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SCHOOL OF THE MACABEES
Jacob Lunon, Grand Master
Seattle, WA   (206) 722-4614

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Tiger & Crane Form - Adult Training Program

Kung Fu Form Training – “Power concealed in elegance.”

This program teaches three basic forms to Black Sash for Adults. Combining the fighting movements of the tiger with the crane, it creates a harmony between hardness and softness. The tiger’s fierce attacking movements are complemented by the cranes aloofness and elegance. Applied muscular tension is balanced with relaxation. The intensity in these motions demonstrates the total concentration of physical and mental energy, which is the key to performing all kung fu form correctly.

Usually a form seems like a dance, yet despite the dance like qualities, a form is not a dance. Every movement is packed with hidden meaning. Behind the elegant and intricate hand and foot patterns are techniques that can injure, maim, blind, maculate, or even kill, and behind the ever-present graceful motions is a power, which unleashed can be destructive.

In general, a form is a series of prearranged offensive and defensive techniques, which simulates combat against multiple opponents. To say form is the “heart” of kung fu is not to exaggerate its importance. Everything is in the form, for it is the primary method of instructing and training the art. A way of transmitting a system of knowledge from master to student, an encyclopedia of fighting techniques, the principals of body dynamics, and combat strategy. At the same time as a formal exercise, it is an effective way of developing power, speed, footwork, and fighting combination. All that is necessary to pack authority behind the movements if they are to be effective in combat. Simply as an exercise, kung fu form conditions the body for strength, flexibility, endurance, and coordination.

Still on the purely artistic level, a forms beauty and aggressive motion is a visual poem or musical composition allowing the individual with his/her body a sound means of self-expression. When executed with precision and intensity, form epitomizes the esthetics of power. Kung fu form is “power concealed in elegance.”

Yang Style 24-Movement Form

In 1956, the National Physical Culture and Sports Commission of the People's Republic of China developed a simplified and shortened version of a Tai Chi form. It was based on the Yang family style of Tai Chi. The new short form consisted of 24 movements, and could be performed in 4 to 8 minutes. The Beijing short form could be taught fairly quickly to students of various ages in physical education programs. The brevity of the form appealed to students of all ages. The short form provided a standard form for use in some competitions. The new short form was less physically demanding than longer forms and other styles, and appealed to older beginners. It provided a good introduction to the basic elements of the Yang Family Taijiquan long form. When done properly, the short form can exemplify grace, beauty, and many fundamentals of the art. For these reasons, the short Peking version of the Yang style T'ai Chi Ch'uan form has become quite popular and is now practiced and played all over the world.

This program is taught in a 10-session seminar. Group rate minimum 7 participants. For availability please contact Master Lunon at: macabeemartialarts@comcast.net

Shaolin White Dragon Kung Fu Pai Lum Chuan Po

This is the authentic family style of the late Grand Master Daniel K. Dai. The emphasis is on hard training with strong body balance. We concentrate on making the student strong enough so that he is able to break through anything with his body first, and then his fist.

Stance training is first, then postures, and finally technique. There are no shortcuts. We build the warrior from the ground up. Inner strength training begins at the very first class, teaching the importance of a strong mental discipline through the practice of respect for others, good manners, good conduct and leadership skills. Stand like a mountain, move like the wind, be as quiet as a forest, and be as fierce as fire!

Training Curriculum

Conditioning is the key to all of our training. The body and the mind are linked, and one cannot be healthy without the other. If the body is in bad shape and not taken care of, then the mind cannot be focused or disciplined and disease begins to set in. We train the body aerobically and anaerobically. Stamina and endurance are every important to the martial artist because they increase overall health as well as give one the strength and energy he or she needs.

The muscles are trained to move quickly to respond to threats, and through this type of training the muscles become extremely toned.

Along with physical conditioning, stretching is taught to keep the body limber and injury free. Sports Yoga stretching is taught as well as Chinese stretching. This combined with ethics creates a strong foundation, which has been handed down from teacher to student for many generations.

Ranking System

In Chinese martial arts there is no ranking system that is familiar to Westerners. There is pupil, student, disciple, and master. These are divided further into categories. To keep things familiar, we blend the belt/sash system together into: novice, intermediate, advanced, student instructor, instructor, master, senior master, and grand master.