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2007 China International Martial Arts Camp

December 1-15, 2007 · Jiangxi Province, China

Training Halls and Descriptions of the Masters

        Training will mostly take place inside the hotel, but if the weather permits, training will also be at a nearby park. Every day you will get new details, new secrets. All Masters will have high level assistants and interpreters (see more on photos page). Twenty Masters will teach small classes. You will be able to choose between any of the Masters throughout the camp. Register early – maximum of 140 people for this camp. (click on photos for enlargement)

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George Xu · Chen Style · Lan Shou Shaolin ·10 Animal Xing Yi 
George Xu (Xu Guo Ming) started martial arts training in 1966 with Zhu Hong Bao, in the three Muslim styles in China: Xing Yi 6 Harmony, 10 Animal Cha Fist, and Chi Shu 7 Postures. Following that he studied with Zhang Qing Lin, a Snake Bagua Master, in this very unique system. He studied the Lan Shou System with Qing Zhong Bao; Cotton Fist with Yang Tian Gui; Chen Style Taiji with Shuong Guang Ren, a student of Chen Xiao Quai; Yang Style Taiji with Shi Wen Deu; and Xing Yi Master Yu Hua Long. His boxing teacher, Zhang Li De, was the undefeated Middleweight Boxing Champion from 1951-57. He graduated from Shanghai Normal University in Mathematics.

In 1981, he came to the United States and began a long career of teaching and bringing Chinese masters not only to the United States, but also exposing the art of high level practitioners to Kung Fu enthusiasts worldwide: Zhou Yuan Long, Chen Style; China Heavyweight Champion Liou Wan Fu (full contact); Ye Xiao Long, Lan Shou Master, Yang Style Taiji Master; Ma Hong, Chen; Wang Hao Da, Wu Style (student of Ma Yueh Liang); Lu Gui Rong, Wu Hao Style; Qian Zhao Hong, Xing Yi; Wang Zhi Qiang, Yang; Yun Yin Sen, Liu He Ba Fa; and Ji Ah Dong, Yang StyleTaiji.

 

Master Yang Tian Gui · Mian Quan 
Cotton Fist

Yang Tian Gui, who lives in Shanghai, is China's representative of the Yang Family Mian Quan System, and is a well-known and highly respected fighter and proponent of this intriguing art1. Mian Quan is a refined series of basic movements and applications practiced in sequence used for continuous, explosive attack on the opponent. Yang says that in life, one must be of the highest integrity and character and clearly follow a path of right and honorable behavior. But in terms of fighting, the enemy must be frightened by your wild and ferocious spirit... Yang Tian Gui has worked in television and films since the 1980's.

1Please refer to a recent article by R. Oliver in T'ai Chi Magazine April, 2006
Photo by Wang Ming Bo

Yun Yin Sen videos

 

Master Yun Yin Sen - Liu He Ba Fa

Master Yun Yin Sen started internal arts in Yang Style Taiji. Since 1980 he studied with Zhang Chang Xin in 6 Harmony-8 Method, Liu He Pa Fa and Yi Quan Zhang Zuang (post standing). Zhang Chang Xin was one of the top students of Wu Yi Hui, founder of the form. Also since 1882 he studied with Han Qiao (Han Jiao), Lu Gui Yao, Liang Qi Zhong, all masters of 6 Harmony-8 Method. In 1992 he became Anhwei Province 6 Harmony-8 Method Association Secretary and is now President. In 1997 he received the government sports association second degree master's certificate. From 1979-2005 he has been been invited to performances and lectures internationally, very active in the world. 1999 to Russia, 2002 to London and 2003 to England. Link to pdf Bio and Form Sequence brochure by Liping Zhu.

 

 

 

Master Qian Zhao Hong
videos

Master Qian Zhao Hong ·
Hou Nan 10 Animal Xing Yi 

Master Qian Zhao Hong is one of the best Xing Yi fighters in China: member of Shanghai Wu Shu Association, Vice Chairman of Institute of Shanghai Pa-Kua, Vice Chairman of Institute of Shanghai Wu Dong Qigong, and Highest level- Ninth Generation of Xin Yi Liu He Quan (10 Animal Xing Yi). He has defeated more than 50 masters, earning his nickname "Chainsaw." 
His specialty is wild ring fighting. He has a strong presence/electric field around him. He is a legendary fighter. Every inch of him moves and every point on his body is a fist attacking you, every time. When he was young, if his defense touched your arm, your arm would break, his kick would break your leg. If his finger touched your body, you go to hospital. He is one of the most respected and undefeated masters. He will teach Xing Yi 10 Animal basics, internal art, hip loose/open, Xing Yi form and fighting principles, and Wu Dong Qigong.

 

  

Master Jin Zhen Liang · Chen Style Taiji

When he was 23 years old he studied with Chen Fake student Chen Lui Zhong. He studied the Traditional Old Chen 5 forms, plus the First and Second Chen forms, Lao Ja.     Later he studied with Fong Zhi Qiang's student Jiang Zhong Bao for the new frame and Taiji push hands. He focuses on light and agile, empty and full, quiet and active in harmony. He uses yi qi not strength.

Jin Zhen Liang video

Xu Guo Chuang video

Master Xu Guo Chuang · Wu Style Taiji

Wu Style Master Xu Guo Chuang has as his specialty something magical called maximum natural gravity, liquid complete unit. His teacher was Dien Jien Shan, one of Wu Kuong Yi’s top students and one of the best and well respected push hands Masters. Xu Guo Chuang will teach Wu Style 13 step push hands technique, Wu Style form, Wu Style basics and principles. He can stand on one leg and no one can push him over. His force is deadly and natural, looks very soft but is very heavy, looks very slow, but is very fast. He is a kind hearted master at the same time, a good person.

 

 

Master Wang Tong · Bagua

He is the Beijing Bagua Association Secretary. Studied Bagua for 30 years, winning many competitions from an early age. His teacher was Li Zhi Ming, Bagua Association President in the Dong Hai Chuang lineage, who learned directly from the founder of Bagua. He is 7th degree, the highest rank for a martial artist in Chinese Wu Shu. He is a good, open-minded teacher, great on Bagua fighting, theoretical and historical research, and Bagua principles.

Master Ji Ah Dong · Yang Style Taiji · Lan Shou Shaolin

Master Ji Ah Dong practiced martial arts starting from a very early age. He studied Lan Shou Shaolin system with many masters and Yang Style Taiji with grand master Rao Shao Pin. One of Shanghai's best Push Hand masters and a dangerous fighter.

Ji Ah Dong video

 

Wu Mao Gui · Tong Bei Quan videos

Master Wu Ji · Shi Chuan Wumei Mountain Lan Shou Shaolin

Master Wu Ji used to be in China’s special army where he defeated all other specialists. His nickname is "Copper Skin-Iron Bone Man". He is one of the best fighters. He will teach whole body unified power, body conditioning, Chinese 23 fighting principles, and also two man fighting training, Shaolin fundamental fighting basics, single line exercise training, six direction power, and power stretch. Master Ye Xiao Long and Master Qing Zhong Bao will be there as assistants. Both have taught in the U.S. 

Wu Ji videos

 

Master Wu Mao Gui · Tong Bei Quan

Master Wu Mao Gui is one of Shanghai's best fighters. He has perfected his style of martial arts. But he is not a fighter in the way that western people think of a top fighter. He is a "Master Internal Martial Artist" meaning that he uses all aspects of his body's structure and alignment, (internal power) in developing and issuing powerful strikes in a fighting situation. He has achieved this unique power through many years of dedicated practice to the martial art of Tong Bei.
His specialty is the use of Tong Bei power. Tong Bei in Chinese means "through the back" and it refers to the path of that internal power. When you see him doing his forms, his movements look very smooth, flowing seamlessly from one to the next, but internally there are many movements going on that are hidden from the untrained eye. His footwork is perfect enabling him to approach an opponent before he knows that the distance between them has been closed. He is very soft in his movements and also at the same time very strong. He can change the speed from slow to very fast. Tong Bei allows the practitioner to defend from attacks in all directions and none demonstrate this ability as Master Wu Mao Gui. In addition, Tong Bei movements are a great way to improve one's health.
Master Wei Chun Yuan is 83 years old and will teach with his top grand-student, Master Jiang Bao Kang, the #3 fighter and push hands expert in Shanghai. His nickname is "Water Man." Master Wei is a kung fu encyclopedia. Specialties are Xing Yi, two man fighting and Ancient Xing Yi Taiji, Bagua and weapons. He will focus on 5 Element 12 Animal Xing Yi, Xing Yi internal 8 palms training, 36 elbow and 64 invisible kicking training, and two man Xing Yi fighting form. He will demonstrate and possibly teach Xing Yi weapons, sword and spear.

Master Wei Chun Yuan · Shang Xi 12 Animal Xing Yi

Master Wei Chun Yuan is 83 years old and will teach with his top grand-student, Master Jiang Bao Kang, the #3 fighter and push hands expert in Shanghai. His nickname is "Water Man." Master Wei is a kung fu encyclopedia. Specialties are Xing Yi, two man fighting and Ancient Xing Yi Taiji, Bagua and weapons. He will focus on 5 Element 12 Animal Xing Yi, Xing Yi internal 8 palms training, 36 elbow and 64 invisible kicking training, and two man Xing Yi fighting form. He will demonstrate and possibly teach Xing Yi weapons, sword and spear.

     
Master Yu Xiao Lin · Yang Ban Hou and Yang Jian Hou Style Taiji  · Chen Style Taiji

Master Yu Xiao Lin is specialize in two unknown and unique Yang family Taiji's. He will teach all the usages and the applications of the older Yang Taiji fighting techniques.

 

Master Lui Bao Yu · Cotton Fist

Master Lui Bao Yu started training when he was 7 years old and now has 40+ years of training in Cotton Fist, Chung Style Taiji (old Yang style Taiji), and Chinese Wrestling. He is the 4-year undefeated China push hand Champion.

Lui Bao Yu video

     

Master Li Tain Wei · Xin Yi Six Harmony · Cha Fist · Yang Style Taiji

Master Li Tain Wei studied martial art from 6 years old from his father LEE FU CHEN. He is a Gong Fu brother of Master Ji Ah Dong. Lee is an expert at push hands, fighting, Chinese wrestling, and Western boxing.
Li Tain Wei video