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Chinese Internal Martial Arts Seminars with Matt Autrey
June 22nd - June 23rd, 2013 in Boulder, CO

Matt Autrey is a senior student of Yi Zong teacher Luo De Xiu. Matt has just moved back to the United States after 8 years of training Bagua Zhang, Xingyi Quan, Tai Ji Quan in Taipei, Taiwan including 5 years with Marcus Brinkman as a private student. Matt spent many years teaching and assisting in Teacher Luo’s class in Taiwan, his extensive knowledge and command of the internal martial arts is an asset to any practitioner.

Boulder, CO. Dates and Curriculum:

Saturday, June 22nd 1st Session 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Xing Yi - Monkey – Theory and Application
This will be an excellent introduction to the Xing Yi Quan Animal form, the Monkey. Learn the fundamental and advanced training practices, footwork, and applications of the form. This seminar is open to public and beginners are welcome.


Saturday, June 22nd 2nd Session 4:30pm – 7:30pm
Bagua Zhang - Circle Walking & Single Palm Change - Theory & Practice
In this seminar Matt will teach Circle Walking & Single Palm Change. Matt will cover beginning and advanced Bagua theory and training practices. This seminar is a great addition to any Bagua Zhang style. This seminar is open to public, beginners and advanced practitioners are welcome.


Sunday, June 23rd 1st Session 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Xing Yi -5 Elements San Shou – Applications for the Five Fists
Matt will be teaching Xing Yi 5 Elements applications in a push hands format. This session will cover in close applications and fighting strategies in Xingyi Quan. Previous knowledge of the Xing Yi 5 Elements is recommended.


Sunday, June 23rd 2nd Session 4:00pm – 7:00pm
Crossing Power in the Internal Martial Arts
The idea and power of “Crossing” is fundamental to Tai Chi, Xingyi and Bagua. This seminar will cover Crossing theory and its usage as it relates to the Internal Martial Arts. Using solo training pieces and two person training drills this class will build reflexes, timing and distance required for the usage of Crossing power in a combat setting. This seminar is open to public and beginners are welcome.


Cost:

$175 for all Four Sessions!
Individually, Each Session is $50.
Saturday & Sunday $95 each day or $175 for both Days.
Preferred payment is cash (please contact if paying by check)
Same day registration (call for availability) $180 cash only

FOR PRICING INFO AND LOCATION EMAIL:
Owen Schilling at mailto:[email protected]

Or Check http://boulderinternalmartialarts.blogspot.com/or Call 1 720 841 2404

Matt will be offering private lessons while he is in town. I highly recommend them; his knowledge and skill applied at the individual level are a fantastic catalyst for growth. Contact me or Matt at [email protected] or talk to him at the seminar.
For more info on Matt check his blog: yizongwest.blogspot.com


Thanks!!

TTT

Less than a month away!!!
For all my friends and fellow martial artists, this is something that you don't want to miss! We have had folks that have zero affiliation with our group and the school that have benefited from the generous wealth of knowledge that Matt brings to his workshops.
Sign up soon!!!

Chris

Going to be good!

This weekend!

Ping

Yesterday's seminars were amazing! After we wrap up today I'll give a quick review on the workshops...

Hey all,
Just wanted to put up a quick review of the workshops put on by Boulder Internal Martial Arts, and Matt Autrey...

Saturday's workshops on Xingyi Monkey and circle walking and palm change techniques was amazing! One of the things I really like about Matt is how he presents his material. He chunks it out so that you can easily remember how the forms are applied. This was very evident when we went over the monkey form. He pointed out the usefulness of monkey's unique approach to fighting.
The circle walking and single palm change stuff was great because we had some less experienced people in the class and I could see that those people were getting some great basics, while at the same time the more experienced folks were getting some goods to! For me personally, it has given me some insight on my circle walking practice that has me fired up and wanting to train more!!

Sunday's workshops on 5-elements san shou and crossing power flowed seamlessly together. We worked on finding some of the very subtle but crucial set up points to apply the 5-elements. I can honestly say that almost everyone in the class felt different on their entries by the end of that segment. This is largely in part to Matt taking his time to go around the room and make sure that everyone is 'getting the feeling' of what we are doing. Even if they don't get it right away, they at least know what they are looking for.
Personally I felt that this segment of the day flowed right into the applications of crossing very well! Everyone knew what they should be looking for as far as entries because of the previous material, however, this material was not as subtle Matt did a wonderful job of showing us how to use the principles of crossing when at the wrist, forearm, shoulder, body and legs.

Obviously there was more than I can put into words, but I can say that if Matt is doing a workshop in your area you should try and see him. Anyone, experienced or not can benefit from this mans generous teachings.
Big thanks to Matt for coming out and working so diligently with our group. Big thanks to Owen Schilling and Boulder Internal Martial Arts for organizing this awesome event. And thanks to all who attended - I genuinely appreciate all of your hard work training and loved working with all of you, old friends and new!

- Chris Haynes
Yizong Circles - Westminster, CO

great notes on your event. that is critical.

Here's a snippet of the Monkey workshop...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=pl ... 6uc8k0-mkc