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In June, 2013

Seminar III Ch'i Kung classes, including: The Wonders of 7 Stars Ch'i Kung, Advanced 50" Staff Training and Unique Knee Joint Strengthening System, begins in June (2013).

Seminar III will explore several very important subjects of Ch'i Kung, including:

1. The Wonders of 7 Star Ch'i Kung. In the last century, this Ch'i Kung has been widely recognized as one of the most effective exercises for rejuvenation of the body. This form is based on ancient text unearthed in China’s tomb of the terra cotta soldiers. 7 Star Ch’i Kung has been praised as the most graceful and best whole-body stretching exercise and is also famous for helping cure back pain. It is one of the best stretching exercise systems in all Ch’i Kung.

2. Advanced 50" Staff Training. The most practical series of short staff exercises and applications, this section deals with stretching and strengthening combined with striking and blocking functions. Discover the multiple aspects that make your staff useful for walking, hiking and self defense.

3. Unique Knee Joint Strengthening System. The knee is one of the most important joints in the body. Although it is possible to buy replacements, it’s smarter to take care of what you have. A totally new approach to joint health, "Joint Lifting" will create stronger and healthier knees leading to greater endurance, less pain and more stability.

For more details on Seminar 3, call us.

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In July 2013:

Join Master Lin as he continues to teaches "Xing Yi Quan".

Xing Yi Quan is one of China's best known internal martial arts. Many legends credit the famous General Yeuh Fei of the Song Dynasty with its creation. This style is referred to as "Mind Fist" or "Spear Fist" due to its imitation of spear movements and inner qualities and thinking of the five elements.

Just as "yielding force" is the essence of Tai Chi, "offense as defense" is the heart of Xing Yi Quan. Simple in foundation, this system will require 10 years pondering to reach the profound essence of this internal style. Many consider Xing Yi Quan number one in ranking among the four Chinese martial arts based on power and effectiveness. Historically bankers hired Xing Yi fighters as their elite guards to protect gold shipments. Their virtue and fighting prowess was unsurpassed.

Being a new subject, Master Lin will determine as we progress, the time required to complete all the things he wants to cover. This program will be more than one year. It will begin with 4 sections:

1. 5 element fists (metal, water, wood, fire & earth), and how the fists compliment and contrast each other.
2. 5 element "Linking Fist", and how the fists connect to each other.
3. 12 Animals: the inner essence of Tiger, Bear, Monkey and the like are expressed in Xing Yi Quan style.
4. Advanced 5 elements combined with 12 animal fists, which is more complex, faster and more effective in nature.

• This class will also include special training techniques with the Double-Handed Sabre to build real Xing Yi Quan power.
• Students of this class can look forward to Xing Yi Sword, one of the most popular sword forms in China, at a future date.

For more details call us.

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Upcoming Performances:

Come celebrate Asian Pacific Islander American Heritage Day with us at the National Museum of Nuclear Science and History at 10:30^AM on May 18, 2013.


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2012, Year of the Dragon:

The Chinese Culture Center celebrated the year of the Dragon on Saturday January 28, 2012 at the Chinese Culture Center.

To view a slide show of pictures for the 2012 New Year celebration for the Year of the Dragon, click here.

We are very thankful that Dr. Wen Wu was able to take these photos of the New Year's celebration.

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Learn the Chinese Language:

The Chinese Culture Center and teacher Synthia Lin are proud to announce classes for learning to speak, read and write the Chinese (Mandarin) language, both traditional and simplified. Classes include beginner, intermediate and individual study.

Call us for details.

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20^th Anniversary:

On Saturday, December 6^th, 2008, the Chinese Culture Center and Lin's Martial Arts Academy celebrate the 20^th Anniversary for our studio building. The celebration will be held at 4:00^pm at the Chinese Culture Center.

Our studio building was planned and constructed almost entirely by students' volunteer effort. Click here to see a pictorial history of the construction of our school organized by Jim Sikora.