Class Schedules

Martial Arts Mind-Body Workshops Life Science Tutorials

NEW TIME Saturday (9:00-11:00 AM): Xing-Yi Quan and Bagua Zhang of Mr. RW Smith
Janaury 14, 21, 28; February 4, 11, 18, 25; March 10
(New Market, Maryland)

Sunday (9:30 AM-10:30 PM): Beginner Wu Style Taiji Quan for Health
January 15, 22, 29; February 5, 12, 19, 26; March 11, 18
(New Market, Maryland)

Sunday (10:30 AM-12:30 PM): Intermediate Yin Cheng Gong Fa Wu Style Taiji Quan
January 15, 22, 29; February 5, 12, 19, 26; March 11, 18
(New Market, Maryland)

Please scroll down for further details on the Winter 2012 classes.

Martial Arts Programs

Regular Martial Arts Classes (Winter 2012): Course Descriptions

Come to our classes and learn some highly effective martial arts forms for both health and self-defense. Each class is designed to provide high-quality, detailed instruction on material you can take home and use to enhance your personal practice. Attend classes often and build your skill set. Start any time during the semester. Call or e-mail about our affordable tuition schedules for classes.

SATURDAY (9:00-11:00 AM): Xing-Yi Quan and Bagua Zhang of Mr. RW Smith
Janaury 14, 21, 28; February 4, 11, 18, 25; March 10
[8 classes in xing-yi and bagua from Taiwan; no class March 3, 17, 24]

January-March Classes:
New Market, Maryland.
Academic Training Traditions (att8@verizon.net)
Please inquire by e-mail about directions to the location when you want to attend.
Wear comfortable clothing for outdoor practice.

Xing-Yi Quan and Bagua Zhang of Mr. RW Smith. This class features selected portions of the the xing-yi and bagua curriculum of Mr. Robert W. Smith, including: (i) the 5 fists of Hebei xing-yi from Guo Fengchih and Hong Yixiang, (ii) Hebei xing-yi linking forms from Hong Yixiang, (iii) Hebei xing-yi 12 animal forms from Chen Panling and Hong Yixiang, (iv) Gao Yisheng style ba gua methods from the tian gan, the 64 straight line forms, and the circular changes set from Hong Yixiang and Hong Yimian, (v) variations of the 8 circular changes in Cheng Tinghua style bagua from Guo Fengchih and Wang Shujin, (vi) the 'quick hands' skills and Yunnan boxing form from Yuan Dao, and (vii) several representative chin na methods from Han Chingtan.

This winter we will focus on: 1) xing-yi pao quan, 2) xing-yi tiger and hawk, 3) Gao straight line bagua sets 7 and 8, 4) Gao circular changes 7 and 8, and 5) two-person palm and leg drills for
xing-yi and bagua.

You will learn the forms, the energetic and philosophical correspondences, and the fighting skills associated with these methods, as taught and passed on via Academic Training Traditions. The beginner and intermediate practitioner will want to perfect these methods as means to expand their training. The advanced practitioner will want to experience how Mr. Smith's core training method condenses their knowledge and skills into a manageable yet profound training regimen.

Summary of Mr. RW Smith's Internal Martial Arts Lineages:

Xing-Yi Quan Lineage:
Zhang Junfeng------>Hong Yixiang-->Mr. RW Smith
Zhang Hongching-->Guo Fengchih-->Mr. RW Smith
Guo Hanchih------>Guo Fengchih-->Mr. RW Smith
Wu Yunting-------->Yuan Dao----->Mr. RW Smith
Chen Panling------------------------>Mr. RW Smith
Wang Shujin------------------------->Mr. RW Smith
The above xing-yi lineages derive from Li Luoneng and Liu Qilan through Li Cunyi/Zhang Zhaodong/Keng Jishan

Bagua Zhang Lineage:
Gao Yisheng-->Zhang Junfeng-->Hong Yixiang-->Mr. RW Smith
Sun Lutang--->?---------------->Guo Fengchih-->Mr. RW Smith
Zhang Zhaodong---------------->Wang Shujin--->Mr. RW Smith
Cheng Haiting/Hsu Yusheng----->Chen Panling--->Mr. RW Smith
The above bagua lineages derive from Dong Haichuan and Cheng Tinghua

Taiji Quan Lineage:
Yang Luchan-->Yang Jianhou-->Yang Chengfu-->Zheng Manjing-->Mr. RW Smith
Please feel free to inquire with us about Mr. Smith's senior lineage taiji instructors if you are interested in Professor Zheng's taiji

Yin Cheng Gong Fa - Wu Style Taiji Quan. The first hour of the class (9:30-10:30am) is for beginners and for any who are interested in the health-related aspects of Wu style Taiji Quan and selected qigong exercises. The next 2-hours of the session (10:30am-12:30pm) are for those at the intermediate level (full 37-posture form and applications, along with the practice of Wu style push-hands sets and selected qigong exercises). These classes feature the Wu style taiji quan that has been passed down from GM Wang Peisheng via Master Zhang Yun. For those interested, we will alternate review of bagua form sets at the end of the taiji sessions from Liu Dekuan style bagua 64, and sets 1 and 2 from the Yin Fu style bagua.

Summary of Master Wang Peisheng's Internal Martial Arts Lineages:

Taiji Quan Lineage:
Yang Luchan-->Yang Banhou-->Wu Quanyu-->Wang Maozhai-->Yang Yuting-->Wang Peisheng
Master Wang was privileged to study also directly under his grandteacher, Wang Maozhai

Xing-Yi Quan Lineage:
Li Luoneng-->Liu Qilan----->Zhang Zhaodong-->Han Muxia---->Wang Peisheng
Li Luoneng-->Che Yizhai--->Bu Xuekuan------>Zhao Runting--->Wang Peisheng

Bagua Zhang Lineage:
Dong Haichuan-->Yin Fu---------->Ma Gui------->Wang Peisheng
Dong Haichuan-->Cheng Tinghua-->Gao Kexing-->Wang Peisheng
Dong Haichuan-->Liu Dekuan------>Gao Kexing-->Wang Peisheng
Masr Wang also pursued bagua lineage study with Han Muxia (from Zhang Zhaodong) and Song Shutang (from Song Yongxiang)

Isshin-Ryu Karate (Okinawa)

Montgomery Isshin-Ryu Karate Club.
This club is affiliated with the Penn State Karate Club.

If you would like further information on these classes, or to join this karate club, please contact:
Sensei Dmitriy Gulik (gkg_1@hotmail.com) or
Sensei Mary Kendall (maryk244@gmail.com)

About ATT Karate Clinics: Please contact us at ATT about offering a karate clinic or seminar at your dojo. Clinics feature general training in karate methods, and so your style of karate is not an issue. We do conduct clinics in certified orthodox Isshin-ryu Karate, for the novice, intermediate, and advanced practitioner, but we also can incorporate a number of advanced training methods from other martial arts styles that are highly relevant to all karate, including Isshin-ryu. Many of these methods are based on my 36 years experience with karate, and 25 years of cross-training in the Chinese internal martial arts. You will definitely learn many new ways to apply your traditional kata, and the principles upon which these applications are based. Karate practitioners can develop more power, using less muscular contraction, through the application of proven methods that refine your root and body alignments for generating such power. Practitioners of internal martial arts can further discover some of the higher level fighting applications and principles inherent to karate kata.

All belt or sash ranks from all styles are welcome to ATT clinics. For these classes, formal uniforms can be worn, and any belt or sash that you are entitled to wear. Gi pants and T-shirts are also acceptable.

Mind-Body Workshops

Kai Xin Dao (KXD) Taiji Quan and Qigong for Health

Please inquire with us by e-mail about upcoming KXD tai chi (and qigong) courses starting in January-March 2012 at several locations locally in Frederick and Hagerstown, Maryland. We have been active teaching at some of these venues since 2004. We do not post the locations and schedules on this website, but we can provide you with additional contact information and a further description of each course if you inquire by e-mail.

E-mail: Academic Training Traditions (att8@verizon.net)

Kai Xin Dao (Happy Way) Tai Chi and Qigong: Come to our KXD classes and enjoy an introduction to the basic postures and movements and mind-body aspects of taiji quan (tai chi). As a mind-body exercise system, tai chi is all about the maintenance of correct posture and balance through slow movements, coordinated breath, and mental attention. Attend classes often and build your awareness for regular daily activities, or use the course as a primer to develop improved states of sensitivity, meditation, and awareness. See our information under the 'Mind-Body' icon for our approach to the practice of taiji quan for bridging health and martial arts, and on using traditional and modern biomedical approaches to communicate this art. Kai Xin Dao tai chi classes also include elements of qigong and yoga relaxation methods. If you are interested instead in the study of tai chi with emphasis as a martial art, please see our martial arts class schedule above, or click on our 'Martial Arts' icon at the top of the page and then click on the Yin Cheng Gong Fa tab.

KXD tai chi is a much simplified approach to learning tai chi that was developed by Academic Training Traditions. In this approach, the art and practice of tai chi are communicated using modern biomedical principles, recent published studies of research on tai chi, and the relationship of these activities to traditional meanings. The KXD methods include selected easy-to-do postures from several traditional tai chi form routines. Some postures are modified slightly so that they are easy to do for most people, and so they can ultimately build toward doing the regular postures. More postures can be added as one progresses. Advanced practitioners may find the KXD methods useful for possible applications in biomedical research approaches and for special needs groups. As always, please wear comfortable clothing and either tai chi shoes or athletic shoes.

Life Science Tutorials

Please inquire through Academic Training Traditions about sponsoring a private contract course for your group in life sciences relating to behavior and lifestyle, and embodied education. Currently, we are NOT offering contract courses or life science tutorials in our areas relating directly to biological sciences and biomedical research.