the "Calendar" section to keep track of study group
> practices and "to do" items for the group.  BTW, I believe everyone in
> the group can post to the files,links,polls,and calendar sections, but
> if not, one of the moderators can probably change your group permissions.
>
> Johnny
>
>
>
>
>
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>

First off, I'd like to say I enjoyed getting together with everyone
that showed up on Saturday.  It was good to review the drills and
share notes/thoughts.

On to group business:
1. Are we having a second practice this week?  I believe Steve said
that we could meet one night this week at his dojo.  I'll need to
check up on that.  Who would come to something like a Thursday night
(8:15ish) practice?

2. In case you all haven't explored the yahoo group, I posted a few
links under the "Links" section to the iliqchuan.org website, the
workshop photos, and google maps to our current/potential venue
locations.  I also posted a scanned in version of the workshop handout
in the "Files" section, so you can print yourself another one in case
you lose your current hardcopy.  Lastly, I've been posting events and
tasks under the "Calendar" section to keep track of study group
practices and "to do" items for the group.  BTW, I believe everyone in
the group can post to the files,links,polls,and calendar sections, but
if not, one of the moderators can probably change your group permissions.

Johnny

Thanks Lipyeow,

We had our first practice this morning.  Good stuff, it was very helpful
to get together in a group setting to compare notes and memories
regarding these basic exercises.

Thanks again for introducing us to Master Chin, his method is very
illuminating!

Ben





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To: nciliqchuan@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Sunday, March 06, 2005 3:43:27 AM
Subject: [nciliqchuan] suggested format for practice


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Hello,<BR>
<BR>
In case you guys are wondering how to structure the study group<BR>
practice, i would suggest just running through the subset of basic<BR>
exercises that Sifu covered during last week workshop. See the notes<BR>
in the workshop handout. These include:<BR>
<BR>
Rocking (toe&lt;-&gt;heel ... converging to the bubbling spring).<BR>
<BR>
Absorb and Project exercises<BR>
&nbsp; -wave up-down<BR>
&nbsp; -alternate hands wave up down<BR>
&nbsp; -wave side to side<BR>
&nbsp; -wave opening and closing<BR>
<BR>
&quot;Bone-Marrow Washing&quot; exercise<BR>
&nbsp; -pull down in a fist to absorb, push out with fist to project<BR>
&nbsp;&nbsp; 3 stages: (1) feel the yin-suction when absorb, the
yang-expansion<BR>
when project, (2) reverse, feel the yang-expansion when absorb etc,<BR>
(3) feel both yin-yang when absorb or project.<BR>
<BR>
Open-Close exercise<BR>
&nbsp; -Hold ball and alternately open-close the left and right hip
joints.<BR>
&nbsp;&nbsp; Shoulders aligned over/with hips. EVERY JOINT should open
and close.<BR>
&nbsp;&nbsp; Keep the hands stationary.<BR>
<BR>
Horizontal plane<BR>
&nbsp; -horizontal wipe<BR>
<BR>
Frontal plane<BR>
&nbsp; -hold ball and do frontal circle. Note that hand circle and<BR>
abdominal circle goes in opposite directions.<BR>
&nbsp; -same, but open up the hands to N,S,E,W<BR>
<BR>
Sagittal plane<BR>
&nbsp; -energy should push into finger tips.<BR>
<BR>
Emphasis should be put on the absorb-project exercise, coz that's the<BR>
primary energy. In all exercises, all movements, you need to maintain<BR>
the weight going through the bubbling spring (no going to heels/toes).<BR>
<BR>
You can also redo all the absorb-project exercises with<BR>
opening-closing of hips as well.<BR>
<BR>
Sifu's classes here in NY all use the 15 exercises ... so you can't go<BR>
wrong sticking to them.<BR>
<BR>
regards,<BR>
<BR>
Lipyeow<BR>
<BR>
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<BR>
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Hello,

In case you guys are wondering how to structure the study group
practice, i would suggest just running through the subset of basic
exercises that Sifu covered during last week workshop. See the notes
in the workshop handout. These include:

Rocking (toe<->heel ... converging to the bubbling spring).

Absorb and Project exercises
   -wave up-down
   -alternate hands wave up down
   -wave side to side
   -wave opening and closing

"Bone-Marrow Washing" exercise
   -pull down in a fist to absorb, push out with fist to project
    3 stages: (1) feel the yin-suction when absorb, the yang-expansion
when project, (2) reverse, feel the yang-expansion when absorb etc,
(3) feel both yin-yang when absorb or project.

Open-Close exercise
   -Hold ball and alternately open-close the left and right hip joints.
    Shoulders aligned over/with hips. EVERY JOINT should open and close.
    Keep the hands stationary.

Horizontal plane
   -horizontal wipe

Frontal plane
   -hold ball and do frontal circle. Note that hand circle and
abdominal circle goes in opposite directions.
   -same, but open up the hands to N,S,E,W

Sagittal plane
   -energy should push into finger tips.

Emphasis should be put on the absorb-project exercise, coz that's the
primary energy. In all exercises, all movements, you need to maintain
the weight going through the bubbling spring (no going to heels/toes).

You can also redo all the absorb-project exercises with
opening-closing of hips as well.

Sifu's classes here in NY all use the 15 exercises ... so you can't go
wrong sticking to them.

regards,

Lipyeow

Hello Guys,

I met Sifu today and this is a message from Sifu.

1) Can i have 1-2 persons volunteer as the local contact person for
the NC iliqchuan group? Note that the contact person's name +
email/tel will be listed on the main iliqchuan website. Please email
Sifu or Rosalie (or me) the info.

2) If you guys have any intention of inviting Sifu back for a second
followup seminar/workshop, start thinking of the dates now and
talk/email to Sifu/Rosalie with regards to scheduling, coz Sifu's
schedule can be pretty filled up at times.

regards,

Lipyeow

Hello everyone,
Just posting a reminder that we're having our first I Liq Chuan study
group meeting on Sunday at 8 a.m.  We're meeting in Southern Village
in Chapel Hill at the O2 gym, after which Al will lead us our reserved
space.  For those that need a map/directions, I posted a Google map
link to the location under the "Links" section of the yahoo group.

Also, we will need to discuss final venue/time for the study group
meetings.