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内家拳
Internal Martial Arts
I have been a Licensed Acupuncturist since
1988. I also hold a Master’s Degree in EastWest Psychology, and have over 25 years of
experience in the Internal Martial Arts, with 3
½ years of intensive training in China. In
addition I hold a second degree Black Belt in
Shaolin Kung Fu.
Healing sessions integrate Acupuncture,
Energy Healing, and therapeutic massage.
Chinese herbal medicines are available as
needed for an additional fee.
I am certified to teach in two major lineages
by direct disciples of the grand masters of the
lineage. One is the system of Yang Style Tai
Ji Quan as taught by Dr. Wang Zhi Xiang.
The other is Lu Song Gao’s “Six Harmony
Xin Yi Quan” and Spiral Tai Ji as taught by
Qian Zhao Hong.
太极拳
Tai Ji Quan
Classes include: Yang Style Tai Ji Quan, Xin
Yi Liu He Quan, Qi Gong, Push Hands.
Private lessons are available.
心意六合拳
Xin Yi Liu He Quan
For more information:
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Bruce Boldon, M.A., L.Ac.
Or call (530) 708-1628
Licensed Acupuncturist
Since 1988
内家拳
Internal Martial Arts
The Internal Martial arts are a unique way of
exercise. They develop the use of the mind to
move energy, and that energy then moves the
physical body. Ordinary forms of exercise
don’t develop this natural living energy
because they simply reinforce the mind
moving the physical body directly.
This is an important difference because this
energy, Qi (pronounced “chee”) is the life
force that makes all living things different
from inanimate objects. It nourishes us, heals
our injuries and illnesses and helps us feel
vital and alive.
杨式太极拳
Yang Style Tai Ji Quan
Yang Style Tai Ji is a gentle exercise that is
done slowly so that you can relax the body
deeply and focus on developing the Qi energy
in movement, and actually put it to work.
second level extends the power of intention
out into the space around you. It has energy
like the waves of the ocean. The third form is
the most sophisticated and moves energy in
spirals like whirlpools. This form was
developed by Dr. Wang’s teacher, Wang
Zhuang Hong. People are calling it, “Wang
Style Water Nature Tai Ji Quan”.
心意六合拳
Xin Yi Liu He Quan
(Heart-Mind Six Harmony Boxing)
Xin Yi is one of the oldest Internal Martial
arts. It looks simple, but requires precise
alignments of the body to achieve a deep level
of relaxation. It is built upon single
movements that are practiced in place first,
and then walking in a line. Finally these
building blocks are put together into small
groups, and then into longer forms.
Ultimately the Xin Yi player can weave any
of the single moves into a spontaneous form
of their own design.
推手 Push Hands
Dr. Wang, my Tai Ji teacher in Shanghai, has
organized the system of self development that
Tai Ji offers into three levels. Each level of
practice has a different version of the Yang
Style form to go with it.
Push hands is a non-competitive two person
exercise that helps to bring the principles of
the Internal Martial Arts to life by putting
them into practice.
The first level builds a strong foundation of
good habits. It emphasizes the smooth flow of
energy like water flowing in a river. The
For example: one important principle is to use
intention and energy rather than physical force.
This way push hands becomes an energy
exercise rather than just a shoving match.
Another principle is to neither collapse under
pressure from your partner, nor butt heads
with them. When you apply this principle
well you find a way to transcend the “fightflight response” and this can even reduce
stress in your daily life.
Lineages
I have been studying and practicing Tai Ji
Quan since 1981. In 1992 I began studying
Chen Style Tai Ji Quan and Xin Yi Liu He
Quan with George Xu. His power and depth
of knowledge surpassed any teacher I had
known before him.
In 2003 Master Xu gave me a personal
introduction to Dr. Wang on a six week trip to
Shanghai, China. Dr. Wang is a doctor of
Chinese Medicine as well as a Tai Ji master.
Master Xu called Dr. Wang “the best teacher”
for Tai Ji theory and for push hands. The
depth of Dr. Wang’s knowledge of Tai Ji
theory and his ability to demonstrate and
explain it are truly incredible.
Later I met Master Qian (through George Xu
again). Master Xu called Master Qian “the
best fighter in Shanghai.” His level of skill is
amazing.
In 2004 I moved to Shanghai for 3 ½ years to
study with both Dr. Wang and Master Qian
Zhao Hong. I also learned Chinese and
became a translator for them when needed.